BYU Social Development Tour

Critical view of green spaces. Jane Jacobs on, "More Open Space".

Displacement of neighborhood children to develop parking lot and vacant lot that has remained vacant for years as of this recording. Henry George quote on population growth and land value. Discussion of homelessness and housing insecurity for children.

Discussion of perspectives to consider in studying neighborhood affects on children, introduction to collective efficacy (shared & engaged practices and norms in the monitoring of children), and Utah County's projected population growth.

Preparation to see displacement at the start of the next episode.

Discussion of perspectives to consider in studying neighborhood affects on children, introduction to collective efficacy (shared & engaged practices and norms in the monitoring of children), and Utah County's projected population growth.

Preparation to see displacement at the start of the next episode.

Discussion of modal share close to BYU vs in other parts of Provo, transportation for children, and the benefits and indicators of walkability.

For your safety, please stay with a partner or group, maintain awareness, and pause audio at street crossings.

Headphones are recommended for this tour, as some of the streets can be loud.

This tour can be self-paced, but at current speed, is likely to take about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It will finish in front of the Provo public library.