14. University Ave/ 500 North to University Ave/600 North

References for BYU Social Development Tour

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14. University Ave/ 500 North to University Ave/600 North

Libraries as an important community gathering center and resource for children. The importance of city legacies and historic preservation. What impact do you want to have in your community?

13. Freedom Blvd/ 500 North to University Ave/500 North

En route from intersection of Freedom Blvd/500 North to the front of the Provo Library. Discussion questions: 1. Did the area you grew up in experience economic& population growth, stagnation, or decline? 2. What features did you have in your neighborhood or city that positively or negatively affected your development? 3. Have you seen any children on this tour so far? If so, where were they? What were they doing? 4. If you were designing a perfect neighborhood for children, what would the built environment look like? What kind of community building opportunities would there be? 5. IF you could make improvements to the areas we have seen in Provo so far, what improvements would you make? Why? & What actions would you need to take to make that kind of change happen?

12. 400 North/Freedom Blvd to Freedom Blvd/500 North

This audio will take longer than walking the street. Pause to look at the different buildings and surroundings to get the full experience of this episode. Discussion on Provo's economy, real estate development perspectives, capitalism, and gentrification.

11. 400 North/500 West to Freedom Boulevard/400 North

From 500 West to Freedom Boulevard, learn about how socioeconomic status is not the most important factor in childhood outcomes. Discussion on the importance of social efficacy and engagement in the neighborhood, as well as family patterns and attitudes. Introduction to Provo economy and preparation for buildings we will see on Freedom Boulevard.