Definition: Community of Ownership & Interest

Definition: Community of Ownership and Interest: (compound noun/proposition) an all-inclusive collective/community of people, individuals and groups, who in any way have multi layered relationships with a place or cultural landscape and/or the operation of an institution, organisation or establishment – typically a network. 

Usage and context: cultural geography; civic and environmental planning; and community administration 

Reference: Prof. Bill Boyd, SCU PhD et al

Context Note: Used in opposition to ‘stakeholder’: one who has a legitimate interest, stake and/or pecuniary interest in an enterprise, endeavor or entity. Also used to demonstrate inclusivity as opposed to the exclusive implications attached to ’stakeholder’.