蘇花高與我

Su'ao-Hualien Freeway and I

蘇花高速公路應否興建的問題，曾經在花蓮起巨大爭議，進而造成居民之間的對立。本文作者觀察到，單純的環境保護訴求，難以在經濟困頓的花東地區引發共鳴。唯有深入理解花東地區在歷史與地理上的獨特性，並持續對話、了解在地需求，才能發展出更多元的永續發展路線。與此同時，永續發展仍是一個空洞的概念，因此擁有足夠能力，以具體落實「永續發展」行動方案，讓人民看到真正的永續發展建設，是花東地區，甚至是整個台灣下一步努力的方向。

The question of whether or not to build a freeway between Su'ao and Hualien has been the subject of much controversy in Huslien, giving rise to confrontation among the people of Hualien. The author observes that it is difficult to reach a consensus in a region of poor economic development, such as Hualien, on the sole basis of environmental claims. She argues that it is necessary to delve deep into the unique historic and geographical character of Hualien, engage in conversation and understand local requirements if the goals of sustainable development are to be met. Given that 'sustainable development' is a rather abstract idea, we need the capacity to implement action plans to convince people that specific projects for sustainable develoipment are possible.