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Discover innovative strategies for empowering rural voices. #urbanplanning, #cities
We are pleased to share our most recent article, Rural Community Engagement, published in the November issue of ICMA - International City/County Management Association's PM Magazine authored by our Assistant Director, Robert Jordan and Pepperdine University School of Public Policy graduate student Caden Benedict. https://lnkd.in/g7HMVJnC
📢 Latest newsletter from EngagingCities is out now! In this edition you will find: 🔥 A summary of our Fireside Chat with Michael Gradis, AICP who talks about balancing developer rights with community desires and market realities using the The Streets at SouthGlenn in City of Centennial, CO as a case study. 📌 Our next Masterminds discussion on 12/4/24 led by Jeffrey Stec, a Certified Facilitator and Executive Director at Citizens for Civic Renewal where you can learn and try out “humanized” meeting facilitation strategies with a group of your peers 📚 Inspiration and insights from our curated list of community-recommended or award-winning plans in our Plan Showcase, like the City of St. Cloud, FL Historic Preservation Plan 🌟 Shiny new job opportunities, such as the Assistant Director of Community Partnerships with the Battery Park City Authority Check it out now and subscribe below! Do you have a story you’d like featured in our newsletter? Reach out to Kelly Hickler, AICP, IAP2 😃 #CivicEngagement #CommunityEngagement #PublicParticipation #CommunityOutreach #PublicOutreach #CityPlanning
📅 REMINDER that our next Masterminds meeting is coming up next Wednesday. Grab a seat now!
🗹 Are your public meetings filled with empty chairs instead of active citizens? 🗹 Are you struggling to build trust with a public that believes everything is “rigged” by special interests? 🗹 Are you constantly dealing with public criticism and pushback? 🗹 Is your team struggling to manage tough public conversations? Join our next EngagingCities Masterminds discussion led by Jeffrey Stec, a Certified Facilitator and Executive Director at Citizens for Civic Renewal to learn how to deal with these issues and try out “humanized” meeting facilitation strategies with a group of your peers. Date and time: Wednesday, December 4, 12:00 - 1:30pm MDT Cost: Free Location: Zoom (link will be shared after you register) Registration: https://lnkd.in/enRgq8Rv
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Harnessing community-centric principles amidst changing landscape #urbanplanning, #cities, #livablecommunities, #placemaking
Urban Designer and Researcher | Advocate for Community-Centered Design | Geodesigner | Person of Increase
As urban planners and designers, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. The shifting political and social landscapes challenge us to rethink how we shape our cities and communities. In this context of uncertainty, I continue to use the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework principles to organize my design thinking. These ten principles serve as a compass for creating sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant urban spaces. They help ground the process of city-building in thoughtful, holistic practices. Here are the principles that continue to inspire my work: 1. Evoke a sense of place 🏙️ 2. Restore and establish the unique urban ecology 🌿 3. Invest in the public realm 🌳 4. Broaden the mix of uses 🏘️ 5. Improve connectivity 🌉 6. Ensure that buildings support broader city-building goals 🏗️ 7. Build on existing strengths💡 8. Preserve and enhance cultural and historic resources 🏛️ 9. Provide a balanced network for movement 🚶 10. Foster public safety 👮 Posed as questions, they prompt me to explore the fascinating dimensions of urban and rural places and landscapes. In the coming posts, I’ll be diving deeper into each principle, sharing examples and insights to spark discussion. I’d love to hear your thoughts—what principles guide your own approach to city-building? Let’s keep the conversation going! 🤔💬 #CityBuilding #DevelopmentFramework #Geodesign #DesignThinking
✨ Featured Plan of the Week ✨ DHHL General Plan (Department of Hawaiian Home Lands) - American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter award winner The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) General Plan outlines a comprehensive vision for land use and community development on Hawaiian home lands leading up to 2040. 💡 What makes this plan unique? ➡️ Cultural Preservation & Identity: This plan emphasizes the preservation of cultural practices, traditional knowledge, and languages, ensuring development remains rooted in the unique cultural heritage of the Native Hawaiian community. ➡️ Support for Self-Governance: Strong focus on promoting self-governance and capacity building among the beneficiary communities, which empowers them to manage their own resources and infrastructure developments. ➡️ Community Input and Participation: Extensive incorporation of community input into the planning process, ensuring that the needs and desires of beneficiaries are central to the implementation of the plan. Consulting team: SSFM International, Solutions Pacific, Pacific Policy Research Center 👀 Read more about it at https://lnkd.in/erMdS2be 📲 Do you have an inspiring plan to add to our Plan Showcase? Submit it now at https://lnkd.in/ekzJpjm2
Empowering residents and city leaders to co-create safer, more vibrant neighborhoods through community collaboration. #urbanplanning, #cities, #livablecommunities
Deputy Police Commissioner, Baltimore Police Department | Police Executive | Servant Leader | ICoP Scotland, SMIP # 90 Graduate, The LEADERship 2019
I am excited to highlight the transformative work ahead of us with the SafeGrowth Program and the innovation displayed by the three participating districts in community problem-solving and collaboration! SafeGrowth introduces a groundbreaking theory of neighborhood planning, fostering stronger partnerships between city governments and residents. It's philosophy emphasizes collaborative solutions to urban challenges, empowering communities to co-create safer, more vibrant neighborhoods. Building trust, improving public safety, and enhancing the quality of life for all. Together, we’re paving the way for lasting, impactful change.”
Explore innovative approaches to inclusive community engagement that can improve consumer and client experiences and ultimately boost health and wellbeing outcomes.
Join Capire Associates Sarah Roberts and Emily Mellon for a webinar on effective community engagement in the health and social services sector! This session will explore innovative approaches to inclusive community engagement that can improve consumer and client experiences and ultimately boost health and wellbeing outcomes. 📅 Thursday 28 November 2024 🕕 1pm – 1:45pm AEDT 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g2WK76BF
Transform urban chaos into tranquil green havens with community-driven city parks. #urbanplanning, #cities, #livablecommunities, #urbandesign
There is something about expansive green lawns, towering trees, and sunshine that create a sense of peace and euphoria. While urban life tends to be chaotic and congested, city parks provide a place to stop and smell the roses. Whether you played in a park as a child, exercised on a grassy playground, or simply walked through a park on the way home from school, it’s likely you benefitted from the availability of green space. Read the full story at ---> https://lnkd.in/e6b66vQW