Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE)’s Post

In an era of evolving urban landscapes and community growth, capital improvement bonds emerge as pivotal tools in financing infrastructural and developmental projects.

How the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organises itself will be increasingly important as it aspires to work in an integrated way with the public sector & communities. It will require democratic forms of sector participation, representation & accountability. Read my Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place policy brief on the subject of system working in the third sector ➡️ tinyurl.com/4f8z259w

Recent changes in Westminster leadership have brought planning reform to the forefront of policy discussions, with potential implications for Scotland's built environment sector. While the proposed reforms primarily target England, including changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and onshore wind policies, their focus on economic growth, increased housing targets, and infrastructure investments may influence policy discussions in Scotland. BEFS is monitoring these developments, assessing: • Potential impacts on Scottish planning policies • Opportunities for Scotland's existing built environment • Possible shifts in the Scottish Government's approach to planning, development, and economic strategy We'll keep our members informed of any significant changes that may affect Scotland's built environment sector. Read more about the meeting at Bute House here: https://ow.ly/BO5R50SF16l Read Chancellor Reeves' full speech here: https://ow.ly/8XMA50SF16k #PlanningPolicy #ScottishPlanning #BuiltEnvironment #EconomicGrowth

Heirs’ property is a complex topic, but one that’s critical to address to prevent property vacancy, preserve generational wealth, and advance racial equity.  Our new factsheet dives into the connections between tangled title and property vacancy, abandonment, and deterioration.    Learn how local governments can identify and address these challenges to create more vibrant communities.  Download the factsheet to learn more:  https://lnkd.in/dd9jaMia

🌟 Communities across DRA’s eight-state region often lack the capacity and resources to strategically plan for the future. Our Strategic Planning Program provides public entities with access to strategic planning funds, enabling them to address long-standing issues and to create a roadmap for economic growth and opportunity. Together, we can build a stronger future! 🌍📈 For more information about the Strategic Planning Program, click here >>> https://bit.ly/46gXuft #InvestingintheDelta #EconomicGrowth #CommunityDevelopment #StrategicPlanning #DRARegion

Sharing this great asset for my community development peeps. Addressing heirs' property is crucial to advancing #racialequity and community development. Families of color have disproportionately experienced these issues, limiting their ability to leverage real estate as a pathway to prosperity. Though complex, finding solutions to heirs' property is vital. It will take collaboration between legal experts, community groups, and policymakers. But the payoff - in terms of preserved #generationalwealth, reduced property abandonment, and more equitable access to property rights - makes it a challenge worth tackling. This is an issue that deserves far more attention. By shining a light on heirs' property, we can work towards a more just, prosperous future for all. 🎩: Center for Community Progress

Following controversy regarding Control Areas in Edinburgh for short-term lets, similar measures have been introduced in the Highlands. Our Associate Elizabeth Tainsh discusses the impact on individuals and commercial businesses in the region in Executive Magazine. See page 35: https://lnkd.in/dAkTHzh #shorttermlets #highlandsandislands #highlandholidaylets #itsallaboutpeople #clientservicedriven #wjm

The Raven Indigenous Outcomes Funds Fund is doing innovative, transformative work. Outcomes-based funding models are not appropriate in every policy situation, but Raven has done amazing work deploying outcomes finance to drive change and impact. A key point from Jeffrey Cyr and Wáhiakatste (Wahi) Diome-Deer: “Outcomes finance is particularly well-suited for the Indigenous context because it prioritizes community-defined goals and solutions. Traditional funding models often impose external priorities, leading to inefficiencies, and outcomes that may not align with the community’s needs.” https://lnkd.in/gBVHFE98

Did you know? Transparent and participatory budgetary governance is the foundation of accountable and equitable development. Without it, resources may fail to reach those who need them most, leading to inequality and mistrust. At the Center for Budgetary Governance Advocacy (CBGA), we work to: ✅ Promote transparent and inclusive budgeting processes ✅ Build the capacity of civil society to monitor and influence budgets ✅ Advocate for budgets that align with sustainable development goals (SDGs) When citizens, civil society, and governments come together for open budgeting, everyone benefits. Transparency builds trust. Inclusion drives change. Let’s make budgets work for all. www.cbgaethiopia.org | t.me/cbgaet | www.fb.com/cbgaethiopia | https://lnkd.in/ee8mtW3j #BudgetTransparency #InclusiveDevelopment #AccountabilityMatters #BudgetForAll #GovernanceForChange

Sustainable, ongoing core funding is a critical piece of the puzzle for supporting Traditional Owner groups to participate meaningfully in the economy – particularly as new industries, like renewable energy, emerge.