Toronto Public Library (TPL) conducted a Social Impact Survey revealing TPL is as vital as ever to the city of Toronto. The study found TPL is extremely important in combating social isolation by providing beautiful spaces for diverse communities to gather and converge, while also providing expansive programs, services and collections where Torontonians can better themselves. Another crucial finding revealed TPL is a critical portal to resources and services for Toronto’s vulnerable populations which would otherwise not be able to access these resources. Read more from TPL’s Social Impact Survey Executive Summary: https://lnkd.in/gxFaP7px #TorontoPublicLibrary #TPL #TorontoLibraries #SocialImpact #CommunityHub #LibraryImpact #InclusiveSpaces
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At the heart of the #smalltown #regeneration strategy is the central aim to address the developmental needs of small towns. In view thereof, the vision should address the social needs of people living and working in small towns, now and in the future, and create opportunities for the establishment of sustainable communities. #localgovernment #LeaveNoOneBehind
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🌟 The secret to successful cities? Trust. The Community Positive Project explores 6 essential reasons why building trust with communities is a must for any thriving city. Trust is key to enhancing the quality of life and driving economic growth. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2cYfj3u #UrbanSuccess #CommunityTrust #CityPlanning #EconomicGrowth #UrbanDevelopment
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🌟 The secret to successful cities? Trust. The Community Positive Project explores 6 essential reasons why building trust with communities is a must for any thriving city. Trust is key to enhancing the quality of life and driving economic growth. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2cYfj3u #UrbanSuccess #CommunityTrust #CityPlanning #EconomicGrowth #UrbanDevelopment
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Illinois’ Retrofit Program can achieve greater efficiency and equity with improved community engagement practices. A recent article outlines key recommendations to enhance retrofitting projects, particularly in low-income areas with high utility costs and poor air quality. Read the full article here! https://loom.ly/yXD68ug #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #IllinoisRetrofit #SustainableDevelopment #Scipol
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Unlocking the Potential of Social Impact Housing: Proactive Solutions for Affordable Housing Discover how social impact housing can address the need for affordable housing without displacement. Learn about our operational alpha that transforms communities within a hundred days. Join us as we work with existing resources to make a positive impact. #SocialImpactHousing #AffordableHousing #ProactiveSolutions #CommunityTransformation #SustainableHousing #PositiveImpact #CommunityRevitalization #HousingSolutions #AffordableLiving #LocalCommunities
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Unlocking the Potential of Social Impact Housing: Proactive Solutions for Affordable Housing Discover how social impact housing can address the need for affordable housing without displacement. Learn about our operational alpha that transforms communities within a hundred days. Join us as we work with existing resources to make a positive impact. #SocialImpactHousing #AffordableHousing #ProactiveSolutions #CommunityTransformation #SustainableHousing #PositiveImpact #CommunityRevitalization #HousingSolutions #AffordableLiving #LocalCommunities
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A recent Financial Times article on the Labour government's housebuilding plans highlights the crucial need for strong community support in shaping local developments. Platforms that empower communities are more important than ever, and that's where Give My View comes in! 💬 Meaningful community participation ensures that housing projects meet the actual needs of residents and wider community members, fostering a sense of ownership and satisfaction. Community engagement is essential for: ✅ Reducing conflicts ⏱️ Speeding up approval processes 🌱 Creating sustainable, well-supported developments We are uniquely positioned to facilitate these critical elements, helping to create housing projects that truly reflect the needs and desires of our communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4Cz_Pxm #Tech #PropTech #TechForGood #Community #Consultation #Technology #CommunityEngagement #Future #RealEstate #Environment #Sustainable #SocialImpact #BCorp
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Transforming Neglect into Growth: Diversify and Support Community Growth Critics often question whether Opportunity Zone programs contribute to gentrification and displacement. However, the reality is quite different. Opportunity Zones, like the ones showcased here, focus on revitalizing neglected areas, not displacing residents. By repurposing abandoned buildings and enhancing community infrastructure, these initiatives bring about positive transformations. NASDAQ: CWD (https://hubs.li/Q02BDjH00 ) #OpportunityZones #CommunityEnhancement #InvestInChange
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World Habitat Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October each year. It was established by the United Nations in 1985 to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The day serves several key purposes, such as: Raise Awareness: It highlights the challenges of rapid urbanization, such as poverty, inequality, and climate change, and the need for sustainable urban development. Promote Responsibility: It reminds the global community of its collective responsibility for the future of human habitats. Encourage Action: It encourages governments, organizations, and individuals to take action in improving urban living conditions and ensuring everyone has access to adequate housing. Each year, World Habitat Day focuses on a specific theme to address different aspects of urban development and housing issues. This year’s theme is “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future,” emphasizing the importance of involving young people in urban planning and development. #WorldHabitatDay #SustainableUrbanDevelopment #CreateaBetterUrbanFuture #4ABetterWorld
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Join Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) #CityTalk | Live What can we learn? #Solving the #encampment and #shelter #crises in #Canada’s cities Thursday, February 15 — 12:00 PM - 1:00PM ET #Encampments persistently dot the #landscape of #Canadian #cities, serving as #stark reminders of the #systemic #failures within existing #housing #infrastructure. Despite being one of the #wealthiest #nations #globally, Canada is grappling with a #housingcrisis that affects its most #vulnerable #populations. The #presence of encampments #highlights the glaring #disparities in #access to #affordablehousing, with many #individuals and #families left to fend for themselves in #makeshift #shelters due to a lack of #viable #alternatives. Join panelists with a range of #perspectives on what's working, what's not, and what's next to fix Canada's struggling #housingsystem. to register: https://lnkd.in/eJMgMbVK #safe #bioregional #placebased #inclusiveplanning #intergenerational #AQ #intercultural #onehealth #wellbeing #design #communityresilience #sdgs #culturalheritage #diversityequityinclusion #fairtransition #education #jobs #derisk #regenerative #nontoxic #cooperative #dwelling #socialinnovation #cool #safehaven #municipal #regional #policy #mobility #humanrights
