It also opens your work up to different audiences. While Facebook has been a major tool for you, LinkedIn offers a much greater ability to communicate to corporate/influential people, which is very different to the people you can generally reach on Facebook.
Over 20% of Australia's population lives in fast-growing outer suburban areas (NGAA 2022), and the profile of these communities and built environments differ from other parts of the country. What lessons can be learnt from this sizeable investment in community and economic development? How can we ensure these communities are best positioned to tackle 21st century challenges including energy, technology, biodiversity protection, decarbonisation, climate and social inclusion? Looking forward to our conversation Bruce HarperSpringfield City Group Raynuha Sinnathamby Michael ForwoodUQ School of Architecture, Design and Planning#fairerandgreenercitiesSuburban Futures
Our chair Lenore Stanton, Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik, and FCRHA Moving to Work Advisory Committee Chair Heather Thomas talk all-things affordable housing at our recent Symposium with Fairfax County Government Channel 16. Spoiler alert: learn about One University, the forthcoming multigenerational affordable housing community located next to George Mason Universityhttps://lnkd.in/eF4AZ7RF
We’re proud to present the City of Reno’s video annual report, showcasing some of the tremendous work happening behind the scenes. Under the direction and steadfast leadership of the Reno City Council, this video highlights how your tax dollars are being put to good use!
Key Highlights include:
🚧 Infrastructure Improvements: 755 miles of roads maintained, major street rehab projects, and upgrades to public lift stations.
🏊♂️ Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center: A new hub for health and recreation featuring a 50-meter competition pool.
🏘 Housing Assistance: A total of $3.2 million in rental aid was provided to 1,246 households, with 1,326 affordable housing units supported.
👮♂️ 👨🚒 Public Safety: The Reno Police Department launched the Directed Engagement, Enforcement, and Deployment Strategy program, also known as DEEDS, which is a data-driven initiative aimed at reducing crime and improving safety. Additionally, the Reno Fire Department responded to over 50,000 calls and Reno Dispatch answered over 500,000 calls.
🌳 Revitalization Efforts: Continued investment in downtown revitalization projects aimed at improving public spaces and attracting new businesses.
View more: https://lnkd.in/eGf5ahKj
🏙 Neighbourhoods are the building blocks of our communities, yet in Belfast, severed connections between them pose significant challenges. Until recent times, the national planning system has avoided issues related to divided neighbourhoods and ‘peace walls’. It is only now there is acknowledgment on the central role of planning in relation to community engagement and creative solutions to create more shared spaces as a form of spatial good relations.
Today the UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Urban Lab team, will be taking part in a conference organized by Queen's University Belfast, introducing the My Neighbourhood tool- a new approach to bridging these divides through thoughtful urban planning and community engagement.
With insights from local stakeholders and experts, the conference will explore how to create spaces that encourage cross-community relations and improve the quality of life for residents. This is a unique opportunity to reflect on the processes and planning policies needed to create more inclusive and connected spaces.
🔗 Link to contribute and join the conversation : https://lnkd.in/es_FYThtPinar Caglin | Yassine Moustanjidi| Maia Smillie | Herman Pienaar | Anastasia Ignatova#urbanlab#myneighbourhood#Neighbourhoodregeneration#urbanplanning#urbanregenration#communityengagement
The Queensland Futures Institute, along with a number of other leading industry and policy groups, is again proud to support Suburban Futures event The Future of Suburbia V – The NEXT Australian City
🗓️ Tuesday, 16 July 2024
📌 The Grove, Level 32, 480 Queen Street.
👉️ Register here: https://bit.ly/3SdzTqv
What are the forces that will shape the NEXT Australian city? Economic demographic, social and behavioural?
Much of this change will occur in our suburbs and regions. Renewal and redevelopment will be themes of the future.
How will our future suburbs be designed or 'retrofitted' in readiness for new generations with new priorities? How will we anticipate and plan for future technologies and changing work patterns and lifestyles.
These topics and more will be explored in this one-day conference with two international speakers and a host of high profile and leading experts panel sessions complete with lunch and closing networking drinks.
Find out more and register here: https://bit.ly/3SdzTqv
Live in QC or know someone who does? There's still time to fill out the survey! MAG is conducting a mobility options & connectivity study and wants to hear your thoughts on emerging mobility concepts. Your input is important in informing future transportation decisions, so please fill out & share.
If you’re a resident of the Town of Queen Creek, don’t miss your chance to provide your feedback about the emerging mobility options you want to see in your community in the future!
Fill out the Queen Creek Mobility Options Survey by September 30 and checkout the study page at https://lnkd.in/gnfUcm6J
📣 Our 2022/23 impact report is now live!
Over this past year, High Trees has worked with more than 1700 individuals. We’re thrilled to share their journeys and successes in this year's impact report. From empowering individuals to fostering community connections, here are some of the highlights:
📈 Improving life conditions and prospects
635 adults were able to develop their skills by accessing at least one of our 80 adult education courses, with 154 of them gaining a new qualification. Through our employment and careers service, we also supported 115 individuals into employment.
🌱 Increasing wellbeing
Both adults and young people reported improvements to their wellbeing. 77% of adults taking part in our adult education courses reported making new friends. For young people accessing our coaching support in schools, 88% said they felt more confident and independent following our coaching sessions.
🤝 More connected individuals and communities
Our listening campaign on the Tulse Hill Estate led to 284 residents taking part and having their voices listened to. From this, 52 community leaders emerged and went on to receive mentoring support. Community leaders on the Tulse Hill Estate formed a dedicated resident’s group ‘Tulse Hill Estate Unites’. Supported by the High Trees Community Action team, the group has been campaigning to tackle structural damp and mould issues on the estate.
🌟 A stronger, more connected and collaborative VCS
This year we worked in partnership with fifteen other Lambeth-based organisations, across five distinct partnerships. Through the Lambeth Community Hubs Network we published 19 free resources, leading to over 400 downloads. As part of the Building Young Brixton partnership, we supported a total of 3,493 young people across Lambeth.
🔉 Communities with a stronger voice and ability to influence change
Through the Lambeth Peer Action Collective, 258 young people became engaged in social action projects. These activities followed on from the LPAC research on Understanding Young People’s Experiences of Violence in Lambeth. Residents from the Fields Estate were also supported in their engagement with local housing associations and in working towards setting up a TRA on the estate.
These are just a short snapshot of our impact, to find out more, please download our impact report here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eDJb_d6c
Finally, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to all our supporters, partners and funders! 💛 Your support enables us to continue delivering targeted and local services, remaining responsive to the needs of our communities.
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Suffolk-based Digital Transformation Coach focused on helping businesses and individuals thrive in the digital age. I offer coaching, workshops, and consultancy in the East Region. 07765 852887
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Firstly I want to congratulate Steve Flory, I really do think he's the perfect choice for the role of chair of Ipswich Central. 👏 For those who don’t know him, Steve is a true local hero—a trusted businessman who’s spent decades quietly and consistently making a difference. Whether it’s serving as a governor in our schools or lending his time and expertise to help local businesses thrive, Steve has always embodied the best of Suffolk: practical solutions, deep community roots, and a determination to make things better.
Having spoken to Steve, I’m have confidence that he understands both the shape and scale of the challenges ahead. More importantly, he’s ready to tackle them with pragmatic, everyday solutions that reflect the heart of our community. This is a pivotal moment for Ipswich Central—and for Suffolk.
But let me also be clear: it’s going to take more than just new leadership. It’s going to take all of us.
The reason I’ve poured my energy into initiatives like Innovate Suffolk, Empower Us, and the Young Enterprise Association (YEA) is simple. Two years ago, I experienced firsthand the harm caused by unaccountable systems when I faced two separate legal threats from Ipswich Central simply for advocating transparency and collaboration. It created financial and emotional distress that forced me to leave Suffolk for a time. Yet that challenging experience became the catalyst for the work I do today.
BIDs (quangos) and similar organisations (like ALMOs) don't always serve communities well. As Against BID has taught me, unregulated models like these can block business growth and data sharing, limiting local authorities’ ability to plan effectively.
Cronyism and control have held Ipswich back, but with a new chair and fresh mindset, we can start having open, honest conversations about what truly works.
Look at the indie projects we've seen spin up to make positive change! Ipswich.love, Ipswich.co.uk, Longfields Circle to name just a few. Through Innovate Suffolk, Empower Us and Young Enterprise Association Suffolk we’re creating spaces for people to collaborate, learn, and grow. This is the kind of work that brings communities together, empowers individuals, and drives real progress.
We’re ready to do our part, but Suffolk needs to do the work, too.
That means:
* Transparency: Show us the data. If something isn’t working, let’s fix it.
* Accountability: Stop protecting positions and start delivering results.
* Collaboration: No more gatekeeping. Let’s break down silos and share the load.
Steve’s appointment is a chance for us to reset. I've been paying close attention to the work of the new Business Board and I have to say I am impressed. These are all opportunities to move past the old ways of doing things and build something better together.
Here’s to a brighter future. 🌟
#Leadership#Innovation#SuffolkBusiness#CommunityDrivenChange#IntentionalCommunity
We're pleased to announce that Steve Flory will be the new Chair of Ipswich Central, from 1 January 2025.
Steve, a lifelong resident of Ipswich and Managing Director of Hudson Group, brings with him over 40 years of private sector experience and a deep commitment to the town as a passionate supporter of local businesses and community champion.
Steve says of his appointment: “I’m honoured to take on this role as Chair of Ipswich Central and look forward to working with our extensive professional network to strengthen the BID’s efforts and help Ipswich thrive.”
Steve succeeds Terry Baxter, who steps down at the end of December after a decade as Chair. Terry will continue his role as Chief Executive at Inspire and has recently been appointed Chair of Suffolk New College. Reflecting on his tenure, Terry said: “After 10 years as Chair, now is the right time for fresh leadership. I wish Steve, Lee, and the entire Ipswich Central team every success as they continue delivering for our town.”
Lee Walker, CEO of Ipswich Central, adds: “Steve’s passion for Ipswich and its business community is clear, and his leadership will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our efforts for the benefit of the town."
Steve echoes the collective focus of the team, stating: “Together, we can make Ipswich a safer, more welcoming place where people enjoy spending time. My goal is to bring the town back to the happier, vibrant place it deserves to be - for the benefit of businesses, residents, and visitors alike.”
Read more about the appointment here: https://lnkd.in/eEkEFMEk
Public consultations are always rewarding, and it is even more rewarding when that research can serve many purposes. Here you'll see the Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk is using evidence from a range of consultations, including data collated from our work on the Culture & Heritage Strategy to inform this study for the Long Term Plan for Towns...
#CulturalConsultancy#CreativeConsultations#CultureStrategyDevelopmenthttps://lnkd.in/eJMdHedh
For over 60 years, the Cogswell Interchange has cast a shadow over the African Nova Scotian community in Halifax. Homes and businesses were torn down, displacing families and forcing them to relocate to the North End. Now, as the interchange undergoes redevelopment, our community faces a new threat: Gentrification. We’re being pushed out of our own neighbourhood once again.
But we’re not just accepting this fate. The Halifax North End ‘New Roots’ Community Land Trust was created to ensure that this time, the African Nova Scotian community benefits from the changes. We envision a vibrant mixed-use development, a hub of activity with community spaces, a Black cultural and recreational centre, and commercial spaces specifically designed for Black-owned businesses.
This isn’t just about buildings; it’s about preserving our economic and cultural legacy. The memories lost through land dispossession, that’s rarely ever mentioned. It’s about ensuring that the African Nova Scotian (ANS) community remains a strong and thriving force in Halifax. We need your help to make this vision a reality.
Visit our website at https://www.nehclt.ca/ to learn more and get involved. Together, we can build a brighter future for the African Nova Scotian North End.
Photo credit: Halifax Municipal Archives
2024 Young Citizen of the Year (Townsville) | Third year LLB & BA Student at James Cook University
6moIt also opens your work up to different audiences. While Facebook has been a major tool for you, LinkedIn offers a much greater ability to communicate to corporate/influential people, which is very different to the people you can generally reach on Facebook.