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As Idaho grows, so does the need for updated infrastructure. Our roads must evolve to meet current and future demands. How can we as a community advocate for the necessary changes to keep our roads safe and efficient? #InfrastructureUpdates #CommunityAdvocacy #PathwaysForwardIdaho

Rural communities and underserved populations often need help in developing and maintaining community infrastructure. Improving access to communications, providing safe drinking water, protecting groundwater and watersheds, treating and properly disposing of wastewater, improving educational efforts, and creating forward thinking planning for economic growth are all important for sustainability. Regional partnerships such as Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) are sometimes critical for these communities. RCAP operates in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. #regionalpartnerships #governance #ruraldevelopment #underservedcommunities #economicdevelopment #planning #localgovernment https://lnkd.in/etf6eEHy

Are you signed up for all of WaterOperator.org’s three newsletters? If you’re not, you can sign up at the form linked below. The regular biweekly newsletter covers drinking water and centralized wastewater, the monthly Tribal Utility News covers tribal water & wastewater, and the monthly Innovations newsletter covers water & wastewater research. #waternews #tribalwater #waterresearch #smallwatersystems

Beyond the idyllic: the challenges of rural isolation. 💭 In support of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, the CLA’s Tom Wedd looks at studies exploring the impact of rural isolation and ways to address the problem and help those struggling. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3QFMOQU #mentalhealth #MHAW24

For the vast majority of the 20th century, urban planning was focused on how to move vehicles as quickly as possible in and out of (and in many cases, through) downtown centers. This was often done at the expense of the city’s residents, and far too often this meant the displacement of its Black and Brown residents. Under the guise of “urban renewal” and expedited by the 1956 Federal Highway Act, interstates tore through these neighborhoods all across America, often dividing people and neighborhoods by race and socioeconomic status. Thankfully, in recent years, we as a nation have recognized the detrimental social, economic, and communal impacts that these divisive interstates have had on countless cities across the country. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced its inaugural participants in the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, all aimed at undoing the damage done by the highway system. In my hometown, the City of Pittsburgh, funds were granted to assess how to reunite the communities of Manchester and Chateau, which were divided by PA-65. Manchester, as a whole, has a higher concentration of people of color, lower incomes, and higher rates of unemployment. A big reason is due in part to this highway which disconnects community members from resources like employment, goods, and services. At the link below, you'll find a really great story map chronicling the need for this program in communities like Philadelphia's Chinatown, Columbus, Atlanta, and Portland. #walkability #connectivity #equity #urbanrenewal #community #activetransportation

Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning for parks, water, housing, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident. https://lnkd.in/g-WwFBf4 #yegplanning

Major cities are implementing new public safety measures. How effective are these strategies in reducing crime and enhancing community trust? Share your thoughts on urban safety. #PublicSafety #UrbanLiving #Community

https://lnkd.in/ezFFw3k2 Striking the perfect balance between outside storage rules and resident satisfaction in manufactured housing communities! 🏡 Discover practical tips for fostering harmony and order while enhancing quality of life. 

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Sarasota County Update: Changes You Need to Know Discover the latest insights into Sarasota County's evolving landscape. With a noticeable drop of around ten percent, we explore what these changes mean for residents and future developments. Stay informed about the critical updates affecting our community. #SarasotaCounty #CommunityUpdates #LocalNews #FloridaLiving #RealEstateTrends #SarasotaLife #EconomicChanges #NeighborhoodInsights #FloridaUpdates #DiscoverSarasota