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When we build stories around insights, amazing things happen. That’s what we learned from our work with Skipton Building Society, which ended up driving an entire campaign based around ‘meaningful giving’. Find out how we did this using the link below. https://lnkd.in/et7tSEex 

Regional Trails Fellow, Larz von Huene, discusses the concept of "paper streets," which are planned but unbuilt streets marked on city planning and tax parcel maps. "These streets offer potential for creating trails, providing an affordable and less intrusive alternative to traditional roads. This essay emphasizes the environmental and community benefits of transforming paper streets into trails, advocating for a greener, more accessible city where people can enjoy nature and connect with neighbors while walking or biking." Read the full blog! 👇 https://lnkd.in/enWenGRa

It's mind-boggling that the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation wants to evict the Big Reuse from its Queens site. The Big Reuse processes tons of park and food waste yearly, producing nutrient-rich soil amendment that benefits surrounding parks, community gardens, and street trees. We all understand the challenges that city agencies face (lack of funding, space), but the Parks department's argument -- that it needs the space for parking -- is not justifiable. There is ample space for both its parking needs AND the Big Reuse's compost operation. The city seems intent on killing community composting—contradicting the commitments Adams Administration has promised towards expanding green infrastructure, achieving sustainability goals, improving public space, and more. See the links in Clare Miflin's original post, below, to sign the letter of support (for organizations) and petition (for individuals). My journalist and editor colleagues -- If you're free tomorrow morning, please attend the press conference! If you need more info or would like to set up interviews with the leaders of this resistance, DM me. WHAT: Press conference + Tour of Big Reuse Composting Site WHEN: Friday, April 19, 10:00-11:30 am (tour of site 10 am, street care event following) WHERE: Queensbridge Composting Site  Queens plaza South, between 9th street and Vernon Blvd Long Island City, NY 11101 WHO: Justin Green, executive director and founder of the Big Reuse, and Councilmembers Julie Won, Shekar Krishnan, Shaun Abreu, Tiffany Cabán Julie Won. Plus other members of the #SaveOurCompost Coalition and community leaders. PRESS CONFERENCE INFO HERE: https://lnkd.in/dQ2n358Y

𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽✨✨ At the “RAISE the ROOF!” benefit one of the guests observed how complicated the process of building a brand-new life plan community must be. Adding up the many steps — like organizing community support, finding land, starting a brand-new business that will satisfy state and federal regulations, and creating a construction concept — gives an idea of the depth of work that is going on month after month. 👉 Visit this article 👀 by our board member, JoAnn Schuch, to learn more about how we plan to bring this $100+ million project to fruition! https://lnkd.in/g3YnatKF

Work has started on a new lighting scheme designed to create brighter streets in Digbeth. It will see 75 new LED high performance lighting columns along two walking routes through Digbeth. It is aimed at improving accessibility for people walking through the area and supporting the local night-time economy. Funded by HS2 and the council, with Digbeth Access Community Group involved in the development of the project.

Do you like saving money? Well, of course you do, so you might like seeing some new, unusual ways to save on your energy costs. #suesells757 #suesellsbytheseashore #coastalvirginia #VBrealestate #YourLocalRealtor #firsttimehomebuyer

Not all redevelopments take the easy path. Learn how environmental challenges were overcome to combine historic preservation and new construction to offer deeply affordable units in the Bancroft neighborhood.

Good to see the House of Lords report 'High streets: life beyond retail?' out today. Pleased too that they've noted the High Streets Research Network's evidence on Community Improvement Districts (building on our work with Power to Change) and recommended that 'the Government should explore whether the Business Improvement District model should be expanded to require the participation of community representatives beyond local business owners'. You can see the full report at https://lnkd.in/e5saYUhT

Pooja Khati producing digital campaigns so good, it is making me want to apply to the ITS Congresses! If you are invested in the Smart Mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) ecosystem, contribution proposals are to be sent by 10 Jan 2025. For proposal tips check out the clip!

For anyone interested in road safety for all users.