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I found this picture in an office in Restoration. It is Franklin Thomas, Restoration’s, first President and CEO and Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm. What are they looking at and what are they planning: 1. What does the future economic landscape for our people look like for Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights? 2. How do we build an inclusive political landscape for the Black and Brown agenda for all of Brooklyn? 3. How do we make sure we are represented in corporate board rooms and what does a run for Congress (and President) look like? What do you think?

THE ADAPTIVE REUSE MOVEMENT is strong and growing! HISTORIC PRESERVATION IS IMPORTANT AND is being recognized as such by more and more people! SEE why in these insights of the National Trust for Historic Preservation president! #adaptivereuse #optimism #historicpreservation

A recent article from Planetizen explores how housing policy and urban planning have shaped regional growth and exacerbated housing challenges. It highlights the historical roots of zoning and land-use policies prioritizing exclusivity and sprawl, contributing to inequity, affordability crises, and environmental issues. Planners are called to actively reshape these systems by advocating for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable policies. Housing policy plays a pivotal role in shaping regional growth. Historical zoning practices have left many communities grappling with affordability, accessibility, and environmental impacts. At Equitable Cities, we’re addressing these challenges head-on. Through technical assistance and equitable urban planning strategies, we collaborate with agencies to tackle systemic barriers, foster inclusive growth, and create pathways to sustainable housing solutions. Join us in reshaping the future of housing equity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePsXZSQB #UrbanPlanning #HousingEquity #SustainableGrowth

Check out the latest issue of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal here: https://lnkd.in/eeWMZbGm #fayettevillenc #businessnews #womeninbusiness

How much does your business rely on nature and the outdoors? If your business or organization operates in South Georgian Bay, let us know! Survey takes less than 5 minutes.  Last day to let us know is August 23! Link to survey: https://lnkd.in/gFvE3YhG

Where would you take someone on a guided tour of your neighborhood? << I LOVE this question! And am so curious to see the photographs and hear the stories in your new book Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani 💫 "In this unique book, Bendiner-Viani makes visible how seemingly unimportant places can lay the foundation for a functional interconnected society, so necessary for both public health and social justice." Functional, interconnected, healthy, just, social, fun, quirky, poignant, meaningful and no-doubt beautiful (I added a few) — Wherever you live, even if it's not your fave or even broken. It's about context, lineage and dreams too...Can't wait to chat with my neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Our homework assignment: Where would you take someone on a guided tour of your neighborhood? Tell me about your place and I'll tell you about mine. I may need a minute and a neighborhood walkabout to reconnect and get into fieldtrip guide mode...How about you? #placemaking #publicspace #spaceisnotneutral

https://lnkd.in/e99mR5T4 From the FT: Building new UK towns needs radical approach, says task force chair - Michael Lyons says potential locations for housing developments will be identified next summer This commitment and profile of the New Towns agenda is hugely welcome across all of us working to deliver the homes that are needed.  As is the recognition that the scale of the challenge of delivering 5 million homes means a place-sensitive rather than one-size-fits-all approach.  Whilst housing may be seen as the driver, we need to start with the ambition of creating healthy, sustainable neighbourhoods where housing of this scale can integrate and be welcomed by local people. This means recognising local councils as the lead convenors and curators of place-based partnerships to bring the expertise, investment and creativity required to combine the social, economic, cultural, educational, and environmental qualities we should all expect of our neighbourhoods. At ICC we’ve been supporting clients across the country to take the lead in these place-based approaches to growth and development, helping Councils to: ·      Convene communities and partners to develop diverse and ambitious visions for their places  ·      Steward the process from the outset in a way that holds this vision for the long term through inevitable shifts in policy and funding,  ·      Establish locally-constituted stewardship of the places themselves through innovative land and asset models with communities at their heart. New Towns in the Twenty First Century have struggled to match the commitment and ambition of the New Towns movement in the Twentieth.  We need different approaches today, but a similar level of aspiration.  We’re excited about this opportunity and we’re ready and willing to help make it real. #planning #housing #NewTowns #sustainablegrowth #stewardship #sustainableplaces #regenerativeconsulting INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING Mark O'Brien Lucy Webb

A partnership of organisations working in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has published its annual progress report: 1️⃣ More than half of the plan’s 49 objectives, set in 2019, have been achieved or are on course to be achieved. 2️⃣ 15 objectives where progress has been slower than originally hoped, but there are promising signs for the future. However, the annual report, which will be debated at tomorrow’s National Park Authority annual meeting, also says there has been little or no progress on five nature recovery and natural environment objectives. 🗨️ "More action – and the necessary resources – will be needed to make them a reality.” Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHBMH-n9

Thanks to everyone who has taken part in our Highland Place Standard survey. This is a reminder to people who live, work, visit & invest in #Highland, that there is still time to share experiences and take part as the survey runs until the end of May. It is a chance to highlight what you feel are the positive and the negative aspects of where you live and pass on your ideas and aspirations for what can be done differently going forward. All the responses will provide us with valuable information as we look to plan for the future. We're looking for feedback under 4 main themes: Movement, Spaces, Resources, Civic, and Stewardship. More info here -  https://ow.ly/CQIA50Rh6SX

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