In early 2023, the City of Gadsden, Alabama retained GMC's planning experts to develop the city’s first comprehensive plan in nearly 50 years – GROW Gadsden. Following several months of community engagement, research, meetings with local leaders and more, the final plan has been revealed! The plan is an action-oriented, strategic guide for the City shaped by the community’s values and establishes a collective vision, with short- and long-term actions to achieve that vision. The specific goals and recommendations of this plan have been developed based on extensive input from the residents of Gadsden to work toward the overall vision established by the public. 🔗 Learn more about the plan: https://bit.ly/49qPtEB #buildingcommunities #gmcnetwork #GMCAlabama #planning #GROWGadsden
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2,000+ Stakeholders’ Input 20+ Community Meetings First plan since 1977, and the third in the city’s history — since 1846! #GrowGadsden #UrbanPlanning #CityPlanning #CityManagement
In early 2023, the City of Gadsden, Alabama retained GMC's planning experts to develop the city’s first comprehensive plan in nearly 50 years – GROW Gadsden. Following several months of community engagement, research, meetings with local leaders and more, the final plan has been revealed! The plan is an action-oriented, strategic guide for the City shaped by the community’s values and establishes a collective vision, with short- and long-term actions to achieve that vision. The specific goals and recommendations of this plan have been developed based on extensive input from the residents of Gadsden to work toward the overall vision established by the public. 🔗 Learn more about the plan: https://bit.ly/49qPtEB #buildingcommunities #gmcnetwork #GMCAlabama #planning #GROWGadsden
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The impact of friendship on our health is usually overlooked, or brushed aside by services - understandably so. After all, how can a service offer real friendship? Yet positive, trust-filled friendships have such a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. Being socially isolated and lonely is very bad for us - as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. So how do we encourage neighbourhoods where people know each other, can say hello in the street, feel that they belong and they matter? The Connect team are exploring - watch this space as we share the learning together https://lnkd.in/ejBH5a_X Care City, COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR CHANGE, Emily Brook, Alice Osborne, Terry Miller MBE, Susie Miller Oduniyi
Since July, the Connect team has been meeting weekly to explore the environments and ways of working that spark more natural connections in Barking and Dagenham. In late September, we held a lively session at the Independent Living Agency offices, where we reflected on our key insights so far. Now, we’re excited to share these insights on behalf of BD_Collective. We’d love your help in making sense of what we’ve learned. Please take a moment to read through our findings, the questions we’re currently wrestling with, and the experiments we want to try moving forward. We invite your reflections, comments and suggestions on how we can better foster connection across our community in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Let’s shape a positive environment for connection together! https://lnkd.in/ewsdRp_7 #CommunityEngagement #BarkingAndDagenham #SocialConnection #CommunityInnovation Emily Brook, Alice Osborne, Elspeth Paisley, The Relationships Project, SIGNAL, Barking & Dagenham Giving - Everyone Included
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Application opens Today! Let's Go!! Greater Milwaukee Foundation Terese Caro, MBA LRC (Legacy Redevelopment Corporation)Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Nina V.A. Johnson, MBA Micae Brown Chastity Berry Tracy Egerson William Mathee LaVerne Davis Natanael J. Martinez Marjorie Rucker Athena Agoudemos Evan Reed Historic King Drive, BID #8#8#8#8 Dr. Jennifer Potts, DBA, MBA, Plegal, CMP Cheryl Blue Ruben Hopkins Jona Moore Renee Lindner Northwest Side Community Development Corporation Kyle Ashley BizStarts Patrick Snyder, IOM Theresa Scott Terrence Moore, Sr Kelly Felder Riverwest Co-op & Cafe Latino Chamber of Commerce of SEW Elmer Moore Ugo Nwagbaraocha Lafayette Crump VIA CDC David Latona Vanessa Sancha Regina FloresMichael Kellman Audrey Sellers Mark A. Rose
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Our team is working on pulling together a high-value (low to no cost) webinar series focusing on "Community Building." When Nate Geinzer left his City Manager role nearly two years ago and determined to focus on consulting, three experiences drove the direction he would take Double Haul Solutions and his interest in community building: 1) Working on community building efforts in the City of Port Huron's Southside/South Park Neighborhood 2) Participating in the 2022 Community Builders Camp hosted by Doug Griffiths, MBA, of 13 Ways Inc. and 3) Teaching a great group of Masters of Public Administration Students at Oakland University. Because Nate is wired to collaborate, we wanted to create an opportunity for our followers and networks to help shape this emerging content. Our goal will be to have sessions build on one another, leaving participants not only inspired, but equipped with actionable strategies. Working titles/topics currently being considered/assembled include: ▶ What is Community Building: A Conversation ▶ Building Community in Less than Civil Conditions ▶ Embracing and Leveraging Diversity to Build Community ▶ Youth Engagement: A Mistake to Overlook ▶ Leveraging Neighborhoods to Build Community ▶ Building Organizational Capacity: Operationalizing Community Building ▶ Sustaining Community Building Through Constructive Relationships: Identifying and Effectively Engaging Collaborators ▶ Sustaining Community Building Through Constructive Relationships: Navigating Elected/Appointed Relations ▶ Missing Pieces: Basic Civics & Community Building Although we are still working on identifying speakers for each session, we can confirm Seth Kaplan will be participating in the "Leveraging Neighborhoods" session. Coming Summer/Fall 2024. #CommunityBuilding #CapacityBuilding #PublicService #CityManager #LocalGovernment Mitchell Foster, ICMA-CM April McGrath Lynch Lori Fisher Teresa Gillotti Peter Chapman Amanda Opalewski, MPA, CQIA Henry Outlaw, MPA Torri Mathes Jenny Vainberg
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Do you own a business in Gwinnett County, Ga? Do you work for a company in Gwinnett and want to learn more on how to become more engaged in the community? Watch this short video to see just a few reasons on how the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce can benefit you! #gcocambassador #Gwinnett #professionaldevelopment #CommunityEngagement #relationshipsmatter
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New Lead-Free NJ blog post. Lead poisoning is 100% percent preventable. Learn more at www.leadfreenj.org on how you can help protect children from this deadly, life altering neurotoxin and join us in our efforts to address this health hazard. Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/4hYMgBN
View LFNJ's latest blog post: "Lead by Example: Equitably Addressing Disparities in Lead Exposure through Collective Impact" Leadership and partners of Lead-Free NJ demonstrated the value of collective impact actions at the annual Housing and Community Development Network Conference on October 29, 2024. The workshop, “Lead by Example: Equitably Addressing Disparities in Lead Exposure through Collective Impact”, with Shereyl Snider (East Trenton Collaborative), Memphis Madden (City of Trenton), Stephanie Greenwood (Victoria Foundation), and Ben Haygood (Isles) was moderated by Barbara George Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs and Urban Policy and Research at Kean University. Three main themes emerged through the discussion: The Power of Community-Oriented Solutions in Trenton, Lead Poisoning is a Symptom of Systemic Inequality, and Lead Paint Support is Available. READ FULL POST HERE: https://bit.ly/4hYMgBN #leadpoisoningprevention Victoria Foundation Isles, Inc. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
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The good momentum and growth along Howard Street (both on the north side in #Evanston and the south side in #Chicago) is due in part to smart city planning and collaborative economic development.
🎉 Exciting News! The City of Evanston has won the 2024 Strategic Plan Award from APA-IL for its One Howard Street Economic Recovery Plan! This innovative project, developed in collaboration with the Rogers Park Business Alliance and MUSE Community + Design, focuses on revitalizing the Howard Street corridor with a strong emphasis on pedestrian-friendly spaces, anti-displacement measures, and community engagement. Congrats to everyone involved! bit.ly/47t4C97 Paul Zalmezak, AICP, Katie Boden, Neal Reeves, MPA
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Learn from master screen printer Duan Kellum of Creative Grounds and Skool Boiz. Date: Monday, Nov.4th, 2024 Time: 6 PM to 8 PM Location: Creative Grounds - 395 N E St, Unit 101B, San Bernardino, CA RSVP: buff.ly/48yJxdC Why Attend the Workshop? Community Impact /// Hands-On Learning -Learn how to create eye-catching, effective signage that can spark conversations and raise awareness about CBAs -Walk away with a finished piece that can be displayed at rallies, town halls, or in your neighborhood. -Connect with like-minded neighbors and advocates who care about the community's future. Why CBAs? A Community Benefits Agreement or CBA is a legally binding agreement between developers and coalitions of community organizations that addresses a broad range of community needs. We see CBA’s as a tool to shift large economic development to reflect the communities’ needs. Projects like that at the Carousel Mall site and the San Bernardino International Airport which currently have left the community out of decision making leading to possible housing displacement, development plans that don’t include environmental benefits, and project plans that don’t provide local hire and training to build a sustainable local economy. View Just SB Resources Here: https://buff.ly/4fe7PwE Just SB's Mission Just San Bernardino’s mission is to foster an inclusive economy within the city of San Bernardino through economic mobility strategies such as Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs), housing, purposeful career pathways within the school district, and land acquisition. These priorities guide our efforts to build a thriving and resilient community with access to prosperity. RSVP: buff.ly/48yJxdC #JustSB #SanBernardino #PeoplesPlan #Peopleseconomy #EconomicDevelopment #MadeinBerdoo #SBlocal #localism #creativecity #makercity #InlandEmpire #UpliftingUnity
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Community relationships are everything.
Feeling thankful for the good people I get to engage with in the community. There have been so many, but here's an example of a couple of good people. I was lucky to have served in multiple capacities within the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce with Shonie Christensen and Sara Otto. I have learned so much from each of them and think the world of them. Each is passionate about our area and wanting all of us to succeed. Despite coming from different industries, we come together with a unified purpose. Thank you! #community #stgeorgeutah #gratitude
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Vote Dan Ryan for Portland City Council, District 2! As a community, we need leaders who understand the challenges we face and have the courage to take real action. That’s why I’m supporting Dan Ryan for District 2 on Portland’s City Council. Here’s why Dan is the right choice: ✅ Proven Leadership: Dan has already shown that he can navigate tough issues with transparency and integrity. From addressing housing crises to advancing critical infrastructure projects, he’s been a consistent advocate for Portlanders. ✅ A Vision for Equity: Dan is passionate about creating a more inclusive city. His policies prioritize affordable housing, economic opportunities, and social equity, ensuring everyone in District 2 has a voice at the table. ✅ Focus on Public Safety & Homelessness: Dan understands the importance of balancing compassion with action. He has worked tirelessly to expand mental health services and improve public safety while developing innovative solutions for homelessness. ✅ Listening to the Community: What sets Dan apart is his genuine commitment to listening. He regularly engages with residents to make sure their concerns shape his policies. This isn’t just about representation; it’s about collaboration. 🗳️ If you believe in building a stronger, more resilient, and united Portland, join me in voting for Dan Ryan for District 2. Let’s work together for a better Portland! #Portland #VoteDanRyan #LeadershipThatMatters #CommunityFirst #PortlandCityCouncil #District2 Feel free to adjust any points based on your specific messaging!
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