Sonia Robinson’s Post

Great practical advice on how to prepare for community growth from these fine leaders.

What are the long-term impacts of political instability on urban governance and service delivery in our cities? As Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality welcomes a new Mayor, how can residents and leaders work together to overcome today’s challenges and reignite hope for the future? What role can the new Mayor play in fostering community resilience, restoring trust, and delivering the essential services every resident deserves?

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

Yes. Community engagement is key.

Valuable advice and insights for anyone considering a career in the housing sector. Check it out below ⬇️

Today marks a significant milestone as Lorie Vincent, CEcD, and I had the privilege of visiting Midlothian to deliver the completed Midlothian Community Development Corporation Strategic 5-Year Plan. This plan represents months of diligent work, deep discussions, and collaborative efforts to set a solid foundation for Midlothian's future growth and prosperity. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to MeLissa Boler and the entire team at #MCDC for entrusting us with this critical task. Your dedication to your community's development and well-being has been genuinely inspiring. It's been an honor to work alongside such committed individuals and witness your passion for Midlothian's future. To the community of #Midlothian, we thank you for welcoming us and for your invaluable insights throughout this process. Your vision and aspirations for your town helped us craft a strategic plan that will lead to sustainable growth and continued success. For organizations looking to embark on a strategic planning journey, let this be a testament to what can be achieved with the right team and community spirit. Day One Experts and Acceleration by Design is here to bring that same dedication and expertise to your project, helping you navigate the complexities of development and growth with a clear, actionable plan crafted by active economic development professionals. Here's to the future of #MidlothianTX and the many more communities ready to build a brighter, more prosperous tomorrow through strategic planning. #superdavequinn #econdev #superdave #d1experts #strategicgrowth #communitydevelopment #economicdevelopment

The National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference #NICRC will explore new insights, emerging ideas, and promising practices shared by community development experts from around the country from March 4-7. Our Executive Director, Erin Kilmer Neel, will discuss our Underwriting for Racial Justice pilot at the Impacting Communities with Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) session. Learn more about the conference! #UnderwritingForRacialJustice #FinancialInclusion #URJ #EconomicJustice

Community relationships are everything.

I recently began reading 'A New City O/S: The Power of Open, Collaborative, and Distributed Governance' by Stephen Goldsmith and Neil Kleiman. It's encouraging to see the City of Great Falls Planning & Community Development Department and other City departments taking steps to implement the book's recommendations. While there is still progress to be made, I am optimistic about the future of public service! #localgovernment #innovation #publicservice #problemsolving