Urban Minds’ Post

Just attended the "Planning While Black: Sustaining an Inclusive Urban Renaissance" panel at the American Planning Association conference, and I'm truly inspired! It's a powerful reminder of how crucial equity is in urban planning. As planners, we must keep communities at the heart of every decision. Let's commit to making equity and inclusivity the foundation of our work. #UrbanPlanning #EquityInAction #APAConference

I just finished reading the City of Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive policy plan and I must say it is a pretty good and well informed city development framework. I am curious to see how well it will or is being executed and how true it remains to its core values and principle. https://lnkd.in/etsSgAC4

https://lnkd.in/evn8VWDD „Bringing Urban Practice Down to Earth“, a great article by aquí.bcn ! Find the article in “Climate Just Urban Practice” title “Bringing Urban Practice Down to Earth”

My latest with John Stonestreet: "A helpful critique of culture is whether or not human dignity is recognized and valued. Are the powerless, particularly women, the elderly, the poor, and the outcast, given opportunity and protection? Is human ingenuity encouraged in areas such as science, the arts, as well as practical and personal liberties? And are these areas aimed at collective flourishing or at decadence? These chosen areas of analysis do not reflect Western values, but rather eternal truths as applied within particular contexts. These truths make it possible for any society to be, not a clone of the West, but the very best version of itself possible." https://lnkd.in/g-Q_j55B

Love the theme for August CreativeMornings, "What rituals do you practice in your relationships, your spirituality, and your creative work? How do they heighten your sense of purpose and belonging in this world?" At discoverU, we encourage you to find one or two rituals [(journal writing or walking; start simple :)] that you can make yours and grow with it to prioritise yourself. Resources : Reflection.app for Journal writing CreativeMornings for creative motivations

America's most middle-class city revealed Other cities rounding out the top 10 include Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Janesville-Beloit, Wisconsin; Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin; Lima, Ohio; Glens Falls, New York; Jackson, Missouri and St. Joseph, Missouri.1 City of Olympia City of Dover, Delaware City of Bismarck, North Dakota. City of Sheboygan City of Janesville, Wisconsin-Benoit City of Oshkosh #Lima City Of Glens Falls Jackson County, Missouri City of St. Joseph, Missouri   https://lnkd.in/g73mU2uy https://lnkd.in/g3wQAiaJ   Stock Market – United States – WE October 25, 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gctseQwr  

Chicago’s vibrant culture and economic vitality owe much to the contributions of its Mexican community, yet gentrification, erosion of public services, and threats of deportation threatens to erase this rich heritage. As neighborhoods like Pilsen, Little Village and Humboldt Park face displacement, the businesses, traditions, and families that define these areas are being uprooted. Understanding this issue and fighting to preserve our hoods are vital for all Chicagoans, especially Brown and Black Chicagoans, because it’s not just about preserving a community—it’s about safeguarding a shared history, cultural identity, and maintaining political power that allow future generations to thrive. If we don’t act now, we risk losing the essence of what makes Chicago home for so many. https://lnkd.in/gsn-FEMa

What a great discussion about Urban challenges in Atlanta in the Urban Development Policy course at Georgia Tech School of Public Policy. Looking forward to more of these as the semester progresses!

Let's celebrate our diversity — not just acknowledge it. Each of us, like the varied branches of a vine, brings unique strengths and perspectives, vital for addressing the challenges of our world. 🌿 This reflection invites us to discover how our collective wisdom and shared experiences lead us toward reconciliation and deeper understanding of one another. https://bit.ly/44B8bIT Let us all work towards societies where everyone has a voice and a role to play. Learn more about our community works, from education and parishes to social justice and ecology. https://bit.ly/44z11VG

In our latest opinion piece, Tajh Morris writes on the decades-old injustice at the heart of the recent decision to celebrate the city's club culture.⁠ ⁠ Read the full feature here