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What is the meaning of Heritage? Is it in the traditions, the clothes we wear, the music we cherish, or is it something more profound? At Collins Residential, it's a driving force. A calling. Our rich heritage is deeply intertwined with our passion for nature and community. It's our purpose – a commitment to creating communities where places, people, and purpose are paramount. As we’ve said many times before: "Development is not about buildings. It is an active word, which is about continually growing and improving the environment." Murray Collins So, when asked about our heritage, we believe it’s the legacy of conservation that runs through our veins, guiding us as we build a legacy for future generations. That is our heritage. #CommunityFirst #PropertyInvestment #Sustainability #Heritage #LoveNorthCoast #NorthCoastLiving #CollinsResidential #Legacy

Preservation Futures is working with the National Trust for Historic Preservation on the long-term initiative, “Documenting Chesapeake Watershed Sites and Landscapes Important to African Americans,” or Chesapeake Mapping Initiative. This effort is a collaboration between the National Trust; the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay; the states of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia; and the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership, working together to identify and map sites and landscapes significant to African American history in the watershed. The Chesapeake Mapping Initiative is intended to ensure that places important to African Americans are better represented in historic preservation and land conservation priorities in the Chesapeake Bay region, and ultimately that more of these places are recognized and protected. It will also lay the groundwork for future mapping efforts for African American historic places by assessing the effectiveness of different project approaches.

Indigenous Perspectives delve into the rich cultural legacy of the First Nations peoples, whose contributions to the city's identity and development often remain uncelebrated. Meanwhile, Environmental Conservation Efforts underscore the tireless work of individuals and organisations committed to preserving the Gold Coast's natural splendor, safeguarding precious habitats and wildlife. As the Gold Coast undergoes Economic Transformation, stories emerge of innovation, entrepreneurship, and diversification propelling the city beyond its traditional economic pillars, ushering in new opportunities and prosperity for all. These untold stories not only enrich our understanding of the city's past but also inspire us to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future for generations to come. #BuyGC #BuyersAgent #GoldCoastUntold #CityStories

First Alaskans Magazine, Winter 2023-2024 "United on Policy: Advocating for our Communities, Holding our Differences" Discussing the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS) and the youth programs it supports, our Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP) Director, Marina Anderson, graces the cover of First Alaskans Magazine sharing the story of her, Katie Riley, and Tesla Cox trip to Washington DC. In April 2023, Tesla (Sealaska), Katie (Sitka Conservation Society), and Marina (Spruce Root) from SSP/ Spruce Root traveled roughly 3,500 miles to the US capitol with a thank you. While it is rare for federal legislators and agencies to receive in-person praise for a policy that’s already been enacted, these women leaders are not afraid to challenge norms– especially when they aren’t serving the communities they care deeply about. In the offices of Mary Pelota, Dan Sullivan, and Lisa Murkowski, they expressed gratitude, shared gifts, and advocated for their home region and communities. These women and their organizations represent a growing shift in the Tongass National Forest, moving away from polarization and fighting, toward collaboration and building common ground. This is the power of the SSP. Written by Shaelene Grace Moler, who is the current Spruce Root Community Economic Development Fellow through the Alaska Fellows Program and a past Sealaska SSP intern, this article features the photography/visual art of three other past Sitka Conservation Society and SSP interns: Lee House, Muriel Reid, and Sienna Reid. Read more in First Alaskans Institute magazine! #SASS #sustainablesoutheast #indigenousadvocacy #indigenoussovereignty #womeninleadership #nativeyouth #sustainability #communitydriven #policy #policymakers #marypeltola #dansullivan #lisamurkowski #policyandchange #firstalaskans

Does anyone know of Val Plumwood's experience of being prey? It's one that ought to be firmly lodged in the imagination of settler Australians. Google it: 'Being Prey Val Plumwood". She tells of her experience of being tracked and caught by a saltwater crocodile when she was canoeing (with what I think she would identify as White arrogance) in estuary waters in the early wet season in Arnhem Land. She escaped three death rolls. For her it was a demonstration that we are not outside nature. The European settler belief that we are outside it, in a superior, controlling and patriarchal relation to it, has been the source of a lot of harm--including that epic self-harm of climate change, which we have inflicted on every living thing. I'll being going to Plumwood Mountain in early November for a short stay and some quiet work. As a young person, I travelled through and in this Country many times without the consciousness that I have now, but still with true reverence and joy. I'm very fortunate to be spending time there later this year. All that is backstory to what I have attached here: the trust that has cared for Val Plumwood's estate has made good on the ethos and logic of her philosophy. The property is being handed back to the Walbunja, the Traditional Owners of the Country. It's a rare thing for White owners to follow through like this, in good faith and intellectual honesty and without kicking up a dust storm of pseudo-problems and talk of 'complexity'. It's worth sharing. #notcomplex #justice #plumwood https://lnkd.in/gQsM5gxX

Get your voice heard! 📣 The City of Sydney wants to hear YOUR thoughts on the their draft Walking Strategy + Action Plan. The 12 steps in the strategy position Sydney to be a leader in the walking space. Help make that come to fruition - view the strategy and then have your say: https://lnkd.in/g4G3YPA7 #sydney #cityofsydney #walkability

🍀 St. Patrick's Day Trivia Answer! 🍀 Historically, the color associated with St. Patrick was blue, not green. However, over time, green became more popular due to Ireland's nickname "The Emerald Isle," the green in the Irish flag, and the lush green landscape of Ireland. Tell us in the comments, were you surprised or did you already know? #StPatricksDayTrivia #TriviaFun #ReimerFinancialLtd #KarenReimer #MortgageArchitects #MortgageBroker #yxeMortgageBroker #SaskatoonMortgageBroker

🌿 Diversity in Action: Earth Day Reflections 🌿 Last Friday, Justine Johnson, our Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Rachel Hansen from MoonTree Studios, enlightened us on the interconnectivity of nature and society. We dove deep into Intersectional Environmentalism and discovered the charming world of Bug Hotels. Here are four key takeaways: 1. Intersectionality Matters: Justine Johnson unveiled how environmental issues are inextricably linked with social justice, advocating for a world where nature's care is everyone's affair. 2. Habitat Hospitality: Rachel Hansen introduced us to the eco-friendly world of Bug Hotels, vital for supporting our local ecosystem's littlest inhabitants. 3. Environmental Equity: Emphasizing the need for inclusive environmental policies that acknowledge and address all community members' diverse impacts and contributions. 4. DIY Conservation: Encouraging everyone to become a backyard conservationist by creating Bug Hotels, fostering a hospitable environment for beneficial insects. #IntersectionalEnvironmentalism #BugHotels #EarthWeek #PHJCCommunity #PHJC #PoorHandmaidsofJesusChrist

A passion for community as demonstrated in fabric arts is another exploration of the power of creativity in building culture.

This article is a great summary, with examples, of efforts and successes of the Biden/Harris administration on the Outdoor Equity front. I know I shouldn't be surprised, as OREC Infrastructure (from green spaces to ski resorts and parks to rural trail systems), but I was as to what had been dismantled to prevent such investments and opportunities, and then the returns and benefits. Where many will see Equity/DEI efforts, I see important investments to better our society as a whole. It isn't just about fairness (but that should be a real factor as a Democracy and under the clear language of the Constitution), but the fact that such Recreation Infrastructure, Investments, and Programming produce more of the results and benefits that come from green spaces and activities, which provides returns for all. They increase societal health numbers and in conjunction lower health insurance costs and premiums for all, but decreasing the group costs/impact of some, particularly those more disadvantaged. Similarly, it can lower other insurance costs as well, by helping to curb climate change and the many negative impacts on property insurance (floods, fires, etc.) decreasing related costs. It can cause decreased natural resources use, thereby lower costs by impacting the supply/demand balance. And, create jobs and sustainable economics, in addition to clean water and air, and other sustainable environmental impacts. Definitely worth a read to remind us where we've come from and what we can do going forward.