Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce’s Post

"Because we believe in harnessing and multiplying the power of place, we lead projects that impact (and sometimes create) civic infrastructure and enhance third places, all while keeping their authenticity and character as the city grows." Learn how REV Birmingham and Woodlawn United are using the power of place to support civic infrastructure. Read here: https://bit.ly/3xjtphP

Check out this article by Magali Thomson, making a case to look beyond the red boundary site line, and to make a collaborative effort to tackle neglected streets, shared space and public realm in London. A massive thank you for referencing the work of the Public Realm Inclusivity Panel we are facilitating with The Earls Court Development Company, and how this model can be applied in other public realm advisory panels to provide guidance on establishing effective partnerships, potential funding mechanisms, and efficient processes which enable change. Read the full article via the link below👇 https://lnkd.in/enUusAM2

R E S T O R A T I V E C I T Y The Restorative City concept responds to current social challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, environmental degradation, and the need for more sustainable and livable urban spaces. It aligns with growing awareness of the interconnectedness between the built environment, (social and criminal) justice and the well-being of individuals and communities. These communities reside in resilient urban environments that benefit both people, the planet and prosperity. A restorative city involves a holistic and integrated or even circular approach to justice, consisting of doing justice and undoing injustice, often related to environmental, social, societal, cultural, and economic factors. In 2023, 2024 and 2025 the Netherlands Office of RESCALED [RJN] together with the local health, forensic and justice sector, will explore the relationship betwen small-scale detention houses and the dynamic interaction with their local urban, economic and social context. A restorative city focuses on applying restorative practices and principles to resolve conflict, repair relationships and build a strong, supportive community. A restorative city thereby focuses on restoring relations (micro level), organisational failures (meso level) and system failures (macro level). The idea stems from restorative justice, an approach to conflict that not only focuses on punishment but also on repairing harm, damage and micro, meso and macro level defects. RESCALED Stichting Restorative Justice Nederland https://lnkd.in/edTFvUGY

My latest at CSY. Cityhood is the latest method of urban segregation.

Communities of Practice: a new offering from CityGate. The Citygate ecosystem is growing, and one of the critical reasons for that is that we are committed to mutual and shared learning. 2024 brings the opportunity to join one of 3 Communities of Practice we offer based on needs and growth opportunities you all have requested. Please join us! #sharedlearning #sharedleadership #communityofpractice #relationships #vocation #faithandwork

Great to read about this initiative for a new city-wide urban coalition. "As we all know team work, makes the dream work 💪 🌿 "Welcome to the Inaugural Citywide Urban Coalition "Brisbane’s community-led groups have decided that a collective effort is required to impact and influence positive change in urban planning, development, and our environment. This initiative, which aims for greater community participation in city-planning has a long-term agenda, starting now with our eye on the next election cycles." 📢 Stay tuned for updates and how you can be involved. #kurilpa #planningforcommunity #planningforpeople #communityled #citywide #urbancoalition #meanjin #positiveplanning #urbanplanning

Our world is quickly changing, and these changes mean the old ways of thinking about housing, mobility, and land uses no longer fit how people live. Communities must plan in a different way, and a comprehensive plan is the first step. My colleague Erin Perdu, AICP discusses new practices that can help communities in her new blog. #cities #urbanplanning #urbanplaces

As designers we must consult the users and community when shaping an environment. Those early decisions can have a big impact on a project's turnout - not only in a communal sense but also the environmental sense. Often, we are the only link between decision makers and other key stakeholders. With great power comes great responsibility - use it wisely.

Infrastructure! Public transit! Community input! Does your neighborhood know what’s coming? What’s been happening? Here is our meeting with IndyGo. Learning about the last 25 years and what 90% design means. 📸 Watch this live video on Facebook https://lnkd.in/gsiqP5Ni

How has redlining impacted affordable housing today? Nathan Connolly defines redlining in our short documentary, Unconventional Affordable Housing: Yes In My Backyard. Nathan is a Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University. Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/6jBC50SB4HI #affordablehousing #redlining #housingforall