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How does your municipality plan to “Flip the Script” on housing? Let’s start with a YES to more housing of all types in Wisconsin!! Join Curt Witynski and Kurt Paulsen to discuss the state of housing, the role municipalities can play, and ideas for starting community conversations to contribute to housing solutions. More Housing Wisconsin is brought to you by League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, and Wisconsin Builders Association🏡

Heavy equipment sales are not merely transactions; they are opportunities to shape communities. Through strategic selling, government agencies can strengthen neighborhoods, support local businesses, and enrich the lives of citizens, unlocking the hidden potential of bulldozers, cranes, and other equipment—one sale at a time. 🌟 Discover how heavy equipment sales can drive community progress in this insightful article: https://hubs.ly/Q02sqJtR0

"Has anyone worked on initiatives that empower communities to meet independently, lead conversations/coffee chats, and relay the results of those conversations with governments?" A great question in our Community Building in Government Community. Do you have examples to share or a question of your own? Are you working on building communities in government? Come join our new community to learn from each other and share best practices: https://lnkd.in/eUribpRX

It's Tuesday, so we're on part two of a five part series on the challenges that Main Street directors face in their daily work. Part 2 is about property owners. If your downtown has properties, you have property owners! What's your relationship with them? Do they live in your town? Are they hard to track down? How do you share information with them? We hear from Main Streets often that their relationship with the owners of local property is strained: Absent, non-committal, or at worst combative towards your causes as a Main Street org. Whether you have a property owner that is fully invested in your vision of your downtown, or one that's using their storefront as storage, your goal is to build a better relationship with them. What kind of information could you give property owners to build a better relationship? We have some ideas we're working on (stay tuned for Friday) but we want to hear from you as well. #mainstreet #knowledgebase #propertyownership

Check out our latest video featuring snippets from multiple job seekers who have achieved success through our various job seeker-focused programs. If you're actively seeking employment, reach out or visit one of our Centers for assistance. We offer workshops that can provide helpful information and tips concerning resume development, interviewing skills, navigating Employ Florida, and more! Pinellas County employers can also connect with our Business Services team to learn more about accessing quality talent and assistance with training funding for specifically qualified individuals. Let's connect and make it happen!

Understanding affordable housing solutions can be daunting, especially for those who have never faced housing stability issues. According to the San Antonio Report, the city is grappling with more than 95,000 cost-burdened households and a significant shortage of affordable homes. The SACRD team encourages you to educate yourself on San Antonio’s housing crisis and use your voice and expertise to advocate for policies that can improve the lives of our neighbors. We invite you to watch the "Everybody Needs a Home" documentary, which highlights the key intersections of the affordable housing crisis in San Antonio. https://lnkd.in/gz2gPRQN

This past week I sat down with our local newspaper reporter to discuss the city’s strategic planning process we’re currently undergoing. At the conclusion of the interview Bill asked what else would you like people to know, to which my response would be quoted and later shared to social media - “This is your city. This is your dollars going to work here and if you don’t have that input, if you don’t personally invest in something, the outcome’s never going to change,” Nordick said. “If you truly want the change in the city that you’re saying, then you need to come out and be a part of these things. Be a part of the strategic plan. Be a part of the budget. Be a part of everything that interests you. Take ownership of the city.” It was a call to action for the people as we had just had our second community input budget meeting with no attendance along with the attendance of the strategic planning sessions being lower than expected. My question to fellow colleagues is how have you been successful at getting people in the chairs for these meetings? #citymanagement

We work across the country, but it is lovely when you get a gig that is close to home - it can get quite tedious having the same argument with the M25! But it's especially nice when you get a job that has the purpose of improving the place where you live and where you work. We completed this job on behalf of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council back in 2021, but it's a great example of how local authorities, LEP's, BID's, etc (goodness there are some acronyms there to contend with!) can use video to highlight the benefits of any given area. If you work in the public sector, are a housing developer or have an interest in promoting a locality, talk to us. We've done a few of these so understand where the challenges and pitfalls lie so more time and budget can be spent on filming and editing instead of dealing with roadblocks (sometimes literally!)

Learn more about the section of US31N in East Bay Township, monikered as the Beach District, and take the public engagement survey!

Are you dreaming of a vibrant, thriving community? We all are but without consistent effort and ongoing TLC, even the most picturesque neighborhoods can lose their sparkle. Property values dip, and the buzz fizzles out. Don't worry though because there's hope in revitalization. Read out our latest blog for simple steps to rejuvenate your area and attract new neighbors. 🏡 #ManagementPlus #Community #NeighborhoodRevitalization