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In 2022, we discussed ways for residents to get more actively involved in Sustainability, Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, Community Safety, and Civic Engagement. In 2023, we talked about Our Public Schools, Traveling Around Town, Building Community with Renters and Landlords, and Planning and Development in the Heights. WHAT will be our topics for Crowdsourced Conversations 2024??? That’s where you come in. When you click the link below, you’ll find a list of topics nominated by past Crowdsourced Conversations forum attendees. You are welcome to vote for as many topics as you’d like — but we recommend focusing on the Top 4 that you want to see in next year’s series. Voting is LIVE until the end of the day on Friday, January 5, 2024. The Top 4 vote-getters will become our 2024 Crowdsourced Conversations forum series. 2024 topics will be announced early in the new year. Any questions, connect with Sarah – swolf@futureheights.org. VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eHMPTi-a

When work is play in disguise, that’s when your work is wise.   Is that a famous quote or did we just make that up? 😮   Whatever. The point is, THIS could be your next playground. Yep – the incredible City of Irvine is looking to redefine community development in a big way. Are you a visionary who sees no boundaries in designing premier future focused communities?   Then this is your next play. Irvine’s Executive Director – Strategy & Development closes on 2/25.   Details ➡ https://bit.ly/irvineedsd American Planning Association APA California APA Orange Section Central Coast Section - American Planning Association, California Chapter APA Los Angeles San Diego American Planning Association #urbanplanning #communitydevelopment

California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC) was proud to sponsor San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness’s 2024 Housing Summit: "A New Season: Making Space For Affordable Housing" in San Dimas, CA! In addition to supporting the facilitation of this event, the Summit was also attended in-person by CCRC Relationship Manager Ting Xiao, who canvassed with other housing advocates to understand the implications of public policy on housing in the state of California. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s first Executive Directive, which streamlines affordable housing permitting, was a pertinent topic of discussion, as well as progress towards housing on faith-based organizations’ land and the future of the YIGBY (Yes In God’s Backyard) movement. Additionally, event attendees discussed methods of destigmatizing affordable housing within communities who oppose further developments. This advocacy work is indispensable to reversing decades of destructive narratives on affordable housing, which hurt the effort to guarantee stability and shelter to all Americans. The data on these important frameworks was made available by University of California, Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation, Alliant Strategic Development, City of Pomona and National Community Renaissance. Creative legislative and advocacy solutions continue to move the needle on the housing crisis, and events like the 2024 Housing Summit are key to understanding how best to navigate a constantly changing housing landscape. CCRC is honored to continue fighting for affordable housing alongside other leaders in the industry. #affordablehousing #SGVConsortiumonHomelessness #ExecutiveDirective1 #ED1 #YIGBY

Together, we can tackle our most challenging problems. This week I was inspired not by the lofty goals, illuminating research or the theory of change but by the practical, tactical, gritty commitment to get it done. Thanks to the City and partners for hosting the first affordable housing week at city hall and to so many partners in other rooms working on policy change at the state level. A few reflections in the blog linked below.

Planning for deliberative engagement? Many Victorian Councils are turning their minds to how they can develop the latest iteration of their Council Plan, Community Vision, Financial Plan and Asset Plan in accordance with their deliberative engagement practices. To help you get ready for this next stage of community engagement, we have prepared our top eight tips for councils to consider when planning for deliberative engagement. These insights are tailored to address the unique demands of each stage in the process. Explore the tips here: https://lnkd.in/g-TM_nzU   Ready to start planning your approach? Register here for a FREE deliberative engagement strategy session with our seasoned experts: https://lnkd.in/gwJeiswA   Meet our key experts: James Garriock, Tony Matthews, Jane Tyquin and Eleanor Howe #DeliberativeEngagement #CommunityEngagement #Council #LocalGovernment

If you haven't already, make sure to check out the latest article from Just Imagine SWLA

Join us on June 20 at 1:00pm to this webinar in the Arizona Smart Growth series Pinnacle Prevention. Sam Gomez and Agustin (Augie) Gastelum will be panelists. ⁣ We’ll explore how community engagement is crucial in creating equitable cities and towns.⁣ ⁣ As we continue to evolve as a state, it’s essential to consider: What does genuine engagement with residents look like? Where have our current systems fallen short, and how can we rethink the ways we plan, design, and build our neighborhoods?⁣ https://lnkd.in/gAjcNvtt

When work is play in disguise, that’s when your work is wise.   Is that a famous quote or did we just make that up? 😮   Whatever. The point is, THIS could be your next playground. Yep – the incredible City of Irvine is looking to redefine community development in a big way. Are you a visionary who sees no boundaries in designing premier future focused communities?   Then this is your next play. Irvine’s Executive Director – Strategy & Development closes on 2/25.   Details ➡ https://bit.ly/irvineedsd   American Planning Association APA California APA Orange Section APA Los Angeles San Diego American Planning Association APA California - Northern Central Coast Section - American Planning Association, California Chapter #urbanplanner #communitydevelopment

✨ Don't miss your chance to shape the future of community development in our Commonwealth! Are you passionate about affordable housing, economic empowerment, and a more equitable future? Then join us for Lobby Day - a unique opportunity to make your voice heard and your impact felt. Here's what you can expect: - Meet with your CDC's elected officials: Show your support and share your perspective on the issues that matter most to our community. - Hear from legislative champions: Gain insights from the leaders driving change and learn about the policies that can transform our Commonwealth. - Engage with community development leaders: Connect with visionary leaders who are making a real difference on the ground. - Address the most critical issues: Have a direct conversation about the challenges facing community development, housing equity, and economic empowerment. Your unique insights will help shape the solutions of tomorrow. Don't let this chance slip away. Register for Lobby Day today and be part of the change you want to see. Let's come together to build a stronger, fairer, more prosperous Commonwealth, one conversation at a time. REGISTER - https://lnkd.in/e_dwmacQ #LobbyDay #CommunityDevelopment #CITC #MACDC

Share Your Opinion: What is the most important factor for empowering community input in major projects?   Community Engagement is undertaken during major projects to collect, refine and integrate a community's insight to design public assets that best serve their needs.   Should communities have a say, when projects impact them? Achieving effective consultation can be a delicate balance, requiring strategy and a range of delivery methods to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.   Carabiner collaborate with Local Governments who advocate for their community by providing jargon-free, accessible design options ready for input and engagement. We are guides (not gurus) who utilise our knowledge and experience to assist Local Councils to deliver community projects that help the people who work, live and play in them to thrive, grow and succeed. #publicarchitecture #pertharchitects #sportandrecreation #communitysport #communityhubs #communitynode #communityengagement #communityprojects #extraordinaryarchitecturetogether #localgovernment #council #majorprojects