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car centric polices to Cycling centric policies ,polices implemented do bring a transformation in society that produces long term benefits. #cycling #EBR #earlybirdriders #earlybirdriderscycling #whenindoubtpedalitout #sport #recreational #EarlybirdridersSHEROES

Kings Speech If you missed the Kings speech. Have a quick look. What was said in short - "Now is the time to unleash Britain's potential. For too long, people have been held back by their origins rather than by their talents and hard work. My government is dedicated to generating wealth across the country, supporting economic growth through partnerships with business and communities, and prioritizing wealth creation to move beyond recent economic challenges. Key Points from the Speech: 1. Economic Growth: The government aims to decentralize financial decision-making, promoting regional development and creating new market opportunities outside major urban centers. This approach is expected to drive demand for rental properties and facilitate entry into the housing market for first-time buyers. 2. Planning Reform: Plans include accelerating infrastructure and housing delivery through planning reform, adding 300 new planning officers, and integrating eco-friendly upgrades. These changes aim to reduce energy costs and address the backlog of housing units awaiting approval. 3. Sustainable Practices: Emphasis on sustainability aims to create jobs, reduce energy costs, and meet tenant demand for environmentally friendly properties. Developers adopting sustainable practices are expected to gain a competitive edge. 4. Travel: Legislation will improve railways and enhance infrastructure connectivity across the UK, potentially increasing property market attractiveness in underserved areas. 5. Rental Reform: Proposed legislation includes greater rights and protections for renters, ending no-fault evictions, and reforming leasehold rights to modernize property laws. These initiatives reflect a comprehensive strategy to unlock economic potential and drive sustainable growth across Britain." What's your thought on the new legislation and do you think the new government will succeed with their plans? https://lnkd.in/eYgwpPZP #UKProperty #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateUK #UKPropertyMarket

https://lnkd.in/eSxtFaFS....... Exciting times are ahead as one of these remarkable women will have the honor of guiding the City of Las Vegas into the future. But what will the Entertainment Capital of the World look like in 2035? Imagine a city where AI-driven smart buildings powered by PoE technology create energy-efficient, green, and self-sustaining environments. Picture casinos, convention centers, children’s hospitals, hotels, resorts, commercial and residential properties, art museums, and EV CHARGING DISTRICTS all contributing to a sustainable and vibrant urban landscape. Can Las Vegas achieve this transformation in the coming years? Is the city prepared to embrace microgrids? How will Las Vegas harness its abundant solar power, heat, and steam energy to combat the extreme temperatures and maximize its renewable energy potential? Addressing homelessness with innovative strategies is crucial. Instead of criminalizing the homeless for selling bottled water to tourists in the sweltering heat, could we incentivize them to sustain themselves legally and transition out of the tunnels? Can the City of Las Vegas analyze what Atlanta Mayor - Andre Dickens is doing with shipping containers for permanent housing for the homeless in the metro Atlanta area? https://lnkd.in/egYM5uZQ Unorthodox thinking and strategies will be essential to move Las Vegas forward and tackle the homelessness crisis. Visionaries like Steve Wynn have taken Las Vegas on an incredible journey of innovation. As he prepares to pass the torch, who will rise to the challenge and lead Las Vegas into its next era of greatness?

Systems thinking x Strategic Design in action. Celebrating the progress and learning the 5 cities under City Experiment Fund (CEF) have made through the design and dynamic management of their city's transformation portfolios. It would not have been possible without their openness to learn and courage to work differently! Mariela Atanassova CHÔRA Design UNDP in Europe and Central Asia

What we must remember is that city governments are composed of people — individuals who live and breathe within our communities, share the same hopes, fears and aspirations as the residents they serve. Full blog here: https://lnkd.in/g5P5F7Wx

A Personal Story of Leadership During COVID-19 In a deeply personal and heartfelt moment, Port Huron City Manager James Freed opened up about his complex challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly surrounding vaccine mandates. His story highlights the tough decisions made to safeguard the health and safety of city employees while respecting individual liberties. Freed’s unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability shines through as he shares the legal hurdles he encountered and his dedication to upholding the Constitution. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g3wrt76y #Leadership #Transparency #COVID19 #VaccineMandates #PublicService #ConstitutionalRights #publicadministration #localgov #localgovernment

Here are some of the highlights from Monday evening's City Commission meeting. You can find a detailed list of last night's agenda items here: https://bit.ly/3KGKZ2I

Congratulations to Honorable. Don Stewart on your historical win in Toronto St Paul's this week. It is a historical win for the Conservative Party of Canada 🇨🇦 in order to axe the carbon tax 🪓 , build more affordable housing in Canada 🏠, fix the Federal Budget 💲, stop crimes in Canada 🚔, introduce new tough and strict criminal laws in Canada against crimes and criminals to get jail times without bails. We need to reform the Canadian economy in order to grow more Canadian food and agricultural products in order for Canada to become a self-sufficient country in Food and Agricultural Products, increasing the production of Canadian Oil 🛢 and Natural Gas ⛽️ in order for Canada to become a self-sufficient country in Energy, increasing our manufacturing production in order for Canada to become a self-sufficient country in manufacturing products & Goods and export Canadian made products to many countries worldwide 🌐. 💙 💙 💙

Visitors and foot traffic are booming in #Texas downtowns, while commercial vacancy rates are at all time high. What does this for the future? Join The LBJ School of Public Affairs #LBJUrbanLab and The Texas Tribune on April 18th at Noon for a discussion on the future of our #downtowns. #cities #policy #CRE #realestate #urbanplanning https://lnkd.in/gGXSwhmP

Excellent analysis of the challenges for downtown D.C. as it adjusts to an emptying urban core. "In the era of remote work, a more apt metric of employment is “job activity,” which adjusts employment figures to account for where the work takes place.  Measured this way, employment in the region has become increasingly sprawled, with an emptying core (the District) and swelling donut (suburbia and exurbia). For example, the District’s share of workers in business and financial occupations in the metro region declined from 30 percent in 2019 to 21 percent post-pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, 54 percent of the region’s lawyers worked in D.C. Post pandemic, that share is 37 percent. Importantly, service sector jobs have followed remote workers, reducing the District’s share in employment in arts, entertainment, media, food prep and service, and personal care and service occupations." Applies directly to many other downtowns. Adeeb Khan D.C. Policy Center