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Use your power with these Practical Steps; 1) Invest in your relationships. 2) Get involved locally. 3) Support community spaces and programs. 4) Be a connector. 5) Promote economic stability. 6) Encourage mentorship and support. #NeighbourhoodNetwork

Many neighborhoods today are facing a “relationship crisis”—where social bonds are weakening, and people are becoming more isolated. But it’s not all doom and gloom. We have the power to reverse these trends. By prioritizing relationships and investing in family and community life, we can build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. So, what can we do? How can each of us play a part in strengthening our neighborhoods? Leveraging my book, Fragile Neighborhoods, Lauren Hall writes this helpful essay on what practical steps we can take: 1) Invest in your relationships. 2) Get involved locally. 3) Support community spaces and programs. 4) Be a connector. 5) Promote economic stability. 6) Encourage mentorship and support. As she writes, "strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built, one relationship at a time. It starts with us, in our own homes and neighborhoods. By investing in the people around us, we can create a ripple effect that strengthens our entire community." Thank you to Lauren as well as Keri Randolph who introduced my work to her. Both from #chattanooga #tennessee. #community #relationships #family #socialprescribing #loneliness Placemaking Education Cormac Russell Danya Pastuszek Sarah Strimmenos Dawn Martz Dan Baisden Tim Soerens Tim Tompkins Shawn Duncan Jennifer Prophete Adam Barlow-Thompson Sam Pressler Ron Ivey David Burton Frances Kraft John B. Daron Babcock De'Amon Harges Ethan Kent PlacemakingX Katie Cahill, PhD Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams Tate Wilson Clarence Carter Debi Ghate Jay Hein Bob Woodson See - https://lnkd.in/eRvirjPr

🌟 Did You Know? 🌟 Small businesses are the backbone of North Carolina's economy, driving job creation, innovation, and community development! With continued support and investment, these businesses are poised to remain vital to the state's economic future.📈💼 #NCHACC #SmallBusiness #NCEconomy #EconomicGrowth #LocalBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #NCHispanicAmericanChamberofCommerce

How can foundations take a neighborhood approach in their funding? I often get asked this question and so have drawn up a few key ideas for anyone considering what to do. 1.Build citywide maps tracking neighborhood health 2.Develop a spatial strategy prioritizing the neighborhoods best primed to improve 3.Invest in neighborhood quarterbacks/anchors in priority locales 4.Establish small grant initiatives that boost families, collective efficacy and momentum across all neighborhoods 5.Adjust funding/evaluation criteria to incorporate a neighborhood lens; shift resources from servicing siloes to enhancing places 6.Convene a citywide brain trust of top leaders to advance a neighborhoods approach to governance across institutions Each of these require the right approach. Neighborhood health, for example, has many factors, but tracking population, relative real estate prices, vacancy rates, and transient rates over time will tell you a lot quickly. Over time, you can develop a more comprehensive scorecard. I could write a book on these issues (and actually did - Fragile Neighborhoods). Please reach out if you want to discuss any of them in more detail offline. #health #loneliness #neighborhoods #community #cities #foundations #philanthropy #placemaking Placemaking Education Danya Pastuszek Sarah Strimmenos Amanda Jamison Dawn Martz Dan Baisden Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams Tate Wilson B. Sutton Mora Aaron Kuecker Tim Soerens Shawn Duncan Jennifer Prophete Sam Pressler Ron Ivey Frances Kraft De'Amon Harges PlacemakingX Michael Matheson Miller Caleb Whitmer Jason Zylstra Rachel Weaver Ryan Kilpatrick, AICP EDFP Pamela Parriott Rip Rapson Othello Meadows Cecilia Gutierrez John B. Anna Scott Daron Babcock Thomasina (Tomi) Hiers Wendy Stewart Lisa Greenwood John Olson Elizabeth Le'anani Coffee

I have attended this conference at various times throughout my 21 years as a real estate professional... so it is a real honor to be selected as a presenter/panelist on the topic of proactive, authentic community engagement and integration as an essential aspect of affordable housing development at this year's Florida Housing Coalition Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference🏘💥💯. Session Deets: Turn Opposers to Supporters: Tips for Engaging Elected Officials and Stakeholders to Overcome NIMBYs Tuesday, August 27 at 3:45pm Moderator: Suzanne Cabrera, CFRE Speakers: Christic Henry, George Kruse, Jon D. Brown, Ellen O'Conner, John Rodriguez Session Summary: Too often, housing advocates struggle to gain the support of local elected officials as well as neighbors in their plans to increase housing for those most in need. When they do, at times they are met with concerns about public perceptions, lack of funding or the desire to maintain the status quo of neighborhoods. In this interactive session, participants will explore proactive strategies to address NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) opposition in housing and community development projects, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, building trust, collaboration, and understanding with stakeholders, and getting to yes with your local officials by properly framing the request. I look forward to interacting with attendees and co-presenters on this topic... and I promise to go live📸😊. #innovation #affordability #accessibility #attainable #housingforall #community #value #trustbuilding #consensusmatters #annualhousingconference #FHC

✨ 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

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.

🌟 Save the date: October is National Community Planning Month – a time to recognize the transformative power of thoughtful planning in shaping Iowa’s communities! Throughout next month, we’ll be highlighting inspiring stories, insights from local planners, and practical tips on how intentional planning fosters vibrant, resilient communities across the state. 💬 What aspect of community planning do you think has the biggest impact where you live? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Let’s celebrate the role planning plays in creating thriving places to live, work, and grow. #PlanIowa #PlanningMonth #CommunityDevelopment #ResilientCommunities

How cool to be featured in BusinessWest's BusinessTalk podcast with Joe Bednar! Want to learn more about how the Franklin County Community Development Corporation can help your business? Listen in!

🌍 Together, We Can Create Lasting Change in Our Communities! Change starts at the grassroots level, and we all have a role to play. When we engage with local government and collaborate with community leaders, we build stronger, more resilient communities that benefit EVERYONE —especially those who are often overlooked, like justice-involved individuals. By showing up, lending our voices, and taking action, we ensure that policies are inclusive, and services and opportunities are accessible for all. Let's make it a priority to advocate for programs and initiatives that address the unique needs of every community member, from housing and employment to support for individuals transitioning out of the justice system. We have the power to shape the future of our neighborhoods. When we work together, we uplift each other and create a society where everyone has a second chance. 🙌 Get involved. Engage with your local representatives, attend community meetings, and support reentry programs that help create brighter futures for justice-involved individuals. #SouthernMissouriReentry #Reentry #CommunityEngagement #LocalGovernment #SocialImpact #ReentrySupport #SecondChances #InclusiveCommunities #GrassrootsChange #JusticeReform