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Important lesson here: a block party can bring a neighborhood together, so can the planning of a block party and bonding over a shared desire to make your community better! https://lnkd.in/gnyc2CqZ

In the latest from Mayor Lueb, you'll learn about the Public Works & Community Preparedness Fair and first-ever Empresarios Night Market. https://lnkd.in/d_qXSEW4

Discover strategies for taking control of your HOA and initiating transformative changes in your community. This video provides the tools and insights needed to lead effectively and foster a vibrant neighborhood. 🎥 Watch the Full Discussion: https://lnkd.in/eppxXiUt 🌐 Professional Advice: https://lnkd.in/egXD84rs  🔗 Connect for Advanced Community Management Insights!

Storytelling is a trust building activity. When we build trust, we build community resilience. Resilient communities come together to care for each other in turbulent times. Turbulence is our standard, and we can't move forward without resilient communities.

Join Rachel Brooks and Amy Traugh for this week's session of 'Redefining Success: Building and Sustaining Community.' In this session, we'll focus on: ◦ Understanding the role of community in personal and professional growth ◦ Techniques and strategies for creating and nurturing supportive networks ◦ The value of community in boosting confidence and fostering success ◦ Real-life examples of how strong communities contribute to individual and collective success We'll also share practical tips on how to actively engage in your community and the benefits that come with it. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion!

We have a plan to make our community safer.

We are hosting a webinar for members of the American Planning Association on May 3rd to provide input to shape our: A Guidebook to Measure Community Connections. This new tool and resource developed with Polco, our community engagement and analytics solutions partner, is for local decision makers and residents to make more informed decisions that strengthen their communities. Cities will be better able to assess how they are doing in the important area of community connections and social capital, key metrics that impact vibrancy and the ability to thrive. https://bit.ly/4a19TEG

🌟Strategy Spotlight 🌟 This week, we're highlighting the power of neighborhood associations to advance socially connected communities. Associations like block clubs, parent groups, and faith-based communities - led by residents and community members with lived experience - are key catalysts for fostering social bonds and cohesion. Learn about the research behind this social connection strategy and explore community examples in our Action Guide's catalog of strategies! Click here to dive in: https://lnkd.in/geRqbGBz

Moving from community resource sharing to solution creating is easier said than done. The results are worth the investment. This blog, the first in a series focused on collaboration, looks at three levels of collaboration in community development work. We also consider necessary elements of the best atmospheric conditions for success. 📌 https://lnkd.in/ga7-VZDA

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