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I love Totnes, it's beautiful and relaxed with lots to do. Read our blog to explore the benefits of living in Totnes. #buyingintotnes #devonproperties https://lnkd.in/eaCS4JPs

Valencia by FivePoint is a thoughtfully planned community in Santa Clarita Valley that offers a vibrant lifestyle for its residents. The 'Friday Night Happenings' event on June 7 and August 14 showcases this community's spirit, featuring live music, food, and drinks for all ages. 'Valencia combines many pleasing features—homes, surroundings, and residents uniting to create a unique neighborhood culture,' the press release states. The community boasts interconnected green spaces, trails, and leisure amenities, fostering an indoor-outdoor living experience. Designed for various lifestyles, Valencia offers detached and attached homes ranging from the upper $400,000s to the mid $1 millions. The homes feature versatile layouts, indoor-outdoor living spaces, and high-function kitchens, catering to young singles, growing families, and empty nesters. Sustainability is a key priority, with energy-efficient features like low-E windows, upgraded insulation, rooftop solar, and tankless water heaters. Neighborhood planning optimizes open spaces and protects natural vegetation, encouraging reduced motor vehicle use and easy access to amenities. @valencia_homes @fivepoint_communities #sustainablecommunity #outdoorliving #santaclaritavalley

Some of Arkansas' best attractions and culinary adventures are highlighted in the article below. This is a product of an Arkansas Tourism FAM Tour. Shout out to the partners that helped put this together to highlight The Natural State #rocktown #theRoot #fortsmith LRCVB Meetings and Conventions #eurekasprings #bentonville #fayetteville #museumoffinearts Never considered road-tripping through Arkansas? Well, you may want to set it as your next destination or switch up your route for your next trip through the U.S. so that you can explore this southern state. Dubbed the “Natural State,” Arkansas has got pretty natural springs and is lush with greenery and rolling hills–did you know the Ozarks cover much of the northern part of the state? So going through these five northern cities makes for both a scenic drive and a great playground for outdoor adventure. On top of that, Arkansas has got top-notch museums, stylish hotels, fun restaurants and plenty of Americana for history buffs to delve into. Here are some of the top must-sees to plug into your GPS before you hit the road.

The second of the 11 common #placemaking mistakes may be a bit challenging and controversial for some. 'Plonk' in British or Australian English (or 'Plunk' in the US) is an informal term than means "to put something down heavily and without taking care". *Plonk placemaking* means physically ‘plonking’ a potentially good idea in a space: ❌ because it worked somewhere else ❌ without engaging local people ❌ with little care or consideration ❌ with no follow up engagement or subsequent actions If money is no issue, sure, go for it! But, in most cases, placemaking budgets will be limited, and this approach is unlikely to deliver the best outcomes. It can be tokenistic and is unlikely to drive real change. The risk is delivering 'orphan' interventions that no-one cares about or is invested in. There are another 9 more common mistakes to come. Learn more about placemaking at https://lnkd.in/gYhRs4NQ Town Team Movement PlacemakingX Emma Snow Dean Cracknell Jimmy Murphy Placemaking Europe Place Collective UK PlacemakingUS Hans Karssenberg Jia-Ping Lee Mike Fisher Courtney Strow Rik Adamski, CNU-A Jane Ellery Peter Ellery

Attended the Placeman premiere in Brisbane a few weeks back. The insightful discussion delved into the crucial concept of designing for people, not just cars or commerce. It underscored how solutions initially purely intended for human benefit can inadvertently give rise to a new challenge - the absence of human-centric spaces. Here are some impactful thoughts from the panelists and from the movie that has stuck with me - Consider the "loveability" of a place in tandem with its liveability. - If architecture is like music, placemaking could be compared to an improv street performance. - Spaces should be able to encourage spontaneous activities rather than merely catering to a curated set of planned events. - The concept of "The Power of 10" involves establishing ten distinct areas within an urban space, each designed for a unique set of ten activities. - Address issues creatively; swap out problems with solutions, like replacing drug use areas with coffee and ice cream spots. Kudos to the organizers of the event, the insightful panelists and engaging guests for making it a memorable discussion! #placemaking #urbandesign #urbanism

Thinking about assisted living at Galloway Senior Living? In our brochure, you'll learn about lifestyles, amenities, pricing options, and community highlights. Take a look: https://bit.ly/45Zb0mO #NALW #AssistedLiving #GallowaySeniorLiving

Thoughts on healthy placemaking and how 20-min neighbourhoods can be designed, implemented and the impact of the concept in practice

Very proud of the Recreation industry (which aquatics falls under) for tackling this ever-growing topic. With opportunities for hands-on work that includes meaningful interactions with others, as well as variety in learning opportunities, recreation roles definitely attract many neurodivergent people. Passionate about their careers as they may be, it doesn’t make their challenges any less difficult. Chances are, you already know someone who is considered neurodivergent—but it can be difficult to tell, as rather gifted neurodivergent individuals figure out ways to hide their “differences” in order to fit in. Take a listen—you may learn how to help a fellow colleague.

"In an era where placemaking is at the forefront of #urbandevelopment discussions, it is imperative that we do not leave its definition to chance... Let us remember that clarity in our understanding of placemaking is not just an intellectual exercise; it's a safeguard for the future well-being of our #neighborhoods and #cities." Ryan Smolar of PlacemakingUS makes the case for a stronger definition for #placemaking to prevent it from being co-opted: https://lnkd.in/g5C7UBx8 Citing the work or words of Ramon Marrades, Kady Yellow, Ethan Kent, Juanita Hardy, Project for Public Spaces, Placemaking Europe, International Downtown Association, Richard Amore, PLA/AICP, Place Collective UK, Mike Lydon, Anthony Garcia, Mindy Fullilove, MD, Majora Carter, Madeleine Spencer, Bruce Appleyard, and others... How tightly should placemaking be defined, and what is your definition?

It’s an honor to lead the placemaking field globally from Jacksonville and be cited on the following: how tightly should placemaking be defined, and what is your definition?