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We are happy to unveil our new core values that guide our commitment to the community and environment 🌿 🌟 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: We prioritise our team and stakeholders; supporting their development, diversity, safety, and well-being. 🌟 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: We are respectful, transparent, trustworthy, consistent, and fair. 🌟 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: We engage enthusiastically and impartially with all stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. 🌟 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: We meet opportunities and challenges innovatively, delivering evidence-based outcomes. 🌟 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: We protect and enhance our region's ecosystems, fostering sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and community engagement. 

#mysundayreadings  📚 Diving into "Social Infrastructure: Connecting People and Places for Healthy Communities" 🌍🌱 Today, I’ve enjoyed looking into this report by the Gehl - Making Cities for People's team who’s been leading a project on learning exchanges to uncover lessons from Belfast, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, resonating deeply with my interests in various aspects of community development. Reflecting on the content, I can't help but see its relevance across multiple domains: 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Social infrastructure plays a pivotal role in climate resilience, from addressing heat waves to promoting local food production and reducing waste, and improving air quality. 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: It fosters economic empowerment through skill development resources, facilitating cross-group interactions, and initiatives like mentoring programs for homeless individuals. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠: Green spaces, health programs, and community gardening projects underscore its impact on physical and mental health. 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: It serves as a platform for community bonding, celebrating heritage, and advocating for racial equity and justice. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Murals, cultural activities, and artistic endeavors within social infrastructure spaces foster creativity and cultural appreciation. 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: From boosting voter turnout to nurturing neighborhood stewardship, these spaces cultivate active citizenship and community involvement. Understanding social infrastructure through the lens of these outcomes reshapes how we approach community development. It's not just about building spaces; it's about fostering connections, resilience, and inclusivity. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/d6BRhdGx #communitydevelopment #socialinfrastructure #socialsustainability  

Building Inclusive Rural Communities – 4 of 5: The Language of Neighborliness In building inclusive rural communities, understanding and embracing the language of neighborliness becomes paramount. This concept goes beyond mere words; it embodies the essence of connection, empathy, and mutual support crucial for fostering environments where everyone feels valued and included. #Neighborliness #InclusiveCommunities #RuralDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #RuralInclusion #SustainableGrowth #CollectiveWellBeing #DiverseVoices #ThriveTogether #CommunityResilience For more information - https://buff.ly/3T9ePSI

How can we foster care for the environment in our children? Here are some strategies that can help nurture this care: The most important factor in fostering care for the environment in children is regular exposure to nature. This helps them develop a connection with the natural world and understand the importance of its preservation. Reading storybooks with environmental themes can introduce children to complex topics like climate change in a relatable way. Engaging in conversations about sustainability practices at home can reinforce the importance of environmental care . Encouraging children to spend time outdoors, away from screens, can increase their appreciation for the environment. Involving children in starting and maintaining a vegetable garden teaches them about the life cycle of plants and the importance of caring for the earth. #childrenandsustainability #childrenandenvironment

An alarming 50% of adults in the U.S. express feelings of loneliness. High-quality park systems possess the transformative power to help mend America’s fraying social fabric. Explore our ParkScore® index to see how your city ranks and learn more about how parks can strengthen community connections: https://lnkd.in/efMgft2

The unique landscapes of small island communities, where the balance between tradition and progress is delicate, call for a development model that prioritizes interconnectedness and sustainability. The community ecosystem model emerges as a crucial framework that fosters well-being, creative autonomy, and a local living economy intertwined with nature through cooperative and collective actions. 🌿🤝🏼 By fostering these ecosystems, we nurture a way of life deeply rooted in the well-being of the people and the planet. This holistic model sustains and enriches our communities, proving that true progress lies in our ability to grow together in harmony with our environment. ✨ ➡️ Swipe to read how a Community Ecosystem model goes beyond economic and innovation ecosystems, emphasizing holistic growth and cultural connection. #WeavingEcosystems #CommunityEcosystem

I love this actionable article synthesizing how parks and recreation advance health and well-being - highlighting the importance of 'hubs' - or spaces to gather, offer programs and services. "Community Wellness Hubs should be designed to advance health and wellness across seven interdependent and interconnected dimensions of well-being —  cultural,  economic,  emotional, environmental,  intellectual,  physical  and  social."

🌍 Community Engagement: Igniting Unity through Adventure! 🚀 In a world that often struggles with isolation and disconnection, UNO Parks with its custom made adventure parks emerges as a catalyst for positive change. 💔 Social Isolation Dilemma: Modern lifestyles contribute to social isolation, with communities becoming fragmented. UNO Parks addresses this by providing a space where individuals can come together, share experiences, and foster meaningful connections. Adventure becomes the thread weaving a vibrant community tapestry. 🏢 Urban Disconnect: Rapid urbanization sometimes leads to a disconnect between residents and their surroundings. UNO Parks transforms this narrative by creating adventure hubs within urban landscapes, serving as communal meeting grounds. Adventure parks are not just attractions; they're community hubs, revitalizing urban spaces and promoting local interaction. Join UNO Parks in redefining community spaces. Let's turn every adventure into a shared story! 🌳 What's your ideal community adventure? Share your thoughts! 👇 #AdventureUnity #CommunityThrills #UNOParksConnects #AdventureHub #SocietyRevitalized #UrbanAdventure

Supporting local manufacturers is crucial for various reasons. It plays a vital role in bolstering the local economy through job creation and community development. Moreover, it contributes to minimizing environmental impact by shortening supply chains. Consumers also benefit from improved access to product warranties and support. #LocalManufacturers #EconomicDevelopment #Sustainability

What are the seven dimensions of well-being? Park and recreation professionals, every day, support community health and well-being across seven interconnected dimensions. The programs, services and opportunities park and recreation professionals provide ensure that communities achieve optimal well-being. What are those dimensions? Park and recreation agencies can uniquely impact the cultural, economic, emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, and social well-being of communities. This is what makes local park and recreation agencies so essential. It is unlikely that any other municipal department can have such a comprehensive impact on its community. Follow along as we dive into each of these dimensions in the weeks to come. Learn more about the seven dimensions: https://bit.ly/3X3LFGr #PowerOfParks #SevenDimensionsOfWellbeing #Wellbeing #ParksAndRec #Parks #Recreation