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As designers we must consult the users and community when shaping an environment. Those early decisions can have a big impact on a project's turnout - not only in a communal sense but also the environmental sense. Often, we are the only link between decision makers and other key stakeholders. With great power comes great responsibility - use it wisely.

How the Hamilton2030 Commonwealth Games bid inspired Community Regeneration. Things are quiet now. Everything is in transition. Doubts and questions remain, about, well, everything. But something notable happened today in the City Of Hamilton. The start of something significant. While the dream of bringing the 2030 Commonwealth Games home for its centenary may be in abeyance, the vision of a movement of community stakeholders united around the goal of transformation and regeneration remains. And has witnessed new life today in the launch of an initiative inspired by the Commonwealth Sporting movement. Not surprisingly, it is called: "The Commons". The Commons is an initiative of local stakeholders redeveloping the city's key entertainment assets - those that would be central to any Commonwealth Games - and leveraging the effort to promote regeneration and revitalization throughout the community. The themes, values and ambitions of the Gaming movement have now manifest in the private sector's resolve to bring change directly and immediately to this city through infrastructure and compelling new programming - at its expense. This is what the Games movement can and has inspired. Whether or not the Games ever come back here. That flame burns brightly in all of us. And will not extinguish. Whether you are from Hamilton or not, we invite you to keep the Games dream alive by engaging and following the Commons initiative at the link below. Commonwealth Sport Commonwealth Sport Canada https://lnkd.in/gQP8Wp_h

The results are in...and the City of Subiaco is leading the way! 😀 The latest MARKYT Community Scorecard survey, which was completed by almost 1000 community members, has revealed the City as industry leaders in 17 areas - the most of any WA local government. The areas include playgrounds, parks and reserves; maintaining built heritage and identity; and festivals, events, art and cultural activities. The City also received a 99 per cent positive rating as a place to live. Mayor David McMullen said, "The score for 'Leadership by the Mayor and Councillors' has increased for the third cumulative year to a 79 per cent positive rating. As a 'governing organisation', the City scored an 87 per cent positive rating. Good governance has been a core priority for me and this Council; and to see the results in these categories therefore serves as especially positive reinforcement and motivation." Check out this video to see our Scorecard highlights, and read more of the results here: https://bit.ly/462gw9d

Bilston has a history of doing things its own way. Legacies of making, social organising and innovation have cultivated a unique local energy — not least the first UK town to index happiness. With new central government funding coming into the town over the next decade, residents must be empowered to draw on this legacy to seed new cultural growth in Bilston. We’ve been working to produce a Cultural Infrastructure Micro-Plan to set a trajectory for culture rooted in local values. We’ve worked with the West Midlands Combined Authority and City of Wolverhampton Council – supported by collaborators PRD and Stockdale – and connected with local stakeholders who will take forwards opportunities. Current momentum to strengthen Bilston’s offer as a place for culture is strong and over £45 million is destined for Bilston across the next ten years. This micro-plan for Bilston’s cultural development recommends four priority projects. These projects align closely with Bilston’s cultural requirements and aim to leverage existing and emerging cultural initiatives, such as those led by the Gazebo Theatre, the new Urban Room, Bilston Market regeneration efforts, and the grassroots music scene. We recognise it is important to ensure opportunities for culture lock in Bilston’s values — the things like happiness, cohesion, and healthy communities that have always been important to people in this place. Understanding which town centre assets can play a role in this mission, and imagining how Bilston’s creative residents can activate them, will be key first steps in embedding culture in the town. Read more about how the Cultural Infrastructure Micro-Plan will do this: https://lnkd.in/eR2hzH2z #culture #creativity #westmidlands #bilston #towns #gazebotheatre #urbanroom

This!  Portland should focus on this instead of listening to out of state land owners who refuse to adapt to the new normal.   Instead of listening to the whiny commercial building owners complain about teleworking we should focus on building communities that support local business and affordable housing 24/7! Thousands of square feet available, plenty of jobs downtown, affordable housing via adaptive reuse seems like a win win if we replaced the housing that was one prominent in an area of need.  It just seems like the easiest solution is often ignored when the elite have to maybe make an effort. 

Whilst for many whom are focused solely on economic growth and new emerging affluent communities this will be viewed as positive and a hoorah for all the investment that has been made by the money men. But for me with my critical eye it's a far cry from the lives of many local people for whom the gentrification and rapid development of the area is having a negative impact - on the very edge of these eye catching, grandeous developments are disadvantaged and neglected communities, that lack access to basic services, families already crippled by the cost of living being priced out of the area as fancy supermarkets crop up and more new developments threaten to close essential stores to replace them with upmarket artisan shops and apartments for young professionals from across the UK. Young people who lack access to basic spaces to play football as the local pitch is chained up and rented out to Premier league clubs for training and outreach. The same young people who are demonised and criminalised if they go over to Salford Quays looking for fun or something to do, who see all of this development and recognise sadly its not for them. The grim reality is that Salford has terrible mortality rares, already has poor air quality because of traffic which is only made worse by more commuters and is in the midst of a housing epidemic that has seen over 600 children forced to live in temporary accomodation, often in one room together with their family, without cooking equiptment, without any luxuries like televisions or even kettles, far from their friends and schools, as there is no adequate housing available and everything is too expensive. The crisis is so bad we have seen tents outside the town hall, people turned away from housing options and told to sleep in cars and on streets because they are not vulnerable enough. This absolute erosion of our health, our lives and our communities is one of the biggest contributing factors as to why we also have such a problem with Poverty and Inequality in the City. This picture and these statements for me are a stark visual reminder of the deeply entrenched Inequality we battle with daily. With every new development another chunk of our City is lost and the proud memories of our heritage and hardwork crumble to dust like our ancestors who built this City with their own bare and dirty hands. Theres nothing to celebrate until we are all thriving - not just the elite and the affluent. #Salford

Look at You, Brighton, Taking Some Big Steps Forward Brighton, you are a city of contrasts. Your vibrant arts scene and progressive spirit are undeniable. Yet your professional spaces tend to feel like exclusive enclaves. But today, I can share some positive strides that have been made towards making Brighton's future more inclusive and integrated for all. **A New Spotlight on Diversity** Over the past two months, there’s been both commitment and follow-through from the people who believe in making this happen. Some of Brighton’s most known, along with plenty of its unheralded, have taken steps to help cultivate that sense of belonging that everyone deserves to enjoy. And it hasn’t been just about ticking boxes. It’s about bridging the gap between intention and impact, focusing on creating a more inclusive and diverse business community in Brighton. **Trust and Collaboration** Trust is the cornerstone of any community. And shoring up that foundation has been a top focus of the work that’s underway. This past week’s workshop is just one of the many times people have come together, lending their energy and resources towards helping make this vision a reality. And these sessions have not only highlighted the challenges we all recognise but also the immense potential we have for making a positive impact moving forward. **Getting Involved** So yes, there’s been progress. But we’re only getting started with the work to be done. We’ll need plenty more to join us on the way towards growing an even more inclusive Brighton. We need more diverse voices. Solidarity with more spaces, a focus on more inclusive events, and businesses that believe in what we are working to do. **Next steps** And while true inclusivity might still be a way away, with every person and business who joins us, a Brighton that truly reflects its diverse and vibrant population becomes clearer in view. Brighton, it’s time to move past the mentality where diversity and inclusivity only extend to a known few. It’s past time for it to become a reality that all of us enjoy. Sam Thomas Rachel Gilmore Mat Hunter Hema P. Jamarl Billy Bud Johnston MCIM are all on board. Now, who’s up for joining us? #Brighton #DEI #Unity #Action #Legacy

🌳 🏙 Imagine wandering through a vibrant street market, lounging in a serene park, strolling along a bustling riverwalk, or discovering community in a welcoming center. What unites these experiences? They represent the mosaic of public spaces that breathe life into our cities. These arenas are crucial for the wellbeing of every urbanite, yet they often fall short in inclusivity, failing to embrace the full spectrum of social groups. More on the importance of public spaces: https://loom.ly/h_CcplI

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