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Check out this article from NorthJersey.com: Passaic County syncing up more than 70 traffic signals in five towns. Here's how https://lnkd.in/gQKvvCgA

In my latest post, I look at pivotal events in the last five years and the mounding pressure this places on Associations and their Manager. Associations are not always afforded the ability to adjust like many corporations, but for many Associations, the need to wade through these waters of change is now. I created Building Bloc NW to help navigate Associations through overwhelming moments. "A reason, or a season" to help make the shift an Association needs, but missing the bandwidth to drive the change. https://lnkd.in/gPziCgc9

Is your manufactured housing community falling apart? Are you struggling to balance resident happiness with long-term infrastructure upgrades, especially with a tight budget? The story of Sunset Meadows offers a roadmap for MHC owners. From worn-out signage to crumbling infrastructure, this park was facing a crisis. But with strategic thinking and resident engagement, they found a way to improve morale AND tackle essential repairs. In this video, we break down their story and present a framework to help you: Assess your MHC's financial health and resident needs Prioritize repairs based on long-term impact and resident morale Find creative solutions and communicate openly with residents https://lnkd.in/ecFhqjed

New FEANTSA response 🚨 Last month the Council of the European Union released their Conclusions on fostering the lasting legacy of major sporting events 🏆The document attempts to offer a balanced analysis of how to ensure a long-term positive impact of major sporting events, considering the importance of a sustainable and socially and locally integrated approach. The Conclusions, unfortunately, fail to provide a substantial reflection on the significant impact of such events on homelessness and housing, despite the recent and historical mistreatment of people experiencing homelessness in the name of major sporting events. Read the response🔗https://bit.ly/49IiXQo

"But why? We’re a grassroots lobbying organization. Why are we spending our time on local placemaking events? Because study after study has confirmed that local events and cultural expression are the glue of the community. Socially, emotionally, and yes: economically. A community where locals don’t know their neighbors, don’t participate in local arts, and don’t take pride in their community is a community where people don’t spend their money. In other words: our disconnection from one another and from our public spaces literally make us more poor, as a community." #economicdevelopment #grassrootsaction #environmentaljustice #economicjustice #stakeholders #michiganbusiness https://lnkd.in/gYbG7eHf

Fantastic day at YPO's Real Estate Rountable in #Dallas. Hard to beat hearing from former President George W. Bush this aftenroon but the thing that stuck with me today was from pollster Frank Luntz. For all of you younger parents... He had 6 insight tips on how to raises healthy and successful children: 1 - How often do you dinner w/ your children? 5 nights or more you show your child they are the most important thing in life. 2 - How often do you take them to religious services?  3 - How often do you check their homework? 4 nights or more is what is needed.   4 - Do you take your kids away for trips and leave the phone in the room? 5 - Do you know where they are on Friday + Saturday nights? Do you know who their friends are? If they lie to you about that… then…  6 - Do they participate in a team sport? Get 5 of 6 of these down… You are more likely to raise successful and healthy children. Now... off to Palm Springs for ICSC's Western Dealmaking! #CRE #conferenceseason

Coming soon! Pls share if you know residents who need home repairs to stay safely in their homes.

Some exciting news about #VACDecadesOfDifference 🎉

We’ve accomplished a lot at First United Church Community Ministry Society but we know there is still more to do. We’re led by a vision where everybody’s worth is celebrated, and all people thrive. We’re guided by these principles to get there through dignity, belonging, and justice. When we say dignity, we’re talking about respect, basic needs and human rights. When we talk about belonging, we’re talking about creating safer spaces where everyone feels welcome and there’s no judgement and no stigma. When talking about justice, we’re talking about systemic change and breaking the cycles of poverty. That’s what we’re trying to accomplish, and we know we do not do this work alone. We can’t do this without you. Through your faithfulness, finances, time, and support, you’re helping guide us to get to these places. And we’re led with so much hope. We know that in 2025 we’re going to accomplish even more things together. I am so humbled that I get to say this to you here today: Merry Christmas, and see you next year. Our holiday message: https://lnkd.in/gRxHNwzm?

How can we combine community control, heritage conservation, affordability, and sustainability with superior building standards? Two years ago I talked about what the Montopolis CDC is doing in our community with PHI Passive House, and also had some things to say about the "context" in which it takes place. The message is clear: when it comes to housing our political leaders need to be serving the people, not their donors and hangers-on. https://lnkd.in/gMK9ZiMk