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Buckeye Review's New Ownership and Ohio's Path to Sustained Growth YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Sisters Zakkiyyah Terrell White and Dontaira Terrell bring new energy to the Buckeye Review. Meanwhile, Ohio's robust economic growth is showcased with significant capital investments and job creation, positioning the state as a top contender for business relocation and expansion. New Buckeye Review Owners Carry On Voice of the Valley https://hubs.la/Q02DSZkb0 JobsOhio Releases 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Strategic Plan https://hubs.la/Q02DSW770 ‘Star Trek’ Actors Will Beam into Mahoning Valley Comicon https://hubs.la/Q02DT2KF0

Quite a week last week: First, celebrating the life and amazing contribution to research and policy of a much loved former colleague Professor Martin Boddy; Secondly, to Manchester, presenting interim findings of fascinating research for the Royal Town Planning Institute on strategic planning, together with Catriona Riddell, Richard Wood, and Stephen Hall. Thirdly, to Munich, talking at the International Association of Planning Law and Property Rights on the age old dilemma of balancing flexibility and certainty in decision making. My three brief take aways (for what they are worth!): 1 – Research matters! It can be a really powerful tool to shape policy and practice in meaningful ways. 2 – Appreciating the people you work with matters! I’m indebted to the guidance and support Martin offered to me over the years. 3 – Conversation matters! I had countless good conversations last week with contacts old and new. Some may lead to new collaborations and endeavours, others offered great intellectual challenges, and importantly, others were simply really nice human interactions about not just planning, politics and policy, but family, place and life! Too many people to flag, but thank you to all, particularly Sina Shahab, Sebastian Dembski, Catriona Riddell, Richard Wood, Andreas Hengstermann, Heather Ritchie, Rebecca Levinshky, Solal Lambert-Aouizerat, Oliver Carr, Sarah Woodford Peter Lacoere, Jean-Marie HALLEUX #research #planning #researchmatters #UWE #UWESPE  

In Hollywood for the League of California Cities City Manager Conference? Come see us to say hello and learn how we're transforming strategy execution for city, county, and local government! #leagueofcaliforniacities #citymanagement #strategyexecution

George Bird, a true hero in our industry, changed the way we do things. Subscribe to my channel to hear the story of his impact and help spread the message that good roofing matters and safe roofing matters more. If you have editing skills to share, I would appreciate your help in improving these posts. Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/gbiNdKyj

Looking forward to this week's NAIOP WA Pulse of the CRE Market! Should be great to hear how the ever-changing regulations and policies affect real estate acquisitions & development along with gaining valuable insights from local developers about unique projects and innovative strategies for advancing deals effectively. If you're attending, let's try and connect! #vertexeng #knowledgeispower #wearevertex #environmentalcompliance

Yesterday at Bird Construction, we had the privilege of hearing Jennifer Koury ICD.D share her invaluable insights and reflections as a senior female leader. What stood out most was her authenticity—she’s a powerful example of how to lead successfully while staying true to one's values. Over the course of just 90 minutes, I absorbed a wealth of knowledge, and I’d like to highlight a few key takeaways for this community: - Architect your own career: Define who you want to be, why it matters, and chart your path to get there. - Political savvy vs. playing politics: You don't need to engage in office politics, but it's essential to be politically savvy—build meaningful connections and gather allies as you work toward your vision. - Seek mentors and allies: Continuously look for mentors but be clear and specific about what you seek from them. - Fluidity over balance: Instead of striving for a perfect work-life balance, embrace the concept of fluidity. At times, work may require more of you, and at other times, family does—and that's okay.

This is promising news for the City of Chicago and its economy. It's designed to be pro-growth, pro-development, and pro-investment. If you were to speak to anyone doing business in Chicago (and this likely is true for any large city), whether they be large downtown developers or those operating in disinvested neighborhoods, small business owners in low-income neighborhoods or large restaurant groups, they all have stories of frustrating interactions with bureaucracy. A progressive agenda can also be pro-growth. Let's check in a year from now and see how this plays out.

HB 1203 made some major changes regarding architectural review committees. To sum it up, their powers were greatly slashed. Let’s take a look at the changes in this weeks blog https://lnkd.in/ew2eJ2mq