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Starts Tuesday Want to learn about the fundamentals of #housing policy? Consider taking @sfucity CITY102: #HousingPolicy Fundamentals with Matt Thomson + Marina Jozipovic, RPP MCIP to learn about what, who, how + where to make it happen Starts Tues, Jan 28| 6pm PST| Online | Register: https://lnkd.in/gWibzJa5

Want to learn about the fundamentals of #housing policy? Consider taking the City Program's CITY102: #HousingPolicy Fundamentals to learn about what, who, how + where to make it happen with Matt Thomson and Marina Jozipovic, RPP MCIP Starts Tues, Jan 28 | 6 pm PST| Online | Register: https://lnkd.in/gWibzJa5  

Kudos to Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, Illinois Housing Development Authority, and RAGE (Resident Association of Greater Englewood) for bringing this closed school to community serving and oriented revitalization. The damage and aftermath of the closure, challenging in its own right, is exacerbated by the more than decade long period of a former community anchor remaining dormant and inoperative. Ja'Net Defell, PMP, LEED Green Associate- identifying a commercial use with some prospect of profitability within a development like this, or immediately adjacent, could be a great investment for a CIV, leveraging and building community wealth with public investment. https://lnkd.in/gHhgN6eP

NEWS❗Wheeling, West Virginia, plans to demolish the former Clay School in East Wheeling to build a new multi-purpose recreation center. The center will serve seniors and children while integrating community spaces like J.B. Chambers Memorial Recreation Park and the Nelson Jordan Center. Guided by developer Tipping Point, the project has strong community support, especially among residents aged 20 to 35, and aims to transform the site into a vibrant community hub. Design and budget details are still being finalized. Read more: https://bit.ly/4h7BfNk

Exciting announcement! Our next step in developing a robust and impactful offer for young people across Derby focuses on utilising Community Libraries as 'Youth Centre Hubs' as dynamic spaces for engagement and growth. These hubs will serve as accessible, inclusive, and multi-functional environments that foster learning, creativity, and social connections for young people from diverse backgrounds. By leveraging the unique potential of libraries as safe and welcoming spaces, combined with the vibrant energy of youth centre activities, we aim to create a holistic approach that meets the educational, recreational, and emotional needs of our youth. This initiative will provide opportunities for skill-building, mentorship, cultural enrichment, and support services, ensuring that young people are empowered to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Our vision includes collaborating with local organisations, schools, and community leaders to co-design programs that resonate with the needs and aspirations of young people. From digital literacy workshops and career readiness programs to arts, sports, and mental health support, these hubs will be equipped to offer a wide spectrum of resources and experiences. This strategic step for our organisation represents our commitment to building a connected, resilient community where young people are not just participants but active contributors to their growth and the betterment of Derby as a whole.

Places for People, Places Impact are supporting Broughton and Brooklands Community Connectors and Broughton Fields School to run their 'Lanterns of Hope' project.   We have awarded BBCC a Community Connector Grant to enable this community project organised by Broughton Fields Primary in collaboration with BBCC. The project will involve children, local groups and residents creating lanterns from mason jars, tissue paper, and LED lights, which will be displayed in windows across the neighbourhood.   Places for People have a large number of customers living and working within the Broughton and Brooklands area of Milton Keynes. This is a great opportunity for us to work with local partners and schools following our Christmas Tree installation at Brooklands Square and Christmas Party in at Broughton Pavilion.   #placesimpact #teamcentral #miltonkeynes #communityconnector #becausecommunitymatters  

Great things can happen when organizations like the Construction Foundation of BC collaborate with passionate elementary teachers! What a great initiative. #cfbc #handsonlearning #tradeseducation #elementaryteachers #careereducation #teachers #educators #tradesandtechnology #impact #broadeningaspirations #challenginggenderstereotypes

Want an introduction to the practice of #UrbanPlanning and #CityBuilding?   Consider taking the City Program's CITY101 with Neal LaMontagne.   Starts Wed, Jan 22 | 6pm PST | Register: https://lnkd.in/gWibzJa5

Why are public universities vital to the economy of the region they serve? Here's a solid example: in 2023, the MN legislature allocated $5M to support infrastructure projects in Minnesota jurisdictions, including Tribal nations, with fewer than 15,000 people. The Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program is a community-centered collaboration with the University of Minnesota to support small communities in becoming well-positioned to benefit from federal, state, and local investments. The program’s first grant cycle funded 35 projects across Minnesota. In a time when trust in public institutions is eroding, efforts such as this are critical to drive impact across the rural areas of America.