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Celebrating 30 years of being in service to members, providers, and employees is exciting! We are celebrating the occasion by highlighting members of our team and finding out what they think of Neighborhood's past, present, and future. Learn more about Policy Analyst Shannon P. at https://lnkd.in/eZGWFgXR

Last week we had our first Black Planner Collective call of 2024 and it was great! New folks joining, returning folks, and a mix of Black planners/urbanists at various levels just enjoying each other's company in a safe space. My goal for this space are: 1. Grow the space to encourage more Black planners and Black folks interested in urban planning in any way. 2. Curate space offline for an in person connection! 3. Continue building a safe space for folks to stay connected, share insight/feedback/advice, and be surrounded by other Black folks doing good work! If you're interested in staying in the loop about upcoming BPC calls, jobs, and/or events that are aligned with BPC or hosted by other great orgs please fill out the form below under 'Black Planner Collective Subscribe List'! https://tr.ee/Qamtku13kA Look forward to continue growing the dopest virtual third place! 💚 #blackurbanplanners #urbanplanning #safespace #networking #community #blackplannercollective #virtualcommunity #urbanplanner

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It's Friday and we are on our way to celebrate St. Patrick's Weekend, and maybe even find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.🌈 Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! 🍀 . . . #StPatricksDay #MarketingAgency #NickelBronx #DigitalMarketingVirginia #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing

OhioSE highlights a powerful message from Spoken's founder Michael Bond in their latest interview: "People who can’t speak still have something to say: they have their minds, emotions, and intelligence and want to be a part of everyday life. The more tools that we can give them to be a part of that, the better." #SpokenAAC #AAC #AssistiveTechnology

Hard to believe it's been eight years since we kicked the RedStitch doors open. To be fair, there were no real doors at the time. It was two guys in a coffee shop, a kitchen counter (fueled by coffee), a dining room table (more coffee), an airport...maybe a bar on occasion (definitely not coffee). But eventually...there were doors. And a real office. With real (insanely talented) people. World class clients that continually push us to be better. Partners that move mountains to help us meet deadlines, hit budgets and deliver killer ideas. We're grateful. Along the way...four RedStitch kids were born, two more turned into teenagers. There were challenges, changes, all-nighters, moves, celebrations, loss, lots of laughs, a pandemic, and a retail landscape that's much different than when we opened the doors. And here we are. Eight years in. Holding to that simple vision - to deliver great work. Big ideas don't come to life without great people, and RedStitch was always going to be about the people. We wouldn't be here without you. Thank you. We can't wait to see what happens next. Let's go. Brad Kurz, Robert Solomon, Mike Wrubel, Kim Rutledge,Rich Carrigan #retaildesign #storedesign #agencylife #interiordesign #retailmarketing #retailstrategy

What inspired me to work in the affordable housing industry? Can't wait to hear from our panelists Nov 18th in the Windy City! Two pivotal experiences shaped my path: Volunteering for @Junior Achievement each year in Charlotte, NC. I learned firsthand about food insecurity, financial struggle, and unsafe neighborhoods. I’ll never forget asking the children what they were dressing up as for Halloween—one little boy burst into tears because his mom couldn’t afford a costume, and none of the students trick-or-treated in their own neighborhood.  (Happy to report my team at PwC bought the entire class costumes.) Poverty Simulation hosted for employees by PwC opened my eyes to the uphill battle faced by those financially behind. Simple things like having direct deposit versus riding a bus to a check-cashing agency, or the dilemma of sick children keeping a parent from work translating to no pay for that day (no paid PTO), reminded me how fragile financial stability can be. These experiences gave me a deep sense of purpose—to help ensure that everyone has access to safe, affordable housing and the opportunity to live in thriving communities. It’s about creating security, opportunity, and dignity for all. #AffordableHousing

Here's what we're reading this week

Life is always on the move, and so is the world around us. In our latest issue of Viewpoints by @Avison Young, we're diving into the dynamics shaping our cities right now. Whether it's the journey of your groceries, shifting population trends in the U.S., or the rise of vibrant mixed-use spaces, we're exploring how life flows through our built environment. https:/https://lnkd.in/gHK7w_bh #AYViewpoints #AYdifference