The unique landscapes of small island communities, where the balance between tradition and progress is delicate, call for a development model that prioritizes interconnectedness and sustainability. The community ecosystem model emerges as a crucial framework that fosters well-being, creative autonomy, and a local living economy intertwined with nature through cooperative and collective actions. 🌿🤝🏼 By fostering these ecosystems, we nurture a way of life deeply rooted in the well-being of the people and the planet. This holistic model sustains and enriches our communities, proving that true progress lies in our ability to grow together in harmony with our environment. ✨ ➡️ Swipe to read how a Community Ecosystem model goes beyond economic and innovation ecosystems, emphasizing holistic growth and cultural connection. #WeavingEcosystems #CommunityEcosystem
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results are in ...
The 2024 ParkScore® rankings are here! Our index is packed with insights about park access, size, investment, and equity for cities across the U.S. One key finding? People living in the highest-ranked cities were more socially connected and engaged with their neighbors than residents who lived in cities with lower-ranking park systems. In our ever-evolving social landscape, parks have become vital spaces for us to connect and strengthen our community bonds. Curious about how your city scored? Take a look and find out! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efMgft2
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Some great insights here about public park accessibility and the correlation between stronger communities!
The 2024 ParkScore® rankings are here! Our index is packed with insights about park access, size, investment, and equity for cities across the U.S. One key finding? People living in the highest-ranked cities were more socially connected and engaged with their neighbors than residents who lived in cities with lower-ranking park systems. In our ever-evolving social landscape, parks have become vital spaces for us to connect and strengthen our community bonds. Curious about how your city scored? Take a look and find out! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efMgft2
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The 2024 ParkScore® rankings are here! Our index is packed with insights about park access, size, investment, and equity for cities across the U.S. One key finding? People living in the highest-ranked cities were more socially connected and engaged with their neighbors than residents who lived in cities with lower-ranking park systems. In our ever-evolving social landscape, parks have become vital spaces for us to connect and strengthen our community bonds. Curious about how your city scored? Take a look and find out! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efMgft2
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In a single intervention, civic spaces address our epidemic of loneliness, build social capital, mitigate the impact of climate change & bring together people who otherwise might not connect. Thanks Trust for Public Land for this important report!
The 2024 ParkScore® rankings are here! Our index is packed with insights about park access, size, investment, and equity for cities across the U.S. One key finding? People living in the highest-ranked cities were more socially connected and engaged with their neighbors than residents who lived in cities with lower-ranking park systems. In our ever-evolving social landscape, parks have become vital spaces for us to connect and strengthen our community bonds. Curious about how your city scored? Take a look and find out! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efMgft2
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