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I found this picture in an office in Restoration. It is Franklin Thomas, Restoration’s, first President and CEO and Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm. What are they looking at and what are they planning: 1. What does the future economic landscape for our people look like for Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights? 2. How do we build an inclusive political landscape for the Black and Brown agenda for all of Brooklyn? 3. How do we make sure we are represented in corporate board rooms and what does a run for Congress (and President) look like? What do you think?

THE ADAPTIVE REUSE MOVEMENT is strong and growing! HISTORIC PRESERVATION IS IMPORTANT AND is being recognized as such by more and more people! SEE why in these insights of the National Trust for Historic Preservation president! #adaptivereuse #optimism #historicpreservation

How much does your business rely on nature and the outdoors? If your business or organization operates in South Georgian Bay, let us know! Survey takes less than 5 minutes.  Last day to let us know is August 23! Link to survey: https://lnkd.in/gFvE3YhG

On this Vault short we interview Big Sky Economic Development team member, Thom MacLean to learn more about BSED’s placemaking micro-grant. We talk with Thom about the importance of empowering your community’s residents to transform spaces in their neighborhood into places. We discuss the types of projects our community has accomplished, what is placemaking, and the economic benefits of building a quality community. Learn more about Space2Place here: https://lnkd.in/gDnDt9r4

https://lnkd.in/e99mR5T4 From the FT: Building new UK towns needs radical approach, says task force chair - Michael Lyons says potential locations for housing developments will be identified next summer This commitment and profile of the New Towns agenda is hugely welcome across all of us working to deliver the homes that are needed.  As is the recognition that the scale of the challenge of delivering 5 million homes means a place-sensitive rather than one-size-fits-all approach.  Whilst housing may be seen as the driver, we need to start with the ambition of creating healthy, sustainable neighbourhoods where housing of this scale can integrate and be welcomed by local people. This means recognising local councils as the lead convenors and curators of place-based partnerships to bring the expertise, investment and creativity required to combine the social, economic, cultural, educational, and environmental qualities we should all expect of our neighbourhoods. At ICC we’ve been supporting clients across the country to take the lead in these place-based approaches to growth and development, helping Councils to: ·      Convene communities and partners to develop diverse and ambitious visions for their places  ·      Steward the process from the outset in a way that holds this vision for the long term through inevitable shifts in policy and funding,  ·      Establish locally-constituted stewardship of the places themselves through innovative land and asset models with communities at their heart. New Towns in the Twenty First Century have struggled to match the commitment and ambition of the New Towns movement in the Twentieth.  We need different approaches today, but a similar level of aspiration.  We’re excited about this opportunity and we’re ready and willing to help make it real. #planning #housing #NewTowns #sustainablegrowth #stewardship #sustainableplaces #regenerativeconsulting INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING Mark O'Brien Lucy Webb

If you're going to UKREiiF, then you'll not want to miss this discussion with leading industry voices on how to recreate urban sites fit for the future, chaired by Peyrouz Modarres. #UKREiiF2024

A partnership of organisations working in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has published its annual progress report: 1️⃣ More than half of the plan’s 49 objectives, set in 2019, have been achieved or are on course to be achieved. 2️⃣ 15 objectives where progress has been slower than originally hoped, but there are promising signs for the future. However, the annual report, which will be debated at tomorrow’s National Park Authority annual meeting, also says there has been little or no progress on five nature recovery and natural environment objectives. 🗨️ "More action – and the necessary resources – will be needed to make them a reality.” Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHBMH-n9

Portlanders: What kind of city council leaders do you want to represent you? The 2024 Portland: Your City, Your Choice Survey from the Oregon Values & Beliefs Center Values and Beliefs Center focuses on Portlanders' core values and beliefs by asking questions ranging from quality of life to the kind of City Council members you want representing the city. Just take it! https://lnkd.in/grq3Qfey

A new post from ibeckermannotrobot.blog. https://lnkd.in/ezS_GeAt The NPS has put out a revision to Bulletin 38 for comment. This draft greatly expands the guidance offered to nominating historic places that are important to traditional communities, but it is hampered by limits imposed by existing legislation and regulation.  Nominated places must still fulfill all current existing standards for significance and integrity. The authors have also exposed a problem with the entire construct of a traditional cultural place.  The guidance fails to show how it should stand separate from other historic places, resulting in a false dichotomy. The immediate answer is to update 36CFR60 to be more in tune with the intent and ever evolving understanding of the National Historic Preservation Act.

The historic preservation movement in the United States is built on the efforts of dedicated advocates to protect and preserve cultural heritage. From public awareness campaigns to community engagement and coalition building to advancing legislation and policy with elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels, preservationists educate stakeholders about the value of historic sites and the importance of preservation. These 10 tips will help guide your advocacy efforts with elected officials to ensure that valuable cultural and historic assets are recognized, protected, and maintained for future generations! Explore the tips: https://ow.ly/ogsj50TH4Uf