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We need to align all regulatory policies with the priorities of creating more affordable housing. Join me for a panel discussion to explore solutions for overcoming the barriers to equitable access to housing at Housing Colorado Conference next week. #CityForAll

Did you know that Smith Jenkins Planning & Heritage have provided advice across multiple sectors in the education sector? We are currently instructed across both State and Public schools on a range of schemes from nursery age through to college level education. If you need pragmatic advice, please contact Emily Warner MRTPI or me #planning #education #schools #planning

DID YOU KNOW? Rick Ellis, CPM trains Fair Housing every month - it's called "Don't Freak Out About Fair Housing." View Schedule and Register: https://lnkd.in/gubkQcTK Do you or someone on your team need more confidence with the day-to-day aspects of Fair Housing compliance even though you've already taken training? OR are you or someone on your team new to our industry and need Fair Housing Training? You need Rick! Getting caught up in the maze of rules, laws, and guidelines is easy. But at its heart, Fair Housing isn't just about compliance – it's about commitment. It's a commitment to creating inclusive communities, fostering a sense of belonging, and ensuring every individual has a fair chance at finding a place to call home. It's also about confidence in the rental office. See more about why Fair Housing is more than regulations below, and let us know what you think should be included in Fair Housing Training - we are all ears! #FairHousing #FairHousingTraining #FairHousingWebinar #RickEllis #DonFreakOutAboutFairHousing #Compliance #Regulations #Engagement #Confidence #PropertyManagement #Multifamily #SingleFamily

Communities of Practice: a new offering from CityGate. The Citygate ecosystem is growing, and one of the critical reasons for that is that we are committed to mutual and shared learning. 2024 brings the opportunity to join one of 3 Communities of Practice we offer based on needs and growth opportunities you all have requested. Please join us! #sharedlearning #sharedleadership #communityofpractice #relationships #vocation #faithandwork

Are pubs a type of social infrastructure? 🍻 This question laid the foundation for my UNSW Bachelor of City Planning Undergraduate Thesis titled: Pubs as Community Hubs: An exploration into the extent in which pubs can fill a gap in the provision of community services in regional NSW. My research found that our current approach to social infrastructure and community service delivery is failing to support the needs of regional communities. Most notably, I found that 94% of regional NSW councils reported a lack in one or more community services in their community strategic plan. Yikes! And what do pubs have to do with this? Well, I would argue that pubs already function as an informal type of social infrastructure as they are often one of few places where regional communities come together to socialise and check in on one another. But I wanted to take this one step further by exploring a new model of community service provision where regional pubs could accommodate or deliver community services in the absence of traditional facilities. Like most research, I did not find a straightforward answer or solution but if you want to know more about my findings, please reach out! I’m also curious to know your thoughts, do you think pubs are a type of social infrastructure or could they become one? Many thanks to my supervisor Dr. C Steinmetz for her ongoing support and to all of my interviewees, your insights and expertise were incredibly valuable.

One of the best things about the MUP program at SJSU is that students work through class teams to complete real-world projects with community clients. Here's one recent example. https://lnkd.in/g3CRXab8

Hey #affordablehousing pros and allies: Check out this video summary of last week’s Fairfax County Housing Symposium!!

EVIDENCE for OPTIMISM! yes this is certainly EVIDENCE! if your EYES ARE OPEN you have been seeing this concept being developed ! the future use and uses of Cleveland's' lake front has been debated often over many years;and now we see some results of the debating ! RESULTS that can only be seen AS EVIDENCE for OPTIMISM oh certainly there will be many pessimistic "experts" claiming this will never happen and they will do everything they can to dilute the optimism if only to prove themselves to be the "expert" pessimists they are! this leaves the door wide open for the OPTIMISTS to step in front of the "expert pessimists" to take the best of the opportunities that will follow the optimism! site selection committees are noticing Cleveland ! and the potential sites within this Master Plan will be absolutely world class phenomenal! nothing else anywhere in the world close to the amazing possibilities here and now! hold on to your hats! this entire region is poised for lift off! you can sit back and watch the show or jump in to take the opportunities! EITHER way KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN! these next few years will be exciting indeed! SUCCESS FAVORS the OPTIMIST! #siteselection #cleveland #optimism

Considering a Move to Kansas City? 🌃 Here's Why It Could Be Your Best Decision Yet! Thinking about relocating but not sure where? Why not Kansas City, a place celebrated not just for its delicious barbeque and toe-tapping jazz music but also its incredibly affordable cost of living? 🎼🍖 Kansas City boasts one of the lowest costs of living in the United States. Whether you're a young professional or a family, you'll find diverse living options that won't break the bank. 🏠💵 Curious about the schools? Kansas City has a broad selection with over 180 public schools. While some educational metrics are below the state average, don't be quick to rule it out. The suburbs offer schools with excellent ratings in academics, clubs, and activities. 📚🏫 #KansasCity #Relocation #LowCostOfLiving #Schools #FamilyFriendly #TheCollective #KansasCityMO #KansasCityRealEstate

Another city council win, which means a win for our community. It’s seemingly small, but I believe it will have a huge impact. Finally, we have a council retreat approved and planned. It, and more education for our government leaders, was one of the first things I advocated for on council. When I was sworn in, no one had done any training outside of the required state training for newly elected leaders. Some had not attended a training in 10 years. Continuing education is important, no matter the field, but I believe especially important when you are leading and representing people. We have a small budget, but we also increased our budget for council training significantly. We’re creating a culture where professional development and growth is valued. Our council has been pretty disjointed. There is seemingly more working against each other than working together for the people. My hope is this retreat will bring unity, help build trust, and give us an understanding of how, when we work together, we can accomplish great things. Where there is no vision, the people perish, and a lot of great things that could be will never be. But, we can’t just have a vision, we have to be able to put that vision into action, and, I believe the retreat will help us plan and execute better. I want to be someone who helps to bring economic growth and vibrancy to our town, and I believe this is a catalyst to that happening.