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Smart Growth Partnership's Annual Forum subject is timely... "Equity in Smart Growth" presented by top notch speakers such as Commissioner Quintana. Read more and register today at the link below. #equity #smartgrowth #aicpcredits

In my latest column for Chicago Tribune, I lay out a roadmap for how Mayor Johnson can take advantage of the tremendous latent potential of Chicago's business and civic community to deliver on the promise of "the city that works."

Our President and CEO, Blondel A. Pinnock along with a select esteemed panel participated at NYU's Furman Center Policy Breakfast on "Supply Skepticism Revisited", a discussion on current studies and the effects on rental housing, gentrification, and new development. According to NYU's law and Economics Research Paper Forthcoming, "Does increased supply of market rate housing lead to increases, decreases, or changes in the rate of increase in rents?" For more information, please read the newly released paper "Supply Skepticism Revisited" here ▶ https://buff.ly/3SDPpgf #bedstuyrestoration #brooklynrealestate #supply #housing #housingsupply #housingcrisis #economy #newyorkcity #building #developers #affordablehousing #affordability

What story is being sold about Denver? Ednium started the Denver Deep Dive because we learned that alumni weren’t aware or have access to the systems that help run our city. For nine months, we engaged with the community and learned how Denver's systems are interconnected. The Denver Deep Dive stood out by taking participants to unique city locations: The Denver City & County Building, Comal Heritage (a local food incubator), the CSU Spur Campus, Moline at Stapleton Apartments (an affordable housing community), the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Building, Manual High School, and Gary Community Ventures. We covered nine topics: 1️⃣ Denver’s History  2️⃣ Education 3️⃣ Economic Development 4️⃣ Housing 5️⃣ Environment 6️⃣ Transportation  7️⃣ Gastronomy 8️⃣ City Politics 9️⃣ Arts & Culture We learned the importance of curiosity and looking beyond the surface of the stories about Denver. Before the modern Denver we know today, indigenous people lived on this land. The phrase, “We did not cross the border, the border crossed us,” reflects how people became Americans overnight by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo after the Mexican-American War. In our city politics session we discovered the feedback gap between community needs and the people whose job it is to address and solve those needs. In our housing session, it was shocking to hear that originally HOAs were created to upkeep the image of a residential community. City residents are legally obligated to pay HOA dues, but overtime HOAs have become a burdensome fee rather than providing tangible value to residents. We also learned that affordable housing can be built to match the quality of other apartment complexes. Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Denver Deep Dive. Your curiosity made this program a success! Thank you to all the guest speakers for sharing valuable lessons. We envision a future where homegrown talent holds leadership roles throughout the city. With the Denver Deep Dive, we are one step closer to that future. #EdniumAlumni #EducationLeadership #HomegrownTalent  #HomegrownAwards 

The policies, incentives and regulatory frameworks of yesterday often encouraged (or in many cases required) uses that no longer reflect how we now work and live. A more intentional pivot towards residential, institutional and cultural uses will require a reinvention and evolution of the policies that worked for the world of yesterday but not for the world of tomorrow. Join us this Friday as we hear from three “big city” leaders about what they are doing about it. “From I (Incentives) to Z (Zoning)” at 12:45 on Friday at the International Downtown Association Annual Conference in Chicago. Panelists include Alfred C. Cerullo, III President and CEO of the NY Grand Central Partnership and New York City Planning Commissioner, Ken Rich of the San Francisco Union Square Alliance, and Cindy Chan Roubik, Deputy Commissioner Chicago Department of Planning and Development. #downtownrecovery #publicpolicy #hybridimpacts #economicdevelopment

We recently highlighted the area at Merton St. & Harvard Ave., which has been designated as a 'nurture' anchor. But what are the other degrees of change outlined in Memphis 3.0? The comprehensive plan categorizes change into three distinct degrees, each custom-tailored to address the specific needs of various areas within Memphis. It delineates a range of actionable strategies designed to harmonize the community's appetite for change with the necessary level of support and investment required to realize that particular degree of transformation. Nurture: Nurturing actions concentrate on stabilizing areas that have faced decline or where market activity is insufficient to drive change. Collaboration between the City and philanthropic organizations will foster gradual improvements, elevating the quality of life for existing residents and laying the groundwork for future investments. Accelerate: Accelerating actions are engineered to propel ongoing positive transformations that need additional support to reach their full potential. These endeavors encompass a blend of investments from the City, philanthropic organizations, and the private sector, uniting to bring the community's vision for these areas to fruition. Sustain: Sustaining actions aim to preserve the existing character of neighborhoods while ensuring that infill development enhances the built environment and promotes multi-modal transportation options. These efforts predominantly rely on private sector investments to nurture a stable market and bolster community resilience. For more information about Memphis 3.0, please visit http://Memphis3point0.com. Photo Caption: Central & Early Maxwell/Fairgrounds Anchor District: Core City Degree of Change: Accelerate The City of Memphis is actively enhancing the Fairgrounds, situated at Central & Early Maxwell, with the development of Liberty Park (www.libertyparkmemphis.com). This ambitious project involves a dynamic mixed-use area that combines public and private ventures, along with a state-of-the-art sports and events center. #Activatingmemphis3.0 #memphis #Cityofmemphis

Thank you to the Florida City & County Management Association for acknowledging the 70th anniversary of the City of Fort Walton Beach Council-Manager form of government! We are proud to be dedicated to the ideals of public service and provide the highest caliber of service to our community. City of Gulf Breeze City Manager Samantha D. Abell, ICMA-CM presented a plaque of honor to City of Fort Walton Beach Mayor Dick Rynearson at a recent city council meeting. Fun Fact: The Council-Manager form of local government is the system that combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a mayor and council, with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. Many people do not realize that the Council-Manager’s popularity rose out of natural disasters that struck coastal cities in Texas and Virginia. We here on the Florida Coast know something about that! One of the key elements in 20th-century municipal reform was the idea that a strong and non-political executive office should be the administrative centerpiece of an efficient municipal government. It is used in most American municipalities with populations of 25,000 to 250,000. It has been strongly promoted since the 1920s by the National Civic League. Local governments have found that overall costs are reduced with competent management. Savings come in the form of reduced operating costs, increased efficiency and productivity, improved revenue collection, and/or effective use of technology. #community #municipalities #teamwork #civicengagement

🌟 Historic Leadership in St. Paul: A Beacon of Diversity and Progress🌟 St. Paul makes history! The city now boasts the largest all-female city council in the U.S., predominantly composed of women of color, reflecting a seismic shift in leadership dynamics!!! This groundbreaking council, with members all under 40, embodies the city’s diversity in age, race, and professional expertise. 🔹 Diversity in Action With civil engineers to nonprofit directors, their varied backgrounds ensure comprehensive representation, mirroring the city's rich tapestry of communities. 🔹 Human-Centered Priorities Focused on critical issues like housing, climate action, and public safety, they’re redefining policy-making to be more inclusive and responsive. 🔹 Breaking Barriers This momentous change counters the national trend of male-dominated municipal leadership, setting a new standard for cities across the U.S. 🔹 Inspiring Future Leaders Their presence is a powerful statement to young women and girls everywhere - leadership roles are not just attainable but essential for societal progress. 🔹 The Power of Representation As St. Paul stands as a Democratic stronghold, this council signifies how diverse leadership can influence public policy and community well-being. This all-female council is not just a milestone but a testament to what diverse leadership can achieve. It's an exciting time to observe how their unique perspectives will shape St. Paul's future. #Leadership #DiversityInLeadership #WomenInPolitics #StPaulCityCouncil #InclusiveGovernance

Join Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax, racial equity leader and practitioner Amber Sims, and renowned preservation architect Marcel Quimby, FAIA for a panel discussion on the future of equitable historic and cultural preservation in Dallas moderated by Sylvia Komatsu Chief Content Officer for Kera. This event is co-hosted by Preservation Dallas and Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation, and Transformation.     With the passing of the Racial Equity Plan in 2022 and the Equitable Economic Development Policy in last year, the City of Dallas has prioritized eliminating disparities for Dallas residents, fostering full participation in cultural and civic life, and eliminating the city’s racial wealth gap.    This discussion will explore the following questions:   How do these priorities translate to the City's historic preservation program, and the preservation of diverse communities' history and culture?  What tools and resources are necessary to effectively conserve history and culture in our city's barrios, Freedman's Towns, and other unique communities?  How do we save what makes Dallas special?  What does Dallas' "identity" mean to each of us?    Register for the event below.     #DallasHistory #EquityInPreservation #CommunityDialogue 

WHAT IS A PUBLIC POLICY LUNCHEON? 🍽️ If you’re new to the Chamber of Commerce, new to the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, or new to Sanford in general, you may not be familiar with the format of our events. No worries… we’re here to help! 😁 Our Public Policy Luncheons are a combination of a catered lunch from a local restaurant and public policy forum. These events bring business and community leaders together to network and discuss a variety of important policy issues and topics in a casual but structured manor. 🤔 After brief organizational updates from key community leaders, subject matter experts offer timely and informative presentations on a specific public policy topic each month. 🗓️ This event takes place on the first Monday of each month at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic And Conference Center at Central Carolina Community College from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm, with the exception of some summer months (stay tuned and check out our calendars on https://lnkd.in/eNrxFDKK). 🌞 Potential upcoming topics include: 🧳 The Economic Impact of Tourism with the TDA 🗳️ Why Rocking Your Vote Matters ☑️ Updates from Lee County Government and the City of Sanford, NC 🏘️ Growth in the Housing Market and Housing Affordability … and more! We’d love to see you there! Tell us what topic you’re most looking forward to! ✍️ #SAGA #lunch #publicpolicy #sanford #community #leecountync