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Why are strong #downtowns important? 💰 Downtowns have the ability to serve as a city's economic driver, prompting opportunities for future growth and tax revenue generation. It's in places like downtowns that new and small businesses like an #IdasIdea or #MoonRabbit can come and support local families, community projects, teams, and even schools. 🎬 The vibrancy and identity that downtowns provide, define a region's brand by offering historical assets, culture, recreation, civic activities, and entertainment. Where else can you grab a bite to eat at a #Michelin-starred restaurant, see iconic portraiture, and catch a game or live show all within steps of each other? 💪 Downtowns are powerfully #resilient, offering a mix of uses and a variety of resources that make them adaptable and accessible. There's no doubt that the global COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacted downtowns and proved as a pivotal opportunity for center cities to consider the importance of blending uses equitably across residential, commercial, and cultural entities. This connectedness and well-balanced mix of uses, encased with multimodal transportation, not only ensures the sustainability of a downtown, but creates a dynamic atmosphere inspiring authentic experiences that feed into neighboring landscapes like the ones in Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District, NoMa Business Improvement District, Georgetown Business Improvement District, Capitol Riverfront BID, and beyond. We'd like to think that each of these values signify the necessity of investing in downtown and keeping its vital assets in place (and the International Downtown Association Vitality Index can prove it .... https://lnkd.in/e2tUcpFw). #bedowntown #reimaginedowntowndc #washingtondc #dcstrong

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 "𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟎" Get ready for an exciting opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of our beautiful community! The City of Palm Coast is excited to announce the launch of "Imagine 2050," a comprehensive plan update that invites you to have a direct hand in the destiny of Palm Coast. This is your chance to make your mark and create a city that reflects your dreams and aspirations.   In simple terms, a comprehensive plan is like a roadmap for the future of our city. It's a big-picture plan that helps guide how Palm Coast grows and develops over the years. Imagine 2050 will serve as our community's blueprint, outlining what we want our city to look like in the year 2050 and how we'll get there. 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 ·        Date: Tuesday, October 10 ·        Time: Immediately following the 9 a.m. City Council workshop meeting ·        Location: Community Wing of City Hall, 160 Lake Ave., Palm Coast, FL 32164 ·        Details: The City Council and the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board will discuss the vision and goals for Imagine 2050 during this workshop. It's an essential step in the process, and all residents are invited to tune in and follow along! 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ·        Date: Wednesday, October 11 ·        Time: 4-7 p.m. ·        Location: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Palm Coast, FL 32137 ·        Details: This event is your time to shine! The city wants to hear their thoughts, ideas, and dreams for Palm Coast's future. Community members are encouraged to join and let their voices be heard. This is a drop-in-style event that will include a project overview, presentation, and interactive activities. Together, Palm Coast can be a place everyone is proud to call home.   Imagine having a say in the parks you visit, the roads you drive on, the schools your children attend, and so much more. These events are your opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process that will shape our city's destiny.   But the excitement doesn't stop there! We've got a whole calendar of engaging events and activities planned in the coming months to ensure your voice is heard.   City leaders, planners, and staff members will be present to listen, learn, and take notes. The input received will help shape the policies and projects that will guide Palm Coast's growth for decades to come.   Residents are encouraged to stay tuned for more information on the Imagine 2050 comprehensive plan update, including upcoming events, surveys, and ways to get involved. Let's Imagine 2050 together and make Palm Coast an even better place to live, work, and play!   For more information, visit PalmCoast.gov/imagine2050 or contact the Communications & Marketing Department at [email protected].

PSA: Chicago is FINALLY getting more public restrooms! The city confirmed that JCDecaux is to install 4️⃣ high-quality public restrooms, which are “ready for installation." 🏢 🌇 City Officials will pick locations based on central and highly trafficked neighborhoods and more details will be released soon, including timelines for when the bathrooms will be installed! ✅ Where do you think there needs to be a public restroom installed? Comment below: Compass #chicago #newsfeed #NewsUpdate #PublicHealth #parks #chicagorealestate #chicagonews #Update #PSA #chicagoland #realestateexpert #realtor #realtorlife #publicrelations

High Streets Task Force have published their annual report for 2022-23,  shedding light on the challenges and opportunities still facing high streets.  Here are some key takeaways from Laura Bosworth, Founder & CMO at LOCAL LIFE and REAL Retail: ⭐ The Essence of Place Branding  “A compelling narrative, consistently told, can transform a high street from a mere location to a destination. It's not just about footfall; it's about creating emotional connections and memories.” ⭐ The Power of Local Partnerships “collective spirit not only revitalises physical spaces but also fosters a much-needed sense of community ownership and pride!” ⭐ Navigating Economic Challenges "How do high streets maintain their allure amidst rising costs? It's a delicate balance of reinforcing value while also exploring innovative solutions to keep offerings accessible." ⭐ Beyond Branding High streets are “living, breathing places that thrive on collaboration, adapt to economic challenges, and, most importantly, evolve with the stories of the people who inhabit them.” 🔗 Access the full High Streets Task Force annual report (2022-23) here:  https://lnkd.in/eE4g8mb8 🔗 Read the full article by Laura Bosworth for more insights into the report:  https://lnkd.in/eZmg4Bk6

St. Louis on the Rise: A City Redefined What an incredible time to be in St. Louis! Catch a City SC win, then celebrate with a post-game drink at Schlafly, a local brewery just steps from the stadium. Even getting home is a breeze – a quick 7-minute drive. Looking for the perfect urban lifestyle? Imagine living in a revitalized loft in Laclede's Landing, just a 15-minute walk from Busch Stadium. Or, start your day with an invigorating yoga session as the sun rises over the vibrant downtown core. St. Louis is shedding its outdated image and embracing a remarkable transformation. Despite facing political challenges, the city is actively addressing past issues. Previously high-crime areas are undergoing exciting redevelopment, bringing new life and a sense of security to neighborhoods. A surge of young professionals is fueling the city's growth, attracted by booming industries in tech, defense, food, and even pet care. It's time to celebrate these positive changes and share what truly makes St. Louis, our county, and our state extraordinary. We need to be louder about our strides. Right now the narrative of our town is being written by distant outlets, strangers to our endeavors, simply based on hear say. Let's become the "Show YOU State" and showcase all that our city has to offer! The Wall Street Journal Morning Brew

Big News, Dunedin, FL Residents - Dunedin City Hall is NOW OPEN! After much anticipation, the doors of the Dunedin City Hall are open to the public once again. The new 39,000-square-foot city hall will be home to nearly 100 city employees who now work out of five different buildings. Our beautiful city now has a fresh space dedicated to serving you better. We've been eagerly waiting to welcome you all, and now the time has come! Location: Dunedin City Hall - 272 Louden Ave., Dunedin, FL Hours: 7 AM - 6 PM Departments and divisions relocating to the new city hall include the city clerk, communications, community development, including planning, code compliance and the building divisions, economic and housing development, engineering, finance, human resources and risk management, information technology, utility billing, the office of city manager and the city commission. The new city hall will also host a more spacious city commission boardroom where the commission, boards and committees will meet. The new city hall reflects Dunedin’s love of art and culture. Visitors will be greeted outside the building by “The See” public art sculpture, created by artist Heath Satow. Inside the building, a mix of works by area artists will be featured. Construction of the new city hall was delayed slightly due to supply chain issues and labor shortages. Nevertheless, construction of the building came in on budget by general contractor Manhattan Construction — $22.8 million, primarily funded by the Penny for Pinellas Fund sales tax from tourism which is reinvested into capital projects with additional contributions from enterprise and revenue sources such as the community redevelopment association, utilities and building permits. The new parking lot and adjacent angled street parking provide 218 parking spaces for public use in the evenings and weekends when parking is in high demand. The building has been designed to include solar power and a standby emergency generator, along with energy efficiencies consistent with the City’s EPIC! Goal of environmental sustainability. The last municipal services building in Dunedin was built in 1966. This building has been designed and constructed to have an estimated lifespan of 75 to 100 years. #DunedinCityHall #NowOpen #CommunityFirst #DunedinFL #NewCityHall #DunedinProud

In any shared living community environment, it’s essential to establish clear guidelines and rules to keep the peace. Parking is, and always will be, a key area of contention for the body corporate, when visitor-allocated spots are often misused by residents for their own convenience. So who is considered a visitor? As the name suggests, visitor parking is available only to bona fide visitors – that is someone who is visiting an owner or occupier within the scheme. While there is often much contention on who are short-term and long-term occupants when it comes to using these spots, any person who resides at the property is not a visitor, even if that person is not listed on the property title or on the lease. How long a visitor can park for may be noted on signage within the complex, or with the scheme’s by-laws. Outside of the obvious reasons like respecting your neighbours and the by-laws of the body corporate, the number of visitor parks in a scheme is actually mandated by the local council as part of the initial development application process. Planners consider the development type and size, its location, local government regulations, transportation options, and environmental considerations to determine the required number of visitor parking spaces. This is the primary reason why residents can't park in them. The body corporate must remain compliant with the original development application, and as such, these spaces must be available for visitors. #visitor #parking #bodycorporatescheme #communityliving

This new strategic approach to reviving downtown Pittsburgh symbolizes a much needed rethinking about our downtowns that puts a much greater emphasis on Central Social Functions (CSFs) than Central Business Functions (CBFs). CSFs are mainly about people living, connecting, playing and having fun. CBFs are more about people working and selling. I am eager to see how this approach will be implemented in Pittsburgh. #Pittsburghcsfs #CSFs #downtowngrowth #downtownrecovery #downtowns https://lnkd.in/e2tajNUW

Welcome to Eastmark, Mesa, Arizona – the vibrant community that has skyrocketed in growth. Here are five reasons why people love living in Eastmark: #1: Thriving Community: Eastmark brings people together with its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Neighbors become friends, creating a true sense of belonging. From community events to shared amenities, Eastmark fosters connections that last a lifetime. #2: Unmatched lifestyle: enjoy a Balance and active lifestyle and Eastmark with over 40 parks, and expensive trail system, and a state of the art community Center, there’s always something for everyone. Stay fit, explore nature, or relax in the Arizona sunshine. %3: Top Notch Education: Eastmark is home to exceptional school where quality education flourishes. With highly rated public and charter schools, parents can rest assured that their children are receiving an excellent education right within the community #4: Innovative spirit: Eastmark embraces innovation and technology. It’s the only Arizona community with its own technology platform, you’ll experience the convenience of smart living. From high-speed fiber, Internet to cutting edge, smart home features, Eastmark is a tech savvy Haven. #5: Proximity to everything: located in the southeast part of Mesa, Eastmark borders Gilbert and Queen Creek. It offers easy access to highway 24 and the 202. From world-class, dining, and shopping to cultural entertainment attractions, you’re never far from excitement. Plus major employment centers are just a short drive away. What questions do you have about Eastmark? drop them below. #eastmark #eastmarkaz #eastmarkmoms #eastvalleymoms #movingtoarizona #movingtomesa #masterplannedcommunity #azhomesforsale #mesarealestateagent #gilbertrealestateagent #queencreekrealestateagent