The document discusses sustaining a culture of engagement in Fairfax County. It outlines three current ways the county engages with residents: issue engagement through public meetings and surveys; customer service engagement through phone, email and social media; and emergency engagement before, during and after incidents. It then discusses ideas for future engagement, such as creating a centralized engagement portal, using online discussion tools, and educating residents through online courses. The goal is to coordinate engagement efforts and reach more diverse communities.
1) Local governments are addressing sustainability to help meet budget constraints by reducing operating costs through initiatives like decreasing energy consumption in buildings, replacing street lights, and increasing composting and recycling. This helps address financial challenges.
2) Local governments are also addressing sustainability due to growing resident demand for sustainable living programs and services, like recycling, composting, and energy efficiency incentives.
3) Additionally, the lack of international leadership on climate change has led to a growing scientific consensus, prompting local governments across North America to take action to reduce emissions in their communities and operations. This helps address environmental challenges from issues like climate change.
Neighbourhood planning and the Localism Bllwestcottva
The Localism Act aims to decentralize power from central government and give more control to local communities and authorities. It covers five key areas including neighborhood planning, community rights, and empowering local areas. The document discusses a village's interest in developing a neighborhood plan under the Localism Act to guide development in their community and ensure new housing meets local needs and priorities while protecting rural character. It outlines the formation of a neighborhood forum and working party to gather input, research local issues, and draft the neighborhood plan.
Grassroots grantmakers presentation for community matters in newport vermontCommunityMatters
Grassroots grantmaking focuses on empowering community groups and citizens to create positive change from the ground up. It provides small grants and other resources to help people turn their ideas into realities. This approach believes that engaged community members can better address local needs than outside agencies. Grassroots grantmakers include community foundations, giving circles, and other organizations that take a people-powered approach. Their goal is to support collaborative projects led by community members, such as neighborhood cleanups, youth programs, local celebrations, and more. Even small grants can spark new relationships and community initiatives that create lasting impact.
activities and programs. This could be done through
to involve youth in the planning
The document discusses community building and youth development in the Northside neighborhood. It notes that while some activities have engaged residents, more is needed to connect neighbors. The diversity of the neighborhood is appreciated but ways to embrace it could be improved. It describes creating a youth activities catalogue, after school programs, and a youth council to give young people opportunities to get involved in the community.
process, few youth participated.
This document outlines a philanthropic network that connects individuals, organizations, non-profits, and businesses in order to promote social causes and volunteer opportunities. The network allows:
1) Non-profits to advertise their initiatives and events to gain support and volunteers.
2) Individuals to find and sign up for volunteer events and share their experiences with friends to encourage further involvement.
3) Businesses and organizations to support non-profits and promote social responsibility among employees.
4) Advocacy on social issues and collaboration between network members to address community problems.
Zachary Benedict presented on how an elder-centric network strategy can incentivize urban renewal in historic neighborhoods at the Preserving Historic Places Conference on April 6, 2011. He discussed how communities can benefit from and accommodate a rapidly aging population through vibrant, intergenerational neighborhoods supported by collaborative civic networks and quality public spaces. Benedict argued that small towns' futures depend on nimble service networks that foster successful aging through civic engagement.
Presentation to Finnish delegation 16 Jan 2012 Making participation count v01InvolveFoundation
This document discusses public participation and engagement. It covers why engagement is important, motivations for participation, and how culture change and new practices can encourage engagement. Effective engagement considers the language and images used, accessibility of opportunities to participate, and how participation impacts decision-making. Understanding an individual's motivations, resources, relationships and perceptions of political systems and activities can help facilitate greater local democracy and civic participation.
1) Local governments are addressing sustainability to help meet budget constraints by reducing operating costs through initiatives like decreasing energy consumption in buildings, replacing street lights, and increasing composting and recycling. This helps address financial challenges.
2) Local governments are also addressing sustainability due to growing resident demand for sustainable living programs and services, like recycling, composting, and energy efficiency incentives.
3) Additionally, the lack of international leadership on climate change has led to a growing scientific consensus, prompting local governments across North America to take action to reduce emissions in their communities and operations. This helps address environmental challenges from issues like climate change.
Neighbourhood planning and the Localism Bllwestcottva
The Localism Act aims to decentralize power from central government and give more control to local communities and authorities. It covers five key areas including neighborhood planning, community rights, and empowering local areas. The document discusses a village's interest in developing a neighborhood plan under the Localism Act to guide development in their community and ensure new housing meets local needs and priorities while protecting rural character. It outlines the formation of a neighborhood forum and working party to gather input, research local issues, and draft the neighborhood plan.
Grassroots grantmakers presentation for community matters in newport vermontCommunityMatters
Grassroots grantmaking focuses on empowering community groups and citizens to create positive change from the ground up. It provides small grants and other resources to help people turn their ideas into realities. This approach believes that engaged community members can better address local needs than outside agencies. Grassroots grantmakers include community foundations, giving circles, and other organizations that take a people-powered approach. Their goal is to support collaborative projects led by community members, such as neighborhood cleanups, youth programs, local celebrations, and more. Even small grants can spark new relationships and community initiatives that create lasting impact.
activities and programs. This could be done through
to involve youth in the planning
The document discusses community building and youth development in the Northside neighborhood. It notes that while some activities have engaged residents, more is needed to connect neighbors. The diversity of the neighborhood is appreciated but ways to embrace it could be improved. It describes creating a youth activities catalogue, after school programs, and a youth council to give young people opportunities to get involved in the community.
process, few youth participated.
This document outlines a philanthropic network that connects individuals, organizations, non-profits, and businesses in order to promote social causes and volunteer opportunities. The network allows:
1) Non-profits to advertise their initiatives and events to gain support and volunteers.
2) Individuals to find and sign up for volunteer events and share their experiences with friends to encourage further involvement.
3) Businesses and organizations to support non-profits and promote social responsibility among employees.
4) Advocacy on social issues and collaboration between network members to address community problems.
Zachary Benedict presented on how an elder-centric network strategy can incentivize urban renewal in historic neighborhoods at the Preserving Historic Places Conference on April 6, 2011. He discussed how communities can benefit from and accommodate a rapidly aging population through vibrant, intergenerational neighborhoods supported by collaborative civic networks and quality public spaces. Benedict argued that small towns' futures depend on nimble service networks that foster successful aging through civic engagement.
Presentation to Finnish delegation 16 Jan 2012 Making participation count v01InvolveFoundation
This document discusses public participation and engagement. It covers why engagement is important, motivations for participation, and how culture change and new practices can encourage engagement. Effective engagement considers the language and images used, accessibility of opportunities to participate, and how participation impacts decision-making. Understanding an individual's motivations, resources, relationships and perceptions of political systems and activities can help facilitate greater local democracy and civic participation.
Urban Systems Collaborative Webinar Series | Lyell Sakaue - IBM Smarter Citie...urbansystemssymposium
The Smarter Cities Challenge is a major IBM grant program launched in 2010 designed to enable up to 100 cities around the world to utilize IBM experts to become more vibrant places to live. Cities receive a team of 5-6 IBM experts for a 3 week engagement to develop a strategic roadmap with recommendations in a focused topic area like transportation, energy, or education. The program aims to extend IBM's brand, support city leaders, demonstrate the power of data-driven decision making, and provide experiential leadership development for IBMers.
A Really Simple Guide to Digital Inclusion clarewhite
Created to share ideas from the National Digital Conference 09 in London and to start discussions on digital inclusion in organisations and networks.
Thanks for useful feedback at http://net.digitalengagement.org/profiles/blogs/sharing-the-digital-inclusion
An ANT exploration of mParticipation in the city of Cape TownLaban Bagui
This document summarizes a research study that used actor-network theory to examine how mobile technologies could help improve public participation and the articulation of community needs in Cape Town, South Africa. The study found that while mobile technologies were expected to improve this process, the necessary transformations in government and other actors had not been fully realized. Several issues around adoption of mobile technologies hindered further progress in establishing a network for community mobile articulation of needs. The document concludes that further research is needed to address barriers and develop a plan to help local government better connect with stakeholders using mobile technologies.
CASE Kent held a successful Dragon's Den style funding event where local groups pitched their funding ideas to representatives from funding bodies. Nearly 300 people have attended CASE Kent's Network Exchange meetings to discuss topics and connect with others. Upcoming events include the East Kent Funding Fair, a meeting on Ashford CCG's health plans, and CASE Kent's AGM which will feature speakers on funding. [END SUMMARY]
This document discusses the development and evolution of social networks over time. It analyzes a case study of a network established to support new entrepreneurs. Data was collected through interviews, surveys, and participant observation over several years to map the network's structure and examine how relationships and dynamics changed. Findings showed the network's structure shifted from transactional to more personal ties and demonstrated the importance of social connections for network operations and how patterns of interaction changed. It concluded qualitative, longitudinal research is needed to better understand network transformation processes.
Living for the Moment is a nonprofit organization that aims to empower low-income individuals and communities in Miami-Dade County. Through various programs and services, including health and education programs, community resources, and college advising, the organization works to promote self-sufficiency, advocacy, and community involvement to address the core issues of poverty. Living for the Moment was established in 2009 and provides case management, referrals, trainings, and other services to help improve living standards and break the cycle of poverty.
Introduction to CommunityMatters Workshop in Newport VermontCommunityMatters
The document outlines an agenda for a community meeting in Newport, Vermont on connecting citizens and activating change. The agenda includes introductions, lunch, sessions on tools and approaches for engagement, and a closing. Ground rules are listed to ensure respectful and productive discussion. The context of changing citizen expectations and the need for civic infrastructure is also discussed.
This document discusses Making It Real and the Local Account program in Dudley, England. It provides context about co-production and engaging residents in decision making. It also outlines Dudley's governance structure for Making It Real, including the program board and implementation group. The document discusses producing the local account by asking residents four questions. It notes responses from residents about information and personal budgets. Finally, it discusses increasing engagement, stimulating the marketplace, and supporting resources for Making It Real.
In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.
Long Beach CalGRIP Advisory Council Proposed Youth Violence Strategic PlanL_Hollie
This proposed LBGRIP Strategic Plan to address youth violence citywide was drafted by the Violence Prevention Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee chaired by Lydia Hollie, JD/MAED, as a part of the grant deliverables for Long Beach CalGRIP Grant I, was initially presented to the LBGRIP Advisory Council at its June 13, 2010 meeting. After input had been received from the LBGRIP Advisory Council, final draft was completed on September 10, 2010. The Revised Draft Plan was submitted to and received by the Long Beach City Council on July 5, 2011, thereby releasing it for public distribution for research purposes.
Community Organisers - Civil Society Innovation Network 23 Jan 2012LGIU
This document provides an overview of Locality, a merger of two community organizations with over 100 years of combined history. It discusses Locality's work supporting current and aspiring community groups. The document also summarizes the Community Organizing program, including its roots stretching back to the late 1800s, and outlines plans to train 500 community organizers over three years to empower citizens and communities. Timelines and progress updating the training and hosting of organizers are also included.
This document provides information about a research development workshop on connected communities, cultures, health and well-being. It discusses the goals of understanding changing community cultures and connectivity, and exploring how cultural and creative activities can promote health and well-being. The workshop aims to stimulate innovative, cross-disciplinary research ideas and new partnerships to address challenges in these areas. Funding opportunities are available for developing project ideas and follow-up activities.
A Dialogue With Human Services Advisory GroupsFairfax County
This document discusses working together across human services organizations in Fairfax County to better support residents. It notes the challenges facing the system like changing demographics and funding. It emphasizes the need for collective impact through partnership, prevention strategies, strengthened relationships, and cross-agency collaboration. The goal is to tackle complex social issues and achieve community outcomes through a shared understanding of challenges and collective responsibility.
This document provides an overview of future demand for adult social care services in Bradford District, England. It predicts that the population aged 65 and over will increase significantly by 2025, increasing demand for services. However, government funding for social care is not expected to increase at the same rate. As a result, there will need to be new approaches to delivering social care and more choice and flexibility for individuals in how their needs are met. The document outlines opportunities for providers to offer a more varied menu of options to help people meet their social care needs.
Scc surrey final presentation 06-15-2012 copyicanadanet
The document discusses recommendations from an IBM team on how the City of Surrey and its partners can better support early childhood development (ECD) from ages 0-5. Key recommendations include establishing an ECD leadership task force, evolving towards an ECD center of excellence, committing to a data sharing strategy, creating an analytics team, and maximizing shared facilities and volunteer community involvement. The goals are to strengthen ECD programs and services in Surrey and create a world-class early childhood environment.
1. The document proposes a vision called "Omotenashi-Ozendate" for realizing service provider driven eGovernment.
2. It aims to provide a structure that supports "Life" through connection, individual needs, community, and safety using information and services.
3. A key concept is "Omotenashi-Ozendate" based service provisioning using distributed personal information and big data to enable highly customized government services without user requests.
The Garage Sale Trail is a not-for-profit organization that aims to reduce waste and stimulate local economies and communities through a government-enabled marketplace for garage sales. It believes in partnerships and leveraging peer-to-peer networks and technology. The program works with councils and other organizations to promote garage sales and provide resources for participants. Councils play a key role in outreach and promotion through their existing channels.
People's Bank is a universal bank in Georgia that provides modern banking services to the population. It aims to deliver high quality customer-centric services and competitive products. Some of its priorities are developing retail banking, achieving international operations standards, and diversifying accessible services. It has over 210 branches across Georgia. People's Bank introduces innovative products like contactless "NFC" mobile phones and P2P card transfers. It also runs social programs like "People's Farmer" agricultural loans and the "People's Fund" charity.
The document discusses lessons learned from civic engagement efforts in South Gate, California during their general plan update process. It provides background on South Gate's demographics and traditional vs new models of civic engagement. It then describes six key steps to meaningful civic engagement: go beyond collateral, understand community priorities, build a local network, build trust and rapport, utilize various publicity methods, and make the planning process interactive. The outcomes of South Gate's efforts included a more informed citizenry and greater civic participation and understanding of planning processes. The main lessons learned were that every community is different, meaningful engagement takes commitment, and inclusion is important.
Claire Cater is the founder of Cater & Co. The Social Kinetic and a senior adviser to the Big Society Network. The document discusses the challenges facing society such as budget cuts, an aging population, and loneliness. It argues that the digital revolution is transforming expectations and potential. The big society agenda aims to empower citizens and engage them in their communities through initiatives like participatory budgeting and social impact bonds. The document advises businesses and organizations to partner with citizens, communities, and third parties to build social capital and address social needs through co-design, understanding, and mutual benefits. It emphasizes engaging and empowering all stakeholders including customers, staff, and the public sector.
Urban Systems Collaborative Webinar Series | Lyell Sakaue - IBM Smarter Citie...urbansystemssymposium
The Smarter Cities Challenge is a major IBM grant program launched in 2010 designed to enable up to 100 cities around the world to utilize IBM experts to become more vibrant places to live. Cities receive a team of 5-6 IBM experts for a 3 week engagement to develop a strategic roadmap with recommendations in a focused topic area like transportation, energy, or education. The program aims to extend IBM's brand, support city leaders, demonstrate the power of data-driven decision making, and provide experiential leadership development for IBMers.
A Really Simple Guide to Digital Inclusion clarewhite
Created to share ideas from the National Digital Conference 09 in London and to start discussions on digital inclusion in organisations and networks.
Thanks for useful feedback at http://net.digitalengagement.org/profiles/blogs/sharing-the-digital-inclusion
An ANT exploration of mParticipation in the city of Cape TownLaban Bagui
This document summarizes a research study that used actor-network theory to examine how mobile technologies could help improve public participation and the articulation of community needs in Cape Town, South Africa. The study found that while mobile technologies were expected to improve this process, the necessary transformations in government and other actors had not been fully realized. Several issues around adoption of mobile technologies hindered further progress in establishing a network for community mobile articulation of needs. The document concludes that further research is needed to address barriers and develop a plan to help local government better connect with stakeholders using mobile technologies.
CASE Kent held a successful Dragon's Den style funding event where local groups pitched their funding ideas to representatives from funding bodies. Nearly 300 people have attended CASE Kent's Network Exchange meetings to discuss topics and connect with others. Upcoming events include the East Kent Funding Fair, a meeting on Ashford CCG's health plans, and CASE Kent's AGM which will feature speakers on funding. [END SUMMARY]
This document discusses the development and evolution of social networks over time. It analyzes a case study of a network established to support new entrepreneurs. Data was collected through interviews, surveys, and participant observation over several years to map the network's structure and examine how relationships and dynamics changed. Findings showed the network's structure shifted from transactional to more personal ties and demonstrated the importance of social connections for network operations and how patterns of interaction changed. It concluded qualitative, longitudinal research is needed to better understand network transformation processes.
Living for the Moment is a nonprofit organization that aims to empower low-income individuals and communities in Miami-Dade County. Through various programs and services, including health and education programs, community resources, and college advising, the organization works to promote self-sufficiency, advocacy, and community involvement to address the core issues of poverty. Living for the Moment was established in 2009 and provides case management, referrals, trainings, and other services to help improve living standards and break the cycle of poverty.
Introduction to CommunityMatters Workshop in Newport VermontCommunityMatters
The document outlines an agenda for a community meeting in Newport, Vermont on connecting citizens and activating change. The agenda includes introductions, lunch, sessions on tools and approaches for engagement, and a closing. Ground rules are listed to ensure respectful and productive discussion. The context of changing citizen expectations and the need for civic infrastructure is also discussed.
This document discusses Making It Real and the Local Account program in Dudley, England. It provides context about co-production and engaging residents in decision making. It also outlines Dudley's governance structure for Making It Real, including the program board and implementation group. The document discusses producing the local account by asking residents four questions. It notes responses from residents about information and personal budgets. Finally, it discusses increasing engagement, stimulating the marketplace, and supporting resources for Making It Real.
In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.
Long Beach CalGRIP Advisory Council Proposed Youth Violence Strategic PlanL_Hollie
This proposed LBGRIP Strategic Plan to address youth violence citywide was drafted by the Violence Prevention Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee chaired by Lydia Hollie, JD/MAED, as a part of the grant deliverables for Long Beach CalGRIP Grant I, was initially presented to the LBGRIP Advisory Council at its June 13, 2010 meeting. After input had been received from the LBGRIP Advisory Council, final draft was completed on September 10, 2010. The Revised Draft Plan was submitted to and received by the Long Beach City Council on July 5, 2011, thereby releasing it for public distribution for research purposes.
Community Organisers - Civil Society Innovation Network 23 Jan 2012LGIU
This document provides an overview of Locality, a merger of two community organizations with over 100 years of combined history. It discusses Locality's work supporting current and aspiring community groups. The document also summarizes the Community Organizing program, including its roots stretching back to the late 1800s, and outlines plans to train 500 community organizers over three years to empower citizens and communities. Timelines and progress updating the training and hosting of organizers are also included.
This document provides information about a research development workshop on connected communities, cultures, health and well-being. It discusses the goals of understanding changing community cultures and connectivity, and exploring how cultural and creative activities can promote health and well-being. The workshop aims to stimulate innovative, cross-disciplinary research ideas and new partnerships to address challenges in these areas. Funding opportunities are available for developing project ideas and follow-up activities.
A Dialogue With Human Services Advisory GroupsFairfax County
This document discusses working together across human services organizations in Fairfax County to better support residents. It notes the challenges facing the system like changing demographics and funding. It emphasizes the need for collective impact through partnership, prevention strategies, strengthened relationships, and cross-agency collaboration. The goal is to tackle complex social issues and achieve community outcomes through a shared understanding of challenges and collective responsibility.
This document provides an overview of future demand for adult social care services in Bradford District, England. It predicts that the population aged 65 and over will increase significantly by 2025, increasing demand for services. However, government funding for social care is not expected to increase at the same rate. As a result, there will need to be new approaches to delivering social care and more choice and flexibility for individuals in how their needs are met. The document outlines opportunities for providers to offer a more varied menu of options to help people meet their social care needs.
Scc surrey final presentation 06-15-2012 copyicanadanet
The document discusses recommendations from an IBM team on how the City of Surrey and its partners can better support early childhood development (ECD) from ages 0-5. Key recommendations include establishing an ECD leadership task force, evolving towards an ECD center of excellence, committing to a data sharing strategy, creating an analytics team, and maximizing shared facilities and volunteer community involvement. The goals are to strengthen ECD programs and services in Surrey and create a world-class early childhood environment.
1. The document proposes a vision called "Omotenashi-Ozendate" for realizing service provider driven eGovernment.
2. It aims to provide a structure that supports "Life" through connection, individual needs, community, and safety using information and services.
3. A key concept is "Omotenashi-Ozendate" based service provisioning using distributed personal information and big data to enable highly customized government services without user requests.
The Garage Sale Trail is a not-for-profit organization that aims to reduce waste and stimulate local economies and communities through a government-enabled marketplace for garage sales. It believes in partnerships and leveraging peer-to-peer networks and technology. The program works with councils and other organizations to promote garage sales and provide resources for participants. Councils play a key role in outreach and promotion through their existing channels.
People's Bank is a universal bank in Georgia that provides modern banking services to the population. It aims to deliver high quality customer-centric services and competitive products. Some of its priorities are developing retail banking, achieving international operations standards, and diversifying accessible services. It has over 210 branches across Georgia. People's Bank introduces innovative products like contactless "NFC" mobile phones and P2P card transfers. It also runs social programs like "People's Farmer" agricultural loans and the "People's Fund" charity.
The document discusses lessons learned from civic engagement efforts in South Gate, California during their general plan update process. It provides background on South Gate's demographics and traditional vs new models of civic engagement. It then describes six key steps to meaningful civic engagement: go beyond collateral, understand community priorities, build a local network, build trust and rapport, utilize various publicity methods, and make the planning process interactive. The outcomes of South Gate's efforts included a more informed citizenry and greater civic participation and understanding of planning processes. The main lessons learned were that every community is different, meaningful engagement takes commitment, and inclusion is important.
Claire Cater is the founder of Cater & Co. The Social Kinetic and a senior adviser to the Big Society Network. The document discusses the challenges facing society such as budget cuts, an aging population, and loneliness. It argues that the digital revolution is transforming expectations and potential. The big society agenda aims to empower citizens and engage them in their communities through initiatives like participatory budgeting and social impact bonds. The document advises businesses and organizations to partner with citizens, communities, and third parties to build social capital and address social needs through co-design, understanding, and mutual benefits. It emphasizes engaging and empowering all stakeholders including customers, staff, and the public sector.
This document discusses international best practices for the role of local governments in multi-stakeholder collaboration for socially responsible mining and sustainable community development. It outlines how mining can impact and provide opportunities for local communities. The roles local governments could play are discussed, including as a service provider, advocate, approver, and partner. However, many local governments have limited capacity and capabilities to effectively participate. Suggestions are provided to strengthen local governments' involvement, such as requiring company consultation, education, training, and technical support. An example from Australia shows how one local council and mining company collaborated on economic diversification planning.
From Presence to Citizenship: Algonquin College DSWLiveWorkPlay
The From Presence to Citizenship initiative was a two-year project sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services to share best practices in developmental services. It involved 11 partner agencies across Ontario with the goals of 1) providing tools and strategies to accelerate the transition to person-centered support and 2) creating an ongoing learning community. The project included regional presentations, a learning exchange conference, a newsletter and video profiling success stories to support developmental service organizations in improving person-centered outcomes.
Localism and Decentralisation - Moseley Community Development TrustGavin Wray
Presentation by Tony Thapar and Anna Hraboweckyj from Moseley Community Development Trust given at BVSC Third Sector Assembly event in Birmingham, 21st September 2012.
The document outlines a vision and core values for a sustainable future that includes stewardship of natural and cultural resources, compassion, respect for diversity, and engagement of local people. It lists 5 key strategies: 1) improve education, 2) protect the natural environment, 3) address infrastructure challenges, 4) adopt targeted economic development strategies, and 5) preserve local culture and traditions while addressing human needs. The purpose is to provide a focus on these areas to balance the needs of current and future generations.
The document discusses asset-based community development (ABCD), which focuses on identifying and mobilizing community assets rather than deficiencies. It emphasizes that communities possess untapped skills, knowledge, associations, and other resources. ABCD aims to stimulate community-driven development by strengthening local agency and catalyzing change from within. The document contrasts this approach with traditional needs-based frameworks that emphasize problems and promote dependency on external aid.
Online communities allow citizens and customers to become involved in decision making in a new way. The new way involves launching small policies and getting insights through iterations, as opposed to the old way of developing big visions and policies that take a long time. The Your Community Platform enables quick discussions, activities, focus groups, messages, news, and connecting profiles. It has led to over 8,000 community issues like potholes being fixed. Keys to successful online communities include listening to citizens' ideas before they become skewed, organizing around issues people care about, leveraging the wisdom of crowds, providing engagement through utility, education and entertainment, and committing long-term quality time to build lasting relationships.
workshop delivered at SMART event
please note this presentation was delivered as speaker support material and is intended for reference by attendees not for use as a stand-alone resource
This document summarizes the key learnings from the SWITCH project, a 5-year EU-funded effort to promote sustainable water management in cities. It discusses the complex "wicked" problems of urban water challenges, and how the project established learning alliances in cities to bring together stakeholders. Key tools used by the alliances included visioning, scenario planning, documentation, and facilitation to improve collaboration across sectors and drive solutions. The alliances demonstrated that addressing water issues requires long-term engagement and respect for local structures.
Quick translation in English of 2013 trend issue
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UX based Service Design company in Seoul Korea with more than 12 years of experience...
with designers perspective.
You can get more info at
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This document discusses the importance of voting in local government elections and provides reasons why citizens should vote. It notes that local governments are responsible for important community services like roads, street lights, waste disposal, and community development and maintenance. Citizens should vote to engage youth, support community development, elect good leadership, and ensure transparent and democratic oversight. Voting can help make a difference in communities. The document promotes a candidate, Ainsley Parkins, from the People's National Party who pledges to focus on development, the elderly and welfare, youth, crime/violence, and achievements if elected.
The document discusses the Kujali Living Lab, which aims to foster collaboration between a university and communities in South Africa for meaningful engagement. It seeks to represent the relationship between the university and communities through a socio-technical interaction network. The living lab focuses on home-based healthcare as a case study and aims to involve users as active co-designers of technology-based solutions through methods like co-creation and experimentation. It also discusses challenges of the context and proposes a network of collaboration around the common interest of improving home-based healthcare services.
Healthy Families/Thriving Communities Collaborative Council Timelinesamanthamiller27
The document provides a history of the collaborative movement and the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative from 1989-2012. It describes how the collaborative movement began in response to lawsuits against the child welfare system in 1989. It then outlines the establishment of various collaboratives in DC and how the Far Southeast collaborative was founded in 1996 to address child abuse and neglect. The summary traces the growth and expansion of services provided by the Far Southeast collaborative over the years, such as establishing family support centers and programs focused on men/boys, gang prevention, and home ownership.
This document outlines a presentation for a cultural planning process for Hastings County and Quinte Region. The objectives of the cultural plan are to identify cultural resources and assets, analyze strengths and weaknesses, build capacity to integrate culture into planning, and develop an implementation plan. The planning process involves defining the current cultural context through mapping, community engagement, and developing a cultural plan. Preliminary mapping identified various cultural assets. Early consultation themes highlighted the need to promote cultural collaboration and economic importance of culture. Questions were posed to discuss important cultural resources, a vision for a culturally rich region, and priorities and indicators for advancing this vision.
Drishtee works with and for the welfare and wellbeing of BOP (rural ) Communities (e.g aspiring entrepreneurs) to enhance there standard and quality of living by facilitating access to Capital (finance, e.g Funding, Micro credit ) , Capacity ( Skill development e.g education (Computer) vocational training , health , advocacy , awareness , research , design business models ) and Channel ( Promotion & Marketing e.g direct link with buyers , Promoters, investors )
The document discusses promoting and protecting brands through social media engagement. It makes several key points:
1) Organizations need to engage with stakeholders through social media even if they do not use social media themselves, as stakeholders increasingly relate to people rather than organizations.
2) Authentic engagement is important, and organizations need to understand who is responsible for social media efforts and properly fund them, with comparable spending to traditional media.
3) Organizations need to ensure online community engagement reflects community needs, limits misinformation, and improves perceptions by focusing on the future.
4) Digital strategies must be tailored to specific key performance indicators to maximize return on influence. Influencing key community members can help reach broader audiences
Merrifield Nursery Emergency Gravity Sewer ReplacementFairfax County
During a routine Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera inspection by Wastewater Collection Division (WCD), it was found that 45 linear feet of 8-inch asbestos reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) between MH-292 to MH-291 was within imminent danger of failing. The bottom of the RCP was missing within the 45 linear feet of repair and the pipe was on the verge of surcharging. After an immediate pre-construction meeting with Merrifield Nursery, it was agreed to work from 6pm-10am everyday of the week to avoid disruption and potentially placing patrons at risk during the biggest time of the year for Merrifield Garden Center. The contractor mobilized to the site and began the 20-foot excavation to replace 45 linear feet of broken gravity sewer. The project started on March 14th, 2022 and was substantially complete on March 23, 2022.
The Sully Basins Stormwater Pond Retrofits project was substantially completed on April 19, 2022. The project is located within the Cub Run watershed. The project consisted of repair and enhancement of multiple stormwater basins, 0326DP, 0964DP and 1484DP. The project also included construction of new stone cascades, stone weir basin structures and the construction of wetlands with high and low marsh areas. The project will facilitate improved sediment removal and improve downstream water quality using forebays and micro pools. Aquatic and natural habitat were also added within the three basins.
Clarks Crossing Road Improvements 05-13-22Fairfax County
This document summarizes a pedestrian access improvement project along Clarks Crossing Road in Fairfax County, Virginia. The project improved pedestrian and bicycle access by constructing a missing link of sidewalk between Brookside Lane and an existing sidewalk further along Clarks Crossing Road. Work included installing sidewalk, curb ramps, drainage improvements, and milling and overlaying asphalt. The project was substantially completed in March 2022 and provides approximately 200 feet of new pedestrian access along Clarks Crossing Road.
Tysons West Wastewater Conveyance Systems Modifications Project 05-22.pptxFairfax County
Future wastewater flows in northern Fairfax County exceed existing system capacity
Treatment capacity is available in Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant in Lorton, VA
New pipes and pumps are needed to move future flows to treatment plant
NEXT STEPS
Field investigations / surveys
Finalize alignments and pump station layout
Use of open cut excavation
Use of trenchless methods
Easement acquisition needed
Develop traffic control plans
Description:
The project consists of a new, 23,000 square feet, two-story, four-bay fire station facility and associated improvements to the 3.3-acre site including storm water detention, landscaping and parking. The scope also included the demolition of the existing fire station, and a temporary fire station to house the Fire and Rescue Department during construction of the new facility. The key elements of the overall project include:
Scotts Run at Old Meadow Road Park Phase I and Phase II Stream RestorationFairfax County
Scotts Run @ Old Meadow Road Stream Restoration was substantially completed on March 30, 2022. The Scotts Run project consisted of restoring, enhancement, and stabilizing of approximately 2,930 linear feet of eroding stream using Natural Channel Design criteria. This project included two phases: Phase I was funded by proffers from a private development and Phase II was County funded. Also included was the removal of invasive non-native plants and the installation of new plantings to stabilize the stream and floodplain.
Sully Community Center Construction ProgressFairfax County
This document provides construction progress photos of the Sully Community Center in Fairfax County, Virginia. The photos show the ongoing construction of the building's exterior, interior spaces like the lobby, corridors, multi-purpose rooms, game room, gym, exercise room, and healthcare suite. The document was published by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services to share updates on the construction of the new community center, which is scheduled to open in summer 2022.
Riverwood Community Meeting - 04-14-2022- Presentation.pptxFairfax County
The new 4-inch ductile iron force main will serve the surrounding community for the foreseeable future. Replacement of the force main will:
Reduce the level and frequency of maintenance required to keep the force main operating.
Prevent costly emergency repairs.
Provide residents with safe, reliable utility infrastructure.
Enhance the quality of life for residents.
Reduce risks to public health and the environment.
Burke Centre VRE Connector Phase IV project was substantially completed on March 7, 2022. This project enhanced the access to mass transit by creating a more direct connection from the VRE Station to the residential areas west of Premier Court. This project also connects the Oak Bluff community to the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) Burke Station and provides a multi-use shared pedestrian and bicycle trail for outdoor recreation.
Long Branch Public Meeting - FINAL - 04-11-2022Fairfax County
Overarching Project Goals:
-Achieve Long Branch Central TMDL waste load reduction requirements.
-Provide long-term stability and have low maintenance.
-Improve water quality within the Long Branch Central Watershed.
-Improve habitat and environmental health (ecological lift).
Objectives: Share our project understanding with the council and seek input on the unique opportunities and housing goals for this site that could help guide
our master planning process.
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration - March 28, 2022.pptxFairfax County
4,800 linear feet of stream will be restored using Natural Channel Design methodologies
Pollutant reduction
1,439 lbs/total phosphorus
3,400 lbs/total nitrogen
462.1 tons of total suspended sediment
Protection of private property and public infrastructure
Increased ecological diversity with native vegetation
DEQ has awarded a SLAF grant to this project for these environmental benefits
LAKE BARTON DREDGING, RESTORATION AND RISER MODIFICATION PROJECT Fairfax County
The Lake Barton Dredging, Restoration, and Riser Modification project was substantially completed on December 29, 2021. The project is located within the Pohick Creek watershed. The project consisted of dredging and removal of approximately 19,100 cubic yards of sediment to restore the sediment trapping capacity and improve water quality. The project also included construction of new sediment forebays, in-lake haul roads, and riser modifications (new mid-level sluice gate and cold-water intake) to facilitate future maintenance, stabilize the shoreline, and improve downstream water quality. Fish habitat was also added within the lake.
Reston Arts Community Center Feasibility - Wrap UpFairfax County
This document summarizes a meeting about a proposed arts center in Reston, Virginia that would result from a proffer from Boston Properties for development of an area known as Block J. The meeting covered the background and objectives of community outreach efforts to understand needs for the arts venue. Feedback was shared from previous focus group meetings on performing arts, visual arts, and other topics. Key spaces discussed included a 500-seat theater, art studios, galleries, and support spaces. Next steps include further programming, cost estimating, and community input before potential design and construction.
Stormwater Wastewater Facility Virtual Community Meeting, March 29, 2022Fairfax County
Benefits of Consolidated Facility
Building and Site Efficiencies
Operational Efficiencies
Addresses Space Deficiencies
Addresses Renovations and Capital Renewal Requirements
for WCD
Provides for a Centrally Located Site that Accommodates Program
Consolidates Integrated Services on One Centrally Located Site
Reston Arts Center Feasibility Study Focus Group - March 28, 2022Fairfax County
This is the 4th of 5 engagement meetings. We are excited to hear from you – your preferences, priorities, questions, hopes, concerns. The information we receive today will be used to inform the space allocations and cost estimating for discussion of the proffer by Fairfax County.
Oak Marr Pump Station Rehabilitation – Construction ProjectFairfax County
Neighborhood was built in the 1980s, and the sewer infrastructure has been in operation since.
Aged pump station equipment – pumps, valves, fans, concrete, etc.
This aging equipment has the potential of causing:
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
Sewer back-ups into homes
Environmental damages
Maintenance problems
Tucker Avenue Neighborhood Community Meeting, 03-15-2022Fairfax County
Identify and evaluate house flooding and public safety concerns
Improve drainage conditions to convey 100-year storm if feasible
Reduce and treat stormwater runoff at the source
Improve water quality and stream protection
Use resilient & functional designs
Make improvements compatible with characteristics of neighborhood
Partner with community to develop sound, cost effective solutions that can be collaboratively implemented and maintained
Build on lessons learned to help improve site development process for infill development
Reston Arts Center Feasibility - Focus Group Visual ArtsFairfax County
This document summarizes a focus group meeting to discuss needs and ideas for a proposed new arts center in Reston, Virginia. The meeting covered background on the proposed project, which would result from a development proffer. Attendees provided input through polls and discussion on desired visual arts programming, spaces, and amenities. Key priorities identified included studio space, galleries, classrooms, digital media facilities, and ensuring the center is diverse, equitable and accessible. The project team will take this community feedback into account as they continue planning.
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Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
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Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
3. Creating a Culture of Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
“Individuals enhance community life by
participating in and supporting civic groups,
discussion groups, public-private
partnerships and other activities that seek to
understand and address community needs
and opportunities.
As a result, residents feel that they can make
a difference and work in partnership with
others to understand and address pressing
public issues.”
-- Fairfax County Vision Element
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4. 1.) Issue Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
All of the ways county government seeks input
through public meetings, workshops, surveys,
online forms and other public participation tools
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9. Issue Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Board Task Forces/Town Hall Meetings
Boards, Authorities and Commissions
Visioning Exercises
District Town Hall Meetings
Land Use: Special Studies, Colleges
District Budget Groups
And many, many more…
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10. 2.) Customer Service Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Many people only engage their government
for services and transactions:
Phone
Email
Constituent letters
Social media
Website requests/services (pay taxes, etc.)
Face-to-face
and more…
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11. Customer Service Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Hundreds of people contact the county
everyday – What are they asking?
How are we responding?
Coordinate our major department call
centers to ensure:
Common messages
Best practices
Identify trends that need attention
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14. Customer Service Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
893 department/program phone
numbers in online county phonebook
Enhance 703-FAIRFAX
“Call, Email or Tweet 703FAIRFAX with
questions for your county government” 14
15. 3.) Emergency Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Our responsibility to engage our public
before, during and after emergency
incidents:
Snow/Ice
Tropical Storms/Hurricanes
Floods
Terrorism
Other Significant Incidents
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24. Future of Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
How do we “reach beyond the choir” to
engage more people?
Common barriers to issue engagement:
Competing responsibilities
Intimidated by public speaking
Intimidated by venue
Inconvenient location
Transportation: lack of options and gridlock
Home-bound
Language
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26. Future of Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Develop coordinated, common ways we
engage?
Engagement template for departments
Engagement template for BACs
Elements and factors all engagement should include
Outcome: Public would be engaged in a
coordinated, common way (The “Fairfax
Way”) – with staff using similar
principles/practices
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27. Future of Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
No central way to find engagement opportunities
(unlike centralized resources for customer service and emergencies)
?
Customer
Issue Emergency
Service
Continuum of Engagement
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29. Future of Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Create centralized “Engagement Portal”
One-stop-shop for all active issues open for
comment/participation
Consider new tools other jurisdictions are
using to manage participation >>
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37. Future of Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Educate and Engage
Online “courses”?
Fairfax County 101, 201, etc.
Land Use College
Tools and Techniques to Solve Neighborhood Issues
Our Environment
Dissecting the Dillon Rule
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38. Future of Engagement: How?
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
2011 Global Sales:
• Smartphones: 488 million
• Computers: 411 million
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39. Retreat Day 1 Thoughts
Engage diverse communities so we’re not
only hearing from the same people.
We make better policy when more people
are involved.
Location of Government Center
discourages participation for many.
Young residents and older residents are a
challenge to engage. 39
40. Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Sustaining a Culture of Engagement
Questions?
Ideas?
Discussion?
Customer
Engage! Issue
Service
Emergency
Continuum of Engagement
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