This document defines 12 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, and panoply. For each word, a definition and example sentence using the word is provided.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adriftguest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, a definition is provided as well as an example sentence using the word.
Alexis and Jacob discussed Jacob's roommate Kim. According to their conversation, Kim was Alexis's old roommate who often talked to Alexis and said mean things. Kim's friends were always visiting their apartment and Alexis felt she was always giving Kim free tickets. However, Alexis likes her new roommate.
State to Local: Helping Municipalities Deliver Engagement as a Public ServiceSam Hammar
The document discusses a team helping municipalities deliver public services through engagement. The team is comprised of Amelia Percentie, John Kafalas, Lauren Shuffleton and Mike Hamel who are working on engagement as a public service for local governments.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, a definition is provided as well as an example sentence using the word.
With the People: How to Partner with the Outside to do Better Government Toge...Sam Hammar
Much of the current thinking in civic technology involves the idea of “getting technologists to come to government.” But what about the other way around? Even when the government has successfully engaged with technologists, how can we as a government IT agency “get out there” to show that we are available, can be great partners, and that the technology community should engage with us?
This talk will discuss the strategy for outreach and engagement work that MassIT has done with the tech community in Boston over the last year. I’ll go over our intentions, what’s worked and what’s fallen flat, and describe some best practices for how to be a great evangelist of government.
Building a Place and a Community with Digital Communications and Social NetworksSam Hammar
The document outlines communications strategies and tactics used from 2007-2010 to build awareness and support for the Boston Innovation District. It began with major investments but faced challenges due to the economic recession. In 2010, a new approach was called for that was more deliberate and experimental. The strategies focused on drawing curiosity, creating emotional connections, and encouraging action through low-involvement persuasion tactics. Key tactics included meetings with local groups, targeted industry publications, and utilizing new and social media like blogs, Twitter and Tumblr to engage audiences and spread the message globally and locally. The conversation grew in a self-sustaining way and demand drove new real estate and economic opportunities in the district.
ONEin3 Boston, an initiative founded by Mayor Thomas M. Menino at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, connects young adults with resources, with city government and with each other. Thirty-three percent of residents in the City of Boston are between 20-34 years old. This integral demographic represents today’s workforce and consumers, and tomorrow’s professional and civic leadership. ONEin3 Boston seeks to make the City an attractive, long-term home by studying the issues that are important to them and acting upon those findings.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adriftguest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, a definition is provided as well as an example sentence using the word.
Alexis and Jacob discussed Jacob's roommate Kim. According to their conversation, Kim was Alexis's old roommate who often talked to Alexis and said mean things. Kim's friends were always visiting their apartment and Alexis felt she was always giving Kim free tickets. However, Alexis likes her new roommate.
State to Local: Helping Municipalities Deliver Engagement as a Public ServiceSam Hammar
The document discusses a team helping municipalities deliver public services through engagement. The team is comprised of Amelia Percentie, John Kafalas, Lauren Shuffleton and Mike Hamel who are working on engagement as a public service for local governments.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, a definition is provided as well as an example sentence using the word.
With the People: How to Partner with the Outside to do Better Government Toge...Sam Hammar
Much of the current thinking in civic technology involves the idea of “getting technologists to come to government.” But what about the other way around? Even when the government has successfully engaged with technologists, how can we as a government IT agency “get out there” to show that we are available, can be great partners, and that the technology community should engage with us?
This talk will discuss the strategy for outreach and engagement work that MassIT has done with the tech community in Boston over the last year. I’ll go over our intentions, what’s worked and what’s fallen flat, and describe some best practices for how to be a great evangelist of government.
Building a Place and a Community with Digital Communications and Social NetworksSam Hammar
The document outlines communications strategies and tactics used from 2007-2010 to build awareness and support for the Boston Innovation District. It began with major investments but faced challenges due to the economic recession. In 2010, a new approach was called for that was more deliberate and experimental. The strategies focused on drawing curiosity, creating emotional connections, and encouraging action through low-involvement persuasion tactics. Key tactics included meetings with local groups, targeted industry publications, and utilizing new and social media like blogs, Twitter and Tumblr to engage audiences and spread the message globally and locally. The conversation grew in a self-sustaining way and demand drove new real estate and economic opportunities in the district.
ONEin3 Boston, an initiative founded by Mayor Thomas M. Menino at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, connects young adults with resources, with city government and with each other. Thirty-three percent of residents in the City of Boston are between 20-34 years old. This integral demographic represents today’s workforce and consumers, and tomorrow’s professional and civic leadership. ONEin3 Boston seeks to make the City an attractive, long-term home by studying the issues that are important to them and acting upon those findings.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, a definition is provided as well as an example sentence using the word.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 12 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, and panoply. For each word, a definition and example sentence using the word is provided.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, it provides a definition and example sentence using the word.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adriftguest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 12 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, and panoply. For each word, a definition and example sentence using the word is provided.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, a definition is provided as well as an example sentence using the word.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adriftguest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 12 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, and panoply. For each word, a definition and example sentence using the word is provided.
Boston Housing Symposium: New Housing Models For Boston’s Innovation DistrictSam Hammar
The following slides are an abbreviated look at
innovative housing designs and concepts presented by industry leading Boston architects. Idea: Six architects, ten minutes each, one hour of visionary housing concepts for Boston’s Innovation District. this is a highly condensed version of the symposium held by Mayor Menino for the sharing of ideas between architects, developers, investors, and city officials to think about building flexible housing options for flexible lifestyles.
Seaport Square Innovation District Book (final revised_9-03)Sam Hammar
Seaport Sq proposal to the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board on September 21, 2010.
Joint Venture between:
BGI, Morgan Stanley, WS Development
For a by-the-minute guide to the BRA Board meeting, visit http://www.innovationdistrict.org/2010/09/23/seaport-square-by-the-minute/
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, a definition is provided as well as an example sentence using the word.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 12 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, and panoply. For each word, a definition and example sentence using the word is provided.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, it provides a definition and example sentence using the word.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adriftguest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 12 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, and panoply. For each word, a definition and example sentence using the word is provided.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adrift~!guest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 14 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, panoply, contradict, and commune. For each word, a definition is provided as well as an example sentence using the word.
Jamine's Slideshow of Casting the Gods Adriftguest5ef9ecc5
This document defines 12 vocabulary words: sandbar, cacophonous, pilgrimage, prow, symmetry, moored, court, awash, sublime, contemplating, temerity, and panoply. For each word, a definition and example sentence using the word is provided.
Boston Housing Symposium: New Housing Models For Boston’s Innovation DistrictSam Hammar
The following slides are an abbreviated look at
innovative housing designs and concepts presented by industry leading Boston architects. Idea: Six architects, ten minutes each, one hour of visionary housing concepts for Boston’s Innovation District. this is a highly condensed version of the symposium held by Mayor Menino for the sharing of ideas between architects, developers, investors, and city officials to think about building flexible housing options for flexible lifestyles.
Seaport Square Innovation District Book (final revised_9-03)Sam Hammar
Seaport Sq proposal to the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board on September 21, 2010.
Joint Venture between:
BGI, Morgan Stanley, WS Development
For a by-the-minute guide to the BRA Board meeting, visit http://www.innovationdistrict.org/2010/09/23/seaport-square-by-the-minute/