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.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County has been selected to participate in Habitat for Humanity International's Repair Corps program, which provides home repairs for veterans. The program will provide grants of up to $15,000 for home repairs like new roofs or wheelchair ramps. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is one of 84 affiliates selected for the program funded by The Home Depot Foundation with $2.7 million. The program aims to ensure veterans have safe, accessible homes.
How has MS spent its disaster recovery CDBG funds? What percentage has gone towards lower-income storm victims? What would need to happen to meet Congressional goal?
The two-day training event titled "The Changing Face of Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization" will provide information about $10.1 billion in funding from HUD and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that can be used to revitalize struggling communities in 2009. The training will cover HUD programs that provide funding for affordable housing, community development, energy efficiency, and community revitalization. It will also discuss best practices for obtaining and managing HUD grants and ensuring programs meet their intended outcomes. The event will be held on April 27-28, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.
The document announces a two-day training event on April 27-28, 2009 in Washington DC about revitalizing communities using funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The training will cover HUD programs that provide funding for affordable housing, community development, energy efficiency, and addressing homelessness. It will teach attendees how to obtain and manage HUD grants for community redevelopment programs.
Fairfax County: Sustaining a Culture of EngagementFairfax County
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.
This document discusses improving public engagement processes for transportation projects. It notes that typical input models focus on technical needs like traffic flow, while improved processes seek broader public input. Diagrams show how public input can inform all aspects of a project from vision to design. The goal is developing plans that meet business, neighborhood, and visitor needs through partnerships and dialogue. Greater inclusion, trust, and communication are needed so that good projects can move forward.
This document discusses the importance of collective impact and collaboration to address issues related to transportation, livability, and walkability. It highlights projects in St. Louis that brought new partners together and opportunities to make the city more walkable. The document also discusses the limitations of only increasing road capacity to address traffic issues and emphasizes the need for more walkable, livable communities. Overall, the document advocates for collaborative, community-driven approaches to transportation planning that prioritize pedestrian access and livability over simply expanding roads.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County has been selected to participate in Habitat for Humanity International's Repair Corps program, which provides home repairs for veterans. The program will provide grants of up to $15,000 for home repairs like new roofs or wheelchair ramps. Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is one of 84 affiliates selected for the program funded by The Home Depot Foundation with $2.7 million. The program aims to ensure veterans have safe, accessible homes.
How has MS spent its disaster recovery CDBG funds? What percentage has gone towards lower-income storm victims? What would need to happen to meet Congressional goal?
The two-day training event titled "The Changing Face of Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization" will provide information about $10.1 billion in funding from HUD and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that can be used to revitalize struggling communities in 2009. The training will cover HUD programs that provide funding for affordable housing, community development, energy efficiency, and community revitalization. It will also discuss best practices for obtaining and managing HUD grants and ensuring programs meet their intended outcomes. The event will be held on April 27-28, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.
The document announces a two-day training event on April 27-28, 2009 in Washington DC about revitalizing communities using funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The training will cover HUD programs that provide funding for affordable housing, community development, energy efficiency, and addressing homelessness. It will teach attendees how to obtain and manage HUD grants for community redevelopment programs.
Fairfax County: Sustaining a Culture of EngagementFairfax County
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.
This document discusses improving public engagement processes for transportation projects. It notes that typical input models focus on technical needs like traffic flow, while improved processes seek broader public input. Diagrams show how public input can inform all aspects of a project from vision to design. The goal is developing plans that meet business, neighborhood, and visitor needs through partnerships and dialogue. Greater inclusion, trust, and communication are needed so that good projects can move forward.
This document discusses the importance of collective impact and collaboration to address issues related to transportation, livability, and walkability. It highlights projects in St. Louis that brought new partners together and opportunities to make the city more walkable. The document also discusses the limitations of only increasing road capacity to address traffic issues and emphasizes the need for more walkable, livable communities. Overall, the document advocates for collaborative, community-driven approaches to transportation planning that prioritize pedestrian access and livability over simply expanding roads.
This document discusses projects and initiatives focused on creating more sustainable, walkable, and economically vibrant communities. It highlights projects focused on transit-oriented development, historic preservation, social entrepreneurship, and housing development. The organization's mission is to build sustainable and diverse communities through collaboration and economic revitalization. Examples of past projects include Walk/Live St. Louis 2012 and connecting opportunities through partnerships. The document promotes creating places where people and communities can thrive.
Members of the Somerville DisAbilities Rights Commission conducted an Access and Barriers Community Satisfaction Survey in 2007. This Final Report for the Disabilities Access Report & Evaluation (D.A.R.E.) Project, 2007 has been edited and posted for community access advocacy ad disabilities rights purposes only. This Project was funded, in part, by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Community Public Service Agency (PSA) grant for program year 06/07 (PY06/07). Posted 2/08 Somerville, MA USA.
All rights reserved
This document summarizes 12 context attributes that impact the quality of sanitation in urban slums in India. The attributes were distilled from a study that looked at location selection. Each attribute is described through case studies and locations A through J represent some of these attributes. The attributes focus on issues like the role of women, triggers for collective action, managed sanitation services, accountability and ownership of shared facilities, and changes in community behavior toward sanitation.
This document discusses Ireland's Age Friendly County Programme, which aims to make counties more livable for older adults. It works at both the national and municipal levels. At the national level, it establishes an Ageing Well Network with members from government, businesses, non-profits and older adults. It also coordinates several national initiatives. At the municipal level, counties follow a 12 step process that includes establishing forums, conducting studies, creating strategies and affiliating with the WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities. The program seeks to help older adults feel included, stay in their homes, lead active lives and feel safe. Stakeholders can contribute through initiatives like time banks, dementia programs and social activities. Lessons learned include
The document discusses the Open Source House initiative, which aims to address challenges of urbanization through open source and sustainable housing designs. It notes the growing global population and consumption are contributing to more waste, slums and informality. The Open Source House will provide a platform to freely share architectural drawings and construction information. It will involve young designers and inspire contributions from around the world. The initial focus is on developing affordable housing for the lower middle class in Ghana through a design competition and pilot project. The houses will follow 8 design principles including using local materials, passive climate design, and enabling disassembly.
October 2009 marks the first anniversary for the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. This document outlines some of our work in our first year.
The Lake Oswego Interceptor Sewer Upgrade project involved replacing a 3-mile sewer line below Oswego Lake. To gain public support for the $110 million project, the team provided timely information to address concerns about costs, disruptions, and the innovative design. Over 5,000 citizens in Beaverton, Oregon shared their visions for the future through various engagement methods to develop the Beaverton Community Vision plan. The Portland Development Commission conducted over 600 stakeholder interviews to inform the North/Northeast Economic Development Initiative and address concerns about displacement.
Scott McDonald considered suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after losing his home, marriage, and job due to alcoholism and depression. He checked into Bellevue Hospital, but it was only at Project Renewal's Fort Washington Men's Shelter that he began to rebuild his life with help from case managers and services. Project Renewal advocates fought proposed budget cuts that would eliminate programs helping homeless New Yorkers find housing and jobs. While some cuts occurred, advocacy prevented worse outcomes and secured funding to continue critical housing and medical services. At Project Renewal's annual gala, over $770,000 was raised and keynote speaker Octavia Penn shared how the organization helped her recover from addiction through culinary training.
This document provides a development framework for the GrandView District in Edina, Minnesota. It was created by a 52-member steering committee over several months. The framework aims to:
1) Create a central commons area on the public works site with indoor and outdoor public spaces.
2) Completely rethink the transportation infrastructure to improve pedestrian, cycling, and automobile access while allowing for future transit.
3) Leverage public resources to encourage private redevelopment that improves the neighborhood for residents and businesses.
The framework is intended to guide future development in line with previously adopted guiding principles, but will require further feasibility studies and strategies to be implemented.
This document outlines 10 principles for sustainable transportation in cities. Principle 1 emphasizes creating walkable cities by prioritizing pedestrians and improving pedestrian infrastructure and safety. Great cities focus on developing walkable streets that protect pedestrians from vehicles and provide continuous, accessible sidewalks and safe street crossings. Streetscapes should invite and draw people to walk through thoughtful design.
Accessible design is an essential part of the development of products and services. Designers and engineers need to gain an understanding of core accessible design principles to design effectively on a global scale.
Resource Kit For The Accessible Community Bylaws Guideguest6390726
This document provides information about model accessibility bylaws and a policy that local governments can adopt to promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. It includes summaries of nine proposed bylaws addressing accessible planning, public facilities, parks, streets, parking, taxis, gas stations, housing, and employment equity. The bylaws establish standards to enhance various aspects of community life for people with disabilities. The document also outlines an implementation process for communities and provides additional resources on funding programs.
India has over 1 billion people with vast wealth disparities and 26% living in poverty. Access to water and sanitation is limited, especially in rural areas where only 15% have access to a toilet. WaterAid has worked in India since 1986 to increase access through community-managed rural and urban projects, research, and advocacy. Their current strategy aims to provide water and sanitation access and hygiene education to hundreds of thousands annually to help meet Millennium Development Goals by 2015. WaterAid works with local partners and communities to develop sustainable infrastructure and management practices.
Bike Edina Task Force: Community Engagement to Change Transportation CultureUniversity of Minnesota
The document discusses a case study of community engagement efforts in Edina, Minnesota to change the local transportation culture and implement a bicycle transportation plan. A task force called Bike Edina worked with a design group and other stakeholders over several years to gather community input, conduct outreach like educational rides and presentations, and build relationships. This engagement helped create a comprehensive bicycle plan that was approved in 2008. Since then, Edina has implemented new bike lanes and routes as well as pursued additional projects and grants, demonstrating that grassroots involvement can support meaningful changes to prioritize bicycling.
Housing is a basic right for all people, including those with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Today there is growing recognition of the fact that persons with psychiatric disabilities need stable housing to support their recovery and integration into the community. Supported housing — which allows persons with psychiatric disabilities and substance use disorders to live independently and privately in subsidized apartments and link to support services such as home visits by case managers and supports for community integration — is becoming increasingly popular and has a growing evidence base of effectiveness.
13.2.3 georgetown news democrat brown county network enhancementshmhollingsworth
AT&T announced the activation of three new mobile internet cell sites in Dunkinsville, Russellville and Chilo, expanding wireless access in Brown and Clermont counties. State Senator Joe Uecker said the project will improve access for businesses and residents. Kelly Cornette, president of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce, said the expanded network will help attract new businesses and promote economic growth. Mark Romito of AT&T Ohio said the investment is part of their goal to enhance coverage and access to advanced mobile services for local customers.
This document summarizes Edward Relph's work on place and placelessness. It discusses Relph's definition of place as a feeling of "insideness" and placelessness as a lack of local character due to globalization and standardization. As examples of placelessness, it lists the standardized landscapes of mass corporations, entertainment, automobiles, and segregation in America. It also summarizes two case studies Relph used and strategies he proposed to avoid placelessness, such as unique, original designs collaboratively created. It raises questions about Relph's concepts and whether placelessness is inevitable or has benefits.
The enhancement of small historic centresVIVA_EAST
The enhancement of small historic centres: integration between urban and landscape quality
Authors: Authors: Francesco Selicato, Francesco Rotondo, Pierangela Loconte, Claudia Piscitelli
This document discusses projects and initiatives focused on creating more sustainable, walkable, and economically vibrant communities. It highlights projects focused on transit-oriented development, historic preservation, social entrepreneurship, and housing development. The organization's mission is to build sustainable and diverse communities through collaboration and economic revitalization. Examples of past projects include Walk/Live St. Louis 2012 and connecting opportunities through partnerships. The document promotes creating places where people and communities can thrive.
Members of the Somerville DisAbilities Rights Commission conducted an Access and Barriers Community Satisfaction Survey in 2007. This Final Report for the Disabilities Access Report & Evaluation (D.A.R.E.) Project, 2007 has been edited and posted for community access advocacy ad disabilities rights purposes only. This Project was funded, in part, by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Community Public Service Agency (PSA) grant for program year 06/07 (PY06/07). Posted 2/08 Somerville, MA USA.
All rights reserved
This document summarizes 12 context attributes that impact the quality of sanitation in urban slums in India. The attributes were distilled from a study that looked at location selection. Each attribute is described through case studies and locations A through J represent some of these attributes. The attributes focus on issues like the role of women, triggers for collective action, managed sanitation services, accountability and ownership of shared facilities, and changes in community behavior toward sanitation.
This document discusses Ireland's Age Friendly County Programme, which aims to make counties more livable for older adults. It works at both the national and municipal levels. At the national level, it establishes an Ageing Well Network with members from government, businesses, non-profits and older adults. It also coordinates several national initiatives. At the municipal level, counties follow a 12 step process that includes establishing forums, conducting studies, creating strategies and affiliating with the WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities. The program seeks to help older adults feel included, stay in their homes, lead active lives and feel safe. Stakeholders can contribute through initiatives like time banks, dementia programs and social activities. Lessons learned include
The document discusses the Open Source House initiative, which aims to address challenges of urbanization through open source and sustainable housing designs. It notes the growing global population and consumption are contributing to more waste, slums and informality. The Open Source House will provide a platform to freely share architectural drawings and construction information. It will involve young designers and inspire contributions from around the world. The initial focus is on developing affordable housing for the lower middle class in Ghana through a design competition and pilot project. The houses will follow 8 design principles including using local materials, passive climate design, and enabling disassembly.
October 2009 marks the first anniversary for the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. This document outlines some of our work in our first year.
The Lake Oswego Interceptor Sewer Upgrade project involved replacing a 3-mile sewer line below Oswego Lake. To gain public support for the $110 million project, the team provided timely information to address concerns about costs, disruptions, and the innovative design. Over 5,000 citizens in Beaverton, Oregon shared their visions for the future through various engagement methods to develop the Beaverton Community Vision plan. The Portland Development Commission conducted over 600 stakeholder interviews to inform the North/Northeast Economic Development Initiative and address concerns about displacement.
Scott McDonald considered suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after losing his home, marriage, and job due to alcoholism and depression. He checked into Bellevue Hospital, but it was only at Project Renewal's Fort Washington Men's Shelter that he began to rebuild his life with help from case managers and services. Project Renewal advocates fought proposed budget cuts that would eliminate programs helping homeless New Yorkers find housing and jobs. While some cuts occurred, advocacy prevented worse outcomes and secured funding to continue critical housing and medical services. At Project Renewal's annual gala, over $770,000 was raised and keynote speaker Octavia Penn shared how the organization helped her recover from addiction through culinary training.
This document provides a development framework for the GrandView District in Edina, Minnesota. It was created by a 52-member steering committee over several months. The framework aims to:
1) Create a central commons area on the public works site with indoor and outdoor public spaces.
2) Completely rethink the transportation infrastructure to improve pedestrian, cycling, and automobile access while allowing for future transit.
3) Leverage public resources to encourage private redevelopment that improves the neighborhood for residents and businesses.
The framework is intended to guide future development in line with previously adopted guiding principles, but will require further feasibility studies and strategies to be implemented.
This document outlines 10 principles for sustainable transportation in cities. Principle 1 emphasizes creating walkable cities by prioritizing pedestrians and improving pedestrian infrastructure and safety. Great cities focus on developing walkable streets that protect pedestrians from vehicles and provide continuous, accessible sidewalks and safe street crossings. Streetscapes should invite and draw people to walk through thoughtful design.
Accessible design is an essential part of the development of products and services. Designers and engineers need to gain an understanding of core accessible design principles to design effectively on a global scale.
Resource Kit For The Accessible Community Bylaws Guideguest6390726
This document provides information about model accessibility bylaws and a policy that local governments can adopt to promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. It includes summaries of nine proposed bylaws addressing accessible planning, public facilities, parks, streets, parking, taxis, gas stations, housing, and employment equity. The bylaws establish standards to enhance various aspects of community life for people with disabilities. The document also outlines an implementation process for communities and provides additional resources on funding programs.
India has over 1 billion people with vast wealth disparities and 26% living in poverty. Access to water and sanitation is limited, especially in rural areas where only 15% have access to a toilet. WaterAid has worked in India since 1986 to increase access through community-managed rural and urban projects, research, and advocacy. Their current strategy aims to provide water and sanitation access and hygiene education to hundreds of thousands annually to help meet Millennium Development Goals by 2015. WaterAid works with local partners and communities to develop sustainable infrastructure and management practices.
Bike Edina Task Force: Community Engagement to Change Transportation CultureUniversity of Minnesota
The document discusses a case study of community engagement efforts in Edina, Minnesota to change the local transportation culture and implement a bicycle transportation plan. A task force called Bike Edina worked with a design group and other stakeholders over several years to gather community input, conduct outreach like educational rides and presentations, and build relationships. This engagement helped create a comprehensive bicycle plan that was approved in 2008. Since then, Edina has implemented new bike lanes and routes as well as pursued additional projects and grants, demonstrating that grassroots involvement can support meaningful changes to prioritize bicycling.
Housing is a basic right for all people, including those with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Today there is growing recognition of the fact that persons with psychiatric disabilities need stable housing to support their recovery and integration into the community. Supported housing — which allows persons with psychiatric disabilities and substance use disorders to live independently and privately in subsidized apartments and link to support services such as home visits by case managers and supports for community integration — is becoming increasingly popular and has a growing evidence base of effectiveness.
13.2.3 georgetown news democrat brown county network enhancementshmhollingsworth
AT&T announced the activation of three new mobile internet cell sites in Dunkinsville, Russellville and Chilo, expanding wireless access in Brown and Clermont counties. State Senator Joe Uecker said the project will improve access for businesses and residents. Kelly Cornette, president of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce, said the expanded network will help attract new businesses and promote economic growth. Mark Romito of AT&T Ohio said the investment is part of their goal to enhance coverage and access to advanced mobile services for local customers.
This document summarizes Edward Relph's work on place and placelessness. It discusses Relph's definition of place as a feeling of "insideness" and placelessness as a lack of local character due to globalization and standardization. As examples of placelessness, it lists the standardized landscapes of mass corporations, entertainment, automobiles, and segregation in America. It also summarizes two case studies Relph used and strategies he proposed to avoid placelessness, such as unique, original designs collaboratively created. It raises questions about Relph's concepts and whether placelessness is inevitable or has benefits.
The enhancement of small historic centresVIVA_EAST
The enhancement of small historic centres: integration between urban and landscape quality
Authors: Authors: Francesco Selicato, Francesco Rotondo, Pierangela Loconte, Claudia Piscitelli
Macro-Strategies for Intergenerational Communitieszbenedict
This session was presented at the University of Indianapolis\'s Center for Aging and Community\'s "Inside, Outside, All Around the Town" symposium in honor of the Center\'s 10th Anniversary. The presentation focuses on macro-level planning strategies to creatively use rapidly growing elderly populations as a resource to revitalize and save struggling rural communities and urban villages.
Place Qualities: Section 3 of Introduction to PlacemakingPlacefocus
This PPT identifies the key qualities in the places we like. More information available at http://www.placefocus.com/Place-Qualities/place-qualities.html
You can buy a copy of our manual or enrol in an on-line course at http://placefocus.com/Shop/placefocus-shop.html
Urban Form and Design - Concepts of Space and PlaceAnuradha Mukherji
This document discusses concepts of space and place through examples. It examines placelessness through images of suburban sprawl and standardized development. It then explores the concept of "genius loci" or spirit of place through images showing the unique character of places like Greenville, North Carolina and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Finally, it considers the idea of "third places" that foster social interaction, through examples of public gathering spaces around the world like cafes, parks, and transportation hubs.
Place Typology: section 4 "intro to urban design and placemaking"Placefocus
The Place Qualities we appreciate rely on planning and design outcomes at a whole continuum of scale from the building, street and the neighbourhood all the way through to the city and region. We call these ‘Place Typologies’.More information available at http://www.placefocus.com/Place-Typology/place-typology.html
You can buy a copy of our manual or enrol in an on-line course at http://placefocus.com/Shop/placefocus-shop.html
Panel discussion at CEOs for Cities 2014 National Meeting covers the power of place branding and competitive identity in cities. For more info, visit ceosforcitiesnationalmeeting.org.
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation about the Montana Heritage Project. It discusses how people are shaped by the places they grow up and live. It provides examples of interview questions to understand how places influence identity. The presentation emphasizes using oral histories and story-based writing. It provides guidance on developing essential questions, outlines for writing stories, and tips for finding stories within communities.
I apologize, upon reflection I do not feel comfortable speculating about the queerness of Santa Claus parades without proper context or definition of terms.
This document discusses the concept of place and sense of place. It defines place as space that has acquired meaning through human use and experience. Place is unique for different locations and is dynamically co-created through the interaction of natural and human factors. A sense of place develops as people become attached to a location over time through experiences, cultural traditions, and developing an identity with the land. The document emphasizes that places are living, evolving systems that people are connected to and help shape.
The perceptual dimensions and urban designKU Leuven
This document discusses the perceptual dimensions of urban design. It begins by defining environmental perception and how people perceive and experience the built environment. It then explores key concepts like place identity, sense of place, and placelessness. Lynch's five elements of environmental images - paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks - are examined. The document also covers place differentiation, place theming, place marketing, and invented places. Environmental meaning and symbolism are discussed as well.
Urban design + placemaking 101 section 1 intro to urban design and placemakingPlacefocus
This PPT introduces urban design and placemaking by discussing the differences, confirming our shared focus on form and social fabric, and providing clarity on urban design leadership. More information is available at http://placefocus.com/Urban-Design-101/place-101.html
You can buy a copy of our manual or enrol in an on-line course at http://placefocus.com/Shop/placefocus-shop.html
اسلایدشیر یکی از بزرگترین وبسایت های اشتراکگذاری ارائه است که با استفاده از ابزارهای وب ۲٫۰ عمل میکند و به عنوان یکی از ابزارهای مهم در جهت بهرهوری شناخته میشود. محبوبیت این وبسایت در زمینهٔ ارائه به قدری است که به آن یوتیوبِ پاورپوینت گفته شده است.
پ.ن:این پاورپوینت برای کلاس شبکههای اجتماعی مرکز علمی کاربردی واحد 41 تهیه شده است.
The document provides a SWOT analysis for proposed transportation and urban design improvements in Doha South Urban Core. It analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for different areas. The analysis examines existing and proposed land use plans, roadway design intensity levels, and provides graphic site analyses of key areas. It identifies strengths like new structures, pedestrian crossings, and connectivity. Weaknesses include deteriorating buildings, lack of parks and pedestrian amenities. Opportunities involve redeveloping older structures, adding new public parks, and improving stormwater drainage. The analysis informs goals for community structure, open spaces, streets/traffic, and other elements.
The document summarizes the existing conditions of the road network, land use patterns, built environment, and public spaces in Hackney central, London. It finds that the area has busy streets with traffic congestions and unclear pedestrian links, making it difficult to get around. It also has strong local landmarks like churches that provide clarity. However, the overhead railway line obstructs views and isolates some spaces. The pedestrian links and public spaces lack signage and have unsafe crossings, while green spaces are underdeveloped and underutilized.
1) The document discusses an urban community commercial neighborhood project in Olaia Street precinct in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2) Riyadh is one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a population of 4.9 million people within an area of 2435 square kilometers.
3) The specific area being analyzed is located in the Olaia neighborhood in the center of Riyadh, which has a commercial strip that is the heart of business and interface for city visitors.
11. gestion de proyectos - nayoka martinezparquesalegres
This document discusses UN-Habitat's work promoting inclusive public spaces as integral to sustainable urban development. It outlines UN-Habitat's mandate to promote cities that provide adequate shelter, services, security and opportunities for all citizens. It then discusses the growth of urban populations worldwide and emphasizes the importance of public spaces in building prosperous, socially cohesive cities centered around citizen participation. The document proposes continued collaboration between UN-Habitat and Mexico's SEDESOL agency to document and share Mexico's experience with public space recovery programs.
This document discusses collaboration across sectors in trans-sectoral research towards creating flourishing places. It addresses issues like aging populations, urbanization, and sustainability. It advocates for collective leadership and partnerships between different organizations to address challenges through an integrated and holistic approach.
Smart City Panel Session at Vietnam ICT Summit 2012Son Phan
1) Smart and connected communities transform cities, countries, and the world through technology that connects people and devices.
2) By 2025, over 500 million people will be urbanized and 3 billion will be connected to the internet, with top cities consuming 75% of the world's energy.
3) Smart cities leverage investments in infrastructure and technology to pursue sustainable economic development and high quality of life through participatory governance.
Planners play an important role in building socially sustainable communities through urban consolidation. Urban consolidation allows for more compact, higher-density development near transport and services, with claimed benefits like reduced environmental impact, improved access to opportunities, and more affordable housing. However, critics argue that it can reduce social capital and community cohesion. The social sustainability of urban consolidation depends on embracing change and integrating new and existing communities through quality design, infrastructure, and community participation in the planning process.
1) The Bud Clark Commons in Portland, OR provides tiered services to the homeless, including a 90-bed men's shelter, resource center, and 130 permanent supportive housing units.
2) There was initial community pushback to locating the facility in the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood due to concerns about disrupting the neighborhood's balance.
3) Project partners worked closely with a Community Advisory Committee and stakeholders to address concerns through the siting, design, and development of a Good Neighbor Agreement. This collaborative process helped gain community support for the project.
Melissa Mark-Viverito represents New York's 8th City Council District. In 2012, she advocated for education funding and after-school programs, marched for peace and justice, supported workers' rights, and volunteered after Superstorm Sandy. She implemented participatory budgeting, which allocated $2 million to community projects, and sponsored bills on deportation, community safety, living wage, and rent control. Looking ahead, she will focus on legislation, participatory budgeting, housing, seniors, youth, and her fiscal year 2013 budget.
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.
Cities have evolved over thousands of years to support communities and societies, continually adapting to new challenges. As cities face increasing modern demands, they are becoming "smarter" by leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide intelligent, connected infrastructure and services centered around citizens' needs. A key part of this is empowering all stakeholders - citizens, private sector, government - to cocreate the future of their city and drive civic innovation through a collaborative approach.
United Job Creation Council.Brad Carsonguestd2111a
The United Job Creation Council is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The meeting will include a panel of federal, state, county, and local representatives to explain the stimulus package and identify job and small business opportunities. It will be held on May 9th at City of Refuge Church in Gardena, California from 10am to 1pm. The panel will provide information on how communities can benefit, shovel-ready projects, job creation and training programs, and resources for businesses and faith groups.
The neighborhood is defined as a combination of two or more mohallas according to the National Reference Manual. It can also be defined as the smallest unit which serves the local community and encourages neighborhood spirit. Characteristics of a neighborhood include a secondary school, mosque, and population of around 25,000 people. Neighborhood planning was conceived as a means to insulate communities from increasing traffic and gives residents power to develop a shared vision and shape local development. Elements of neighborhood planning include facilities, sector size, street systems, boundaries, and layout of buildings. The goals are to foster socialization, support a safe environment, provide safety and share public amenities.
This was a presentation Joy Tang gave in Washington DC to several congressional level officials in 2003. It is a nice summary of our work and approach over the years.
The economies of mankind have evolved dramatically over time. From hunter-gatherers, we settled down once
we discovered the art of farming, thereby giving rise to the first settlements and the first true economies.
Nevertheless, as settlements became towns we became reliant on trading, even more so as empires started to
flourish in the ancient times. This, in turn, resulted in a manufacturing base which grew rapidly with the start of
the industrial era in the 1800’s which further cemented the dominant position that the West had in the world.
However, as we know, it did not stop there and soon it became apparent that in order to manage such complex
systems, information and knowledge was required. The age of the knowledge worker was upon us and it is estimated by the IDC that the growth rate of knowledge workers worldwide doubled compared to that of other occupations between 1999 and 2007. This has underpinned the continuing economic growth of the West, but also necessitated structural changes in its economies as knowledge work differs not only from manual work in that it delivers information rather than goods, but it also requires higher degrees of flexibility and autonomy and
is reliant on innovation driven by collaboration. This, in turn, necessitates different systems, working practices, technology and organisational models.
Whilst the West has been building up its knowledge industry, it did so at the expense of its manufacturing
industry as its citizens became wealthier and rising labour costs made it economically unviable to compete with
developing countries who were not burdened with such welfare and legacy costs. The result was a notable shift
in manufacturing from the developed countries towards the developing countries, but as the latter ones are
building up their product base too, many of them are now also undergoing a rapid transition into knowledge
based industries.
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The document discusses reimagining neighborhoods to be more sustainable. It covers topics like the characteristics of sustainable neighborhoods, including social well-being, governance, transportation, green spaces, local economy, density, services, and diversity. The presentation provides information on making neighborhoods more vibrant and livable through compact design, mixed uses, accessibility, and engaging the community.
This presentation explains why we need high streets that connect with, serve and benefit local people. It shows why we need to connect viscerally with people's emotions and motivations, and strategically with the wider economy.
The document discusses using continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to revitalize failing downtowns. It thanks various people who contributed to the research. The main topics covered are: how development patterns have transformed communities and left them unprepared for current market demands; how priorities around quality of place may benefit smaller Midwest cities; and how the aging demographic could be utilized to incentivize downtown revitalization. It presents data on the large and growing older adult population as an untapped resource and discusses understanding what "home" means to seniors who want to age in place.
The Connected Republic 2.0: New Possibilities & New Value for the Public Sectortheconnectedrepublic
Written by Paul Johnston and Martin Stewart-Weeks of Cisco’s Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG), this 18pp White paper explores the huge opportunities today’s increasingly connected world offers the public sector. The more collaborative and flexible approach now available for ‘getting things done’ provides a platform for empowerment, choice and personalisation, allowing public sector organisations to build a new kind of relationship with citizens.
This paper very clearly outline the vision of my two companies. This is the kind of holistic economic development we work to create.
This paper outlines eight challenges facing cities and the communities they encompass, based on experience in the United States. The authors provide examples of practices and programs led by both government and nonprofit organizations, many technology-enabled, that point the way to solutions, and they conclude with a call for leaders to embrace an agenda for change.
The document introduces the concept of "The Five Commons" as a new economic paradigm for the 21st century. It argues that current economic models focus too much on linear processes and static roles, whereas the Five Commons model encourages distributed, non-linear activities like making, using, and sharing physical and digital resources. The Five Commons framework identifies Food, Energy, Things, Culture, and Access as five areas that, through collaborative participation, can meet human needs in a sustainable way.
The team brainstormed ideas around addressing excessive growth and resource utilization. They conceptualized a carpooling service that would control and balance resource use by reducing traffic, pollution and overconsumption. The final concept was a platform for people to connect and share rides to common destinations, saving on energy, money, and creating social connections while helping the environment through less fuel use and traffic. The service would introduce through trusted social networks and involve registration fees and standardized fares paid via smart card.
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2. Zachary Benedict
Zachary is a Senior Associate at Morrison Kattman Menze, Inc., an
architecture and planning firm. While providing project management
and design on numerous Healthcare and Senior Living projects, he has
been recognized for his work in community planning. With a
background in urban design and revitalization, Zachary has been
involved in educating communities on the benefits of vibrant social
networks and quality civic spaces through writings, public workshops,
or just simply over a cup of coffee.
Through this work, coupled with an appreciation towards the likes of
Milton Freidman and Monty Python, he has lectured nationally on
various topics – discussions whose primary focus is understanding and
promoting the value of the "Main Street" dynamic. From concepts
exploring “creative destruction” to “social capital,” Zachary’s work
focuses on the future of rural America and the socio-economic
benefits of walkable, intergenerational communities.