The document summarizes information from an I-26 Corridor Summit held on May 9, 2013 about steady population and economic growth in Western North Carolina. It notes that the region is home to over 1.1 million residents, with Buncombe County having the largest population, and population growth rates ranging from 5-25% across counties. It also discusses the region's major employers, manufacturing industry, tourism industry, and transportation infrastructure to access eastern U.S. markets. Unemployment rates are declining and $500 million in investments and over 2,500 new jobs were announced in 2012 for the Western region. The document highlights geography, workforce, infrastructure, and vision as differentiators for the region.
Asheville City Council Annual Retreat AgendaGordon Smith
The document outlines an agenda for a city council retreat to develop a collective vision, priorities, and operating guidelines. The retreat goals are to: 1) increase understanding between council members; 2) review a leadership model; 3) understand members' perspectives; 4) develop a shared vision and desired future states; 5) identify short-term priorities; and 6) clarify roles and guidelines. The agenda covers team building, vision brainstorming, creating a vision, developing priorities, defining roles, and developing an implementation plan.
This document provides a summary of a police department organizational assessment report for the City of Asheville, North Carolina. The assessment was initiated due to wide-ranging issues within the department and external scrutiny. Key issues identified include poor internal communication, an "us vs. them" culture, lack of accountability, inconsistent leadership, and lack of fairness in promotional processes. The assessment utilized interviews, an anonymous employee survey, focus groups, and data collection. Recommendations are provided to help the department become a high-performing organization with an effective organizational design, quality employees, continuous improvement, engagement, and strong leadership.
Conclusione del percorso di terapia/counsellingLuigi Frezza
Slide di una lezione di qualche tempo fa. Presentano indicazioni e spunti per riflettere su come terminare il percorso di counselling o terapia con uno o più utenti. I modelli presentati si riferiscono sia a una visione "modernista" (psicodinamica, terapia centrata sul cliente, terapia della Gestalt) che "postmodernista" (terapia narrativa e terapia breve centrata sulla soluzione).
Tourism Development Authority - Buncombe County Competitive Demand AnalysisGordon Smith
The document provides a competitive demand analysis comparing lodging demand growth in Buncombe County to key competitors Charleston, Greenville, and Savannah. It finds that while Buncombe County hotel demand growth is lagging peers, overall lodging demand including Airbnb is outpacing competitors due to Airbnb benefiting more from Buncombe County's growth. Airbnb accounts for a greater share of available rooms in Buncombe County and is changing the dynamics of its tourism industry. Limited air service may also influence relative demand growth compared to competitors.
The document summarizes information from an I-26 Corridor Summit held on May 9, 2013 about steady population and economic growth in Western North Carolina. It notes that the region is home to over 1.1 million residents, with Buncombe County having the largest population, and population growth rates ranging from 5-25% across counties. It also discusses the region's major employers, manufacturing industry, tourism industry, and transportation infrastructure to access eastern U.S. markets. Unemployment rates are declining and $500 million in investments and over 2,500 new jobs were announced in 2012 for the Western region. The document highlights geography, workforce, infrastructure, and vision as differentiators for the region.
Asheville City Council Annual Retreat AgendaGordon Smith
The document outlines an agenda for a city council retreat to develop a collective vision, priorities, and operating guidelines. The retreat goals are to: 1) increase understanding between council members; 2) review a leadership model; 3) understand members' perspectives; 4) develop a shared vision and desired future states; 5) identify short-term priorities; and 6) clarify roles and guidelines. The agenda covers team building, vision brainstorming, creating a vision, developing priorities, defining roles, and developing an implementation plan.
This document provides a summary of a police department organizational assessment report for the City of Asheville, North Carolina. The assessment was initiated due to wide-ranging issues within the department and external scrutiny. Key issues identified include poor internal communication, an "us vs. them" culture, lack of accountability, inconsistent leadership, and lack of fairness in promotional processes. The assessment utilized interviews, an anonymous employee survey, focus groups, and data collection. Recommendations are provided to help the department become a high-performing organization with an effective organizational design, quality employees, continuous improvement, engagement, and strong leadership.
Conclusione del percorso di terapia/counsellingLuigi Frezza
Slide di una lezione di qualche tempo fa. Presentano indicazioni e spunti per riflettere su come terminare il percorso di counselling o terapia con uno o più utenti. I modelli presentati si riferiscono sia a una visione "modernista" (psicodinamica, terapia centrata sul cliente, terapia della Gestalt) che "postmodernista" (terapia narrativa e terapia breve centrata sulla soluzione).
Tourism Development Authority - Buncombe County Competitive Demand AnalysisGordon Smith
The document provides a competitive demand analysis comparing lodging demand growth in Buncombe County to key competitors Charleston, Greenville, and Savannah. It finds that while Buncombe County hotel demand growth is lagging peers, overall lodging demand including Airbnb is outpacing competitors due to Airbnb benefiting more from Buncombe County's growth. Airbnb accounts for a greater share of available rooms in Buncombe County and is changing the dynamics of its tourism industry. Limited air service may also influence relative demand growth compared to competitors.
City of Asheville Draft Budget NumbersGordon Smith
The document outlines budgeted expenditures by subject area for the upcoming fiscal year. Major areas of expenditure include greenways ($4.7 million capital and $35,000 operating), parks infrastructure ($12.8 million total for capital and operating), parks programming ($4.8 million operating), youth support ($5.5 million total for operating and capital), partnerships ($2.4 million total for operating and capital), fire protection ($24.2 million operating), police protection ($27.8 million total for operating and community events), transit ($11.2 million total for operating and capital), sidewalks ($13.8 million capital and $641,000 operating), streets and sidewalks ($3.3 million operating and $4.
Haywood St. Visioning Project Final ReportGordon Smith
A citizen task force spent about a year working with public input, site studies, case studies, and a dynamic process to offer recommendations for the future of the city-owned property at Haywood and Page in Asheville, NC. The group voted 16-1 to approve the vision in this document.
Executive summary: Local Government Authority to Enact Inclusionary Zoning in...Gordon Smith
Pisgah Legal Services produced this examination and report at the request of the City of Asheville's Housing and Community Development Committee. Spoiler alert: Inclusionary Zoning isn't happening anytime soon.
Local Government Authority to Enact Inclusionary Zoning in North CarolinaGordon Smith
This document summarizes the legal authority of local governments in North Carolina to enact inclusionary zoning ordinances. It finds that while access to housing is not a constitutional right, states and municipalities have sought ways to promote affordable housing. North Carolina statutes give cities and counties broad police powers to enact zoning laws to protect public health, safety and welfare. However, the authority of municipalities is derived from the state, and the state legislature could overturn local inclusionary zoning ordinances. Prior court rulings on municipalities' authority have been inconsistent, so courts could rule either way on the validity of such ordinances.
Haywood St. Visioning Project presentationGordon Smith
The document outlines the roster of an Advisory Team created by Asheville City Council to provide guidance on the redevelopment of Haywood Park. It lists the chair, vice chairs, and members which represent various community organizations. It also provides a timeline of the Advisory Team's activities which began with their creation in March 2016 and includes public input sessions, a visioning workshop, and a presentation to City Council in March 2017. The Advisory Team was tasked with creating a community vision and site analysis to guide the design of improvements to Haywood Park.
2016 Candidate Guide and Early Voting GuideGordon Smith
The Buncombe County Democratic Party has produced a guide to early voting sites/locations as well as a candidate guide to clue you in to every Democrat on this year's ballot. Please share it far and wide!
Permanent Affordability, HCD Staff ReportGordon Smith
Summary: Proposed process for examining permanently affordable housing options for the City. Permanently affordable strategies for homeownership have not been widely employed here. Examples of methods used elsewhere include Community Land Trusts, Limited Equity Cooperatives, and deed-restricted ownership.
Proclamation of a state of emergency in the city of asheville - 1-12-16Gordon Smith
Proclamation issued by Mayor Manheimer declaring a State of Emergency in the City beginning today at 11:00 pm and ending at 6:00 pm Sunday, unless rescinded earlier.
Gordon Smith for Buncombe County Commission - Press ReleaseGordon Smith
Gordon Smith to Tackle Poverty, Education, Environment as County Commissioner
Poverty, the tourist economy, underfunded public education, and climate change are issues that motivated child and family counselor Gordon Smith to announce today that he will seek a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners for District One.
Creative Landscape - Asheville/Buncombe County 2013 Gordon Smith
This regional snapshot report gives the big
picture of a region’s creative landscape. It
provides an overview of creative jobs, industry
earnings, FDR grants, and Nonprofit revenues.
Asheville Bond Rating Increases to AAAGordon Smith
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its rating on Asheville, N.C.'s general obligation (GO) debt one notch to 'AAA' from 'AA+'. The outlook is stable.
City of Asheville Boards and Commissions openings. August 2015Gordon Smith
The City of Asheville has an opening available on the Planning and Zoning commission, HUB Community Economic Development Alliance Board, Recreation Board, and Tourism Development Authority. Please see the attached document for more information. Please contact mburleson@ashevillenc.gov with any questions.
This document is a letter signed by representatives from communities across North Carolina urging members of the North Carolina General Assembly to reconsider proposals to redistribute sales tax revenues. It expresses concerns that changing the sales tax distribution formula would immediately and negatively impact current revenues for many communities, force increases in property taxes, and harm future growth and economic development prospects. It is concerned that communities would not see increased revenues over time and would fall further behind. The letter asks the General Assembly to oppose any proposal that would redistribute sales tax revenues.
NC Winners and Losers in new Sales Tax SchemeGordon Smith
This document shows projected percentage losses and gains in funding for various North Carolina counties under a proposed 50/50 plan for fiscal year 2019-2020. The majority of counties, 76 out of 100, are projected to see positive funding increases ranging from 1% to 41%. Twenty counties are projected to see funding decreases ranging from 1% to 24%. Four counties are projected to have no change in funding.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
City of Asheville Draft Budget NumbersGordon Smith
The document outlines budgeted expenditures by subject area for the upcoming fiscal year. Major areas of expenditure include greenways ($4.7 million capital and $35,000 operating), parks infrastructure ($12.8 million total for capital and operating), parks programming ($4.8 million operating), youth support ($5.5 million total for operating and capital), partnerships ($2.4 million total for operating and capital), fire protection ($24.2 million operating), police protection ($27.8 million total for operating and community events), transit ($11.2 million total for operating and capital), sidewalks ($13.8 million capital and $641,000 operating), streets and sidewalks ($3.3 million operating and $4.
Haywood St. Visioning Project Final ReportGordon Smith
A citizen task force spent about a year working with public input, site studies, case studies, and a dynamic process to offer recommendations for the future of the city-owned property at Haywood and Page in Asheville, NC. The group voted 16-1 to approve the vision in this document.
Executive summary: Local Government Authority to Enact Inclusionary Zoning in...Gordon Smith
Pisgah Legal Services produced this examination and report at the request of the City of Asheville's Housing and Community Development Committee. Spoiler alert: Inclusionary Zoning isn't happening anytime soon.
Local Government Authority to Enact Inclusionary Zoning in North CarolinaGordon Smith
This document summarizes the legal authority of local governments in North Carolina to enact inclusionary zoning ordinances. It finds that while access to housing is not a constitutional right, states and municipalities have sought ways to promote affordable housing. North Carolina statutes give cities and counties broad police powers to enact zoning laws to protect public health, safety and welfare. However, the authority of municipalities is derived from the state, and the state legislature could overturn local inclusionary zoning ordinances. Prior court rulings on municipalities' authority have been inconsistent, so courts could rule either way on the validity of such ordinances.
Haywood St. Visioning Project presentationGordon Smith
The document outlines the roster of an Advisory Team created by Asheville City Council to provide guidance on the redevelopment of Haywood Park. It lists the chair, vice chairs, and members which represent various community organizations. It also provides a timeline of the Advisory Team's activities which began with their creation in March 2016 and includes public input sessions, a visioning workshop, and a presentation to City Council in March 2017. The Advisory Team was tasked with creating a community vision and site analysis to guide the design of improvements to Haywood Park.
2016 Candidate Guide and Early Voting GuideGordon Smith
The Buncombe County Democratic Party has produced a guide to early voting sites/locations as well as a candidate guide to clue you in to every Democrat on this year's ballot. Please share it far and wide!
Permanent Affordability, HCD Staff ReportGordon Smith
Summary: Proposed process for examining permanently affordable housing options for the City. Permanently affordable strategies for homeownership have not been widely employed here. Examples of methods used elsewhere include Community Land Trusts, Limited Equity Cooperatives, and deed-restricted ownership.
Proclamation of a state of emergency in the city of asheville - 1-12-16Gordon Smith
Proclamation issued by Mayor Manheimer declaring a State of Emergency in the City beginning today at 11:00 pm and ending at 6:00 pm Sunday, unless rescinded earlier.
Gordon Smith for Buncombe County Commission - Press ReleaseGordon Smith
Gordon Smith to Tackle Poverty, Education, Environment as County Commissioner
Poverty, the tourist economy, underfunded public education, and climate change are issues that motivated child and family counselor Gordon Smith to announce today that he will seek a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners for District One.
Creative Landscape - Asheville/Buncombe County 2013 Gordon Smith
This regional snapshot report gives the big
picture of a region’s creative landscape. It
provides an overview of creative jobs, industry
earnings, FDR grants, and Nonprofit revenues.
Asheville Bond Rating Increases to AAAGordon Smith
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its rating on Asheville, N.C.'s general obligation (GO) debt one notch to 'AAA' from 'AA+'. The outlook is stable.
City of Asheville Boards and Commissions openings. August 2015Gordon Smith
The City of Asheville has an opening available on the Planning and Zoning commission, HUB Community Economic Development Alliance Board, Recreation Board, and Tourism Development Authority. Please see the attached document for more information. Please contact mburleson@ashevillenc.gov with any questions.
This document is a letter signed by representatives from communities across North Carolina urging members of the North Carolina General Assembly to reconsider proposals to redistribute sales tax revenues. It expresses concerns that changing the sales tax distribution formula would immediately and negatively impact current revenues for many communities, force increases in property taxes, and harm future growth and economic development prospects. It is concerned that communities would not see increased revenues over time and would fall further behind. The letter asks the General Assembly to oppose any proposal that would redistribute sales tax revenues.
NC Winners and Losers in new Sales Tax SchemeGordon Smith
This document shows projected percentage losses and gains in funding for various North Carolina counties under a proposed 50/50 plan for fiscal year 2019-2020. The majority of counties, 76 out of 100, are projected to see positive funding increases ranging from 1% to 41%. Twenty counties are projected to see funding decreases ranging from 1% to 24%. Four counties are projected to have no change in funding.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos