Brock Z. Cherry, M.S.’s Post

October is National Community Planning Month! This month, let's celebrate the dedication and expertise of community and regional planners and highlight the crucial role that planning plays in creating safer, more resilient, and prosperous communities. Let's also emphasize the significance of public involvement in making choices that determine the community's future and encourage joining the conversation with #planningmonth to highlight the essential nature of planning in every community. It's a time to recognize the positive impact of planning on our communities and the opportunities it creates for a brighter future! #CommunityPlanning #NationalCommunityPlanningMonth #UrbanPlanning #RuralPlanning #EquitableCommunities

Released to public: Economic Development for the City of York, SC -- A few years back, I worked with Velma Love and the YEDC (in collaboration with the City of York) to do a strategic project to (1) garner community input on economic and community development, (2) write a summary and analysis of that input, (3) craft a Vision for the City of York (later adopted by council), and (4) create a “Playbook” of projects to be prioritized and further developed. Now you can see the analysis, the vision, and the playbook online here: https://lnkd.in/e-zRA3ft

Understanding Community Engagement: A Nine-Dimensional Framework Sara Hassan reflects with Lucy Natarajan on their recently published article in Town Planning Review which proposes a nine-dimensional framework that evaluates community engagement in planning practice. https://shorturl.at/OjE6f

📖 New Book Release: Disrupting the Speculative City by Dr Amy Horton and Dr Joe Penny (UCL Urban Laboratory) is an essential read for anyone interested in urban governance, real estate development, and community activism. The book examines how the grassroots #StopHDV campaign successfully resisted a major redevelopment plan in London that threatened social housing and local businesses. Available from UCL Press on 24 September, this book contributes to debates on the speculative city. Join the public event at Bruce Castle Museum on 29 September for a discussion on community campaigns and sustainable alternatives to urban development. Find out more: tinyurl.com/ucl-disrupt #UrbanDevelopment #RealEstate #CommunityActivism #SocialHousing #UCLResearch

Understanding Community Engagement: A Nine-Dimensional Framework Sara Hassan reflects with Lucy Natarajan on their recently published article in Town Planning Review which proposes a nine-dimensional framework that evaluates community engagement in planning practice. https://shorturl.at/OjE6f

Our latest blog post dives into the transformative power of upzoning in shaping modern cities. Discover how this zoning strategy can unlock new opportunities for growth, enhance community development, and address housing affordability challenges.  #Development #Upzoning #CRE Read here: https://lnkd.in/eGYvzYfK

Want more representation in community planning? HOTCOG’s Economic Development Survey allows you to share concerns and influence real change. Help secure federal resources that benefit everyone. Your input makes all the difference! Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eRz3FvFM

Within the diverse landscape of rural America, many towns are actively and successfully pursuing a range of economic and community development strategies to turn the tide on the economic struggles of recent decades. https://rebrand.ly/qr4rc2l #NREDA #RuralProud #EconomicDevelopment

In Issue #02 of The People’s Practice, we explored the financial history and misplacement behind community development and then talked to practitioners who are exemplifying a more equitable approach. Check out the Issue and then take a dive into the research that supports it. https://lnkd.in/e3ypHvit

The Spring edition of Social Enterprise News is out now! Lots of interesting information from the Department of Rural and Community Development. You can read it here: https://ow.ly/w8yK50Re5Qu