Lisa Baxter FRSA’s Post

🛠️ Community planning shapes the places we live, work, and play. As we get ready for National Community Planning Month in October, we want to hear from YOU! 💬 What’s the one thing you would love to see improved or planned better in your community? Drop your ideas in the comments and let’s talk about how planning can help make it happen! #PlanIowa #CommunityVision #ItTakesAPlanner Stay tuned for more in October! 🌟

Welcome to September. Fall is for fresh ideas! When was the last time you shared your thoughts on a local project near you? Let's make a plan to engage with community projects this month. We think it's cool when communities take civic engagement seriously. Let us know in the comments when you take public surveys, attend public meetings, or tune in to local government online! Every little bit counts toward building better, more resilient local communities for the future. #CivilityLocalized #CivicEngagement #CelebrateCivics #CelebrateCivicEngagement

How can place-based approaches to public service delivery help improve the resilience of local communities? In our latest blog, Yvonne R. explores community resilience; how better collaboration and person-centred service delivery at the local level can help strengthen it, and how holistic approaches to public service delivery can pave the way. Read more, here: https://buff.ly/4gf4VIF #placeleadership #communityownership #publicservices

Transforming community input into actionable insights is key to fostering trust between communities and their governing bodies, particularly for significant decisions like ballot measures. By using clear messaging, engaging visuals, and building community partnerships, a strategy that prioritizes transparency and engagement can be developed, ensuring an informed public discourse on important government actions. https://lnkd.in/gxEFZdGh

Our Vision is to empower communities to find sustainable solutions to their development challenges. This belief drives everything we do, including our participatory community meetings, where local members come together to share ideas and strategies. This image captures a powerful moment from a recent meeting, with community members actively contributing to the conversation. Their insights are at the heart of our work, guiding us as we collaborate to turn challenges into opportunities. By empowering communities to take the lead in their development, we are building a future where sustainable solutions are not just possible, they are inevitable! #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #VibrantCommunities. Erick Ndonga , Dickson Suguku , benson migwi , EDWARD ATIERI ONG`ONDO , Anthony Kweyu Nyongesa , Daniel Mayaka , Nathan Alego

New #article from Thalia Balkaran and Jeff Schlegelmilch: The Application of the Resilient Children, Resilient Communities Initiative to Dominica: A Conceptual Overview TL;DR: focuses on child-serving institutions and uses a Community Preparedness Index https://lnkd.in/dkg6ZVJa

Local Residents, Understanding what our community needs is key to fostering a thriving local economy. At Connect Muncie, we delve into insights that reveal what local residents are looking for in businesses. From trustworthy services to staying informed about local news, we’ve got you covered. Discover how our user-friendly platform connects you with reliable local businesses and keeps you updated on community events. Share your thoughts or visit us at https://connectmuncie.com to explore more. Search The Directory today! 📌🛍️ #LocalBusiness #CommunityFirst #localbusiness #localnews #muncie #delawarecounty #community

Community organizations are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, offering essential services, support, and opportunities that help individuals and families thrive. These organizations rely heavily on government support to continue their vital work and make a lasting impact. When governments invest in community organizations, they invest in the well-being and future of their citizens. This support can come in many forms, from funding and grants to policy initiatives and partnerships. By working together, we can create stronger, more resilient communities. Skylyfe INC. we recognize the pivotal role that government support plays in empowering local organizations. We advocate for increased collaboration and resources to ensure these groups can continue their invaluable work. Let's raise our voices and show our support for policies that uplift and sustain our community organizations. Together, we can build a brighter future for all. 🌟 #SupportLocal #GovernmentSupport #CommunityOrganizations #StrongerTogether #CommunityBuilding #FirstCoastNews #PlaceYourPrintOnTheWorld🌎 #Skylyfe💫

Let your residents know you care! Communicate your community improvement plans, your proactive initiatives, and all the work you do behind the scenes to ensure the community is well managed. Ask us how! Call: +971 52 595 3091 email: info@communitycentral.ae #communitymanagers #communitymanagement #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #digitalnoticeboards

It seems like we have been "map crazy" over the last few years, and our Director of Community Engagement & Organizing has some thoughts on what's being lost in the discussion. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gCwPm2BS