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Our streets should be designed around people and aim to be inclusive of those that use them. This Royal College of Art report shows the need to focus design around people, and the best way to do that is by asking them. 💬 Read the key insights into how neurodivergent people experience streets ⬇️ #Sustrans #ActiveTravel #InclusiveTransport #StreetsForPeople #InclusiveStreets

Visited this traveling exhibit today at the DC Public Library to better understand how redlining, the practice of keeping people of color from buying homes or obtaining loans in areas of more than 200 cities, became structured racism. Structural issues impact the ability to gain wealth, obtain education, and experience good health. Solutions include re-framing how we think and talk about these issues, and re-designing new ways to generate and share value. Specific solutions include building connections and sharing value. https://lnkd.in/enPyp4mS

I just finished reading the City of Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive policy plan and I must say it is a pretty good and well informed city development framework. I am curious to see how well it will or is being executed and how true it remains to its core values and principle. https://lnkd.in/etsSgAC4

“Art’s purpose is to raise questions, not offer a defined answer. An image giving an explicit answer is merely propaganda. True art invites the observer to ask important questions, engage in discussion – with the art, the artist, and with their community - and ultimately develop an understanding of what “solution” mean to them. But Americans do not spend the time necessary in front of art – to pause and understand.” - Words of Abel Ortiz, Associate Professor at Southwest Texas Junior College, and leader of the Mural initiative in Uvalde, TX memorializing those who passed away in the Robb Elementary tragedy. His mural initiative has been recognized by the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of the American Latino https://lnkd.in/gEhDGs7R, and others https://lnkd.in/gpd-M9mt. It was exciting for Jasmine Wright and me to explore with Abel ways art can help Uvalde discover new and future meaning by asking: What is Uvalde's identity? What type of community should it become? How can it be defined in ways other than trauma and tragedy? The well-being economy begins with a common vision of shared prosperity fitted to a community's unique assets, values, opportunities, and challenges. The IC2 Institute at The University of Texas at Austin hopes that community art will aid Uvalde engage the important questions (above) through joint dialogue and ensure a bright future for all its residents. Thank you to Monica Muñoz-Martinez, Noel Busch-Armendariz, Gloria Gonzalez-Lopez, Caitlin Sulley, LMSW, Monica Unzueta for your leadership, support, and collaboration in this project. #uvalde #art #artbusiness #communitydevelopment #future #vision #identity #wellbeing #wellbeingeconomy

Food for thought as we leave summer behind, a vibrant corridor can’t go dormant when the snow flies. This webinar explores design and programming best practices that enable communities to embrace all seasons:

In December 2023, I was invited by Courtney Christensen from Kansas City Public Library to give a keynote to open their 150th anniversary celebrations. In January I learned that ART IN THE LOOP FOUNDATION, the public art program for #KansasCity run by Downtown Council of Kansas City, had been so inspired by the talk that they had chosen #convivencia as the theme for their public art summer with KC STREETCAR AUTHORITY. This is the impact that I hoped to see from my research. In my latest newsletter, Ann Holliday and Edwing Mendez talk about how the capability of #coexistence transformed into more than 20 performances and installations. I find this story of Kansas City so inspiring. The big takeaways from it are: 1. There is no greater tool for communicating values than #publicart. 2. Public authorities have power and should use their power on how public spaces are used as a platform for the arts. 3. The biggest investments in the arts are not done by growing the cultural budget but incorporating the arts into public infrastructure. 4. Even when working on serious subjects, like downturn revitalization, do not forget play and wonder. Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/e6P3Y-wc

The Penrose model speaks to an underlying unity that holds the complexity together. 'It's hard' / 'It's complex' is something I hear super often in the context of supporting young people in Youth Justice. This leads to a focus on 'community safety' rather than innovation and experimentation. I wonder how this could be translated into the idea that despite the various challenges and complexities that young detainees face, there is an underlying humanity that unites them??? I am really interested in the development of programs that could be designed to focus on a shared human experience, emphasising empathy, community, and interconnectedness. https://lnkd.in/gn9HPrsn

Consider joining us on September 9 to learn more about independence. The day is shaping up to be extremely informative with many exhibitors. And for those of you who want to learn more about a registered disability savings plan, I’ll be sharing details during one of the AM seminar timeslots. #Investing #moneymanagementtips #retirementplanning #a11y

Had an interesting call with the Charlotte Planning Department today regarding Charlotte Alignment Rezoning. They are currently comparing two maps - the current zoning map and the 2040 vision policy map - and then will be proposing batch rezoning or alignment rezoning to chart a future path for city development. This is a different approach than the more traditional rezoning which involves a property owner or potential property owner proposing the rezoning. The proposals will be made by the zoning department to the city council and then city council will vote on whether to approve the changes or not. I have mixed feelings about this plan. I like that there is some thought be given toward a future plan for our growing city. However, I am not a fan of government getting too involved in private property rights. More information can be found in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan link below. There will also be an in person meeting on April 4 to further discuss the issue. DM me for details.