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Building a Strong Community: My Genuine Approach and Investments In this video, I share my experience of building a strong community without losing authenticity. Discover how I invested in my neighborhood, showed respect, and formed genuine connections. #BuildingCommunity #AuthenticConnections #InvestingInCommunity #NeighborhoodBonds #GenuineApproach #CommunityInvestments #RespectfulConnections #FormingConnections #CommunityEngagement #CommunityBuildingTips

What an invigorating morning it was at the #Edcon conference! Our team had the honor of joining forces with the insightful Brett Waller and the dedicated members of the Seattle Police Department for a panel discussion on a cause dear to us all: Community Safety. In our conversation, we delved into ways to enhance the safety of our residential communities. We discussed a range of strategies, brought our collective knowledge to the table, and concentrated on the newest methods, technologies, and resources. Our aim was to bolster neighborhood safety, working hand in hand with community partners and leveraging available resources. However, this is merely the beginning of a much larger conversation. We believe in the power of community and collective wisdom. So, we're curious: What are your best tips for fostering safety in multifamily communities? Share your strategies and experiences below. Let’s continue the dialogue and together, create safer, more secure neighborhoods. #CommunitySafety #SafetyFirst #multifamily Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

We are hosting a webinar for members of the American Planning Association on May 3rd to provide input to shape our: A Guidebook to Measure Community Connections. This new tool and resource developed with Polco, our community engagement and analytics solutions partner, is for local decision makers and residents to make more informed decisions that strengthen their communities. Cities will be better able to assess how they are doing in the important area of community connections and social capital, key metrics that impact vibrancy and the ability to thrive. https://bit.ly/4a19TEG

It’s not surprising that the most populated states (California, Texas, Florida, New York) have the highest concentrations of companies focused on helping people build a sense of community. Communities are made of people, after all. But metropolitan areas in less populated states — like Salt Lake City, UT and Charleston, SC, for example — could be a gold mine for middle market dealmakers interested in the community building space. Discover more hot community building industry investment trends in our latest PE Playbook here: https://hubs.la/Q02GKPrh0 #community #privateequity #pe #investmenttrends

The first episode of "Completely Clear Community Development," is out on our YouTube channel. We will discuss the components of a #thrivingcommunity, have interviews, showcase community improving projects, and more!

THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!

Your feedback is important to us! As we strive to better serve our citizens, we value your input. Kindly take a moment to fill out the "Community Feedback Survey" for the City of Glenarden. Your responses will help us develop new programs and projects that cater to the needs of our community. Feedback Survey: https://lnkd.in/eqPne-px #princegoergescountymd #dmv #cityofglenarden #CommunityFeedback #CitizenInput #GlenardenSurvey #CommunityDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #LocalGovernment #CityImprovement

It simple. Good neighbors attract good neighbors and make great neighborhoods. How can you help your residents practice the five pillars of the good neighbor mindset (connection, invitation, celebration, awareness, and availability) today? #communitydevelopment #nationalgoodneighborday

NEW BLOG: We’ve developed a new tool to measure how equitable neighborhoods are in Montgomery County. This will help us, and the public get a better understanding of how socioeconomic conditions differ from neighborhood to neighborhood. This is important knowledge to plan for the future of our communities. Check out our latest Third Place blog about the Community Equity Index. https://bit.ly/3Z0baI1

REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/ezZJrDKd With a growing number of families living in multigenerational arrangements, there is a need for more housing and neighborhoods that can accommodate them. Join this webinar to learn how to make multigenerational communities happen.