Center for Community Progress

JULY 29, 2024

It is the only national community development conference dedicated specifically to reusing “ blighted ” properties—what we call vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties. When : October 9-11, 2024. There is an optional service project (a creative placemaking installation on a vacant lot) happening in the morning.

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Laws Constituents Public Sector Nonprofit 98

Center for Community Progress

MAY 2, 2023

I got my start in local government in Memphis, Tennessee, which is where I developed my love of working with my community and driving generational wealth-building. I developed a reputation for finding solutions and as a result stepped in to lead the Blight Authority of Memphis.

Housing 96

Housing Development Community Development Outreach 96

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 19, 2023

," Calgary Herald ) The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods sponsors a variety of programs where citizens undertake community projects with financial and training support from the city. Ward Democracy Houses should also include at least one annual "community organization fair" which could also serve as a volunteer recruitment event.

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Parks And Recreation Elected Officials Engagement Advocacy 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

to fix bad practices, make them democratic instead of just eliminating them ," (2012) (also discusses participatory budgeting) Note that the network concept applies to parks and libraries friends groups, and school PTAs as well. Even neighborhood associations. So does Friends of the Parks in Chicago.

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Transportation Parks And Recreation Economic Development Urban Planning 52