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Livable Places Update – July
July’s article: Communicating Climate-Change Solutions: Positive Messages for the People
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Currents: Spring 2017
Currents provides readers with current information on energy issues affecting local governments in California.
CivicSpark Newsletter – July
This monthly CivicSpark newsletter features updates on CivicSpark projects and highlights.
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The latest from the Local Government Commission
Equitable Adaptation: Climate Strategies for All
Climate change is exacerbating equity issues already faced by people of color and immigrant communities as the result of long-standing economic, social, and racial factors.
SPUR Talk: Achieving Local Climate Goals
Heavy rains, floods, forest fires, sea level rise–this is the new normal… The question is, what can be done about it on the state and local level?
Path to Positive Communities
The Local Government Commission joins forces with Path to Positive Communities to inspire and empower local engagement on climate solutions.
Infinite Earth Radio Podcast
Infinite Earth Radio is a podcast produced by Skeo, in association with the Local Government Commission. Each week we interview visionary civic leaders who are transforming the future.
Building Communities for an Aging Population – August 09, 2017
Planning and Creating Age-Friendly Communities
Featured Videos
DIY Great Cities – Part 2
These DIY Great Cities workshop sessions cover the concepts of Crowdfunding and Integrating arts into neighborhood placemaking.
Protected Bike Lane Popup Demonstration
As the City of St. Louis starts a Downtown Transportation Plan, this pop-up lane demonstrated how to improve safety and bikeability in St. Louis. This installation was led by Trailnet and PlaceMatters.
Kate Meis: Private Sector Solutions for Public Benefit Projects
Kate Meis, Executive Director of the Local Government Commission, speaks during the kickoff plenary at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference.