"This is something I've been thinking a lot about lately. How can social planning move forward without the input of the society we are planning for? Recently my city has dropped a nationally-recognized, 10 year program of citizen-based planning…"
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Community Planning, Justifying a need for Social Planning
Started this discussion. Last reply by Katrina Rex Mar 15, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Katrina Rex replied to Kurt Elder's discussion 'Community Planning, Justifying a need for Social Planning'"Hi Kurt- You're bringing up a problem that is largely the result of the majority of the APA membership being employed by the public sector, and with the next largest contingent working for private sector consultants who consult for the public…"
Kurt Elder replied to Debbie Wise's discussion 'Nonprofits must prove their worth'"From my own experience as a planner and GIS analyst (e.g. non profits, county government and private sector) you either use existing data sources to tell your story or create/obtain the data you need. The former can come from police (crime stats),…"
Kurt Elder replied to Leo Romero's discussion 'Resources for community building'"'Community Renewal International' is by the far the best faith based (not filled) community action group that I have ever been apart of. I push those organizations that I'm involved with (three states away) to mirror their effort and…"
Kurt Elder posted a discussionCommunity Planning, Justifying a need for Social Planning
I've been a member of the American Planning Association (APA) for a number of years now. As a member of that organization a common objective is to obtain AICP status, or American Institute of Certified Planner. However, the social planning field appears to be not valued to the same extent and held in the same regard that physical planning commands as evidenced by the limitations of what the organization generally considers NOT professional experience, which is required to set for the test. The…See More
Kurt Elder left a comment for Mark Lindenlaub"Hey Mark,
I hadn't heard from you and wasn't sure if you still needed some other input. If so feel free to call."
Kurt Elder left a comment for Mark Lindenlaub"Anytime this afternoon works for me (ha), BTW its 11:00 AM (CST) here.
I have CDBG training in Omaha on Wednesday and Thursday... and Friday is out as well. Wow, Nothing like giving you options huh.
If you want, feel free to call my office number…"
Mark Lindenlaub left a comment for Kurt Elder"Kurt,
I'd be happy to talk. My schedule is pretty flexible, with just a meeting here and there. (Sounds like I have nothing to do, huh? That would be nice!). Let me know a couple good times for you, and we'll set up. Thanks!
Mark"
Kurt Elder left a comment for Mark Lindenlaub"Hey Mark,
I apologize for taking so long in getting back to you, but trainings and conference presentations some how took over my professional and private life! You have asked a wide variety of good questions … however, before I can be much…"
Mark Lindenlaub left a comment for Kurt Elder"Hi Kurt,
We've just expanded our mission from affordable housing to comprehensive community development. We've partnered with a local neighborhood center to focus on our near-downtown neighborhood for the next few years as we "grow…"
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- GIS/Neighborhood Analyst
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- City of Lincoln / Alpha Analytics
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- Neighborhood Planning
GIS Analyst
CDBG Admnistrator
Community Organizer
Legislative Policy Analyst
- Community Development Interests
- Arts and Social Development, Asset Management, Community Building and Organization, Community Stabilization, Leadership and Management, Land Use and Sustainability, Public Planning, Public Policy and Advocacy
- Years in the Community Development Field
- 4-7 years
- Please indicate if you are interested in mentorship opportunities.
- (1) Physical Disorder Database
(2) Neighborhood Stabilization Program analysis
(3) A working paper on spatial relations between social capital, political participation, crime and other socio-economic/demographic variables.
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- At 9:48am on August 19, 2009,
Leo Romero said…
- Thanks for the link Kurt, will check it out.
- At 11:10am on May 5, 2009, Mark Lindenlaub said…
- Kurt,
I'd be happy to talk. My schedule is pretty flexible, with just a meeting here and there. (Sounds like I have nothing to do, huh? That would be nice!). Let me know a couple good times for you, and we'll set up. Thanks!
Mark
- At 3:32pm on April 30, 2009, Mark Lindenlaub said…
- Hi Kurt,
We've just expanded our mission from affordable housing to comprehensive community development. We've partnered with a local neighborhood center to focus on our near-downtown neighborhood for the next few years as we "grow into" our new mission.
By the way, your photo doesn't look like it was taken in Lincoln!
Mark
Although we have a public GIS system, it doesn't have any imbedded planning tools that would help us with neighborhood revitalization. With your background, I wondered if you are aware of programs that would help with this--hopefully building on top of the data that is already here, but give us some tools to analyze infrastructure condition, look at walking distances to neighborhood assets, plot owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied housing, etc.
Thanks for any knowledge you can share.
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