Social distancing revives America’s suburban instincts
Urban centers are suddenly less desirable, with those who can afford it leaving town for country. Read more from the … Continue reading Social distancing revives America’s suburban instincts
Category: Community Engagement
San Jose officials push efforts to eliminate empty downtown storefronts
San Jose has long had dozens of boarded-up businesses lining the main drags of the city’s downtown core, giving way … Continue reading San Jose officials push efforts to eliminate empty downtown storefronts
San Jose Mayor Launches Silicon Valley Strong
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Wednesday announced a new initiative called Silicon Valley Strong as a means for helping … Continue reading San Jose Mayor Launches Silicon Valley Strong
Community Engagement Lessons for Increasing Health Equity in Your City – CitiesSpeak
Authentic civic engagement requires a commitment to engaging community residents on city decisions that affect their lives. Read more from … Continue reading Community Engagement Lessons for Increasing Health Equity in Your City – CitiesSpeak
Strengthening democracy in the digital age: Knight’s $50 million investment in a new field of…
On July 22, 2019, Knight made a $50 million investment to develop a new field of research around technology’s impact … Continue reading Strengthening democracy in the digital age: Knight’s $50 million investment in a new field of…
Today an international group of Cities, including San Jose, launched the Open Mobility Foundation. The foundation will define City transportation data needs and create open sources tools. Cities and Industry Launch New Foundation to Manage Mobility https://t.co/evuO3HfYKc
ramses madou on Twitter: “Today an international group of Cities, including San Jose, launched the Open Mobility Foundation. The foundation … Continue reading Today an international group of Cities, including San Jose, launched the Open Mobility Foundation. The foundation will define City transportation data needs and create open sources tools. Cities and Industry Launch New Foundation to Manage Mobility https://t.co/evuO3HfYKc
To our Chinese-speaking community, come and make your voice heard with us today! we invite you to another Election Administration Plan meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center in the Social Room located at 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/MZqO3vbSiF
To our Chinese-speaking community, come and make your voice heard with us today! we invite you to another Election Administration … Continue reading To our Chinese-speaking community, come and make your voice heard with us today! we invite you to another Election Administration Plan meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center in the Social Room located at 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/MZqO3vbSiF
“Being a first-generation transfer student is still difficult because I often feel like I’m going on this college journey alone”
“Being a first-generation transfer student is still difficult because I often feel like I’m going on this college journey alone” … Continue reading “Being a first-generation transfer student is still difficult because I often feel like I’m going on this college journey alone”
Pride Flags Replaced With Christian Flags in San Jose’s Willow Glen – NBC Bay Area
Were pride flags stolen in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood a political statement or simply taken because they were at … Continue reading Pride Flags Replaced With Christian Flags in San Jose’s Willow Glen – NBC Bay Area
Sam Liccardo and Matt Mahood on importance of SJ Works – Silicon Valley Business Journal
While the world knows Silicon Valley as the nation’s most prosperous region, a prevailing media narrative of San Jose is … Continue reading Sam Liccardo and Matt Mahood on importance of SJ Works – Silicon Valley Business Journal
Want to fix our broken democracy? Have a block party – The Boston Globe
Want to fix our broken democracy? Have a block party – The Boston Globe — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2019/05/30/want-fix-our-broken-democracy-have-block-party/xibutan9pynj6YeCrDbmMK/story.html Continue reading Want to fix our broken democracy? Have a block party – The Boston Globe
Facebook Unveils Redesign as It Tries to Move Past Privacy Scandals – The New York Times
you’ll be able to see and connect with groups; it’s going to be woven into the fabric of Facebook — … Continue reading Facebook Unveils Redesign as It Tries to Move Past Privacy Scandals – The New York Times
The grass is rarely greener elsewhere
twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1119970291592024064 Sigh. The great urbanist triumph, New York, gets written up as yet another nasty city. I wish we would … Continue reading The grass is rarely greener elsewhere
Re-Envisioning the Guadalupe River Park | SPUR
How San Jose can transform its greatest natural resource into a community gathering place for all — Read on http://www.spur.org/publications/white-paper/2019-04-18/re-envisioning-guadalupe-river-park Continue reading Re-Envisioning the Guadalupe River Park | SPUR
Bay Area Homelessness | Bay Area Council Economic Institute
For a metropolitan region like the Bay Area, which is divided into nine counties and 101 cities, this approach fails … Continue reading Bay Area Homelessness | Bay Area Council Economic Institute
What Does It Take To Be Citizen In Santa Clara County? | Campbell, CA Patch
Project New Citizen is a collaborative effort to support Santa Clara County residents in their journey toward citizenship. — Read … Continue reading What Does It Take To Be Citizen In Santa Clara County? | Campbell, CA Patch
East San Jose leaders decry San Jose planning commission appointment – San José Spotlight
“I am disappointed for the residents of District 5 because they deserve a seat at the table at every level … Continue reading East San Jose leaders decry San Jose planning commission appointment – San José Spotlight
San Jose to tackle noisy trains and gas leaf blowers – San José Spotlight
San Jose to tackle noisy trains and gas leaf blowers – San José Spotlight — Read on sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-to-tackle-noisy-trains-and-gas-leaf-blowers/ Gasoline-powered lawn … Continue reading San Jose to tackle noisy trains and gas leaf blowers – San José Spotlight
San Jose, CA mayor: For citizens to trust cities, they must first trust each other | Smart Cities Dive
At the core of every city is its citizens; civic engagement and interest is crucial for successful deployment of people-focused initiatives. … Continue reading San Jose, CA mayor: For citizens to trust cities, they must first trust each other | Smart Cities Dive
Crisis in Democracy: Renewing Trust in America – Knight Foundation
puts forward solutions for the sharp decline in trust in democratic institutions, including the media — Read on knightfoundation.org/reports/crisis-in-democracy-renewing-trust-in-america Continue reading Crisis in Democracy: Renewing Trust in America – Knight Foundation