Podcasts about civiccon

On this episode of CivicCast I chat with our upcoming CivicCon speaker, Coby LefkowitzCoby is the author of Building Optimism, which explores why American communities look the way they do, and offers a series of concrete reforms to make them more beautiful, desirable and affordable through dozens of project vignettes.Trained as an Urban Planner at the University of Virginia, Coby's work explores the intersection of development and urban design to promote more walkable, dynamic and sustainable communities. Coby will give a free CivicCon presentation on Monday, April 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Wesley Abbey Building of First United Methodist Church. You can register for that event at this link.He will also lead a small group workshop the following morning, Tuesday, April 15 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at Maritime Place. You can email Eduardo Lara at elara@civicconversations.org to be added to that meeting. Click this link to learn more about CivicCon.Click this link to learn more about our CivicCon Supporters or to become a CivicCon Member.

On this episode of CivicCast I chat with our upcoming CivicCon speaker, Rebekah Kik.Rebekah graduated from Andrews University (2003) with a Masters of Architecture and the University of Notre Dame with a Post Graduate degree in Architecture & Urban Design (2007). She began her professional career working in architecture in both the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Rebekah was working as an urban designer prior to joining the city of Kalamazoo in 2014 as the City Planner. She is now the Deputy City Manager and continues to champion building a Kalamazoo for all by leading the city's Strategic Vision – Imagine Kalamazoo 2035.We talk about how even small zoning changes can have big impacts, how to encourage new development without gentrifying and how Rebekah's artistic background shapes her development work. Just in time for Pensacola to re-write the city's land development code, Rebekah will give a free CivicCon presentation on Monday, February 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Wesley Abbey Building of First United Methodist Church. You can register for that event at this link.She will also lead a small group workshop the following morning, Tuesday, February 25 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Maritime Place. You can email Eduardo Lara at elara@civicconversations.org to be added to that meeting. Click this link to learn more about CivicCon and become a CivicCon member.Click this link to learn more about our CivicCon Supporters.

On this episode I am joined by Scott Satterwhite, local author, professor, punk historian, and co-executive director and curator of the 309 Punk Project.The 309 Punk Project recently won a CivicCon Award in the placemaking category, which recognizes the work of an individual or organization to create a great public space for anyone in the community to enjoy.Scott shares the history of the 309 Punk House, misconceptions about punk culture, the importance of having inclusive spaces in our community and how the punk ethos works its way into his teaching.Click this link to learn more and get involved with the 309 Punk Project.Click this link to learn more about CivicCon and become a CivicCon member.Click this link to learn more about our CivicCon Supporters. UP THE PUNX!

On this episode of CivicCast, I speak with 2024 Equity Award winner Walter Arrington.We spoke about his background and reasons for getting into community advocacy, the biggest challenges he faces in his work, and how we can change the narrative to build more empathy for our most vulnerable populations. Walter serves as Director of Advocacy at Community Health Northwest Florida, an organization with which he has also held other pivotal roles including Homeless Health Navigator and CORE Navigator. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Walter actively participates in various community organizations and task forces. His roles on boards such as the National Area Health Education Centers Organization, Emerald Coast Equality, and the Mental Health Taskforce of Northwest Florida reflect his commitment to building inclusive and supportive environments for all community members. Learn more about CivicCon at this link.Donate to the Center for Civic Engagement at this link. 

On this episode of CivicCast, we chat with our upcoming CivicCon speaker, Tom Dahlborg.Tom Dahlborg is an internationally recognized speaker and writer focusing on stopping bullying, amplifying positive childhood experiences, and bringing “love in action” to all we do.Tom's multiple award-winning book, The Big Kid and Basketball … and the lessons he taught his Father and Coach, focusing on bullying and ACES and PCES, has led to significant youth sport and school system improvements and improved child experience and well-being.In the episode, he shares some of the biggest misconceptions about bullying, his history with bullying education and what we can all do to stop bullying together.Tom Dahlborg will be speaking at the Wesley Abbey Building of First United Methodist Church on Monday, October 28, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Wesley Abbey is the white building on the corner of Wright and Palafox. Register for free at this link.He will also be hosting a workshop the following morning in the downstairs training room of Maritime Place (350 W Cedar Street) on Tuesday, October 29 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Please RSVP for this workshop by emailing Eduardo Lara at elara@civicconversations.org.

Can effective leadership create ripple effects that extend beyond school walls? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she connects with Lisa Nellessen Saveage of the Pensacola News Journal to highlight the impact of CivicCon on the Pensacola community, and continue listening as she interviews Dr. Angela Bush of Jefferson County Schools, a recent CivicCon presenter, to hear how she spearheaded school improvement efforts that became a catalyst for community transformation. Listen as Dr. Bush emphasizes two of the Nine Principles that have shaped her leadership and explains how the principles she hardwired at Erwin Middle School can be replicated in any school.This episode addresses questions such as:What are the broader impacts of successful leadership within an organization or community?How can well developed systems and processes be hardwired into an organization?What does it look like in practice to develop leaders to develop people?Recommended Resources: Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework, From CSI to a Top 5 School: Erwin Middle, a Jefferson County Success Story, Watch CivicCon: Learn how to lead a school out of low performance with Angela Bush, Align Behaviors with Goals and Values

The Birmingham middle school principal took over Erwin Middle School and got the school off Alabama's Comprehensive Support and Improvement list despite having to deal with the pandemic challenges. CivicCon hosts Dr. Bush on Thursday, April 11, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the REX Theatre in downtown Pensacola. It's free and open to the public.Register at the following link: https://CivicCon-Angela-Bush.eventbrite.com

Joining us for this episode is Dr. Angela Bush, Area Director for Jefferson County Schools in Alabama. During her four years as Principal of Erwin Middle School, Dr. Bush made notable strides to move the school from a low-performing school to a model high-performing educational institution in the school district, city, and state. She addressed and improved issues such as low teacher morale, low test scores, low attendance and high disciplinary infractions. She gives us a preview of how she achieved that.She will be giving a presentation at the REX Theatre in downtown pensacola on Thursday, April 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.Register for her free CivicCon presentation here: https://CivicCon-Angela-Bush.eventbrite.com

Today we are joined by Rich Harwood, president and founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. Richard has devoted his career to revitalizing the nation's hardest-hit communities, transforming the world's largest organizations, and reconnecting institutions like newsrooms and schools to society.Over the past 35 years, he has developed a philosophy and practice of how communities can tackle shared problems, create a culture of shared responsibility, and deepen our civic faith.He has written six books, including the Amazon bestseller Stepping Forward and Unleashed: A Proven Way Communities Can Spread Change and Make Hope Real for All.He's on a nationwide civic campaign called “Enough. Time to Build.” Amid contentious 2024 political campaigns, Rich believes the country needs a civic path forward, not more divisive politics, and that the real change we need is going to start in our local communities. His campaign calls on community leaders and active citizens to reclaim the public square from the most divisive voices and unleash our capacity as builders and doers.Richard will be speaking at the Wesley Abbey building of first united Methodist church, 2 wright street in downtown Pensacola on Wednesday, March 20 starting at 6 p.m.Register for this free CivicCon event here. 

Our guest is Jarah Jacquay, founder of The Bluffline, a grassroots effort to reconnect Pensacola residents with their environment and each other by building a public greenway from UWF to West Pensacola.You'll learn about Jarah's background in walkability, his inspiration to start The Bluffline and next steps for the project.Get involved with the project at www.bluffline.orgTo see any of CivicCon's past speakers on the topic of walkability, such as Jeff Speck or Dan Burden, visit our website at www.civiccon.org.

Welcome to CivicCast, the companion podcast to CivicCon, where we dive deeper into the topics that can move our communities forward, such as mental health, homelessness, walkability and education.For our very first guest,  we have the philanthropist, businessman and founder of the Studer Community Institute and CivicCon: Quint Studer. Join us as he discusses the events that led to the creation of CivicCon.We are always happy to hear from our audience. If you have suggestions for future episodes or CivicCon events, please email me at elara@civicconversations.org.If you are interested in watching footage from any of our speakers over the last six years, you can visit www.civiccon.org.

Curious about how reporters keep up with the ever-changing news cycle? Want to know what’s happening with CivicCon in 2021? Then listen to the latest Greater Pensacola Chamber Toddcast with Pensacola News Journal Executive Editor Lisa Nellessen Savage. The Greater Pensacola Chamber Toddcast is sponsored by the Moorhead Real Estate Law Group.

Jason Hartman explores what's happening in America today when it comes to population growth (or the lack thereof). When you look at the demographics of babies being born today and what the housing market is going to need in 30 years, it's not a great thing for society. But that's why investment real estate can protect us. Then Jason talks with Quint Studer, author of Building A Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America and founder of Studer Community Institute, about how he was able to change Pensacola, FL and how other areas could be renovated using the exact same strategies that he employed. Key Takeaways: [2:43] 3 basic things that comprise population trends [7:56] Construction in the 2010s was virtually non-existent Quint Studer Interview: [14:23] The components of Pensacola's turnaround [17:58] In the midst of the Retail Apocalypse, what is actually working in retail? [21:40] Civic Conversations, bringing in experts to discuss their specialties, opened up opportunities they didn't realize would happen [24:28] There needs to be heavy investment into skill development Website: www.VibrantCommunityPartners.com www.StuderI.org www.PNJ.com/CivicCon

Jason Hartman explores what's happening in America today when it comes to population growth (or the lack thereof). When you look at the demographics of babies being born today and what the housing market is going to need in 30 years, it's not a great thing for society. But that's why investment real estate can protect us. Then Jason talks with Quint Studer, author of Building A Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America and founder of Studer Community Institute, about how he was able to change Pensacola, FL and how other areas could be renovated using the exact same strategies that he employed. Key Takeaways: [2:43] 3 basic things that comprise population trends [7:56] Construction in the 2010s was virtually non-existent Quint Studer Interview: [14:23] The components of Pensacola's turnaround [17:58] In the midst of the Retail Apocalypse, what is actually working in retail? [21:40] Civic Conversations, bringing in experts to discuss their specialties, opened up opportunities they didn't realize would happen [24:28] There needs to be heavy investment into skill development Website: www.VibrantCommunityPartners.com www.StuderI.org www.PNJ.com/CivicCon

CivicCon 2019: Ron Ferguson talks about closing student achievement gap by PNJ

Davis, a keynote speaker and bestselling author, spent three years crisscrossing the country searching for a common thread in ways thriving communities market themselves. He found most successful places have “staked a claim” and made themselves synonymous with an industry or lifestyle. In fact, through research he has found that communities that stake a claim earn over $3 billion more a year than comparable communities that don't.

CivicCon: Joe Minicozzi talks about optimizing land value by PNJ

CivicCon: Florida 2nd in nation for opioid overdose deaths by PNJ

CivicCon: Healthy and beautiful neighborhoods by PNJ

Quint Studer discusses CivicCon, his new book 'Building a Vibrant Community' and his upcoming column for the PNJ.

Christian Wagley discusses the first CivicCon event and previews upcoming speakers.