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🌟 Discovering the heart of Spokane: a journey beyond the pit stop perceptions. 🌟 In a world where first impressions can linger like a stubborn guest, Spokane's rich tapestry reveals itself as a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered. The recent revelation of Spokane's "7 Wonders" shines a light on the city's essence, far beyond the seagulls and fast food joints that once defined it. Here's a glimpse of the journey to redefine Spokane's identity: 🌿 Unveiling the true treasures: Dive into Spokane's natural and cultural high points, shedding light on the authentic soul of the city. 📧 Engaging the community: A collaborative effort that sparked discussions, revealing the diverse perspectives and passions that shape Spokane's narrative. 🎯 Challenging stereotypes: Breaking free from the shadow of misconceptions, Spokane embarks on a quest to rewrite its story, one wonder at a time. From riverfront wonders to community spirit, Spokane's evolution reflects a mirror held up to our own aspirations. Let's embrace the lesson of Spokane's transformation—a reminder that beneath every surface lies a story waiting to be told. https://lnkd.in/gfDDjMck

STEM Entrepreneurship in action.....

What makes a great neighborhood? 🏘 A sense of community, safety, and shared values. Explore what makes a neighborhood truly special in this #GTK blog post. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gNggYrx7

The good momentum and growth along Howard Street (both on the north side in #Evanston and the south side in #Chicago) is due in part to smart city planning and collaborative economic development.

Hello All, Let's get real. This project is another masterpiece of Mr. Steven Levene/COO of Metrolinx. The steel span Through Plate Girder over existing Tracks at Newmarket 4.90 Davenport has many structural concerns. Mr. steven leven/(current COO of Metrolinx/ by then VP of RailCiorridor) decided to create a Risk Assessment Team Meeting (on Friday, June 4, 2021 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, ) and chaired this Team meeting. Created +/-35 pages of check marks, and he concluded that: all are good, the Case Closed! The above case was opened by an engineer (Name DELETED] of RailCorridor to begin with. the steel span was a Through Plate Girder, TPG, +/-100 ft long, double track, and amazingly, Direct Fixation. Why Direct Fixation instead of Ballasted Deck? Everyone knows that Direct Fixation will reduce the life-span of the bridge from +100 years to around 30 years. well Metrolinx has the answer!!! Also, the girders have top and bottom flange splices, as well as web splices exactly at the same location: one series on the North side of the span and one series on the south side. the above splices means that the weakest point of the top flange is aligned with the weakest point of the web and aligned with the weakest point of bottom flange, at two separate locations, one on the North side and one on the south side. you do the math!!! If you want more information, please let me know. Also, on September 18th and 19th, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, during the Arema Annual Conference, Metrolinx gave a presentation regarding the elevated bridge at Davenport Diamond, Newmarket sub/MX, and New Toronto Sub/(of a real railway). Ironically, Metrolinx did not talk about this portion (steel double track TOG crossing over the existing tracks of another railway) of the project. the bridge designer was not part of the presenter team. The bridge contractor was not part of the presenter team. I doubt that there was even a representative of the actual designer and the actual contractor team at Arema 2024. The people at the Arema Conf. 2024 were asking why? Well, the answer is: there is a series of serious issues with that steel span bridge over the New Toronto Tracks. Stay tuned for more info. @phil verster /CEO Metrolinx Steven Levene/ COO Metrolinx Metrolinx regards Siamak Khajehpour, P.Eng.

Great insights were shared at the FOCUS St. Louis event! Former St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, Former St. Louis County Council Member Colleen Wasinger, and Former President & CEO of Bi-State Development and Mayor of Chesterfield John Nations provided valuable nuggets on finding common ground through civil discourse. Here are some key takeaways from the event: 1. Building relationships is crucial to achieving success. 2. Working across party lines is necessary for progress. 3. Disagreements can be productive, as long as they are respectful. 4. Avoid seeking attention in a negative way. 5. Politics should be about the business of people, not outside agendas. 6. Our young people need more ways to connect and get involved. It was good to hear the discussion on how we can improve civil discourse in our community. Thank you to Yemi A. Akande-Bartsch, Ph.D and Jody Sowell Sowell for facilitating these important discussions. Let's continue to strive for civil discourse and finding common ground. #FOCUSStLouis #CivilDiscourse #CommunityDiscussions

"Your opinion matters! 🌟 Help shape the future of our parks, programs, and events by filling out the Peoria Park District Community Survey. 📝 Your feedback helps us better serve YOU and our community! 👉 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts: [link] Let's work together to make Peoria's parks even better for everyone! 🌳🎉 #PeoriaParks #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters #BetterTogether"

We define the Northland as eight counties across the Minnesota Arrowhead, plus Douglas County in Wisconsin. This region is deeply interconnected in terms of economy, culture, and more: https://lnkd.in/ekK9Cs3 #northspan

Let’s start a conversation! Last week, Allison Farole, MPA, CEM, MiPEM and I discussed the concept of building community preparedness. In this, we shared an observation that our current culture has shifted away from prioritizing and fostering a sense of “community.” Modern-day society coupled with technology advancements have shifted our mind-set. We are less connected to our neighbors, colleagues, schools, towns, city-centers, etc., than at any other time in history. And our long-standing viewpoint/sense of what “community” is, no longer exists. So, the QOTD is this: How do you build community preparedness, without community being a part of your culture?