PlanIt Podcast: The Value of Neighborhood Groups in Planning

Neighborhood is a term loosely used when talking about any certain area of a community. In this episode, we explore the value of collaboration between neighborhood groups and cities in local planning processes and best practices.

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April 14, 2018, 9:00 AM PDT

By tgraham


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Neighborhood is a term loosely used when talking about any certain area of a community. But "neighborhood groups" exist in many communities across the Twin Cities region, regardless of the exact terminology and size of the neighborhood. These group structures can be a valuable conduit in connecting with the residents. In this episode, we explore the value of collaboration between neighborhood groups and cities in local planning processes and best practices. Our guests are Tabitha Montgomery, the executive director of the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association, and Lisa Barajas, vice chair of the board of Corcoran Neighborhood Organization, in Minneapolis.

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