Community Planning Collaborative

?? Highlighting Voices: Our Oral History Interview with Saundra Morene ?? We recently had the privilege of conducting an oral history interview with Saundra Morene of the JACKSONVILLE GULLAH GEECHEE NATION COMMUNITY DEV CORP. During our conversation, Saundra shared her experiences with the historic LaVilla neighborhood in Jacksonville, offering a deeply personal perspective on its cultural significance and evolution over time. Her insights into LaVilla’s vibrant heritage, its challenges, and its enduring legacy remind us of the importance of amplifying underrepresented voices and documenting the stories that shape our communities. Stay tuned as we continue to share stories like this, celebrating the power of community, culture, and storytelling! #OralHistory #GullahGeechee #LaVilla #CulturalHeritage #CommunityVoices #Storytelling

This past Saturday, we had an amazing meeting with the community as part of the American Beach Historic Landmark Study being conducted by the National Park Service. ?? Hearing directly from community members about this historic and culturally significant site was awesome as always! Their insights, stories, and ideas are invaluable in shaping the vision for this landmark designation. ?? A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to share their thoughts and energy. Moments like these underscore the importance of collaboration in preserving our shared history. ?? If you couldn’t attend, there’s still time to get involved! Check out the project link to learn more and share your input: https://lnkd.in/gVeX_B9E Together, we can honor and preserve the legacy of American Beach. ?? Comments are due Friday, December 20, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gEVRSQkW #AmericanBeach #HistoricLandmark #CommunityEngagement #CulturalHeritage #HistoricPreservation #UrbanPlanning ???????

? Energizing progress in the Durkeeville Revitalization Study here in Jacksonville! Last Friday, our Steering Committee members brought invaluable insights to the table, sharing their vision for this historic Jacksonville neighborhood. Key discussions centered on: ? Balanced housing opportunities through rental and ownership options ? Strategic commercial development ? Retail priorities that serve community needs A huge thank you to our committee members for their thoughtful participation and deep commitment to Durkeeville's future. ?? Residents: Your voice matters! Stay tuned for details about our upcoming community-wide meeting where you can help shape Durkeeville's next chapter. ?? Thanks also to our great team on this project including: Temisha Hill, Carla Jones, Carlotta Williams, Nicole Huser, Briana Paxton and Adrian Swanigan #CommunityDevelopment #HistoricPreservation #Jacksonville #UrbanPlanning #CommunityEngagement #Durkeeville #NeighborhoodRevitalization

?? Join the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions upcoming webinar for insights into the latest legal developments affecting local historic preservation commissions. Don’t miss this chance to learn from NAPC’s expert Legal Trainers ( ?? including Adrienne!) with the Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) as they address these important issues. Come with questions or, even better, submit your pressing legal questions in the registration form to ensure they’re covered in the session. ?? 1.5 CE Credits and Certificates of Completion Are Available ? ?? This webinar is FREE for NAPC Members and open to the general public for a $15 admission fee. ? Register: https://lnkd.in/gd_k4kns #historicpreservation #urbanplanning #culturalheritage #preservationlaw

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day. "There are no set rules on how one should appreciate the day, said Van Heuvelen, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe from South Dakota. It's all about reflection, recognition, celebration and an education. It can be a day of reflection of our history in the United States, the role Native people have played in it, the impacts that history has had on native people and communities, and also a day to gain some understanding of the diversity of Indigenous peoples," she said." From: https://zurl.co/Up4E South Dakota was the first state to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day in 1989. Reading list from the First Nations Development Institute: https://lnkd.in/evMGgp3f White House proclamation: https://zurl.co/Xhj8 #indigenouspeoplesday #indigenousculture #nativeamericanhistory #nativeamericanculture

?? We had a great time with COLLABO Planning + Design assisting in facilitating a resident planning workshop for the East University Avenue Choice Neighborhoods project in Gainesville, FL. Residents of all ages developed their vision for the future of their community and we appreciate the time and energy they put into sharing their concerns and hopes for the future. #historicpreservation #culturalheritage #placekeeping #publichistory #blackhistory #history #urbanplanning #floridahistory

??Our LaVilla Heritage Resources Survey work with Plusurbia Design in Jacksonville, FL continues to make progress. We recently solidified a final property list of structures, bridges, archaeological sites and resource groups for documentation within the neighborhood's original boundaries. This map illustrates the negative impact of urban renewal on what was once Jacksonville's densest urban neighborhood. #historicpreservation #culturalheritage #blackhistory #urbanplanning #floridapreservation #floridahistory

?? Last month, we participated in an interactive public workshop for Clearwater's North Greenwood Community Development Code Amendment Project with Benesch, Plusurbia Design and Liberty House Plans. During the meeting, residents reiterated the importance of policies that protect the neighborhood's history, sense of place, culture, and residents against displacement, while creating economic opportunity for prosperity as a part of the revitalization process. #historicpreservation #culturalheritage #blackhistory #urbanplanning #floridapreservation #floridahistory

We recently spent time with the legacy family Community Committee working on the 5th Avenue/Pleasant Street heritage trail in Gainesville, FL. Their insights, stories, and feedback are helping shape the design, location, and narratives on the trail. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and bring this project to fruition. Thank you to the Committee members and Carla Jones and Aaron Daye for their guidance on this project! #historicpreservation #culturalheritage #historicinterpretation #placekeeping #publichistory #blackhistory #history #urbanplanning #floridahistory #gainesvilleflorida #gainesvillehistory

?? We are thrilled that our Florida Chitlin' Circuit Historic Research and Documentation Project won an award at the Preservation on Main Street conference this summer! This is the first project that got CPC started. The Florida Chitlin' Circuit Research and Documentation Project was completed through a partnership of several Florida Main Street communities and funded by a Florida Division of Historical Resources grant. We took a deep dive into the history of the Circuit in Florida and venues in Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Fort Pierce, and Eatonville. Thanks to the graphic design skills of Karen Essic, this report really came together and we are so proud of it. Check it out when you get a chance! You can download it at the corresponding website: https://zurl.co/Jc7y Thank you Florida Trust for Historic Preservation for the award recognition! #historicpreservation #culturalheritage #historicinterpretation #placekeeping #publichistory #blackhistory #history #urbanplanning #floridahistory