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A shade-tree plan for neighborhood parks
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A neighborhood tool library worked — here is how
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A shade-tree plan for neighborhood parks
DEMO: A sample proposal for adding shade trees and benches to small neighborhood parks, with a simple way residents can help.
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What parents say about school drop-off traffic
DEMO: Sample reporting format — firsthand observations from a morning drop-off and questions residents want answered.
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A neighborhood tool library worked — here is how
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A shade-tree plan for neighborhood parks
DEMO: A sample proposal for adding shade trees and benches to small neighborhood parks, with a simple way residents can help.
Demo contributorNov 7, 20261 min read0 comments
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What parents say about school drop-off traffic
DEMO: Sample reporting format — firsthand observations from a morning drop-off and questions residents want answered.
Demo contributorNov 4, 20261 min read0 comments
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Video walk-through: reading a development proposal
DEMO: A sample vlog explaining how residents can read a planning application and where to find public documents.
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A neighborhood tool library worked — here is how
DEMO: A sample solutions story about neighbors sharing tools, showing how positive outcomes are highlighted.
Demo contributorNov 8, 20261 min read0 comments
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