Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Downtown Keynote Recordings & JW Powell Blvd Public Meeting

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Downtown Conference Keynote Recordings Available

Upcoming J.W. Powell Blvd Public Meeting

I’m pleased to let you know that video recordings of the three keynote presentations from the July “Downtown Matters” Conference are now available on YouTube.

Many thanks to Hunter Hebert and the Downtown Business Alliance for making these available to the Flagstaff community!

Video recordings include presentations by:

Jon Jon Wesolowski, known as “The Happy Urbanist” (1:15)

Charles Marohn, the Founder & President of Strong Towns (1:17)

Joe Minicozzi, the Founder & Principal of Urban3 (1:08)

In addition, the DBA has also made available the slide presentations of the keynote speakers as well as well as the other conference presenters. These include presentations about the successful elements of down towns in Portland, Maine, Lafayette, LA, Baton Rouge LA, and a presentation from Local First Arizona that discusses how to expand small businesses in our state.

JW Powell Extension Project Community Meeting

The city is holding a Community Meeting about the upcoming JW Powell Blvd Extension Project before construction begins this fall.

Tuesday, August 18

5:00-6:30 pm

Flagstaff Aquaplex

1702 N Fourth Street

This is an open-house style meeting with no formal presentation, so you can attend throughout the meeting time. Learn about the project and construction timeline, ask questions of the project team and city staff, and provide feedback.

Learn more at www.JWPextension.com

The City of Flagstaff Seeking Community Members to Serve on City Boards and Commissions

Upcoming vacancies include:

Airport Commission: advises on airport development, operations, and efficiency

Commission on Diversity Awareness:Promotes understanding, respect, and awareness of Flagstaff’s diverse communities.

Heritage Preservation Commission: Advises on historic properties, cultural resources, and preservation matters.

Housing Commission: Advises City Council on housing policies, needs, and programs.

Indigenous Commission: Advises City Council on issues, policies, and programs affecting indigenous communities.

To apply, click here and select “Application to Serve.” Applications remain on file for one year, so even if there isn’t an immediate opening that matches your interests, your application may be considered for future vacancies.

As always, please let me know if you have questions or would like additional information about the above content,

Michele A James

Executive Director

MJames@friendsofflagstaff.org

75% of our support comes from memberships. Please join today at a level that suits your situation and help us continue our important community work.

We are Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3). We’re a local, community-supported nonprofit with a goal to educate and advocate for policies and decisions that will lead Flagstaff towards a more sustainable, resilient, & just community.

We seek accountability and transparency from our local leaders through meeting with city staff, council members, and community organizations, following and participating in local and regional planning, and communicating what we learn to our members and the public.

We encourage you to join F3 ‘s hundreds of members if you’re not yet a member. We gain strength with more members. Help F3 do important work
in the Flagstaff community!

Information about our Executive Director and Board of Directors
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