How do you capture your public engagement activities? In addition to photos, we are recording videos to help tell the story of the process. If a picture is worth 10,000 words, how many is video worth? #comprehensiveplanning #ColliervileTN #GetOnBoard

During a presentation to 165 community and business leaders, I showed emotion. At one point in my career I would have cut that section out in fear of how it might make me look. A few people interpreted the emotion as passion instead of weakness. Sometimes it is ok to be vulnerable.

Just Keep Learning! This was always been something that I have wanted to do, but after moving to a new state for a new job 8 months ago, it became a need, not just a want. Thank You to the TN chapter of the American Planning Association for an informative day one.

Sunny and 70? Why yes, I will eat my lunch outside! I don’t think we spend enough time enjoying good weather, and I know that with a little sun, I am more productive in the afternoon.

It is really hard to understand if a place is walkable until you actually walk it. Had to get a tire replaced and walked to a local restaurant to kill time. However it highlighted an opportunity to do better.

Now this is good hockey! USA!

When was the last time that you were a tourist in your own city? For planners, it is a great way to learn what your region is doing right, and what might be missing #PeabodyDucks

It might just be a run-off election, but all elections are important. Vote if you can!