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Working with communities across the greater Elmira area to fill need gaps in their neighborhood.+ Dangerous intersections or crosswalks?+ Lacking green space?+ Unreliable public transit?+ Looking for a place to park your bike?+ Not feeling heard by local officials?Let's get to work!
About
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Liv Lovejoy is an urbanist and environmentalist whose work involves community planning, smart growth, public participation and education, and resiliency.Uplift Neighborhoods is a passion project. As a native Elmiran, Liv has always dreamed of an Elmira people are proud of, and a county that is considered more than a gateway to somewhere else. Liv has traveled across the country and beyond, getting inspired by the ways different communities operate, improve, and thrive.Uplift Neighborhoods seeks to understand the needs and desires of our local communities and work with them to build equitable, resilient, self-sufficient neighborhoods. We believe in an informed and knowledgeable public that knows what to fight for and how to fight for it. The power of community is unmatched!
Portfolio
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Visiting OCRRA for the 2023 NYS Organics Summit
Local Bus Transit GHG Inventory
Hometown Hot Spots Guide for Elmira College students
Hometown Hot Spots Guide for Elmira College students
Neighbor's Almanac
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Local Orgs & Groups
| Name | Type | Purpose | Socials / Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Community Cycle | Nonprofit | Bike Repair & Education | @elmirabikes |
| Equity Barbell | Nonprofit | LQBTQ+ Weightlifting Gym | @equitybarbell |
Seasonal Plants
| Name | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Fruit | Food, Decoration | Sept. - Nov. |
| Winter Squash | Fruit | Food | Aug. - Dec. |
| Cauliflower | Vegetable | ||
| Cabbage | Vegetable | Food, Dye (red) | June - Oct. |
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| (New) Urbanism | A planning and development approach focused on human-scaled urban design. |
| Green space | The integration of nature into the urban environment that can draw people outside and foster social interactions, improve walkability and quality of life, and reduce urban heat islands. |
| Walkability | The ability to safely walk* to essential services and amenities within a reasonable distance, usually taking less than 30 minutes. |
| Heat Islands | Urbanized areas with significantly higher temperature due to a greater density of infrastructure, like buildings and roads, that absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water bodies. |
UNltd. Resource Library
Sunday, November 9th @ Elmira Community Cycle
200 W. 5th Street, Elmira
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Second Annual Pumpkin Smash
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