Sentences with phrase «build citizen communities»

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The result is To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science, a Public Benefit Corporation that seeks to «collaborate with global citizens to advance science and build a powerful community of interest» that is made up of three divisions: Entertainment, Science, and Aerospace.

The Index's authors define social progress as «the capacity of a society to meet the basic human needs of its citizens, establish the building blocks that allow citizens and communities to enhance and sustain the quality of their lives, and create the conditions for all individuals to reach their full potential.»

Building an inclusive global community requires establishing a new process for citizens worldwide to participate in community governance.

The Vatican is building a Catholic community in Israel both to accommodate the growing number of Christian citizens of Israel as well as to strengthen the Christian presence in the Holy Land.

«As a citizen, and as President, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country.And that includes the right to build a place of worship and a community...

The hesitation comes principally when our fellow citizens try to build perfect societies in which we may already relate to one another as members of a human community.

«Whether through sponsoring local high school activities, being an active supporter of the county 4 - H program, educating youth through the dozens of tours given at the mill each year, providing flour for various service organizations» fundraisers, helping at the area health fair or providing equipment for the volunteer fire department, we believe that a healthy community builds strong, productive citizens.»

The sports building would be on 3.5 acres and would be used for wrestling, gymnastics, dance and a multi-purpose area for senior citizens and community groups.

This time, however, the district arrived at the proposal through a careful process of community consensus building, including the creation of a 45 - member citizens advisory committee.

A citizens» advisory council has studied the issue and supports building a new community center.

After nearly three years of research, community engagement, partnership building and planning by over 5,000 citizens and more than 700 local organizations, One Region Forward will be releasing its Regional Plan for Sustainable Development entitled «A New Way to Plan for Buffalo Niagara»

Amalgamated Transit Union, ATU Local 726, ATU Local 1056, ATU Local 1179 ATU Local 1181 - 1061, American Council of Engineering Companies of New York Asian Americans for Equality, Center for Working Families, Citizens Committee for NYC, Common Cause / NY, Construction Industry Council, CUNY Institute for Urban Systems, DC 37, DC 37 Local 375B, DC37 Local 1655, Empire State Transportation Alliance, Environmental Defense Fund, General Contractors Association of New York, League of Women Voters of the City of NY, League of Women Voters of New York State, Long Island Contractors» Association, Inc. (LICA), MTA Coalition of Unions, National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, New York Building Congress, NY League of Conservation Voters, NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign, NYS Council of Machinists, NY State Legislative Conference Board, NYS Transportation Equity Alliance, PCAC to MTA, Pratt Center for Community Development, Regional Plan Association, Reinvent Albany, Teamsters Local 808, Transit Riders Action Committee, Transportation Alternatives, TWU Local 100, TWU Local 252, TWU Local2001, TWU Local 2054, Transport Workers International Union of America, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, UPROSE, We Act for Environmental Justice, Women's City Club.

I'm grateful to Mayor de Blasio for supporting our efforts in the Senate to raise the SCHE and DHE income limits and keep our senior citizen neighbors in the communities they helped to build.»

The Localism Bill does not just devolve power to local councils but it also ensures that local citizens and community groups will have the power to shape and influence the places where they live and work and thus fully play their part in building the Big Society.

12:10 - Tony Baldry, Con, says Ukip are based on «fear of the world, fear of the foreigner... if anyone comes to my constituency and goes to hospital or building sites they will see the great contribution made to our communities by fellow EU citizens».

That we should be... responsible citizens building our communities and our nation.

Responsible citizens building communities of service and a nation of character.»

It read, «I ask you to be citizens: citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens building your communities and our nation.

«Building partnerships between city governments, civil society and the business community is very important to RMIT, as a global university and as a corporate citizen,» Professor Drummond said.

We must reduce the barriers to violence prevention and mental health treatment for all Americans and provide the community supports so that our citizens can build lives of meaning and purpose.»

Anger about President Donald Trump's executive order, which imposes a 90 - day ban on entry into the United States by citizens of Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Syria, and Yemen, has been building in the scientific community since it was issued on 27 January.

Members of the OAIE can share resources and engage in online discussions, and, in doing so, will enhance stakeholder interactions and build well - informed communities working to respond and adapt to ocean acidification.The OAIE invites anyone working on ocean acidification to join, including but not limited to government, tribal, and academic research scientists, citizen scientists, experiential and formal educators, NGO employees, marine resources managers, policy makers, concerned citizens, aquaculturists, people in the fishing industry, technology developers, and data managers.

«The time is perfect to meet the needs of our citizens with cultural plans addressing topics like community vitality, tourism, equity, creative economy, artists, geography and the built environment, and art - making, observation, and participation.

Through this kind of project, students not only learn how data is important to good decision making, they also take notice of the invisible building blocks of community, including the citizen participation necessary to developing an inviting and workable place to live — both important and lasting life lessons.

Community: Be part of connecting, understanding and building better schools, citizens and communities.

She is a founding member of Mecklenburg Area Coming Together for Schools (Mecklenburg Acts), a four - year - old grassroots coalition of parents, citizens and organizations working to build community commitment to equity and excellence in all of Mecklenburg County's public schools.

Since then, our school has maintained a dedication to working with parents and the community to foster each child's full potential, build their self - esteem, and empower them to become a responsible, respectful, and contributing citizen.

Our Citizen Scholars will be college ready, active citizens, and lifelong learners, by providing key social skills training, leadership development opportunities, building positive adult models and relationships through looping and small learning communities.

«To construct / renovate classrooms, restrooms / school facilities to improve the quality of education at Brittan Elementary School, build a gymnasium for school and community use; repair, construct, acquire classrooms, sites and equipment, shall this Brittan Elementary School District measure be adopted to issue $ 4,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, levy approximately 3 cents / $ 100 assessed value, generating approximately $ 260,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, with annual audits, independent citizens» oversight, NO money for salaries, all money staying local?»

New City School is a supportive community which actively engages students to build knowledge, ask meaningful questions, design creative solutions, open their minds, care for themselves and their community, and become skilled, responsive citizens in the world.

We define a global citizen as someone who identifies with being part of an emerging world community and whose actions contribute to building this community's values and practices.

Citizens of the World Charter Schools seeks to build within each school a true community of learners that values the varied strengths of each member.

Citizens of the World Charter Schools are built on the belief that the diversity of our communities, and of the world at large, is a great strength.

City Island 2 — Building Story — In City Island 2 you will build houses for your citizens, decorations and community buildings to make them happy, and create jobs so you can earn money and gold from your happy citizens.

I think I am going to show up at my community's next meeting on bridge building and repairs and demand to speak about a subject I know nothing about and demand the city leaders implement my design elements; to hell with the citizens» public safety.

The 1st New York Week for the Animals is bringing together educators, advocates, animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, businesses, students, musicians, artists, community leaders, and caring citizens in an exciting week of community - building activities.

Building a more humane community begins with our youngest citizens.

«They helped engage their colleagues and citizens in concrete ways to combat animal cruelty and were instrumental in building more actively engaged, safe and humane communities.»

Remembrance Day and Canada Day ceremonies — integrating with the community, building relationships, and providing photo opportunities to tourists and citizens alike

But all around me I see Americans and citizens in other countries working to overcome real - time travails while also building the capacity for families and communities to thrive over the long haul.

The community - based vision complies with the city's downtown waterfront master plan, drafted in 1997 with considerable citizen input, which limits building heights along the riverfront to 8 stories.

We need fresh, innovative and engaging approaches to involve citizens, communities and workers in the spending of EU funds to build healthier cities and resilient communities in a society founded on European values.

Since its formation, KFTC has grown from a small group of concerned citizens to a large organization that builds power through community organizing.

Companies within and outside of Mexico can sponsor a project financially, bringing solar to communities in need and providing a hands - on participation opportunity to citizens of Mexico to build their skills and resumes to enter the local solar industry.

CLEAN builds on Climate Literacy Network's broad collection of educational resources and fosters a scientific - education community that helps facilitate students, teachers, and citizens becoming climate literate and informed about «the climate's influence on you and society and your influence on climate.»

«The findings in this National Climate Assessment underscore the need for urgent action to combat the threats from climate change, protect American citizens and communities today, and build a sustainable future for our kids and grandkids,» the White House said in a statement.

By training community monitors first, he is building the app's implementation towards a vision where the monitoring and reporting is truly crowdsourced, empowering every citizen in Liberia to protect its forests.

Build a community - centered planning process that uses local talent and makes sure that the voices of all citizens of New Orleans are heard.

We are protecting our air, water and land, and empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations.

It will take citizens working in their own communities, region by region, to create the kind of systemic change that will lead to sustainable economic practices — practices that foster ecologically responsible production of goods and a more equitable distribution of wealth. Local currencies are a tool to bring about such change. BerkShares are about building community while building the local economy.