Jul 31 2024 36 mins
DCRS Director Jackie Scott welcomes Robin Stimson, Columbia Association (CA) Community Engagement Manager, to discuss how CA works to cultivate a unique sense of place, while enhancing the quality of life for all its residents.
Time Stamps:
SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00
Robin’s journey to CA’s community engagement manager position 4:37
Learning about CA, its mission, and how it is keeping James’ Rouse vision alive 9:45
Unique aspects of CA and its pillars of wellness 13:10
BREAK 18:30
Intro to second segment 19:32
The Community Quilt Project and its importance 20:09
Equity and inclusion as a central piece of community engagement for CA 24:30
How can other communities do this work 27:15
Contact info for Robin and CA 32:12
Show Closing 33:37
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