Amy

[Melissa Zornitta, FAICP @mjelli322]

A woman’s rights are human rights. Her rights shouldn’t be different because of the state she lives in. #IDissent

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

Can you tell which “Alley” was inspired from the one in this picture? I’ll give you a hint- if you forgot your wand, you could buy one here! 🦉🧙‍♀️🤔 #FPC20 @APAFlorida

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

The most fun couple ever! Loving this Virtual Mobile Tour “Planning Perspectives from the seat of a Motorcycle.” They are cracking me up! 😂❤️🏍 #FPC20 @APAFlorida

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

Another excellent day of presentations! I really enjoyed “Implementing Health in All Policies in 3 local gov’ts.” If you’re not bringing health advocates to the table in your planning processes, you’re missing a very big piece of the puzzle. @APAFlorida #FPC20

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

Loved this session! Very thought provoking. It’s always so interesting to see someone else’s viewpoint on what is or is not ethical- especially when you feel strongly one way or another. #FPC20 @APAFlorida

[APA Florida @APAFlorida]

👇💯 #FPC20

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

When talking with an angry stakeholder, “listen to what they’re actually saying through the anger. Then play that back to them.” Making people feel heard is essential to engaging people in the planning process. @APAFlorida #FPC20 #thepublicdoesntspeakplanner

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

Loving “The Public Doesn’t Speak Planner”! Running a presentation by someone who isn’t a planner is extremely useful and something we don’t take enough time to do! @APAFlorida #FPC20

[APA Florida @APAFlorida]

#FPC20 Opens Today!

Here's what's happening on Day 1.

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

“When we plan for women, we’re planning for most people.” Leslie Olsen. #FPC20

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

Loved Equitable Public Engagement Strategies! Respecting people is essential to truly engaging people. Understanding that there is a history to every project is important to building those relationships. #FPC20

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

Los Angeles #VisionZero takes “meeting residents where they are” to a new level by setting up tables at local intersections. “We can’t blame their lack of participation on them. It’s up to us to make our events accessible enough and kid friendly.” @APAFlorida #FPC20

[Amy @AmyElmore33]

Photo bombed during day 1 at the #Virtual @APAFlorida Conference! Loving this already! ❤️ #FPC20

[Whit Blanton, FAICP @Whitbone]

Despite the crowding and distancing concerns, our trail network has been a huge help to #PinellasCounty residents the last several months.

[American Planning Association @APA_Planning]

Despite the ever-present #digitaldivide, equitable public outreach and social distancing are not mutually exclusive. Check out #PlanMag’s top tips for keeping virtual engagement efforts inclusive during the pandemic.

https://t.co/yENOZiywFI

[ForwardPinellas @ForwardPinellas]

We are delighted to welcome Amy Elmore aboard as Forward Pinellas’ Communications & Outreach Program Manager. Amy will begin working virtually on April 27. https://t.co/dwyyl5MCrc

[ForwardPinellas @ForwardPinellas]

Our Forward Pinellas team is excited to host our first virtual board meeting on Wednesday, May 13. Listen to a word from our Director, Whit Blanton on how you can get involved. #COVID19 #VirtualMeeting

[ForwardPinellas @ForwardPinellas]

Not sure how to join our Virtual Meeting tomorrow? Take a look at this video and learn how to watch the meeting and even participate in the meeting live! Who’s joining us #Pinellas? #COVID19 #VirtualMeeting

[Sarah Blazonis @SarahBlazonis]

If you’ve walked or biked @PinellasTrail lately & it seemed more crowded than usual, that’s not your imagination. @ForwardPinellas says the trail saw 88% more users last month than the same time last year. I’ll have tips from the organization about how to stay safe. @BN9