Carissa Patrone Maikuri had the opportunity to attend the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) earlier in April where she spent time learning about local economic development initiatives including everything from tourism, preparedness and recovery to rural workforce development and broadband. Local economies are ecosystems that must work together to set and support community priorities and spur collaborative action that champions resilience and centers the rich cultures and identities of a place.
CALED attendees also had the opportunity to learn about local economic development projects in action on a walking tour of Roseland which is an economic opportunity zone in Santa Rosa. They stopped by several murals which elevated the importance of art in placemaking on their way to Tierra de Rosas, an affordable housing development and public plaza, and Mitote Food Park, a great incubator for food entrepreneurs and gathering space.
“Man does not weave this web of life. He is merely a strand of it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself” – Chief Seattle, Chief of the Suquamish and Duwamish Tribes
At the end of the week, Carissa made a quick trip north to the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to find balance, reflect, move, and spend time among the giants.
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