Asset Mapping with Community at Centres of Pride of Place

There are many ways interactive mapping, provided to Centres for Pride of Place when given access to Community Passport, can be used.  One of those is for mapping assets with community. With reference to a particular area of Birmingham, let's show you how it works and how it can add value for shaping places, promoting places and connecting community and business.

The journey we are about to take will show how, with and within community, Community Passport now available to Centres for Pride of Place (CPoPs) from Values Shared is being used for mapping assets and for engaging community and business in growing pride in the places people live in and work in.

Here is our map of Birmingham shared and made available license free to Values Shared.  

All layers on the view of the map shown below are turned off so it has no real value until data and content is added.

 

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So, first .....

Let's zoom in to a particular area on the map. 

In the image shown below we've zoomed in to the area around the Edgbaston Reservoir, a lovely spot with neighbourhoods such as Edgbaston, Ladywood all close by. 

Edgbaston Reservoir is only a couple of miles from the centre of Birmingham.

 

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Still we can't really do anything of real value with this map till content is added.

 

So next .....

Let's take a look at the layers of data and content which our community at Birmingham We Are has been loading and adding to interactive maps over the past 3 years and which is now regularly updated.

Here are the layers we have available to us.  We can select any of the layers and it will start to build our map. 

 

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Note:  The map created for Birmingham has already been viewed over 2 million times with 100,000 views every month.

 

In this instance we want to use it for looking at assets around our Centres for Pride of Place.

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So next .....

Let's turn on our mapped Centres for Pride of Place (CPoPs) and we can immediately see our first CPoP being run out of Birmingham Settlement's Nature and Wellbeing Centre which we can see pinned and located right next to Edgbaston Reservoir.

 

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By selecting this pin, we can go and find out more about the work being planned that will be carried out at this particular CPoP.  

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Within the feature (as shown above) are links, posts, maps and content that the community can engage with. 

 

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People and businesses can connect with the Centre, register on to events, apply to go on courses and learn new digital skills.  Most importantly, they can get involved in promoting Pride of Place and together grow Shared Prosperity for their community and neighbourhood.  

 

Next .....

Let's go back to the map and start opening up other layers on the map to see what is close to our CPoP.

Below we've selected the layer of lakes and reservoirs and these are then immediately added to the map.  We can now see Edgbaston Reservoir highlighted.

 

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We can now select the Edgbaston Reservoir and this will take us to another feature created and maintained with the help of community.  This time, our feature is all about the great things happening at Edgbaston Reservoir, again with links, posts, maps and content to explore.

 

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Next .....

Let's go back to the map and select the layers of parks and open spaces, canals and rivers.  Let's also add our historic builds and places of historical interest.

Here is the result as mapped below.

 

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Not only are we now starting to map our local assets, we are also creating a wonderful digital space of places for people new to the community or for those residents that have lived here for ages to explore.

This interactive map will be made available at our CPoP run out of the Nature and Wellbeing Centre for people to go and use so they can find out what is close by. 

People will also be invited to participate in this themselves by adding content and creating posts.  

 

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Imagine the impact on the social economy if similar Centres were set up in every ward or district of Birmingham and then rolled out across the region. 

CPoPs could be hosted anywhere, with digital maps and features accessed via a simple QR code. 

CPoPs can be located in libraries, in community centres, in schools, in centres of faith, at developments across the city, in pubs, in fact anywhere convenient for the local community.   People don't have to visit the CPoP if they don't want to, they can connect online.

 

But for the purpose of showing a place mapped .....

Let's go back to the map we are building of the area around Edgbaston Reservoir. 

Here we can select a layer of construction and work that is in progress.

Note:  All developments from pre-approval through to construction is now mapped on the Birmingham developments map that can be explored here. 

Developments are shaded in yellow on the map.

Select any of these shaded areas and you can find out what's going on.  

Here we can see that on one side of the reservoir, work continues at the Nature and Wellbeing Centre of Birmingham Settlement.  

 

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On the other side of the reservoir is a new boating complex being built which we now know is for the new home for the young Sea Cadets.  

 

 

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There are some great community assets being developed and added to the area around the Edgbaston Reservoir and by regularly updating the map and platform, community can be kept informed and involved. 

 

Next ..... 

Let's return to the map and we can zoom further out to see just what is on the doorstep of the area we have just been looking at.  The full scale of the physical and structural assets offered in Birmingham is now available for people to explore.

 

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People in our community (our greatest local asset)

What about the people who live in this area and what about the groups that are formed by those people.  People will always be our greatest asset.

How can CPoPs help promote the wonderful work groups in community undertake and how can we connect more residents with these groups. 

Let's show you just a little of the work we've started with huge community input. 

As you can see below, on our Values Shared map we've added a "Friends of" layer for mapping all the great work being done by volunteers, social enterprises and people who are passionate about their places and their community.

 

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So first .....

Let's see what this layer when selected brings up at Edgbaston Reservoir.  Here's a "Friends of" pin over the actual reservoir itself.

 

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Next .....

Let's now take a closer look at what this "Friends of" group is and what they are up to.

Here is the Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir feature opened up.

 

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As more people contribute, the number of community groups and networds such as "Friends of" groups mapped will continue to grow for the benefit of everyone. 

 

What next for mapping assets with community?

Using the mapping tool, community can explore all the assets in and around their neighbourhood.

Most importantly, they can engage with their neighbourhood and add content themselves.  At the CPoP, they can access the tools needed to do this, or alternatively connect to the digital space via their own phone, tablet or laptop while they are in and around places they enjoy visiting.

We can also involve schools that are on the map and train young people in digital skills that have real practical value and benefit to the place and community in which the school is located.

 

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We can get GPS and health centres involved so they can engage patients in exploring the wonderful places close by.  This will all have major health and wellness benefits.

 

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We can get businesses involved, and help create, using the map, greater links with the local community.  Let's map and feature businesses with CSR budgets and those running social value projects so together we can grow the local social economy. 

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Let's get local traders and social enterprises mapped and involved. 

 

In conclusion 

Places and organisations that take on the status of a CPoP, and are given access to Community Passport and Community Workspace, will become a magnet for their local community. 

People new to the area can be introduced to places and local groups.  We can even do this with moderators for people where English is not their main language using the chat module in Community Workspace. 

Community can increasingly help with mapping the assets in their area.

Community, businesses, schools, colleges and universities can all get involved in mapping their local area. 

And most importantly, community, will together, promote "Pride of Place" and opportunity for all.

 

Further details available from:

Jonathan.Bostock@YourPlaceYourSpace.com 

07432 637322

Introducing Values Shared and its role in growing the Social Economy

Social Values is a business disruptor on a mission to grow the social economy with many partners.  

Let us show you how with reference to several initiatives already being discussed with partners and funders.

Contents of this post

Introducing Values Shared and our role in helping to grow the social economy

Mapping Birmingham and the West Midlands

Community Passport

Centres for Pride of Place (CPoPs)

A Celebration of Place

Mapping local assets with and within community

A digital currency for contributors

 

Introducing Values Shared and our role in helping to grow the social economy

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Let us now introduce you to a number of initiatives that are well underway which are now being discussed with partners, sponsors and funders.

We would be delighted to discuss any of these with yourself and your colleagues.

 

Mapping Birmingham and the region

With community. Within community. For community.

The map of the city (soon to be of the region), which our community started to populate in 2020, is fast becoming the go-to place for community to connect with their city; for makers and shapers of place to connect with their community; and for visitors to find out more about Birmingham and the region.

The map, in its various forms, has been viewed over 2 million times since it went live.

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The digital technology, shared with community that enabled the creation of these amazing interactive maps, is now planned to be rolled out across the region in a massive “Pride of Place” collaboration.

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The digital space driving the production of everything mapped and everything featured whether at a regional level, a local authority level or at a neighbourhood level is Community Passport.

Off the one digital platform, layered content whether related to a location or a topic can be cloned, copied and re-published for any audience.

Collectively viewed by 2 million+ people, no other platform exists with this reach and functionality for connecting people with their place.

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Given the 2 million+ reach of these maps, work has started on adding layered content that will advance the marketing of the social economy.

This will include the mapping of:

-  Corporates with CSR/Social Value budgets

-  Centres for Pride of Place (CPoPs)

-  Social enterprise clusters

-  Community support groups

-  Ongoing social value projects

Links off the map will now connect the user to regularly updated features and posts on the social economy.

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This digital space will support the region in all things “Pride of Place” for shared prosperity and social and economic growth.

 

Community Passport

With community. Within community. For community.

Community Passport is an all-inclusive digital space with access to the largest digital mix of tools for building community partnerships.

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Community Passport is widely used within the social economy, creating long lasting productive partnerships.

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Centres for Pride of Place (CPoPs) 

For shared prosperity and social impact

So important is “Pride of Place” that it has become the focus of the £2.6 billion Shared Prosperity Fund which is the successor to the old EU structural funds.

This new fund is the central pillar of the Levelling Up agenda.

Everyone is after their slice of this massive investment in “Pride of Place”.

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For those who succeed in engaging people and inspiring people to take Pride in their Place, the potential rewards are huge.

Not only does community engagement add weight to any future levelling up bid and not only does community involvement generate social value, but people empowered and inspired in “Pride of Place” will add wealth and health to their community in so many ways.

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Working with charities, social enterprises and corporates, Shared Values aims to promote and deliver “Pride of Place” by growing a network of Centres for Pride of Place (affectionately known as CPOPs).

As Centres are rolled out across the region, these centres will be connected by establishing an Association of Pride of Place (APoP). 

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Community Passport is the digital glue that will connect community and business in a collective drive for “Pride of Place”.

Each CPoP will organise and run courses and  bootcamps to give people the practical digital skills for creating “Pride of Place” content, so they can engage with their place and share content with their community.

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Community generated content will include:

-  Photography and video

-  Posts and features

-  Maps and trails

With training in digital skills, it will also progress to:

-  AR and VR content

-  Drone footage

Community generated content will be stored in Community Workspace, accessible via Community Passport.

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A Centre for Pride of Place (CPOP) will:-

-  Unite the community

-  Promote a sense of belonging

-  Identify and grow community and business partnerships

-  Deliver practical digital skills

-  Map local assets

-  Run localised engagements and consultations

-  Gather insight on local needs

-  Connect people new to the area to local groups

-  Inform people new to the area about local assets

A Centre for Pride of Place (CPOP) by involving community, by transferring digital skills and by engaging local business will help grow the social economy.

 

A celebration of Place

With community. Within community. For community.

Birmingham Settlement, one of the leading charities in Birmingham, has offered to make their Health & Wellbeing Centre, that runs alongside Edgbaston Reservoir, available for the last weekend of September 2023.

This provides the ideal setting for an inaugural annual celebration of place, bringing together business and community for all things “Pride of Place”.

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A programme of events will showcase the practical support that will be provided to organisations interested in becoming a Centre for Pride of Place (CPoP) and interested in the future of An Association of Pride of Place (APoP),  

This event will also showcase some of the wonderful urban spaces and discuss how such urban spaces can flourish.

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With the space and timing of this event, it would also provide an ideal opportunity for Birmingham and the region to show its commitment to the social economy.

It would provide an ideal opportunity to bring together business of all forms to discuss what collectively can be done to grow the social economy.

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Mapping our local assets

With community. Within community. For community.

There is no one better than those people who live in, work in and visit a place to shape, make and promote that place. 

So why not give people the digital tools and skills so they can actively participate in creating maps of their place and its assets.  These can be assets of a neighbourhood, a town, a city and even of a region. 

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This is exactly where Community Passport comes in, supporting place shaping collaborations across business and community.

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Community Passport is an ideal digital platform for growing Shared Values with the mapping of local assets.

See article HERE.

 

A digital currency for community 

With community. Within community. For community.

It is only fair that people who contribute to growing pride of place and become actively involved in mapping should be recognised for the positive contribution they make to their place. 

Values Shared will be taking forward a new initiative that looks to recognise the work of contributors with a digital currency that rewards the community they represent.

This form of gamification is now in a test phase of development.

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For further information:

Jonathan Bostock

Jonathan.Bostock@YourPlaceYourSpace.com

07432 637322

 

Neighbourhood Futures Festival from Birmingham Settlement

The first Neighbourhood Futures Festival was run by Birmingham Settlement between 26th June and 1st July 2023 at Selwyn Road Playing Fields, Birmingham.

This event celebrates the launch of  ‘Edgbaston Reservoir Nature and Wellbeing Centre’ by Birmingham Settlement.

In a week packed full of fun and thought provoking activities, the festival explored ways in which people can help their community go green and better understand the ways in which the natural environment can enhance and support wellbeing.

From activities to talks to performances, the festival offered something for everyone and promoted plenty of volunteering opportunties for people to support their local community whilst gaining valuable experiences and knowledge.

The week finished with a community fun day with a range of exciting activities and experiences.

To find out more contact: info@bsettlement.org.uk

No limits to 'what you can achieve' at the Benson Community

It all started for Paul, when he and his life-long friend Errol were watching a kick-about in the local park in Winson Green. With a vision that involved 'giving back to society', Paul and his team have gone on to grow a truly inspirational community project, now known as The Benson Community.  

Take a look at what they have achieved.

When you first meet Paul Landucci and his team at Benson Community, you are immediately struck by three things: 

First of all, the passion they have for what they do; second, the energy and determination they have to succeed; and third the enjoyment and pleasure they and others get from what they do within the Community.

Paul says that for him it's all about 'giving back to society'.

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You just have to watch and see his face light up when a young person who has never ridden a bike before, let alone ever owned a bike, manages to master the skill of cycling for the first time.

Just see what it means to Paul to see the reaction of the child. For Paul and the team, their message to all those who take part is that there are 'no limits to what you can achieve'.

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The Benson Community should be proud of what they have achieved in such a short period of time.

In addition to cycling classes and tuition, the Benson Community offers football, basketball and other activities within the Community. Hundreds of people, of all ages, have enjoyed taking part and being involved.  

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Over the years, Paul and Errol have not only given countless hours of their time for free, they have also dipped into their own pockets to buy equipment. 

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Much of what is delivered is provided at the Hadley Stadium in Smethwick.  

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In addition, equipment needed for their activities is often transported by van to parks and open spaces so more people can take part and enjoy the value of coming together as one community.   

For Paul and the team, it's all about creating a better society for all as the project has no boundaries.  For more details on the Community, to donate what you can and to support them in what ever way you can, contact Paul Landucci on 07882 079454.

Photography courtesy Benson Community.

For more on The Benson Community, click here.