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IM GIN RING

 

Emily L. Harris MPH, NCTMB, LMT

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*Imagineering [ih-maj-uh-neer-ing]noun 1. the implementing of creative ideas into practical form.

Origin of Imagineering: Blend of imagine and engineering

Examples:

Iconic Recollection/Capturing that memorable moment

Inciting passion and the motivation for improvement

Strengthen human and community capabilities

Collaborative integration of responsible leaders

Imagineering*Artists, Academics and Activists

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Evaluations - Please find this one page survey in your seat

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Panel Discussion

Emily Harris: Imagineering

Riki Ott: ALERT

Emily Lane: Video Voices

Tai Lung: EJSCREEN

Bill Moyer: Artful Activism

Hands-on work station time

5 minutes of wrap up, questions, turn in your evaluations

Today’s Plan

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To forge collaboration, creativity & leadershipdevelopment among EJ communities

Three hands-on activities designed to encourage

Imagineering*. Elevate the stories of impacted community members

through photo and video

Document and map EJ hot spots with EPA’s EJSCREEN

Invigorate community action and mobilize to alleviateinjustice through Artful Activism

Why are we here?

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Collective Impact

Academics

Activists

Artists

5 CONDITIONS OF COLLECTIVE SUCCESS a common agendashared measurement systemsmutually reinforcing activitiescontinuous communicationbackbone support organizations

http://collectiveimpactforum.org

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ARKANSAS

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

COLLABORATIVE ACTION PLANDecember 10, 2015

2013 New Mexico2014 Houston, Texas

2014 Louisiana2015 Little Rock, AR2016 Ok City, Oklahoma

Region 6 EPA EJ Activities

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Recommended focus areas:

Focus Area 1: Healthy Air, Water, and Land Focus Area 2: Local Emergency Planning &

Preparedness Focus Area 3: Grassroots Capacity Building Focus Area 4: Making A Visible Difference in

Communities – Crossett, Arkansas

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 Recommended strategy:

Connect needs to existing resources within EPA andbeyond

Build partnerships and collaborations to addressmutual priorities

Develop effective communication strategies thatinclude all stakeholders

Share success stories and lessons learned

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Faulkner County Citizens Advisory Group

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Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships

http://mappnetwork.naccho.org/

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 Creative Placemaking is

described as a process orendeavor in which “partnersfrom public, private,nonprofit and communitysectors strategically shape

the physical and socialcharacter of a neighborhood,town, city or region aroundarts and cultural activities.” 

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http://www.pps.org

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Chester , Pennsylvania(Hometown, USA)

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Educational Materials

Train-the-Trainer

 Community Health Assessments

 Collaborations

National Contingency Plan Improvements

Area Contingency Plan Creations

ALERT:  A Locally Empowered Response Team

Making Healthy People and HealthyCommunities part of our Energy Future