Building Communities We Want Starts With Uncovering & Defining Purpose
Updated: Jan 20, 2024
Written by: Angela Faye Barnard, Executive Contributor
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How do you "Build Communities We Want"? It starts with the three "P's" ‒ Purpose, Profits, Property. At the 2022 Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit last month, I attended a panel discussion "Building the Communities We Want: How can we quicken approval times for housing projects while protecting community interests."
There was a good turnout. Developers, elected officials, & municipal staff were on the panel, plus an estimated 80+ audience members joined from all over Vancouver island & British Columbia Canada. Dialogue was on 'what is the problem' and 'how do we solve it'.
What I heard was:
consensus that the development approval process is broken, outdated or increasingly irrelevant based on norms | systems | policies or practices;
one city (Victoria, BC Can) has a current shortage of 6,000 housing units, and is fast-tracking non-profit building projects through the development approval process [source unverified]
there is a culture of 'us' and 'them', making REAL collaboration to solve problems together in a timely manner difficult,
little to no room for good intentioned companies/staff to approve projects that make sense but don't conform to OCP because change, experimentation, autonomy in decision-making is road blocked by unviable timelines, policy & corporate immune system,
What I didn't hear:
no communities presented their aligned Massively Transformative Purpose or Market Dominating Position on empowering (or providing) housing solutions;
inside scoop on communities that have pre-approved incentives, reduction of red-tape, innovative policy to encourage affordability/timeliness/innovation in housing solutions to meet provide housing needs smarter, faster, better than traditional options;
no communities showed up to say they are open to fast-tracking housing technology solutions (e.g. 3-D printed, adaptable, modular, cohousing/coliving, fintech) or zoning incentives
I realize it is complicated. I deduce that it is intentionally restrictive and controlling. But can 'Building the Communities We Want' be simplified? Can we empower more people with the inspiration, tools, training, systems to actively better our communities?
By now, I hope you are asking or curious on why PURPOSE is a starting point for "Building Communities We Want". The OpenExO Solutions & Business Development team has the data and experience to prove that if you are aligned on Purpose, these magic things happen:
Purpose-driven individuals, companies and destinations ATTRACT
Purpose drives enrichment and profits
Purpose-driven people, organizations, destinations are more agile and resilient than those without purpose [MORE READING: Check out the article 'Being Exponential: The Value Imperative' by Chander Nagpal, a fellow Advisor | Author | Speaker for Purpose-Driven Exponential 10X Results
Do you want to take this knowledge and insights for a test-drive?
Engagement ‒ For Individuals
Attend the upcoming Live Virtual Masterclass "6 Ways to Live Your Best Live & Better the World"...starting with defining your Purpose. You can participate via: LinkedIn Live, Facebook Live, or register here on Eventbrite.
Engagement ‒ For Organizations
Peter H. Diamandis shares his insights on 'What is an MTP' ‒ for individuals and organizations ‒ in this 5-minute video. And, here is a worksheet tool you can use to uncover and define your organization's purpose.
When you have your Massively Transformative Purpose (MTP) defined, you will be ready to take the next step to Profit Acceleration. For companies and organizations of all shapes and sizes.
At FuturVille, we host Profit Acceleration Masterclasses + Coaching for startups, small and medium businesses by empowering 6-7 figure entrepreneurs to imagine and build enriching live, work, play destinations with engaged residents | visitors. If that is you, and you have a compelling question related to Purpose, Profits or Property enrichment, as a starting point, go ahead and Ask Now. You can also access free resources with links from my last Brainz Magazine article.
As part of the OpenExO Solutions team, we also offer 1-on-1 Sprints for Fortune100 companies, and group Sprints in partnership with Trade Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Associations, and Downtown Business Improvement Associations around the globe. As a starting point, go ahead and Download the ExO Sprint Summary for more information; available in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Vietnamese, Korean.
And what about the 3rd "P" ‒ Property? Stay tuned for an upcoming article and Masterclass on Property Acceleration.
P.S. Dream project acceleration ‒ I want to start with a 6-10 family coliving/housing | coworking community that offers free accommodation and food for residents. The "job" of each resident (family) will be to commit 3+ hours per day planning and building the NEXT free accommodation/food-coliving community that is bigger... and so on. This will start the flywheel of abundant living in a pay-it-forward manner that I believe will grow exponentially! If you have capital, time or resources to get this started, let's connect!
Angela Faye Barnard, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Angela Faye is impacting the lives of entrepreneurial business leaders by empowering them to access purpose, profits and property in today's rapidly changing times. Angela leverages her exponential mindset, training and systems to support others to build their business, develop ‘destinations’ and engaging relationships. She is Founder of Futurville, the business accelerator for business owners that own, or want to own, multi-residential, commercial or industrial property to accelerate cashflow and equity for worry-free property ownership while contributing to the most desirable, livable communities and 'villages of the future'. Her mission: build increase happiness, social impact and value for their family, co
