Building a More Walkable Keene
Campaign Introduction:
Increasing tourism, economic activity, public health, safety, and sustainability by building a more walkable community.
- Our Story
- Contributors
- Updates
- Discussion
Campaign Story
Arguably one of the most influential voices in the field of city planning today, Jeff Speck is an author and urban designer who advocates internationally for more walkable cities. He has literally written the book on the subject, the 2012 classic Walkable City, the best-selling city planning title of the past decade.
Jeff has helped communities large and small understand how walkability supports common goals like increasing tourism, economic activity, public health, safety, and sustainability. His wealth of experience, knowledge, and vision allows him to serve as an invaluable resource to each community that he works with, whether the discussion focuses on big-picture change or targeted, incremental improvements.
The Keene Downtown Group has an opportunity to bring Jeff to Keene. As our city grapples with major decisions about public space and infrastructure, there could not be a better time to welcome Jeff to our community and benefit from his perspective. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to consider all our options, including ideas that a foremost expert like Jeff can bring to the table. When making tough choices about our world-class city, we should have world-class ideas at our fingertips.
Since towns and cities across the globe are seeking Jeff’s services, his schedule fills up fast. In fact, his availability for the foreseeable future is limited to one day—June 12th. Consequently, we’re on a short timeline to raise funds in support of Jeff’s fee, which we believe is well worth the investment. Jeff’s time with us would include:
- A small-group tour of downtown Keene so that Jeff can gain on-the-ground perspective.
- A pre-lecture reception.
- Dinner with key sponsors.
- An evening lecture and book signing.
- The next morning, a Q&A with key decision-makers (if funds allow).
In hopes that fundraising is successful, Herberton Hall at the Keene Public Library has already been secured to host the lecture. Please RSVP for this event today! We’re developing an outreach and marketing plan as we gather financial resources. The ingredients of an impactful event are coming together.
To make it happen, however, we need community contributions from folks like you. By supporting our campaign, you’ll help ensure that the conversation about downtown Keene is infused with imagination, insight from other communities, and Jeff’s practical, real-world experience accrued over decades as a walkability professional.
This event will focus on Keene, but many of its lessons will be applicable to other towns and cities. If you live nearby and are interested in walkability issues, please consider supporting our campaign. Thank you!
BUDGET:
Jeff Speck - Speaker and Travel Fees: $12,000
Event Marketing - Posters and Ads: $500
Event Reception - Refreshments and Supplies: $500
Campaign Contributions
Name | Location | Date |
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Anonymous | Keene, NH | May 25, 2023 |
Savings Bank of Walpole | Keene, NH | May 24, 2023 |
Mascoma Bank | Keene, NH | May 24, 2023 |
Drew Bryenton | Keene, NH | May 22, 2023 |
DeWayne Fulton | Keene, NH | May 20, 2023 |
Edward Haas | Keene, NH | May 19, 2023 |
Michael Remy | Keene, NH | May 19, 2023 |
Kenneth Swymer | Keene, NH | May 18, 2023 |
Vicky Pittman | Keene, NH | May 17, 2023 |
sue lefferts | Keene, NH | May 16, 2023 |
George Hansel | Keene, NH | May 16, 2023 |
Peg Smeltz | Keene, NH | May 15, 2023 |
Wendy Miner | Keene, NH | May 15, 2023 |
DC Calabro | Keene, NH | May 15, 2023 |
Mike Giacomo | Keene, NH | May 15, 2023 |
craig stockwell | Keene, NH | May 15, 2023 |
Louise Slayton | Westmoreland, NH | May 15, 2023 |
Alicia Clinton | Keene, NH | May 15, 2023 |
Jennifer Wu | Peterborough, NH | May 15, 2023 |
James Sterling | Keene, NH | May 14, 2023 |
Green Energy Options | Keene, NH | May 12, 2023 |
Roger & Maddie Weinreich | Keene, NH | May 12, 2023 |
Deep Roots Massage | Keene, NH | May 11, 2023 |
Kim Vincent | Laramie, WY | May 11, 2023 |
Michael Conway | Keene, NH | May 11, 2023 |
Anonymous | Keene, NH | May 11, 2023 |
Anonymous | Keene, NH | May 11, 2023 |
Autumn DelaCroix | Keene, NH | May 10, 2023 |
Todd Horner | Keene, NH | May 10, 2023 |
Rowland Russell | Keene, NH | May 10, 2023 |
Diana Duffy | Keene, NH | May 10, 2023 |
Zach Luse | Keene, NH | May 10, 2023 |
Lisa Sieverts | Harrisville, NH | May 10, 2023 |
Marcia Kayser | Keene, NH | May 10, 2023 |
Sandy and Rob Hamm | Keene, NH | May 10, 2023 |
The Works Café | Keene, NH | May 08, 2023 |
Jennifer Risley | Keene, NH | May 08, 2023 |
Keene Downtown Group | Keene, NH | May 06, 2023 |
TLC Monadnock | Keene, NH | May 05, 2023 |
Campaign Updates
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05-13-2023
Launch Update: We Reached 40 percent of our goal
We’re over the moon with the support we received yesterday and this morning for our Building a More Walkable Keene campaign!
Thanks to your support and a match from Monadnock Food Co-op, we reached 40% of our goal.
If you haven’t already, please register for our June 12 event with Jeff Speck here.
And let’s see if we can hit the 50% mark by Monday!
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05-20-2023
Matching Challenge Met
This week, we met our Matching Challenge Goal — we raised $2,000 from community members like you and the Monadnock Food Co-op matched that $2,000, dollar for dollar. Thank you to our supporters and thank you to the Monadnock Food Co-op!
We also met our goal of raising 50% of our goal by Monday, June 15. You made this possible, thank you again so very much.
Our next goal: Let’s raise 60% of our goal by Wednesday, June 24. Please share our campaign with a friend today!
Campaign Discussion
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Monadnock Food Co-op Matching Challenge 1:1
Thank you, Monadnock Food Co-op, for offering a Matching Challenge. For every dollar contributed, the Co-op will match it (up to $2,000).
$2000 matched of $2000
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Monadnock Food Co-op Matching Challenge 1:1Thank you, Monadnock Food Co-op, for offering a Matching Challenge. For every dollar contributed, the Co-op will match it (up to $2,000).$2000 matched of $2000
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