PlanH has released a new action guide for local governments, entitled “Local Government Action Guide: Social Connectedness.” Alongside it, in collaboration with BC Health Communities’ and Building Resilient Neighbourhoods’ Stacy…
VIC WEST STREET FEST, SUNDAY JUNE 7th (10am-4pm) Harbour Road will be closed to vehicles and everyone is invited to the first-ever “Vic West Street Fest.” It’s a free, family-friendly,…
Looking for Laughing Allowed! – A How-to Guide for Making a Physical Comedy Show to Build Neighbourhood Resilience from an old link? Sorry you got misdirected! Here’s the right link!
Playing for Keeps is developing healthier, more active, and better connected communities – through play! If your neighbourhood has lost touch with play and fun, you’ve come to the right…
Resilientville is a role-playing exercise developed by the Canadian Community for Dialogue and Deliberation which advances participant awareness of the short and long term benefits of problem solving at the…
Tamarack has developed a series of tools that can be used by communities during the key stages in the development of their Action for Neighbourhood Change (or similar) projects. These…
As part of the implementation of the Neighborhood Economic Development (NED) Strategy, the City of Portland and Portland Development Commission have established the Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative (NPI). The goal of…
There is a new worldwide movement developing, made up of people with a different vision for their local communities. They know that movements are not organizations, institutions or systems. Movements…
Recently the plans for Copenhagen’s first climate adapted neighbourhood were presented to the public. The project’s visions to transform Saint Kjeld’s Quarter into Copenhagen’s greenest neighborhood were presented at a grand opening…
Strengthening Neighbourhood Resilience: Opportunities for Communities and Local Governments This report highlights some of the research and approaches that have been explored and the lessons that have been emerging during…
The City of Edmonton has produced a short toolkit that has been created to provide you with tips and tools for bringing the people in your neighbourhood together. Click here…
Forward thinking local authorities have been testing innovative models to involve citizens, support local councillors and devolve powers to communities for many years. This report highlights the work of the…