Connect & Prepare – Call for Expressions of Interest
We are inviting groups of neighbours living on the same street or in the same buildings or building complexes to be part of an exciting new program called “Connect…
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Street in Victoria Gets a “Neighbour Hub” Emergency Supply Bench
On March 31, neighbours of Leonard Street in Victoria, BC welcomed the newest addition to their block: a shared emergency supply bench. The bench was envisioned months ago by the…
Participate in our Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Pilot Project
Are you interested in strengthening emergency preparedness and connections between neighbours? Become part of our unique pilot project! “Connect and Prepare” Call for Expressions of Interest Together we are ready!…
Building Great Communities with Pocket Places
“Start small and build incrementally” — it could be a mantra for increased social cohesion and more welcoming neighbourhoods alike. Check out this report from Lorne Daniel of the Greater…
Learn to Build Neighbourhood “Pocket Places” to Cultivate Community: Nov. 5
Cultivate character and connection on your block with little free libraries, gathering spaces, community info boards and more! Learn how you can start a small project with your neighbours with…
REGISTER for Our Next Round of Resilient Streets Workshops
We are excited to gear up for Resilient Streets Kick-off workshops this fall in 3 new neighbourhoods: James Bay, Fernwood and Burnside Gorge. Join us for an evening of ideas,…
Resilient Streets Micro-grants
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MICRO-GRANT APPLICATIONS as this program has been fully subscribed. Please sign up for our mailing list to be notified of future calls…
Call for City of Victoria Host Neighbourhoods!
Want to foster more connections between immediate neighbours in your community? Resilient Streets helps neighbours get to know each other and work together on a project to improve their block,…
Building Resilient Neighbourhoods: Four Years of Learnings 2012-2016
It’s been an amazing four years of experimenting, discovering, sharing and learning! We’re proud to release our comprehensive report on what we did, what we accomplished alongside all of our…
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Laughing Allowed! – A How-to Guide for Making a Physical Comedy Show to Build Neighbourhood Resilience
In the fall of 2014, a group of people in Victoria, Canada who shared both an interest in their neighbourhood and a quirky sense of humour were brought together to…
Visit McCaskill Street – Forging Community Through Resource Sharing
Peak Moment Television has produced a 20-minute video about the pioneering Transition Streets project on McCaskill Street that occurred right here in Victoria, British Columbia, and is still going! Click…
Vic West Street Fest
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,…