The Power of Placemaking
Learn more about the unique role that community-led placemaking initiatives play in cultivating collective wellbeing.
Download the report and accompanying resources to make your own case for placemaking!
In December 2022, The Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation, in partnership with the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto, released a report entitled, Inhibited Growth: Examining Public Investment Gaps in Black Infrastructure Needs. This report examines the gaps in public investment and access to Black-led social infrastructure that integrates community centres, recreational spaces, and cultural […]
All are welcome to come and enjoy an evening celebrating Black excellence and culture. The evening will include guest speakers, African drummers, music, art, food and the presentation of the Black Excellence Awards. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the formal program begins at 7 p.m. Come out and join us for an evening of […]
It’s our biggest FEMME FOLKS FEST yet! Our 4th Annual Fest offers 39 events over 13 days, all live and in-person at 8 venues throughout Waterloo Region. For 2023 we concentrate once more on artist creation, collaboration and things that spark delight. Come share in our artists’ offerings as we make our way out of […]
This is part of Skills for Change's Spotlight Series for 2023, where we address important topics each month through impactful and engaging conversations. This month, the topic is “Advancing Gender Inclusive Growth (Diverse Women)”, where we will be talking about what we can do to advance gender inclusive growth across sectors and support women's work […]
From street murals to public performance to in-person and online art festivals, arts-based placemaking has the power to cultivate a sense of belonging and connect people to community. It also has the potential to bridge gaps and break down barriers to creating safe, accessible, and people-welcoming environments. Building on the theme of reclaiming streets for […]
Une séance d'inter-apprentissage sera organisée le 22 mars 2023. Elle vous permettra de partager vos expériences et d’échanger sur les défis rencontrés et les bons coups réalisés dans le cadre de vos projets visant l’amélioration de la mobilité. Cet espace participatif sera animé par Catherine Craig-St-Louis et Pierre-Yves de Vivre en Ville. Cette séance donnera […]
