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!
Join us on January 25, 2023 at 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT for the session Open Streets, Open Communities: Reclaiming Streets for People. In this session hosted by Jiya Benni from 880 Cities, we will explore how the shift toward pedestrian and cyclist oriented streets space can contribute to the improved livelihood of cities and the wellbeing of individuals. Together with Jiya, we will […]
Project Assistance: Community Arts Festivals supports the artistic development of local, community-based arts festivals by providing funding for fees paid to B.C. or Canadian professional artists and technicians, and Elders or Traditional Knowledge Keepers engaged in the festival. The festival must be an existing festival, with an arts focus, presented by local Indigenous or community arts […]
The Community Services Recovery Fund was built to respond to the adaptation and modernization needs of charities and non-profits facing immediate and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund will accept applications from Community Service Organizations, which means non-profit organizations, Indigenous Governing Bodies or Registered Charities located in Canada who provide services to communities […]
Climate Caucus’ 2023 Summit registration is officially open! You can REGISTER HERE to attend either in person or online. This important annual event brings together local elected leaders from urban and rural communities across Canada to workshop practical local climate solutions. Following recent local elections in BC, Manitoba, Ontario, PEI, New Brunswick, the Northwest Territories, […]
AARP Livable Communities is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, February 8th between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). This webinar will describe the 2023 Community Challenge grant program, explain the application process, highlight the work of a few past grantees who jump-started long-term changes in their communities, and answer applicant questions. Learn more and […]
VMF Winter Arts is a free, all-ages festival transforming downtown Vancouver into an open-air gallery and celebration of art, lights and entertainment. Over 11 days, our award-winning festival will bring together local and international public art with live experiences—including music, tours, talk, dance parties, food and drink—to connect, reflect and celebrate our city and its […]
