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Expressing Vibrancy in Hamilton
by davidhole - September 4, 2014ONS is corresponding with a Hamilton-based arts service organization, Cobalt Connects, which is engaged in a cultural planning research project, Expressing Vibrancy. The project examines …
Using Mapping to Support Community Development
by davidhole - July 4, 2014The Social Planning Council of Ottawa will be holding a discussion and workshop on “Using Mapping to Support Your Community Development”. The session will be …
New portal maps Ottawa’s cultural resources
by davidhole - June 30, 2014On 26 June 2014 Mayor Jim Watson officially launched a new web portal on ottawa.ca that maps, describes and showcases more than 2, 000 cultural …
In My Neighbourhood
by davidhole - June 26, 2014This is a new mapping initiative that has just been launched by Service Ottawa: check it out here. A neat aspect of these maps is …
Building social capital in priority neighbourhoods
by davidhole - June 19, 2014Building social capital in priority neighbourhoods is one of the key strategies to build strong and vibrant neighbourhoods. A place-based approach to community development encourages …
The More Walkable a City Is, the More Money It Makes
by davidhole - June 18, 2014A focus on dense, walkable development allows cities to pack more economic punch per square foot, according to a new study, “Foot Traffic Ahead”. The …
Invitation to CCSD’s 2014 Community Data Canada Roundtable Webinar
by davidhole - June 6, 2014The Community Data Canada Roundtable is a yearly platform to discuss socioeconomic data through the lens of municipalities and community organizations. The theme for 2014 …
Streets that are safer for pedestrians are safer for everyone.
by davidhole - June 3, 2014Streets that are safer for pedestrians are safer for everyone. Redesigning a street, while not always cheap or easy, is the single most effective way …
Crime Prevention Ottawa’s booklet will help you to build a better neighbourhood
by davidhole - May 31, 2014How to create safe and caring communities: A project book for your neighbourhood is a handy, how-to booklet that will inspire you to make a …