The Journal is a free bi-monthly online magazine that offers the latest resources and articles on collaboration and neighbourhood development as well as information for all of our upcoming events.
Check out our latest editions:
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We are working with communities and organizations across Canada and the United States since 2016 and have built a momentum connecting communities and supporting learning by bringing leaders together who are deepening community resilience and creating the necessary foundation for positive community change.
A Collection of Neighbourhood StrategiesThis collection of neighbourhood strategies provides a glimpse into the work of seven cities involved in solutions to enhance community well-being. Cities Deepening Community is a network of people who are partnering with Tamarack Institute to explore the unique role that neighbours, neighbourhoods and communities play in creating positive futures.
Building A Case For Developing a Neighbourhood StrategyCities are now developing neighbourhood strategies that help guide the departments, organizations and residents to work together to build healthy vibrant neighbourhoods. This guide is for municipal staff or community groups interested in building the case for the development of a neighbourhood strategy.
Community Engagement for Developing a Neighbourhood StrategyIf you are looking to build a neighbourhood strategy, this guide will provide you with tools and resources to assist you in engaging the community and, ultimately, developing a meaningful, actionable strategy.
As part of this legislation, municipalities are required to develop and adopt Community Safety and Well-Being plans working in partnership with a multi-sectoral advisory committee.
As you work at deepening community in your life and for those you care about, consider...Taking Risks. This week, no matter how bold or subtle, try something new. Take a risk. Put yourself out there and see what comes back to you!
Is ABCD an inclusive process? How do you make ABCD address diversity? These questions have made me think about ABCD and does the approach address diversity and inclusion?
LifeSchoolHouse (LSH) is a model of Asset-Based Community Development that draws people together through folk school classes to build more resilient communities. Activated citizens host each other to foster and accelerate social change, and collective future readiness.
This group of neighbourhood leaders is mobilizing a growing number of leaders who are advancing neighbourhood strategies in their municipalities. Together we share resources and experiences that are advancing comprehensive approaches for creating strong neighbourhoods.
This CoP is made up of a group of peers committed to sharing and learning from one another to accelerate their collective understanding of the role of citizens and communities in preparing for emergencies; to enhance their practice; and, to share their knowledge and insights across the field.
Asset-Based Community DevelopmentThis Community of Practice goes deeper into ABCD practice and explores helpful tools and resources by bringing together practitioners and residents who are are applying or are seeking to apply an ABCD approach to their community development work.
June 9-11 | London, ON
This workshop will gather together Canada’s premier community development leaders and neighbourhood practitioners to explore the impact of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and leading neighbourhood and community revitalizing strategies. We have brought together several of the world’s top authors and practitioners in the field.
