How many “resilient streets” does it take to make a resilient neighbourhood or community? This is one of the questions that the
From bulk food buying clubs and potlucks, to street birdbaths and boulevard orchards, street groups engaged in ways that were designed by -- and worked for -- them. Yet participants in this Resilient Streets pilot phase reported that the most significant outcome was getting to know their immediate neighbours on their street or in their building. Related to this, they experienced increased feelings of safety, attachment and belonging, well-being, and a sense of accomplishment together.
This year, Resilient Streets is being scaled out to neighbourhoods across Greater Victoria and will be piloted for replication in other BC communities. We are also updating and revising our Resilient Streets Toolkit to feature “inspiring examples” and “how-to” tips from across Canada and around the world. This is where we are hoping you can help. Your ideas are needed to add to an updated and enhanced Resilient Streets Toolkit. We are looking for stories and resources especially on these themes:
Read more here about the Resilient Streets priority themes, and please share any examples of activities, stories, or implementation guides/tools to toolkit@resilientneighbourhoods.ca by February 10th, 2017
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