--- title: The Latest | Community Development (3) description: Community Development | (3) --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) # The Latest Contribute. We love to hear your thoughts, your musings and your latest work. Please share with us! [![Write a post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1) #### Subscribe. Be in the know. Get the latest updates about community change and building vibrant communities. 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Community members’ feelings of safety and support is intrinsically connected to the community’s strength and success. Until recently, community plans on safety and well-being operated on a community-by-community basis in Ontario. On January 1, 2019, the Government of Ontario mandated new legislative requirements under the police services act for municipalities to work in partnership with the community to develop and adopt community safety and well-being plans. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/involving-government-in-deepening-community?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/People%20talking-307297-edited.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/building-strong-communities-one-conversation-at-a-time?hsLang=en-us) ### [Building Strong Communities One Conversation at a Time](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/building-strong-communities-one-conversation-at-a-time?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Jessica Fisher](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/jessica-fisher) on October 16, 2018 “So, let me get this straight, we’re inviting people over for a BBQ and the purpose is…just to…talk to each other?” I had to laugh at my partner’s confusion when I recently hosted a gathering with the goal of fostering social connections and building community. Our BBQ was part of The Genwell Project, a campaign whose mission is to make the world a happier and healthier place by reminding people about the importance of face to face social connection and inspiring them to take action. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/building-strong-communities-one-conversation-at-a-time?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/clipboard-211846-edited.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/building-healthy-communities-with-youth-haltons-story?hsLang=en-us) ### [Building Healthy Communities with Youth: Halton’s Story](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/building-healthy-communities-with-youth-haltons-story?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Kendra Willard](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/kendra-willard) on August 7, 2018 For some, the idea of engaging teenagers can be intimidating and riddled with questions like, what should I do? Where do I start? How do I do this? Thankfully, we don’t have to stay in a place of uncertainty too long. With an ABCD approach, we know to do things together, not alone; we know assets are there, even if they seem hidden. [We have a story to tell](https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/youthengage/article/view/Commentary/pdf_8) about how communities in Halton, Ontario (Acton, Burlington, Oakville, Georgetown, and Milton) are creating ways of working together with youth to shape the places we all call home. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/building-healthy-communities-with-youth-haltons-story?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/River%20Blog-039274-edited-484620-edited.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/a-river-that-built-community?hsLang=en-us) ### [A River that Built Community](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/a-river-that-built-community?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Heather Keam](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/heather-keam) on July 24, 2018 In June, I attended an event in St. Albert called the Neighbourhood Extravaganza which brought together those who work in neighbourhoods, to build neighbourhoods. It was an excellent way to share stories and learn from each other. During my stay, I experienced the greatest sense of community when I was welcomed into the home of Howard Lawrence from Abundant Community Edmonton. It was from Howard’s hospitality that I learned how the North Saskatchewan River built a community. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/a-river-that-built-community?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/people%20talking%20and%20engaging%20together.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/st.-catharines-creating-a-city-wide-movement-of-compassion?hsLang=en-us) ### [St. Catharines:  Creating a City-Wide Movement of Compassion](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/st.-catharines-creating-a-city-wide-movement-of-compassion?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Sylvia Cheuy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/sylvia-cheuy) on July 3, 2018 St. Catharines Ontario is championing a movement to make their city one where all residents have an opportunity – and responsibility – to make their community vibrant, prosperous and compassionate.  [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/st.-catharines-creating-a-city-wide-movement-of-compassion?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Parliament-Hill.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/cities-deepening-community-quarterly-policy-digest-june-2018?hsLang=en-us) ### [Cities Deepening Community Quarterly Policy Digest: June 2018](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/cities-deepening-community-quarterly-policy-digest-june-2018?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Adam Vasey](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/adam-vasey) on June 20, 2018 Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Cities Deepening Community Policy Digest. The Digest provides timely policy updates from across Canada that support the work of cities deepening community. **National Policy Updates:** [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/cities-deepening-community-quarterly-policy-digest-june-2018?hsLang=en-us) [Previous](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/community-development/page/2) [Next](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/community-development/page/4) [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=3401&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) ### Tamarack [Home](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) [Latest](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest) [Events](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/eventlisting?hsLang=en-us) [Donate](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/donate?hsLang=en-us) [About](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/whoweare?hsLang=en-us) ### Follow Us [** ** ](https://www.facebook.com/TamarackInstitute) [** ** ](https://twitter.com/Tamarack_Inst) [** ** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamarack-institute-for-community-engagement)   In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth we honour and acknowledge that our work occurs across Turtle Island (North America), which has been home since time immemorial to the ancestors of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. ### Subscribe Be in the know. 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