What inspires us is often what drives us to do some of our very best work. Inspiration can come in many forms such as a mentor, friend or family members, an event or maybe even a great film. If we’re … [Read more...] about Create caring community
Art Alley project shows potential in crime prevention
Can we design out crime and reduce the potential for violence, property crime and social disorder in the communities where we live? Can something as simple and 'soft' as street art be part of the … [Read more...] about Art Alley project shows potential in crime prevention
Social development partnership in “New Hope,” Dominican Republic
A new social development and crime prevention partnership involving a number of Canadian resource people is underway in the Dominican Republic. The planning stages began in 2011 when I met with … [Read more...] about Social development partnership in “New Hope,” Dominican Republic
10 Tips for launching a street piano in your neighborhood
We have had great fun helping a number of communities develop street piano projects. Street pianos are great not just for the music they bring to a city street or downtown neighborhood but for their … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for launching a street piano in your neighborhood