Meet the Dance Company that choreographed their performance last summer utilizing the 2015 Art Alley Mural located in downtown Red Deer, Alberta. It was a contemporary dance performance called "Death … [Read more...] about Dance the Night Away
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Art Alley – Another Great Year
Art Alley 2017 demonstrates the power and wisdom that indigenous art and teachings have towards lifting the collective spirit towards co-creating a culture of reconciliation, healing, opportunity and … [Read more...] about Art Alley – Another Great Year
A Capital Lesson on Collaboration
I recently traveled to Ottawa to lecture at the 2017 RPIC Real Property National Workshop. My presentation was similar to one I will do for my own community in Victoria, BC this coming March. It was … [Read more...] about A Capital Lesson on Collaboration
What Makes our Communities Safe?
This question remains a global one and a focal point for all cities and all levels of government, and reaches the deepest roots of our neighbourhoods. It seems to drive many conversations among … [Read more...] about What Makes our Communities Safe?
Artist Christine Karron
Christine has become a great friend and colleague since working with her in Red Deer, Alberta. It all got started in the downtown alleyways of that growing central Alberta city I called home from 2003 … [Read more...] about Artist Christine Karron
US AND THEM
GREAT NEWS! We are happy to announce that Rethink Urban will be sponsoring a local screening of the documentary film Us and Them in Red Deer, Alberta on Nov 2, 2017 at 7 pm Special thanks to our … [Read more...] about US AND THEM
Compassionate cities care for their animals
Compassionate cities care for their animals “Compassion is heart-centered. It is a strong desire to alleviate suffering whenever, wherever, and however it presents,” writes Mindful Coach Vanessa F. … [Read more...] about Compassionate cities care for their animals
Placemaking – At the Heart of the Matter
Is it feasible that placemaking can be at the heart of everything we build? Of course it can - and, first we need to understand its importance and why it's so integral. When it comes to the built … [Read more...] about Placemaking – At the Heart of the Matter
Roundabout to Hope
In 2016 a bold vision and collaborative process began in an effort to bring the Circle Series: Circle of Support & Arts to the community of Red Deer, Alberta. It would support restorative … [Read more...] about Roundabout to Hope
Public Safety, Compassion and Community Integration
As public safety remains a growing concern in cities around the world, how we treat our most vulnerable people must also be considered. How can we become more compassionate, support these people and … [Read more...] about Public Safety, Compassion and Community Integration