Intensifying homelessness crises have been feeding major conversations in Greater Victoria, as they have more and more elsewhere in Canada. Angry social and news media debates swing from the … [Read more...] about This Story has a Process… all it needs is a Cast (An Essay on CPTED Community of Practice)
Engagement
public participation & citizen engagement
7 Ways to Connect with Community
7 Ways to Connect with Community A guy walks into a bar. No, it’s not the start of a joke but a recent news item about Carlos, a University of Calgary student who emailed every woman in his school … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Connect with Community
Reclaiming the Gateway
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps is proposing the city use a neutral third party at the start of the development process in the hope of reducing neighbourhood conflicts over contentious developments. “We … [Read more...] about Reclaiming the Gateway
In Need of a Champion: Reviving the Practice of CPTED (Essay)
Last month, we traveled to Edmonton to give a one-day workshop to a group of participants attending the annual conference of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA). The topic of … [Read more...] about In Need of a Champion: Reviving the Practice of CPTED (Essay)
Why does NIMBY still look blurry?
Why does NIMBY still look blurry? I try to keep an open mind and heart when it comes to NIMBY issues. But some days I struggle. For instance, I love the far off sound of a train whistle. That sound … [Read more...] about Why does NIMBY still look blurry?
Ten Voices: An Innovation Story of Downtown Victoria
This story is a creative output of an Applied Research Project submitted to Cape Breton University, the final requirement of a Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development and … [Read more...] about Ten Voices: An Innovation Story of Downtown Victoria
Welcome Soren Henrich – Communication Professional
Soren brings a 30-year career perspective and design thinking to the public engagement process at Rethink Urban. He offers strategic communication design for local government, non-profit agencies and … [Read more...] about Welcome Soren Henrich – Communication Professional
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
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
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