What began as a policy paper has been curated into a Saturday, as we fill a neighbourhood with our micro-events. Calgary Bliss Mind/Art Adventures have been designed to evolve into a travelling annual … [Read more...] about Building a Preventative Wellness Festival to Celebrate Mental Health
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Art in the City
It seems a little strange that after a very long haul through the pandemic that we might actually be returning to some kind of normal this summer. We've been cooped up for over a year, and various … [Read more...] about Art in the City
Architecture and crime, what is the relationship?
The contribution of architecture must go through a critical analysis of the urban layout where the buildings are located and point out the responsibility of the architect and urban planner in the act … [Read more...] about Architecture and crime, what is the relationship?
We need new ways to deal with rising crime rates
It's been an interesting start to what seems will be another challenging year for all of us. However, it's not without some good news stories that are underway or taking shape. It's a refreshing … [Read more...] about We need new ways to deal with rising crime rates
NEWS RELEASE | COMMUNITY SAFETY PRACTITIONER IN RESIDENCE
Victoria, BC Rethink Urban is proud to be working with the Anglican Church of St. John the Divine for a six-month Full Spectrum Community Safety Practitioner in Residence initiative. This initiative … [Read more...] about NEWS RELEASE | COMMUNITY SAFETY PRACTITIONER IN RESIDENCE
Welcome Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
It's a pleasure to have Teale join our collaborative, and to welcome him during such uncertain times. I've known Teale for several years now, we worked together as board members with the Greater … [Read more...] about Welcome Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
What will be important after Covid-19?
As we travel through this unprecedented time of COVID-19, we are quickly realizing the impact that social isolation and lack of connection has on our physical and mental health. Some of the things we … [Read more...] about What will be important after Covid-19?
A New World
5 minute read. This post is the first in a series chronicling experiences in quarantine in the Blue Mountains, Ontario, with some counselling from Season 3 of Westworld, airing at the time of … [Read more...] about A New World
Bridging the Gaps in Community Safety & Well-Being
The next decade will allow each of us to inspire each other to create positive change in our cities. There are so many important issues to tackle we can't expect our various levels of government or … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gaps in Community Safety & Well-Being
New Year Whirlwind
It's no exaggeration, the first few months of this year have been an absolute blur. Just like the new wall mural located in Calgary's new public library downtown, I needed to step back to see things … [Read more...] about New Year Whirlwind