Our Victoria-based company is dedicated to improving safety, well-being and quality of life in communities. It's always a pleasure sharing our expertise beyond British Columbia. It's all about … [Read more...] about A New Path Forward – Full Spectrum CPTED
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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
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
CPTED For Rural Alberta
Our team is excited to announce our commitment to the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA) this year. It will all begin on May 8th as we offer a Pre-conference workshop on Crime … [Read more...] about CPTED For Rural Alberta
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
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
Taking to the street for talk about streets
In Victoria, BC, a group of cyclists, urban enthusiasts and neighbourhood activists have been talking for some time about creating a Greater Victoria Placemaking Network to promote creative, … [Read more...] about Taking to the street for talk about streets
Online Creative Placemaking Course
The new international University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Cultural Planning and Development is offering a new session of an online professional development course in Creative Placemaking … [Read more...] about Online Creative Placemaking Course
Plazas dead and lively and the passageways that connect
A city's buzz is highly associated with the liveliness of its plazas - the shared outdoor spaces adjacent to buildings and parks, whether privately or publicly owned. To celebrate Jane's Walk on … [Read more...] about Plazas dead and lively and the passageways that connect
Fostering vibrancy and connecting our neighbourhoods
In Australia, a new policy implemented at a local level could be viewed as the latest iteration of cultural planning. This policy, known as a Social Activations Program, is responding to local culture … [Read more...] about Fostering vibrancy and connecting our neighbourhoods