EDMONTON, May 14, 2020 – Many communities are looking for ways to support local businesses that are struggling to survive the COVID-19 lockdown and the reopening of the economy. In response, Community Wealth Sharing, an initiative of the McConnell Foundation, is launching a pilot project to support Alberta businesses by working with ATB and its […]
Learn moreOTTAWA, April 29, 2020 – The COVID-19 crisis is putting thousands of small owner-operated merchants and restaurants in jeopardy. Having to pay fixed costs while revenues dwindle — in some cases to zero — they risk having to shut down and declare bankruptcy. That’s why the Wellington West Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Crowdfund Canada […]
Learn moreYou’ve made us realize that it is time for a rethink, and for courageous action. In 1946, Albert Einstein, spurred by the knowledge that the threat of nuclear annihilation meant that humanity needed to displace war as a means of resolving human conflict, ran an ad in the New York Times that read in part: […]
Learn moreCould a network of regulatory experimentation labs in cities build legitimacy and shape inclusive innovation toward a great transition? This proposal is a response to one of the most urgent crises of our time: the widespread erosion of trust in governments, organizations, and each other. The immediate crises of ecological collapse and social inequality are […]
Learn moreOn May 14, the federal government announced the first four winners of the Smart Cities Challenge. Our Cities for People initiative helped with the Challenge design — advocating for social innovation and community needs to be at the heart of the Challenge. The winning proposals — from Montreal, Guelph and Wellington County, several Nunavut communities, […]
Learn moreby Alex Gillis Building or expanding subway, streetcar or bus networks in major cities can help reduce carbon emissions, but given that these projects cost millions — even billions — how do we know our investments are spent wisely? Canadian researchers want to use an age-old idea, “the wisdom of crowds”, to develop a groundbreaking […]
Learn moreThis article was originally posted on the Future Cities Canada website and has been cross-posted here with permission. By Rebecca Chieu Inclusive and meaningful community engagement has always been a driving force behind Dr. Jayne Engle’s work. As head of Cities for People at McConnell Foundation in Montreal, she bridges innovative community action with policy and systems change. She is bringing […]
Learn moreOn Wednesday, July 15, The Ryerson City Building Institute will launch their State of City Building Project, which includes the first annual State of City Building Report and the Citylinx online database. Citylinx identifies and categorizes leading organizations that are involved in studying or advocating for excellence in city building. This growing list allows the public, key […]
Learn moreIn early October, people gathered at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto to listen to eight speakers talk about how cities can not only grow and develop but also flourish. The Walrus Talks Resilience, produced by The Walrus Foundation in collaboration with Musagetes and Cities for People, responded to the question: how can cities […]
Learn moreVoulez-vous participer à la création d’un nouveau type de lieu civique et collaboratif? Voici une belle opportunité! Entremise lance une appel à candidatures pour le projet d’occupation temporaire d’un bâtiment industriel municipal situé au 204 rue Young, dans le quartier de Griffintown. Date limite pour proposer votre projet: le lundi, 22 janvier. Cliquez ici pour […]
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