What if everything we did in our cities was great for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old?

8 80 Cities Takes Part In a New Healthy Communities Initiative

We are proud to be working with Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Urban Institute with the support of the Government of Canada to fund a broad range of organizations, including local governments, charities, Indigenous communities and nonprofits, for projects, programming and services that help communities who have been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19 create safe and vibrant public spaces, improve mobility options and provide innovative digital solutions to connect people and improve health.

Organizations can apply until March 9, 2021, at 5:00 PM PST. A second application period for funding will take place starting in May 2021. Stay tuned!

Visit healthycommunitiesinitiative.ca to find out more about how to apply, explore resources for applicants and sign up for community mobilization sessions.

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Announcing the Winter Cities Toolkit

As part of our two-year ground-breaking Wintermission project, we recently launched the Winter Cities Toolkit.

The toolkit includes tools and resources to creating more welcoming and inclusive winter cities and public spaces.

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Lessons From Resilient Communities During the Pandemic

The RWJF Culture of Health Prize honours communities—urban, rural, tribal, large or small—that are beacons of hope and progress on creating places that enable health and well-being for all.

RWJF recognizes Culture of Health Prize winners for their broad definition of health and strong collaboration between community partners and residents, and across many sectors and levels of power.

Throughout 2020, the Culture of Health Prize winners used the strategies and networks they built to tackle the coronavirus and America’s reckoning with racial justice.

Learn about how five Prize-winning communities are responding to COVID-19 in this article by Katie Wehr, senior program officer at RWJF.

Photo credit: RWJF

Gil Penalosa's New Keynote:
How to Create Vibrant & Healthy Cities for Older Adults
Older adults are assets to our communities, yet their needs and contributions are often ignored in the way we plan and design our cities. Citizens Alive is a strong push to create cities where all older people will be able to live healthier and happier.

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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will have the opportunity to lead exciting public space and transportation projects, develop innovative community engagement activities, interact with high-level decision-makers, and contribute to the creation of healthier and more people-friendly communities.

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How Oslo Achieved Zero Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities

In 2015, the City of Oslo, Norway, made a commitment to reduce car traffic and prioritize the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and the environment. Bolstered by nearly two decades of investment and support from the Norwegian national government they have proven Vision Zero is possible!. How did they achieve their goals? Learn some strategies from this article by Anders Hartmann and Sarah Abel (The City Fix).

Photo courtesy of City of Oslo, Norway via The City Fix

Art Can Transform the Lives of People Experiencing Homelessness

What is the intersection of marginalized communities and individuals experiencing homelessness, and art?

In this story by Claire Marie Porter, for NextCity, we hear stories of how art can be a catalyst for personal growth, community building, and economic mobility.

Learn about the inspiring work done by art-based organizations and non-profits in cities like Austin, TX, Atlantic City or LA's Skid Row that have been working for years in the implementation of programs that will help support communities and neighbourhoods experiencing poverty, homelessness, and now disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Photo courtesy of City of Oslo, Norway via The City Fix

What type of cities do we want our children to grow up in? Join the online celebration of Tim Gill's new book 'Urban playground: How Child-Friendly Planning and Design Can Save Cities.' Today, Thursday, February 25, 2021, 14:00 CET. Register here.

The 2021 AARP Community Challenge Is On! Applications for their quick-action grant program are due by April 14. Learn more — and apply! »

City Parks Alliance Summer Series 2021: June 14 - 25: Two weeks of interactive programming and conversations on the urgent issues cities are facing. The COVID pandemic and resulting economic recession have challenged park and recreation staff and city budgets at a time when the need for equitable access to healthy outdoor spaces has never been greater. For more information click here.

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