As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Park People’s Executive Director, Erika Nikolai, has been honoured with the Distinguished Individual Award from World Urban Parks—an international recognition that celebrates her leadership and the growing national movement Park People has helped build here in Canada.
The programs offers community members from equity-deserving neighbourhoods training and coaching to help them enhance or transform vacant or underused spaces into public green areas.
Learn more about the impact of Canada’s large urban parks’ stewardship initiatives—from healthier ecosystems and stronger community well-being to essential support for city services.
Shakeera Solomon from the Vision of Hope Resource Centre in Brampton, a recipient of a TD Park People Grant, shares valuable tips on transitioning indoor programs to the outdoors.
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Project Manager at False Creek South Community Housing Trust & Neighbourhood Association
Robyn Chan is the Project Manager for the False Creek South Community Housing Trust and the False Creek South Neighbourhood Association, where she guides grassroots community planning strategies for retaining and expanding affordable housing in Vancouver. Her previous experience includes community engagement, sustainable land use strategy, and placemaking programs. She has a Masters of Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University and is past-Chair of the Vancouver City Planning Commission. Robyn Chan is also member of Park People’s board.