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.
In East Vancouver’s Champlain Heights, we sat down with two organizations leading a grassroots effort to restore native forests and build community.
Meet the Ontario Community Changemakers and learn more about their inspiring initiatives transforming parks across the province.
A guidance and resources to measure the impact of your park work on community health and wellbeing, integrating a social equity lens.
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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County Court Neighbourhood Association, Brampton
Harpreet is the President of the County Court Neighbourhood Association where his work exemplifies his passion for community capacity building and sustainable practices with a lens for equitable planning. Harpreet holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning Design and Analysis from York University along with a General Certificate in Refugee and Migration Studies and a Certificate from the University of Toronto in Geographical Information Systems for Environmental Management.
He is an advocate for public space and inclusionary practices and sits on the City of Brampton’s Ward 3 and 4 Advisory Committee. In 2020, Harpreet was featured in the BBC series Building a Better Future, presented by TRCA and the World Green Building Council. In 2021, Harpreet was selected as one of Civic Actions Emerging Leaders and presented his case study on Public Revitalization around County Court.