As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
We know we benefit when we get outside and connect with others when winter makes us feel isolated. Here are some ideas for how your group can animate parks in winter.
Here are some valuable tips to create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for participants of all abilities, backgrounds, ages, and gender identities!
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How the City of Charlottetown’s experience with Hurricane Fiona demonstrates the importance of cross-departmental partnerships and resilient infrastructure to mitigate the impact of extreme winds.
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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.