Strong Neighbourhoods

To qualify for support and funding, events and projects must align with at least one of the impact areas below:

• Aesthetics
  Enhance the physical appearance, character, or natural environment in your neighbourhood.
  E.g. Neighbourhood garden, mural, tree planting, alleyway beautification, park clean-up, sidewalk planter project.

• Leadership
  Encourage or involve multiple neighbours in planning or implementing the project, including opportunities to share skills.
  E.g. Welcome ambassadors, neighbourhoood workshop, resident-led project team, neighbourhood skill-sharing series.

• Safety
  Enhance safety, especially traffic, bike, and pedestrian safety.
  AED training, emergency preparedness training, bike safety workshop, safe routes to school event.

• Social Offerings
  Provide opportunities for neighbours to gather and have fun.
  E.g. Block party, holiday street decorating, outdoor movie night, neighbourhood picnic or BBQ, little free library or pantry.

• Relationships
  Create opportunities for neighbours to connect, especially those who are new or haven’t interacted before.
  E.g. Buddy bench, meet-your-neighbours coffee, community potluck, porch chat.

• Climate Action
  Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, or mitigate climate‑related risks.
  E.g. Repair Café, swap-and-share event, emergency kit build night, tree planting, rain garden project, e-bike event, neighbourhood composting session, pollinator garden.