Date:
5 March, 2013
Start Time:
1:30PM
A resilient community or neighbourhood has the capacity to respond and adapt to the social, environmental and economic challenges. Join us online at no cost for this interactive webinar exploring the key characteristics of resilient communities and opportunities and strategies to strengthen resilience at the local level.
[REGISTER HERE]
Special Presenters:
- MICHELLE COLUSSI, Canadian Centre for Community Renewal
- SARAH AMYOT, Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria
- ROB WIPOND, Transition Victoria
- STACY BARTER, Smart Planning for Communities, Fraser Basin Council
Through this webinar:
- LEARN about the key characteristics of a resilient community, and how using a “resilience lens” can complement community sustainability efforts
- DISCUSS how community leaders, planners, and citizens are fostering greater resilience at the neighbourhood and community levels
- EXPLORE inspiring examples of how communities and neighbourhoods are building their capacity for resilience through policy, planning, partnerships and community engagement.
Who should participate:
- Community Members and Community Organizations
- Community & Neighbourhood Associations
- Local Service Providers
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Local Government Representatives
- Community developers and planners
More information:
For more information please contact BC Healthy Communities at bchc@bchealthycommunities.ca
Phone: 250-356-0876 / Web: www.bchealthycommunities.ca
Event Contact:
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Host:
BC Healthy Communities
Webinar --
Canada