Community-Led Pathways to Affordable & Sustainable First Nation Housing...

“I currently live in a cohousing community in the municipality of Neuville. We are 12 households, each with our own house, but we share the land as well as a......together. One of the main objectives of our approach is to foster community ties and belonging. The built environment is therefore a place where we can meet, but also where...

“A concrete example of a positive experience of quality in a built environment is the community of Scarboro in Calgary, AB. The Scarboro historic community is a cultural landscape comprising......roughly 45.8ha (113 ac) in the southwest Calgary community of Scarboro (historically aka Sunalta Addition). Located mainly on top of the escarpment, Scarboro consists of parks, boulevards, extensive landscape, and...

...the main lobby space. I found that the building was close to public transportation, which made the project accessible. Each library space was connected by pedestrian pathways that connected the......At the same time, offices and breakout spaces surround the building and connect the user with the central circulation pathways. Another point I found necessary in the building was its...

...among Africans and locals from the Athlone Community and incorporating elements of beauty and tranquility that reflect the cultural heritage of the community. Inside the center, the functionality of the...“One example of a positive experience of quality in the built environment for the community of Canadians of African descent could be the creation of a cultural center that celebrates...

...and more. The transformation of Richvale Park and Greenway had a profound impact on the community. The addition of the new and revamped sports fields brought local teams and families......to comfortably watch over the children while engaging with other community members. The revitalization also included well-maintained walking and cycling paths that intertwined through the park, encouraging healthy lifestyles and...

...as little of a footprint on the local environment as possible. It was interesting to experience the way the spaces were adapted by other community groups for organized events –......Environment 2023, p.256).   Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/GdZy4xrLLaLvQjgj6   Ice Stations on the Ramsey Lake Skate Path in Sudbury, Ontario, adapted for a silent disco event led by the community....

...from this park as well as attending the preschool in the community center, I had known it as the best spot in Vancouver for a multitude of reasons:   Local......to diverse neighbourhood – allows for great picnic spaces for large groups Mix of picnic tables, benches, logs, and rocks for seating (formal and informal) Accessibly via bike, car, walking...