Building Connected Communities
Background
In November 2022, a Notice of Motion was passed to create the Connected Communities: Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) report. In September 2023, City Council approved the report, which directed the development and sharing of easy-to-use guides based on the principles of asset-based community development to help people connect in their neighbourhood.
As a result, a free toolkit called Building Connected Communities: Asset-Based Community Development toolkit was created. It has six sections with videos, tools and resources to help local communities and groups use these ideas effectively.
On November 22, 2023, City Council also approved more resources into building strong community ties using these ideas by establishing the Building Connected Communities Fund Organizations were invited to apply for funding to implement and evaluate the roll out of the Asset-Based Community Development toolkit. After reviewing the proposals thoroughly, two organizations—Carya (through the Community Development Learning Initiative) and PolicyWise—were chosen to work together with The City to implement and evaluate the approach.
Resources
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An evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and utilizing assets within the community to foster community connection. The purpose is to bring consistency and deepen knowledge for those who work with the community.
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This funds supports organizations in their efforts to implement asset-based community development driven projects.
Questions?
For any questions, email us at ABCD@calgary.ca or call 311.