Creating Space for Strength - Interim final report (April 25, 2013)
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The document outlines an asset-based community development project in Calgary's north central communities, focusing on participatory action research and consultation with various demographics, including seniors and youth. It includes findings from interviews, surveys, and community consultations, highlighting community strengths, areas for improvement, and desired goals for the future. An action plan and final report are proposed to disseminate findings and encourage community engagement and implementation of next steps.
Creating Space for Strength - Interim final report (April 25, 2013)
- 1. Creating Space for Strength: An Asset-Based Community Development and Research Project Focused on Calgary’s North Central Communities 25 April 2013 Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 2. Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) ◦ Strength-based ◦ Appreciative Enquiry Participatory Action Research (PAR) ◦ Steering Committee involvement Community Consultation Youth Consultation Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 3. Demographic Report Interviews’ Report Survey of Spaces and Services Seniors’ Consultation Report Community Consultation Report Models Report Youth Consultation Online Survey (extra) Action Plan Final Report Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 4. Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc. Demographic information Survey of Spaces and Services Information on possible models for multi-purpose spaces/places
- 5. Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc. Information from interviews, consultations and informal online survey Collected information on assets; challenges; ideas for improvement
- 6. 27 Interviews December 2012 – January 2013 Good representation of communities More women than men (67-33) Good visible minority (72-28) More highly educated More married All owners; no renters Fewer 45-54 age range Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 7. Seniors’ consult - Tuesday, January 22, 2013 ◦ ~17 seniors Community Consultation – Thursday, February 21, 2013 ◦ ~ 36 participants Youth consultation – Saturday, April 20, 2013 ◦ ~ 33 youth Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 8. Created by Darren Way, President of MacSand CA Same four questions on Survey Monkey Over 100 responses: ◦ 16 Coventry Hills ◦ 1 Country Hills ◦ 7 Creekside/Evanston ◦ 2 Harvest Hills ◦ 44 Hidden Valley ◦ 16 MacEwan Glen ◦ 4 Panorama Hills ◦ 14 Sandstone Valley Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 9. Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc. Priority Community Association Achievements Citizen-led Achievements Services/Programs Working well Available Spaces Three Best Things What Makes Community Vibrant Assets Assets Assets Assets Assets Assets Assets First Newsletter Lobbying for schools CA events/ programs CA Communications Cardel Place Safety; Security; Low crime People Second Sports Programs Ice rink renos Cardel Place Safe communities Panorama E-Centre Amenities Sense of connection Third Community garden Lobbying for traffic solutions CA sports programs Commercial amenities Churches Traffic Accessibility Activities and events
- 10. Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc. Not priority rated Q1: What is good and strong in our community? Q2: What could be better? Q3: What do we want to see happen in five years? Q4: How do we get there? Questionnaire - Top Priorities Assets Improvements Goals Actions Priorities NHCA Affordable programming Prioritizing goals Lobby politicians Space for seniors to meet Commercial amenities Meeting space for seniors Increase affordable programming for seniors Advocate for more affordable seniors’ programs Diagnostic/ Emergency Health services Natural spaces Improved public transportation Improved public transit Advocate for improved public transit Community gathering space Quality of Life Medical services Increased participation and community engagement Directory of handymen and volunteers to help with odd jobs Seniors’ housing and LTC Improved medical services Help with odd jobs around the house
- 11. Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc. Area of Concern Q1: What is good and strong in our community? Q2: What could be better? Q3: What do we want to see happen in five years? Q4: How do we get there? Questionnaire Assets Improvements Goals Actions Priorities #1 Community Spirit Traffic/Transit Sports/Recreation/ Leisure Communication/ Engagement Community gathering space #2 Community Services Social Services/ health care Health care/ Social services Funding Emergency health services #3 Transportation Infrastructure Outdoor Spaces Transportation Infrastructure Community Advocacy and Leadership Recreation services
- 12. TBD – Report back on May 25, 2013 Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 13. Raw data received; not analyzed yet as not part of contract deliverables Decision point: To be analyzed? By whom? Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 14. Community Spirit Strong Community Associations (great newsletters and sports programs) Traffic Access (Easy access to major thoroughfares) Commercial amenities (retail and restaurants close by). Feeling safe and secure. Green spaces and walking paths. Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 15. Cardel Place Panorama E-Centre Churches Schools Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 16. Traffic/Transit Social Services/Health care Outdoor Spaces Affordable programming Meeting space Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 17. Sports/Recreation/Leisure Health Care/Social Services Transportation Infrastructure Increased participation and community engagement Prioritizing goals Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 18. Communication/Engagement Funding Community Advocacy and Leadership Lobby Politicians and Advocate Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 19. Community Gathering Space (with space for seniors) Emergency Health Services Recreation Services Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 20. People Sense of Connection Activities and Events Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.
- 21. Action Plan Final Report – communications document Dissemination to community Call to Action – community event? Implement Next Steps Creating Space for Strength - Eaton International Consulting Inc.