Common Ground Community Mapping Network

In the summer of 2007, the Communities-based Research Laboratory (CBRL) at the University of Victoria conducted a participatory-based livelihood assessment of the binning community in Victoria, an initiative in collaboration with the University of British Columbia and funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

In April 2007, Charles & Maeve produced a 27 page work plan for mapping quantitative and qualitative thematic data on early childhood development entitled "PLAY UEY Project Mapping Work Plan"

The University of Victoria Community Green Map project (UVic-CGMP) will provide a participatory mapping and planning system, including learning and technical tools, to facilitate innovative and sustainable development at UVic and in the wider community.

The first phase of this project is being facilitated by the Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability and will result in the creation of a digital mapping system and framework by May 2008.

Starting in the summer of 2007, Fernwood Fruit Tree Project participants will harvest fruit and berries from trees and bushes in our community that would otherwise go to waste. The food will be distributed equally amongst home owners, volunteers, food banks and community organisations. 

This project is part of the Fernwood NRG Harvest Project, a project that promotes local food sustainability. We will be putting on canning, preserving and drying workshops in the fall of 2007 so community members can enjoy local food all year round.

This is the first time that the LifeCycles' Fruit Tree Project has been implemented at a neighbourhood level.

Join us for the launch of the Peninsula Playspaces Community Green Map!

Saturday, May 5th - Tulista Park, Sidney
Saturday, May 12th - Centennial Park, Saanichton
Saturday, May 26th - Hamsterley Beach, Elk Lake Park, Saanich

Click on the image to download a PDF invitation Poster. 

 
(Click on the images above to view larger previews.)

Another of the community green maps that accompany the regional green map, theJames Bay Community Map highlights social and ecological assets in this Victoria neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood Workshop Series 2007

This series of free workshops were presented by the City of Victoria, in conjunction with the University of Victoria, LifeCycles and Vancity

For further information contact
Gail Price-Douglas, Community Development Planner
City of Victoria
Phone (250) 361-0358

A workshop for facilitators.

Explore images form the workshop by clicking on the thumbnail below:

Published: September 2005

A great community undergoing rapid change. A great Visions team and a superb artist. The maps now grace the community utility boxes.