This is Part 4 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
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Mar 27
Isolation and the Status Quo – Why I’m Obsessed with My Community: Part 3
This is Part 3 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/isolation-and-the-status-quo-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-3
Mar 27
Oops, All Cars – Why I’m Obsessed with My Community: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/oops-all-cars-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-2
Mar 27
An Introduction – Why I’m Obsessed with My Community: Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/an-introduction-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-1
Mar 27
My 6-Month Review of our Community
I’ve officially been a sitting board member of the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association for 6 months now. I’ve also lived in the community for 5+ years and have family with deep roots here. As I was sitting down to put together the April edition of the newsletter, I thought to myself: “What have …
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Feb 25
Why I’m Obsessed with My Community
Photo by David McBee on Pexels.com Over about the last 2-3 years, I have become VERY interested in urban design. In addition to leading me on a straight path to joining the board of our community association last fall, it has also helped me to learn a LOT about the way cities work …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/an-introduction-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-1
Jan 25
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… to Drive Everywhere
In many North American communities, the prevailing expectation is that driving is the primary, if not the only, way to get around.
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Jan 25
The Importance of Community Involvement: Beyond Social Media
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Rob Attrell, Outreach CommitteeThis piece is reposted from Living in the Future, my personal website. In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever to feel connected to our communities through social media. A quick like, comment, or share can give us the sense that we’re actively participating …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/the-importance-of-community-involvement-beyond-social-media
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