{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Community in Public","home_page_url":"https://communityinpublic.ca","description":"Community in Public","author":{"name":"Community in Public"},"items":[{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/ljov-planning-framework---recommendation-for-advisory-committee","html_content":"<p>On May 12th, Community in Public submitted a formal letter to the City of Toronto’s Development Review management recommending who to invite to be members of the Little Jamaica and Oakwood Vaughan Planning Framework Stak...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/ljov-planning-framework---recommendation-for-advisory-committee","title":"LJOV Planning Framework - Recommendation for Advisory Committee","summary":"On May 12th, Community in Public submitted a formal letter to the City of Toronto’s Development Review management recommending who to invite to be members of the Little Jamaica and Oakwood Vaughan Planning Framework Stak...","date_modified":"2026-05-27T15:43:03Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/city-process-update-lj-stakeholder-advisory-committee","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1-b24dafe.png\"/><p>The City of Toronto has not yet established the Stakeholder Advisory Committee that Council directed staff to create for the Little Jamaica and Oakwood Vaughan Framework Plan. This is an important process issue because t...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/city-process-update-lj-stakeholder-advisory-committee","title":"City Process Update: LJ Stakeholder Advisory Committee","summary":"The City of Toronto has not yet established the Stakeholder Advisory Committee that Council directed staff to create for the Little Jamaica and Oakwood Vaughan Framework Plan. This is an important process issue because t...","date_modified":"2026-05-22T16:40:05Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/our-voices-our-place---collage-sound-and-story-through-divide","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1778690614726.jpg\"/><p>On May 1, 2026, 30 people joined us for **Our Voices, Our Place: Collage, Sound, and Story Through the Divide** as part of this year’s Jane’s Walk Festival. 💛 This walk was sponsored by Community in Public, and led by t...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/our-voices-our-place---collage-sound-and-story-through-divide","title":"Our Voices Our Place - Collage, Sound, and Story Through Divide","summary":"On May 1, 2026, 30 people joined us for **Our Voices, Our Place: Collage, Sound, and Story Through the Divide** as part of this year’s Jane’s Walk Festival. 💛 This walk was sponsored by Community in Public, and led by t...","date_modified":"2026-05-13T17:25:31Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/business-case-for-community-benefits-agreements","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20TEMPLATE%20-%20Report%20high-0b89b8a.png\"/><p>Read their full report: https://www.torontomu.ca/diversity/reports/business-case-for-cbas/</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/business-case-for-community-benefits-agreements","title":"Business Case for Community Benefits Agreements","summary":"Read their full report: https://www.torontomu.ca/diversity/reports/business-case-for-cbas/","date_modified":"2026-05-11T17:42:03Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/resources-addressing-anti-black-racism---committed-collaboration","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1-71e0a18.png\"/><p>In 2022, Community in Public partnered with the City of Toronto Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit and ULI Toronto to develop solutions to a persistent challenge: the displacement of Black communities during transit-orie...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/resources-addressing-anti-black-racism---committed-collaboration","title":"Resource: Addressing Anti-Black Racism - Committed Collaboration","summary":"In 2022, Community in Public partnered with the City of Toronto Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit and ULI Toronto to develop solutions to a persistent challenge: the displacement of Black communities during transit-orie...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T19:49:08Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/communities-dont-have-the-resources-to-shape-their-future","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/POST%202%20-%20EXPLAINER_KEY%20MESSAGES-b1b943e.png\"/><p>This is about whether communities have the resources to shape their future</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/communities-dont-have-the-resources-to-shape-their-future","title":"Communities Don't Have the Resources to Shape Their Future","summary":"This is about whether communities have the resources to shape their future","date_modified":"2026-04-21T15:09:36Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/collective-letter---little-jamaica-planning-framework","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1-2d9dc31.png\"/><p>The City of Toronto has proposed a significant change to the Little Jamaica Planning Framework - educing the size of the study area and narrowing the scope of planning interventions in the neighbourhood.</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/collective-letter---little-jamaica-planning-framework","title":"Collective Letter - Little Jamaica Planning Framework","summary":"The City of Toronto has proposed a significant change to the Little Jamaica Planning Framework - educing the size of the study area and narrowing the scope of planning interventions in the neighbourhood.","date_modified":"2026-04-14T03:20:37Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/vote-on-priorities-for-the-little-jamaica-right-to-remain-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1-cbf0f59.png\"/><p>Help Decide What Happens in Little Jamaica</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/vote-on-priorities-for-the-little-jamaica-right-to-remain-plan","title":"Vote on Priorities for the Little Jamaica Right to Remain Plan","summary":"Help Decide What Happens in Little Jamaica","date_modified":"2026-03-31T15:02:28Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/action-back-proposal-for-funding-of-community-led-planning","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/POST%202-795172d.png\"/><p>Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee (CABRAC) has proposed a clear, practical step in the City of Toronto’s 2026 Budget:</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/action-back-proposal-for-funding-of-community-led-planning","title":"Action: Back Proposal for funding of Community-led Planning","summary":"Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee (CABRAC) has proposed a clear, practical step in the City of Toronto’s 2026 Budget:","date_modified":"2026-01-29T14:05:03Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-1","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/NOV%2025.png\"/><p>This week, we’re featuring an inspiring participant from our From the Ground Up series - Ian Brown. </p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-1","title":"From the Ground Up: Cohort Spotlight","summary":"This week, we’re featuring an inspiring participant from our From the Ground Up series - Ian Brown. ","date_modified":"2025-11-25T17:27:12Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/review---from-the-ground-up-dinner","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Image.jpeg\"/><p>On November 4th we hosted a dinner organized with the mentees of our From the Ground Up program.</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/review---from-the-ground-up-dinner","title":"Review - From the Ground Up Dinner","summary":"On November 4th we hosted a dinner organized with the mentees of our From the Ground Up program.","date_modified":"2025-11-22T19:15:08Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/NOV%2018.png\"/><p>This week, we’re featuring two inspiring members of our From the Ground Up cohort — Bobbie-Carrie Gunn and Sacha Guberman!</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight","title":"From the Ground Up: Cohort Spotlight","summary":"This week, we’re featuring two inspiring members of our From the Ground Up cohort — Bobbie-Carrie Gunn and Sacha Guberman!","date_modified":"2025-11-18T19:59:57Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-2","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1762793510550.jpg\"/><p>This week, we’re featuring two inspiring members of our From the Ground Up cohort — Kayode Alabi and Michelle Bilek!</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-2","title":"From the Ground Up: Cohort Spotlight","summary":"This week, we’re featuring two inspiring members of our From the Ground Up cohort — Kayode Alabi and Michelle Bilek!","date_modified":"2025-11-10T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-3","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1761839700723.jpg\"/><p>This week, we’re featuring two inspiring members of our From the Ground Up Cohort —Azin Ghaffari and May Massijeh.</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-3","title":"From the Ground Up: Cohort Spotlight","summary":"This week, we’re featuring two inspiring members of our From the Ground Up Cohort —Azin Ghaffari and May Massijeh.","date_modified":"2025-10-30T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-session-5-vision-to-action","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/POST%205%20TO%20BE%20POSTED_%20OCT%2029th.png\"/><p>Session 5: Building a Community-led Plan\n\nReady to lead change in your community?\n\nIn our final session, participants will explore the full journey of creating a Community-Led Plan, from setting the purpose to engaging s...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-session-5-vision-to-action","title":"From the Ground Up: Session 5 Vision to Action","summary":"Session 5: Building a Community-led Plan\n\nReady to lead change in your community?\n\nIn our final session, participants will explore the full journey of creating a Community-Led Plan, from setting the purpose to engaging s...","date_modified":"2025-10-29T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-4","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1760978453427.jpg\"/><p> This week, we’re featuring two inspiring members of our From the Ground Up cohort — Airlea Rasul and Nathi M. Zamisa</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-4","title":"From the Ground Up: Cohort Spotlight","summary":" This week, we’re featuring two inspiring members of our From the Ground Up cohort — Airlea Rasul and Nathi M. Zamisa","date_modified":"2025-10-20T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/session-4-lessons-from-the-field","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/POST%204%20TO%20BE%20POSTED_%20OCT%2015th.png\"/><p>Session 4: Lessons from the Field.</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/session-4-lessons-from-the-field","title":"Session 4: Lessons from the Field","summary":"Session 4: Lessons from the Field.","date_modified":"2025-10-15T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-5","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1759779928454.jpg\"/><p> This week, we’re featuring two incredible members of our From the Ground Up cohort, Shanii Defoe and Mohammad Ahsen Bhatti.</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-cohort-spotlight-5","title":"From the Ground Up: Cohort Spotlight","summary":" This week, we’re featuring two incredible members of our From the Ground Up cohort, Shanii Defoe and Mohammad Ahsen Bhatti.","date_modified":"2025-10-07T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/what-does-community-led-planning-mean","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/POST%202%20-%20EXPLAINER_KEY%20MESSAGES.png\"/><p>🏡 Canada’s National Housing Strategy recognizes housing as a fundamental human right and commits to making safe, affordable homes a reality for all.</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/what-does-community-led-planning-mean","title":"What does Community-led Planning mean?","summary":"🏡 Canada’s National Housing Strategy recognizes housing as a fundamental human right and commits to making safe, affordable homes a reality for all.","date_modified":"2025-10-02T21:04:28Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/reflection-pay-the-%E2%80%9Ccare%E2%80%9D-in-housing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1%20(2).png\"/><p>Cheryll Case, Founder and ED</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/reflection-pay-the-%E2%80%9Ccare%E2%80%9D-in-housing","title":"Reflection: Pay the “Care” in Housing","summary":"Cheryll Case, Founder and ED","date_modified":"2025-09-19T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-join-the-sessions-today","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/FTGU%20Session%202_%20Social%20COPY.png\"/><p>📣 Session 2: Staying Informed and Engaging Effectively\n\nDo you ever feel decisions about your neighbourhood happen without you? Join us for this session as it is all about giving you the tools and knowledge to stay ahea...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-join-the-sessions-today","title":"FROM THE GROUND UP: JOIN THE SESSIONS TODAY","summary":"📣 Session 2: Staying Informed and Engaging Effectively\n\nDo you ever feel decisions about your neighbourhood happen without you? Join us for this session as it is all about giving you the tools and knowledge to stay ahea...","date_modified":"2025-09-17T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-registrations-open","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Social%20COPY.png\"/><p>SESSION 1: Introduction to Land Use Planning & Why It Matters⁠\n⁠\nClick here to register for the workshop!⁠ >  From the Ground Up \n⁠\nWe’re kicking off our 'From the Ground Up' training series with a deep dive into how lan...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/from-the-ground-up-registrations-open","title":"From the Ground Up: Registrations Open","summary":"SESSION 1: Introduction to Land Use Planning & Why It Matters⁠\n⁠\nClick here to register for the workshop!⁠ >  From the Ground Up \n⁠\nWe’re kicking off our 'From the Ground Up' training series with a deep dive into how lan...","date_modified":"2025-09-04T15:02:25Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/join-to-scale-and-empower-community-led-planning","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/POST%201%20Launch%20LinkedIn%2CEmail%20copy.png\"/><p>Do you believe that confronting the affordability crises and including community needs requires bold and meaningful action?</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/join-to-scale-and-empower-community-led-planning","title":"Join to Scale and Empower Community-led Planning","summary":"Do you believe that confronting the affordability crises and including community needs requires bold and meaningful action?","date_modified":"2025-08-27T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/review-2025---3rd-annual-resident-summit","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/2%20-%20Opening%20Remarks-c960632.png\"/><p>This year’s Summit, our most participatory yet, welcomed over 80 leaders from the GTHA. Developers, government and philanthropic leaders, and community organizers alike.</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/review-2025---3rd-annual-resident-summit","title":"Review: 2025 - 3rd Annual Resident Summit","summary":"This year’s Summit, our most participatory yet, welcomed over 80 leaders from the GTHA. Developers, government and philanthropic leaders, and community organizers alike.","date_modified":"2025-07-04T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/opportunity-from-the-ground-up","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/ftgu.webp\"/><p>This Fall, in partnership with United Way Greater Toronto, we’re launching From the Ground Up: A FREE training series for resident leaders and non-profit organizations with roots in their local neighbourhoods across the ...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/opportunity-from-the-ground-up","title":"Opportunity: From the Ground Up","summary":"This Fall, in partnership with United Way Greater Toronto, we’re launching From the Ground Up: A FREE training series for resident leaders and non-profit organizations with roots in their local neighbourhoods across the ...","date_modified":"2025-06-27T18:57:10Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/little-jamaica-community-coalition---organizing-to-win-together","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/IMG_4064.jpeg\"/><p>The Little Jamaica Community Coalition (LJCC) has worked since 2023 to get community benefits for Little Jamaica. Now we are looking for other local organizations who would like to join our steering committee as new part...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/little-jamaica-community-coalition---organizing-to-win-together","title":"Little Jamaica Community Coalition - Organizing to Win Together","summary":"The Little Jamaica Community Coalition (LJCC) has worked since 2023 to get community benefits for Little Jamaica. Now we are looking for other local organizations who would like to join our steering committee as new part...","date_modified":"2025-06-04T15:20:07Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/newsletter-get-onboard-addressing-complicity-of-displacement","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Happy%20Holidays-e91a598.png\"/><p>Spring is in full swing, and our movement for housing justice is only gaining speed. This edition of the newsletter spotlights bold research on displacement in Black communities, grassroots‑powered hackathon solutions, a...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/newsletter-get-onboard-addressing-complicity-of-displacement","title":"Newsletter: Get Onboard! Addressing Complicity of Displacement","summary":"Spring is in full swing, and our movement for housing justice is only gaining speed. This edition of the newsletter spotlights bold research on displacement in Black communities, grassroots‑powered hackathon solutions, a...","date_modified":"2025-04-15T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/highlights-humber-students-tackle-housing-displacement-hackathon","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Results%20-%20CSI%20Hackathon%20Insta%20Post.png\"/><p>This past January-February, students from Humber College came together for a unique and urgent challenge: How can we address the systemic causes and impacts of residential displacement in our communities?</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/highlights-humber-students-tackle-housing-displacement-hackathon","title":"Highlights: Humber Students Tackle Housing Displacement HackATHON","summary":"This past January-February, students from Humber College came together for a unique and urgent challenge: How can we address the systemic causes and impacts of residential displacement in our communities?","date_modified":"2025-04-03T11:02:50Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/get-in-touch-little-jamaica-community-development-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1743002639660.jfif\"/><p>📢 Little Jamaica Community Development Action Plan – We Need Your Input! ⁠\n\nWe’re hosting office hours to hear from YOU! ⁠\n⁠\nCP Planning is collaborating with community and industry partners to develop a Community Devel...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/get-in-touch-little-jamaica-community-development-plan","title":"Get in Touch! Little Jamaica Community Development Plan","summary":"📢 Little Jamaica Community Development Action Plan – We Need Your Input! ⁠\n\nWe’re hosting office hours to hear from YOU! ⁠\n⁠\nCP Planning is collaborating with community and industry partners to develop a Community Devel...","date_modified":"2025-03-31T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/resource-community-feedback-is-to-move-from-talk-to-action","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Copy%20of%20TEMPLATE%20-%20Report%20highlight%20(6).png\"/><p>The movement for to address displacement and preserve communities in Jane Finch Continues — Here’s How You Can Support It</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/resource-community-feedback-is-to-move-from-talk-to-action","title":"Resource: Community Feedback is to Move from Talk to Action","summary":"The movement for to address displacement and preserve communities in Jane Finch Continues — Here’s How You Can Support It","date_modified":"2025-03-20T13:56:12Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/addressing-funding-gaps-in-housing-work","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Update%20(1).png\"/><p>In the path to meet economic needs for affordable housing, grassroots organizations and non-profits are doing the heavy lifting—often with little to no financial support. The Oakwood Vaughan Community Organization (OVCO)...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/addressing-funding-gaps-in-housing-work","title":"The Economic Case for Funding Community-Led Housing Solutions","summary":"In the path to meet economic needs for affordable housing, grassroots organizations and non-profits are doing the heavy lifting—often with little to no financial support. The Oakwood Vaughan Community Organization (OVCO)...","date_modified":"2025-03-05T15:25:34Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/newsletter-hello-2025---letter-from-cheryll-over-2m-unlocked","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Happy%20Holidays.png\"/><p>As we step into another year of community action and advocacy, we’re doubling down on our commitment to housing justice, anti-displacement strategies, and inclusive city-building. Our latest newsletter is packed with ins...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/newsletter-hello-2025---letter-from-cheryll-over-2m-unlocked","title":"Newsletter: Hello 2025! - Letter from Cheryll, Over $2m unlocked","summary":"As we step into another year of community action and advocacy, we’re doubling down on our commitment to housing justice, anti-displacement strategies, and inclusive city-building. Our latest newsletter is packed with ins...","date_modified":"2025-02-25T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/survey-anti-displacement-solutions-and-community-swot","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Instagram%20(1).png\"/><p>Help Shape Anti-Displacement Solutions in Ontario Communities</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/survey-anti-displacement-solutions-and-community-swot","title":"Survey: Anti-Displacement Solutions and Community SWOT","summary":"Help Shape Anti-Displacement Solutions in Ontario Communities","date_modified":"2025-02-04T17:27:57Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/engagement-people%E2%80%99s-social-impact-conference-affordable-housing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Peoples%20Conference.jpeg\"/><p>SETSI's Peoples Social Impact Conference brought together over 150 speakers and change-makers last week to shape the future of Canada’s social economy. The conference prioritized collaboration across equity-seeking commu...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/engagement-people%E2%80%99s-social-impact-conference-affordable-housing","title":"Engagement: People’s Social Impact Conference: Affordable Housing","summary":"SETSI's Peoples Social Impact Conference brought together over 150 speakers and change-makers last week to shape the future of Canada’s social economy. The conference prioritized collaboration across equity-seeking commu...","date_modified":"2025-01-31T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/hackathon---solutions-to-residential-displacement","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Copy%20of%20CSI%20Hackathon%20Insta%20Post%20(General)%20(1).png\"/><p>Together, Humber Polytechnic’s Centre for Social Innovation, Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, and CP Planning have put together a hackathon where Humber students will explore multiple stakeholder perspectives to come u...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/hackathon---solutions-to-residential-displacement","title":"HACKathon - Solutions to Residential Displacement","summary":"Together, Humber Polytechnic’s Centre for Social Innovation, Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, and CP Planning have put together a hackathon where Humber students will explore multiple stakeholder perspectives to come u...","date_modified":"2025-01-25T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/danforth-main-community-development-action-plan-survey","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Email%20(1).png\"/><p>Do you live or work in the Danforth-Main neighbourhood?\n</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/danforth-main-community-development-action-plan-survey","title":"Survey: Danforth-Main Community Development Action Plan Survey","summary":"Do you live or work in the Danforth-Main neighbourhood?\n","date_modified":"2025-01-21T18:55:02Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/engagement-edmonton-national-housing-day","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/IMG_0406--.png\"/><p>This November Homeward Trust in Edmonton marked National Housing Day with a powerful luncheon event, highlighting the urgent need for affordable housing. The event included a key note presentation by Cheryll Case, Founde...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/engagement-edmonton-national-housing-day","title":"Engagement: Edmonton National Housing Day","summary":"This November Homeward Trust in Edmonton marked National Housing Day with a powerful luncheon event, highlighting the urgent need for affordable housing. The event included a key note presentation by Cheryll Case, Founde...","date_modified":"2024-11-25T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/resource-exploring-clts-in-cooksville-recap-next-steps","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/CLTreport.png\"/><p>The vibrant neighbourhood of Cooksville in Mississauga is at a crossroads. As the community grows with new transit infrastructure and redevelopment, the challenges of housing affordability and displacement are more urgen...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/resource-exploring-clts-in-cooksville-recap-next-steps","title":"Resource: Exploring CLTs in Cooksville Recap & Next Steps","summary":"The vibrant neighbourhood of Cooksville in Mississauga is at a crossroads. As the community grows with new transit infrastructure and redevelopment, the challenges of housing affordability and displacement are more urgen...","date_modified":"2024-11-25T16:58:39Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/our-neighbour-is-on-a-panel-about-inclusive-city-building","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Customer%20Relations%20Instagram%20Post%20in%20Cream%20Bei.png\"/><p>In honour of National Housing Day, CP Planning was thrilled that our neighbour Geraldine Alexander (owner of Natural Vybz at 2637 Eglinton Ave W), represented the Eglinton Vaughan Land Trust at an impactful panel discuss...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/our-neighbour-is-on-a-panel-about-inclusive-city-building","title":"Our Neighbour was on a Panel About Inclusive City Building","summary":"In honour of National Housing Day, CP Planning was thrilled that our neighbour Geraldine Alexander (owner of Natural Vybz at 2637 Eglinton Ave W), represented the Eglinton Vaughan Land Trust at an impactful panel discuss...","date_modified":"2024-11-22T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-summary-roadmap-annual-party-1","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1-2029e24.png\"/><p>The Roadmap Annual Party on November 14th was a blast.</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-summary-roadmap-annual-party-1","title":"Event Summary: 2024 Roadmap Annual Party","summary":"The Roadmap Annual Party on November 14th was a blast.","date_modified":"2024-11-19T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/highlight-housing-now-toronto-a-canadian-highlight","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/HousingNowBarcelona.jpg\"/><p>While HousingNowTO didn’t take home the World Smart City Infrastructure & Building Award at the 2024 Smart City Expo in Barcelona on November 6th, they stood out as the only Canadian finalist, a major achievement on the ...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/highlight-housing-now-toronto-a-canadian-highlight","title":"Highlight: Housing Now Toronto a Canadian Highlight ","summary":"While HousingNowTO didn’t take home the World Smart City Infrastructure & Building Award at the 2024 Smart City Expo in Barcelona on November 6th, they stood out as the only Canadian finalist, a major achievement on the ...","date_modified":"2024-11-07T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-community-roundtable-on-preserving-renter-affordability","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/10918\"/><p>On November 5th, 2024, CP Planning, in collaboration with the Toronto's Social Development and Finance Administration Divison, hosted a pivotal Community Roundtable in the Jane Finch neighbourhood. This gathering, attend...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-community-roundtable-on-preserving-renter-affordability","title":"Event: Community Roundtable on Preserving Renter Affordability","summary":"On November 5th, 2024, CP Planning, in collaboration with the Toronto's Social Development and Finance Administration Divison, hosted a pivotal Community Roundtable in the Jane Finch neighbourhood. This gathering, attend...","date_modified":"2024-11-06T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-space-for-grief-festival-and-opening-panel","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Space.png\"/><p>On November 3rd, our Director of Operations, Diavin Miller joined Space for Grief or the kick off of the 2024 Space for Grief Festival, held at Evergreen. The innovative and evocative immersive public art installation – ...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-space-for-grief-festival-and-opening-panel","title":"Event: Space for Grief Festival and Opening Panel","summary":"On November 3rd, our Director of Operations, Diavin Miller joined Space for Grief or the kick off of the 2024 Space for Grief Festival, held at Evergreen. The innovative and evocative immersive public art installation – ...","date_modified":"2024-11-04T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-anti-racism-workshop-with-the-city-of-ottawa","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/mADagle\"/><p>On October 25th CP Planning, the Action Lab, and our research team hosted a pivotal workshop in partnership with the City of Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Strategy team. This collaborative session brought together key city repres...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-anti-racism-workshop-with-the-city-of-ottawa","title":"Event: Anti-Racism Workshop with the City of Ottawa","summary":"On October 25th CP Planning, the Action Lab, and our research team hosted a pivotal workshop in partnership with the City of Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Strategy team. This collaborative session brought together key city repres...","date_modified":"2024-10-28T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/engagement-smart-city-world-expo","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/SmartCities%20(Instagram%20Post)%20(5).png\"/><p>On November 5th, CP Planning will take the world stage at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, one of the largest and most influential events focused on urban innovation. Both Nyasha and Cheryll from ...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/engagement-smart-city-world-expo","title":"Engagement: Smart City World Expo","summary":"On November 5th, CP Planning will take the world stage at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, one of the largest and most influential events focused on urban innovation. Both Nyasha and Cheryll from ...","date_modified":"2024-10-23T13:40:29Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/little-jamaica-clt-for-affordable-housing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/CLT%20UPdate.png\"/><p>The Little Jamaica Community Coalition has been hard at work, advancing a Community Land Trust to help protect and expand affordable housing in the Oakwood Vaughan and Little Jamaica neighbourhoods. This dedicated effort...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/little-jamaica-clt-for-affordable-housing","title":"Little Jamaica CLT for Affordable Housing","summary":"The Little Jamaica Community Coalition has been hard at work, advancing a Community Land Trust to help protect and expand affordable housing in the Oakwood Vaughan and Little Jamaica neighbourhoods. This dedicated effort...","date_modified":"2024-09-27T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-summary-pathways-to-progress","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/1%20-Cover.png\"/><p>In advance of this year’s Roadmap Annual Party on Nov 14th, in September we hosted two Pathways to Progress events to deepen collective discussion and gather feedback from community organizers and industry leaders advanc...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-summary-pathways-to-progress","title":"Event Summary: Pathways to Progress","summary":"In advance of this year’s Roadmap Annual Party on Nov 14th, in September we hosted two Pathways to Progress events to deepen collective discussion and gather feedback from community organizers and industry leaders advanc...","date_modified":"2024-09-23T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/highlight-oakwood-vaughan-community-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/EZ1%20-%201-5cf1ce7.png\"/><p>From 2021 to 2023, the resident-led group Oakwood-Vaughn Community Organization (OVCO) conducted a substantial and comprehensive community planning process to prepare the OV Community Plan. To produce this visionary docu...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/highlight-oakwood-vaughan-community-plan","title":"Highlight: Oakwood Vaughan Community Plan","summary":"From 2021 to 2023, the resident-led group Oakwood-Vaughn Community Organization (OVCO) conducted a substantial and comprehensive community planning process to prepare the OV Community Plan. To produce this visionary docu...","date_modified":"2024-09-13T14:15:08Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-summary-cooksville-community-festival","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/CP%20Planning%20Event%20-%20Cooksville%20Festival.png\"/><p>CP Planning is, along with Cooksville residents, exploring the potential for a Community Land Trust (CLT) in the area.  </p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/event-summary-cooksville-community-festival","title":"Event Summary: Cooksville Community Festival  ","summary":"CP Planning is, along with Cooksville residents, exploring the potential for a Community Land Trust (CLT) in the area.  ","date_modified":"2024-09-04T22:20:30Z"},{"id":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/nyasha-harper-michon-director-of-programs-featured-by-unesco","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4cd413b4-f4ee-4988-bacf-4d6dd233bf9a/Nyasha-Harper-Michon_CP-Planning_cropped.webp\"/><p>We are thrilled that Nyasha Harper-Michon's leadership in social equity and environmental sustainability is recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Her career reflects a d...</p>","url":"https://communityinpublic.ca/holding-page/f/nyasha-harper-michon-director-of-programs-featured-by-unesco","title":"Media: Nyasha Harper-Michon featured by UNESCO","summary":"We are thrilled that Nyasha Harper-Michon's leadership in social equity and environmental sustainability is recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Her career reflects a d...","date_modified":"2024-08-21T16:38:55Z"}]}