There is an increasingly amount of commentary in London - be it blogs, social media, or media - talking about grand visions of a London that could be. I find that often these types of article boil down to "somebody else should do this and our city will be better". In my opinion, rather than talk about what-ifs, it is more important to talk about the people in our city who are already working to make their communities better.
I feel that it is important to recognize groups that do not expect others to intervene on their behalf, but rather, take it upon themselves to do the work needed to build strong, positive communities in London. It is in this spirit that I decided to spend some time on a blog series promoting the many neighbourhood associations and the activities they undertake in the London community.
My goals for this project are two-fold. First, I am hopeful that in the same way that my previous series on the 2014 School Board Trustee election helped readers learn about their local candidates, this series will help Londoners learn about the great community initiatives being pursued in London. Second, I hope that if people are able, they will take the time to get in touch with their local associations to see how they can get involved. The more people we have on the ground, working to make London a great place the better!
I feel that it is important to recognize groups that do not expect others to intervene on their behalf, but rather, take it upon themselves to do the work needed to build strong, positive communities in London. It is in this spirit that I decided to spend some time on a blog series promoting the many neighbourhood associations and the activities they undertake in the London community.
My goals for this project are two-fold. First, I am hopeful that in the same way that my previous series on the 2014 School Board Trustee election helped readers learn about their local candidates, this series will help Londoners learn about the great community initiatives being pursued in London. Second, I hope that if people are able, they will take the time to get in touch with their local associations to see how they can get involved. The more people we have on the ground, working to make London a great place the better!
Neighbourhood Association Series
Publication Schedule
- September 14 - Orchard Park Sherwood Forest Ratepayers
- September 21 - SoHo Residents Association
- October 11 - Old South Community Association
- October 18 - Old East Village Community Association
- October 25 - Argyle Community Association
- TBA - Woodfield Community Association
- TBA - Riverforks Community Organization
Awaiting Responses From:
- Bishop Hellmuth Community Association [No Response]
- Blackfriars Neighbourhood Association
- Byron Community Organization [No Response]
- Friends of Meadowlily Woods
- Hamilton Road Community Association [No Response]
- Kipps Lane & Community Group [No Response]
- Lambeth Community Association [No Response]
- Northridge-Grenfell Community Association [No Response]
- St George/Grosvenor Neighbourhood Association [No Response]
- Stoneybrook Heights/Uplands Community Association [No Response]
Questionnaires were sent to neighbourhood associations on August 10 by using contact information listed on the London Urban League website. As groups send responses, they will be added to the publication schedule and released weekly. I also followed up with groups through the London Urban League to ensure that association leaders received the questionnaire.
Aside from minor editing, articles will generally published using information and wording provided directly by the groups although I may add extra information to provide additional details.
If you are a neighbourhood association leader and believe that your group did not receive this questionnaire, please feel free to contact me using the contact form on any page of this blog.
Aside from minor editing, articles will generally published using information and wording provided directly by the groups although I may add extra information to provide additional details.
If you are a neighbourhood association leader and believe that your group did not receive this questionnaire, please feel free to contact me using the contact form on any page of this blog.
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