REACH supports the convening of community partners,

encourages activation and collaboration, and facilitates dialogue

around safety issues in several neighbourhoods and geographic

communities in Edmonton.

 

INITIATIVE GOALS

Building upon the Safer McCauley initiative, REACH has

developed Community Directions. The framework for this

Neighbourhood Organizing Initiative is adaptable to any

neighbourhood.

• The framework includes a process for mobilizing

community members to identify their safety priorities,

developing a collective vision for a safe and vibrant

neighbourhood, and co-designing community-driven

responses.

• REACH is providing support to an increasing number of

neighbourhoods, and is influencing outcomes related to

higher complexity, city-wide issues such as needle debris

and problem properties.

• REACH has increased its connectivity and collaboration with

neighbours, social agencies, businesses and business

associations, Community Leagues, City of Edmonton

departments, EPS branches, and elected officials.

• REACH has developed community driven safety councils in

McCauley, Chinatown and Leefield.

 

OUTCOMES

"Thanks for all the work you do, for the efforts in McCauley by the community league, by Revitalization, by the safety committee, by the shop owners. I think McCauley is Edmonton's most vibrant neighbourhood already."

- City Councillor

“I can't wait to attend the next meeting. I think it's a great group of folks who are willing to listen and respectfully challenge each other.”

- Alberta Member of Legislative Assembly