Neighbourhood Revitalization

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Neighbourhood Revitalization aims to mobilize community-led action to improve the livability of Edmonton’s mature and established neighbourhoods.

Community members have powerful and crucial roles to play in revitalizing their neighbourhoods. People who live, work and play in these areas have unique perspectives on their neighbourhood needs and plans for the future.

Since 2006, the Revitalization Coordinators have worked with residents, property and business owners and operators, non-profit organizations and other community members and groups to build and operate their revitalization strategic plans.

Standard Revitalization Support Neighborhoods

Areas under Standard Revitalization Support receive dedicated Revitalization staff support and have access to funding for projects that will advance Revitalization outcomes for the area.

Participating Neighbourhoods

Extended Revitalization Support Neighborhoods

Areas under Extended Revitalization Support receive a varied combination of Revitalization and Neighbourhood staff support and access to funding for projects that will advance the sustainability and resiliency of the area.

Participating Neighbourhoods

Revitalization Grants

Residents, local organizations and businesses can access program funding for community-led initiatives through the: Revitalization Micro-Grants, Revitalization Project Macro-Grants and Revitalization Extensive Project Fund.

Revitalization Strategy Outcomes

A revitalization strategy increases neighbourhood livability through community-level projects:

Community clean-ups to remove waste and combat graffiti make neighbourhoods more attractive
Improving connections between stakeholders helps to spur economic development and improve community safety
Art and other infrastructure inspire residents to enjoy their public spaces

We leverage community strengths and give the tools to impact and transform their neighbourhoods.

Program Overview

The Neighbourhood Revitalization Program follows the guiding principle of connectedness, as set out in the City’s 10-year strategic plan ConnectEdmonton (2019-2028).

With community partners, the program directly supports 2 key strategic goals of the City:

Healthy City
Edmonton is a neighbourly city with community and personal wellness that embodies and promotes equity for all Edmontonians.
Urban Places
Edmonton's neighbourhoods are more vibrant as density increases, where people and businesses thrive and where housing and mobility options are plentiful.

Program Principles

Diversity and Inclusion: Neighbourhoods are made up of people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations. We strive to build communities where everyone feels they can participate.
Equity: The concept is synonymous with fairness and justice. Everyone should have the tools and resources to live a healthy, safe, and successful life.
Innovation: We encourage and support new, unique ideas to transform the community.
Openness and Transparency: These are key ingredients to building accountability and trust. We help build stronger relationships between ourselves and our partners, fostering collaboration.

Program Outcomes

Beauty, Safety, Security

Properties are attractive and well-cared for: individuals have a sense of pride in their homes and neighbourhood public spaces
People feel safe in their homes and neighbourhood: individuals feel safe and secure in their homes, local businesses and neighbourhood public spaces

Thriving Local Economy Investment

The local economy is thriving: individuals feel connected to the local businesses. Businesses feel connected to local individuals.
Investment in the community is strong: individuals feel that investment in market residential development is strong. Individuals feel that investment in commercial development is strong.

Strengthening Capacity

The social fabric of the neighbourhood is strong: individuals feel a sense of neighbourliness. Individuals participate in neighbourhood events and initiatives.
Area/Neighbourhood Empowerment, Capacity Strengthening and Leadership: individuals are empowered to lead change in their neighbourhoods. Individuals are building a network of collaboration and mutual support in their area/neighbourhood. Participation reflects the demographic diversity of the neighbourhood.

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