over a third of the mature neighbourhood community leagues had representatives meet with the Community Sustainability Task Force to explain the challenges facing their neighbourhoods and to suggest solutions.  School closures were seen to be detrimental to a neighbourhoods ability to remain sustainable.   Read the whole article

Many of the recommendations suggested by Community Leagues and highlighted in EFCL’s report have been incorporated into the Task Force’s report.  (Go to edmonton.ca and search for “Elevate”.) 

The report focuses on three areas:  a) the creation of a multi-jurisdictional body to design a “new urban agenda”, b) introduction of community-driven approaches including asset-based development plans, and c) promotion of life-long learning and the expanded uses of schools for people of all ages. 

What do you think of the recommendations?   Join the EFCL forum on sustainability