Author: Juanita Metzger

Mount Hope front yards through the eyes of a RAIN visitor

August 11, 2017

On a Saturday morning in June, I made the walk from my house in Waterloo to the Mount Hope Neighbourhood to volunteer at a rain barrel fundraiser for a local charity. As I walked I began to notice subtle changes in the landscape. From biodiverse, grass-free lawns blooming with wildflowers and pollinator-friendly plants to low-growing … More Mount Hope front yards through the eyes of a RAIN visitor

Proposed development on ODC property

Working groups needed for ODC Neighbourhood Meeting Tuesday August 22

August 2, 2017

If you’re just tuning into the story of the redevelopment of the ODC property at the corner of Moore & Roger in Waterloo, here is a background article you can read. This is another update from Anna-Marie & the crew of neighbours mobilizing to ensure that resident input is communicated clearly and directly with the … More Working groups needed for ODC Neighbourhood Meeting Tuesday August 22

Greg Wilson hosted a pop-up art show with Sheila Diemert at his house on Dekay Street

Front yard community building with art!

July 29, 2017

I love it when neighbours want to connect with other neighbours by sharing their passion, whether its food or music or motorcycles or community art projects. For Greg, it’s art and music! Greg and artist Sheila Diemert, who regularly create community based exhibits and shows together, brought Sheila’s art out onto Dekay Street on Saturday. And, … More Front yard community building with art!