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
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
Those of you who are artistic types, or appreciate artistic types, may have been following the City of Kitchener’s efforts to establish a creative/artistic hub, which would ideally provide low cost studio, rehearsal, and performance space. After several consultations (one of which included a consideration of Sacred Heart as an arts hub), the city decided … More Creative hub in downtown Kitchener on hold
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!
I can’t say I love the streetscape at the moment. I know it will improve over the next decade, but until then, that’s one big “cash money” sign as a Welcome to Midtown. Hopefully the neighbourhood will have the chance to help determine the image and feel we want to present as our Midtown KW … More King Street is open but…..
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