Project Name
Photo-Essays of Community (Manor Park)
Objective
Build community pride and connection to place through a published collection of local photo-essays.
Location
Manor Park neighbourhood, Ottawa, ON
Timeline
2020-10-01 to ongoing
Contact Information
info@ecocityottawa.ca
obec-evbo.ca
Organization
Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (OBEC)
Themes
Status
Under considerationTools used
Overview
1. Problem
A strong sense of place helps people feel connected to where they live, but that connection needs to be actively built and shared.
2. Action
Collect photos and essays of Manor Park's people, places, and nature from local photographers and writers, then publish and share them through an event, newsletter, and/or website with support from the Manor Park Community Association.
3. Outcome
A published collection that gives residents pride in their neighbourhood and inspires continued stewardship of it.
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