Bring Back The Porch
Bring Back The Porch, a podcast about simpler times when folks sat on their porch, and felt a sense of community. Everything was discussed on the porch from life, family, politics, and religion. Hosted by Bernie Leahy, this podcast aims to reignite those conversations, while giving people a chance to share their perspectives.
Bring Back The Porch
🎙️ Building Momentum: A Plan for Well-Being in Medicine Hat
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What does it take to build a healthier, more connected community? In this episode, Shona Dickie joins us to discuss Momentum, the City of Medicine Hat's ambitious community well-being plan. We explore how the plan was developed, why community engagement became the foundation of the process, and how residents, organizations, and local government can work together to address challenges such as housing affordability, mental health, social isolation, and poverty reduction.
Shona shares how feedback from more than a thousand residents helped shape the plan's priorities and why flexibility and collaboration are essential to creating lasting positive change. Whether you're interested in community development, public policy, or the future of Medicine Hat, this conversation offers valuable insight into building a stronger, healthier community for everyone.
Guest: Shona Dickie, Manager of Community Supports, City of Medicine Hat
Memorable Quotes
"The plan is broad but adaptable to community needs."
"Housing affordability is a key concern for well-being."
"Community participation is key to the plan's success."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:05 The Importance of Well-Being in Community Planning
06:02 Engaging Diverse Voices for Better Outcomes
08:47 Identifying Barriers to Well-Being
12:06 The Role of Government in Community Well-Being
14:59 Pillars of Well-Being and Community Objectives
18:00 Future Steps and Community Involvement
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shona-dickie/
City of Medicine Hat - https://www.medicinehat.ca/
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