We hold events regularly throughout the year, from presentations on land use to park cleanups around town. Select any event to learn more about it. Have an idea for a community event? Email [email protected] to let us know about it.
Come hear guest speaker Bill Sims, general manager of public works and engineering, talk about Nanaimo's infrastructure. Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 pm at the Vancouver Island Regional Library downtown.
Learn about the ways that the City of Nanaimo is investing in its residents through capital projects across town. Strong Towns Nanaimo will be speaking on Sunday March 31st from 11:00am - 12:00pm at FUFON.
Learn about biophilic cities, and imagine its applications in Nanaimo, including climate and urban planning implications, given by Dr. Don Alexander at the VIRL Downtown.
Come join in some brief presentations followed by an interactive discussion to find ways of increasing active transportation mode-share to VIU. Hosted by the VIU Climate Collaborative and the Pacific Institute For Climate Solutions. Building 355 Room 211.
Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 pm at the Vancouver Island Regional Library downtown. We'll be talking about parking reform.
Join us for Livable Nanaimo with Todd Litman, a dynamic in-person event focused on creating a more livable and vibrant community in Nanaimo! RSVP on Eventbrite.
Saturday, February 17th at 1:00 pm at the Vancouver Island Regional Library downtown. Discussions, activities, and more!
Saturday, January 20th at 1:00 pm at the Vancouver Island Regional Library downtown. Discussions, activities, and more!
Monday, December 18th at 7:00 pm at the Shaw Auditorium downtown. We'll be advocating for the elimination of parking minimums in Nanaimo.
Saturday, December 9th at 1:30 pm at the Vancouver Island Regional Library downtown. Come and chat with Strong Towns members and Nanaimo urbanists.
Saturday, November 11th at 1:00 pm at The Vault Cafe downtown. Come and chat with Strong Towns members and Nanaimo urbanists.
Join the Nanaimo Climate Action Hub this Thursday, November 9th from 2-4pm at the Nanaimo North branch for an informational workshop on climate solutions.
Monday, November 6th at 7:00 pm at the Shaw Auditorium downtown. Come introduce our group before Mayor and Council.
Friday, November 3rd from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at VIU in Building 356 and Room 109. The festival's vision for 2023 is to educate and inspire people to promote sustainable cities by showcasing the possibilities of walkable, accessible, and car-free urban centres.
Saturday, October 21st at 1:00 pm at The Vault Cafe downtown. We'll be talking about our delegation presentation to council.
Friday, August 4th at 6:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park. Come learn about the consequences of suburban sprawl in our community.
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