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Community Solutions Network

Prepare for tomorrow with data and technology tools that improve community and climate resilience.

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Communities Working Together

The Community Solutions Network serves and works with every type of community across Canada. Whether you’re just learning how to integrate data and technology approaches or are already tackling a large project, we have the tools and connections you need to succeed.

    We deliver:

    • One-to-one or group-based advisory services
    • In-person and virtual innovation workshops
    • Downloadable resources such as toolkits and research briefs that focus on climate resilience, data governance, inclusive public space, technology procurement, and public engagement. Browse our Resource Hub.

About the program

The Community Solutions Network is a program led by Evergreen in partnership with Open North. Our team works with communities to build capacity and improve the lives of residents using data and connected technology approaches.

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Access hundreds of community-centred resources online

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Receive one-to-one or group-based advisory services 

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Attend virtual or in-person Innovation workshops

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Reimagining Public Spaces

This suite of four toolkits created by the Community Solutions Network program team explores the potential of public spaces to meet the unique challenges of communities and to better address diverse needs within them. Data and technology approaches can be used to expand new shared mobility options, green energy solutions, climate resilience tools, and improve accessibility in public spaces.

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