Project : Village exists to design
sustainable systems for the future health of our rural communities.
An initiative by ECW Inc.
We are working to empower communities so that all residents can thrive.
Project : Village is a new rural model committed to community growth.
Our collaborative approach tackles some of our region’s most difficult challenges including access to safe, affordable housing and transportation options, food insecurity, population decline, health, and accessibility.
Building Rural Resilience.
In 2023, the Project : Village team worked with Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre student videographers and professional videographer, Jeff Lively, to create a short film highlighting our progress so far and our hopes for the future.
Project : Village Initiatives
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Transportation
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Housing
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Food
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Economies
Progress Timeline
Foundational Pillars
for designing sustainable systems
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Community
Inclusive community participation that designs and implements sustainable outcomes.
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Environment
Sustainable practices for healthy and diverse ecosystems.
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Governance
Decision-making driven by transparency and community participation.
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Economy
Leveraging opportunities for economic prosperity, job growth, and local resources.
Powered by Community
Through our collaborative process, we are working with local residents, community partners, and various stakeholders to maximize the impact of our work and contribute positively to the existing community assets.
We are building on the long history of resiliency and sustainability in the Blacks Harbour community.
Our community participation model includes:
Community Advisory Group:
Our community advisory group are residents of the local community in which we work.Collaborative Working Groups:
Our collaborative working groups are technical experts consulted in the development and implementation of the project workstreams.
Follow our journey.
An initative by
ECW Inc. is a not-for-profit, environmental resource and research centre, collaborating with like-minded organizations to promote community well-being through sound environmental health. This is accomplished by facilitating projects that integrate common social, economic and environmental concerns.