Events, Workshops & Programs
From workshops to community events, Good Places Projects supports a growing network of community builders and innovators in Calgary, Alberta.
Upcoming
SEPT 9
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Good Places HQ
Placemaking Workshop: Ideation and Visioning
Participants will explore placemaking principles, identify their community needs, and co-develop bold ideas that reflect local identity and aspirations. This workshop focuses on how to enhance existing ideas, or build ideas based on observations, transforming them into a clear project vision.
SEPT 10
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online
Placemaking Webinar: Ideation and Visioning
In this condensed version, participants will explore placemaking principles, identify their community needs, and co-develop bold ideas that reflect local identity and aspirations. This workshop focuses on how to enhance existing ideas, or build ideas based on observations, transforming them into a clear project vision.
SEPT 23
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Good Places HQ
Placemaking Workshop: Concept Development and Engagement
This session will explore ways to develop a broad project idea into a more detailed depiction using visual tools and precedents. Discover how to use visuals to aid in storytelling as you meaningfully engage neighbours, volunteers, and interested parties.
SEPT 24
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online
Placemaking Webinar: Concept Development & Engagement
In this condensed session, we will explore ways to develop a broad project idea into a more detailed depiction using visual tools and precedents. Discover how to use visuals to aid in storytelling as you meaningfully engage neighbours, volunteers, and interested parties.
OCT 7
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Good Places HQ
Placemaking Workshop: Planning & Budgeting
Practice building a simple project plan, including identifying project scope, listing key milestones and developing a project budget. This session will cover outreach strategies, task delegation, and tools for managing timelines and logistics.
OCT 8
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online
Placemaking Webinar: Planning & Budgeting
In this condensed version of our workshop, participants will practice building a simple project plan, including identifying project scope, listing key milestones and developing a project budget. This session will cover outreach strategies, task delegation, and tools for managing timelines and logistics.
OCT 21
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Good Places HQ
Placemaking Workshop: Seeing Your Project Through
Participants will be able to receive general grant application support, learn how to communicate project impact, and look ahead of the grant application to leading a successful placemaking initiative through to the finish line. This workshop emphasizes storytelling, documentation, and sustaining long-term community benefit.
OCT 22
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online
Placemaking Webinar: Seeing Your Project Through
In this condensed version of our workshop, participants will learn how to communicate project impact and look ahead of the grant application to leading a successful placemaking initiative through to the finish line. This workshop emphasizes storytelling, documentation, and sustaining long-term community benefit.
More Workshops!
The Federation offers consistent educational opportunities for community-based non-profits. Check out the Federation’s Workshop Calendar.
