Jim Diers knows that community engagement in 2018 means something very different than it did 20, 10 or even 5 years ago. In 2018 we held a livestream with Jim as he shared concrete tools and stories of building genuine successful partnerships in today’s communities.
Jim will explored the importance of key factors such as:
- Cultural diversity
- Aging populations
- Social capital
- Impacts of climate change
- Loss of community and connection to place
- Community capacity vs. community need
Hear on-the-ground stories of how powerful tools such as community mapping, open space, bottom-up planning and others have assisted associations, agencies and government to build successful, broad, inclusive community engagement in today’s rapidly changing world.
“I see recreation and parks playing a key role on the front lines, acting as the link between community and local government.”
Jim’s expertise is informed by over four decades of community development experience in Seattle and work in 17 countries
BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders are eligible to receive 1.75 CECs upon completion of this course.