Delta, BC boosts donations to local charities and volunteerism with the Kindness Counts Program
Five street parking meters were converted into donation boxes called Kindness Meters. Delta Community Foundation collects meter donations and distributes them to a local group each month. Students from Delta School District decorated meters with themes like Sunflowers and Wonder in Kindness that build community pride. The city's social media accounts suggested acts of kindness and promoted each Kindness Meter during a three-week kickoff campaign.
Delta, BC
Canada
Delta, BC answers questions about COVID-19 policies and services with new chatbot
Deltella is a conversational bot loaded with the latest guidance on COVID-19. The bot is accessible from the bottom-right corner of any city webpage and opens to an FAQ section. Residents chat with Deltella about vaccinations, testing, and assistance using a familiar messaging format. City staffers regularly evaluate the bot's performance for calibration. Delta plans an expansion of Deltella's skills and integration with other city services based on pilot data.
Delta, BC
Canada
Delta, BC adds public charging stations as part of its Electric Vehicle Strategy
The city selected six locations for 20 EV chargers including City Hall and the Sungod Recreation Centre. EV owners initially receive free charging as Delta officials determine usage and maintenance needs. A fee structure will be introduced that balances affordability with ongoing costs to the city. This investment advances Electric Vehicle Strategy efforts to fill charging gaps and shift city vehicles to plug-in models.
Delta, BC
Canada