Nanaimo, BC
City in British Columbia
Canada
Nanaimo, BC and Snuneymuxw First Nation collaborate on supportive housing for unhoused residents
The partnership maintains 48 studio units across 12 portable buildings in the Snuneymuxw community. Each unit includes a bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen with one unit in each building designed for residents with disabilities. Unhoused residents receive health and social service assistance from the First Nation's homeless outreach office throughout their stays. Each government is sharing project costs not covered by a CAD 2.5 million federal grant.
Nanaimo, BC
Canada
Nanaimo, BC crowdsources imagery of environmental restoration with Chronolog monitoring pilot
The one-year pilot places 10 monitoring stations in eight parks with habitat restoration projects. Park visitors attach their smartphones to station frames and take photos of the habitats. Each station includes instructions for uploading photos to the Chronolog system. These images are converted into time-lapsed photos published on the city website. This project engages residents and tourists in studying long-term changes to the local environment.
Nanaimo, BC
Canada
Nanaimo, BC protects residents with financial struggles from eviction with rent bank pilot
Nanaimo uses revenues from short-term accommodation taxes to fund the bank. Staff from the John Howard Society review loan applications from residents nearing eviction who may not qualify for traditional loans. The application process includes a review of household needs for potential referrals to social service agencies. This pilot seeks reductions in evictions caused by temporary layoffs and health issues.
Nanaimo, BC
Canada
Nanaimo, BC creates its own project management software to oversee projects across departments
CityProjects was first introduced to the city's Engineering Department. This software integrates city-specific budget, planning, and code restraints into each project. Nanaimo can scale software features up or down to provide one tool for projects ranging from traffic signals to housing developments. CityProjects will be introduced to every city department for streamlined project updates.
Nanaimo, BC
Canada
Nanaimo, BC shows different perspectives on local neighborhoods with NanaimoMap
The NanaimoMap interface allows a user to filter mapping data into seven layers like Utilities and Official Community Plan. Users toggle identifiers like bike lanes, lease parcels, and mobile homes within the contexts of layers. Clicking on a highlighted area brings up an information box with data specific to the selected layer. The Aerials feature shows overhead images of Nanaimo from 1996 to 2018.
Nanaimo, BC
Canada
Nanaimo, BC used eTown Hall format to expand input on upcoming financial plan
An eTown Hall held in December 2019 allowed Nanaimo residents to share their thoughts on the 2020-2024 Financial Plan. In-person visitors were joined by observers using the city's live stream. City councilors received questions via Facebook comments, tweets to #NanaimoTH, and phone calls.
Nanaimo, BC
Canada