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Our cities have done very well in building the physical place, but there is still room to improve on how these places can enhance the social spaces of our communities. This lecture will specifically focus on such places and spaces within our neighbourhoods.
Jerry Firth is the Neighbourhood Development Coordinator for the City of Lethbridge. Jerry acts as a liaison between the municipality, local neighbourhood groups and other stakeholders in neighbourhood development. He coordinates the Beyond Your Front Door neighbourhood initiative which encourages citizen engagement to create welcoming and inclusive neighbourhoods in Lethbridge, and the development of neighbourhood spaces which encourage active community connection. Jerry also sits on various committees and project groups, including: the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD); Cheers 4 Lethbridge; Little Lethbridge Libraries; and, the Neighbour Day planning committee. Jerry recently completed his Masters in Social Work degree, with a specialization in Leadership in Human Services. He is a proud husband and father of two young daughters, but is already worrying about the teenage years – yikes. Outside of work, Jerry is active in his community, attending many events and sitting on different boards and groups, including his own neighbourhood association and as the Vice President of the Rotary Club in Lethbridge Mosaic.
Image courtesy of the speaker.
Contact:
Jarrett Duncan | jarrett.duncan@uleth.ca