Building healthy, resilient and inclusive communities.
Building healthy, resilient and inclusive communities. neighbourhoods. cities.
Together with the citizens of Greater Victoria, we support city-building projects that help create healthy, resilient & inclusive communities.
The Good City Project is a community fund created by Big Wheel Community Foundation and Aryze Developments.
Areas of Action
The founding partners have already funded more than $1.5M worth of city-building initiatives since 2019. Focusing on rapid action and collaboration, the fund looks to empower citizens who want to support their community and those in need. 100% of all funds raised are directed to support community initiatives, as all operating and admin costs are covered by the founding organizations.
Projects financed through this fund will contribute to a more compact, equitable, green and livable city. This includes the exploration of placemaking and the public realm and built environments that support a high quality of life without undermining natural systems. With this fund we will bolster and encourage the next generation of advocates and amplify their message.
Project Themes
Public Amenity Contributions
Contribute to public amenity projects; eg, parks and play areas in cooperation with organizations that—without the fund’s assistance—couldn’t afford to be built
Urban Agriculture
Support community gardens and urban agriculture projects to help strengthen community and enhance food sustainability on Southern Vancouver Island
Placemaking Collaborations
Collaborate on placemaking initiatives that make our region a better and more inclusive place to live
Funding Streams
Donations and Collaborations
Community Amenity Contributions (CACs)
Grant Applications
Non-profit Partnerships
Crowdfunding
The Projects
Want to Support?
100% of all funds raised are directed to support community initiatives and those in need. Admin and overhead costs are covered by founding partner organizations, Big Wheel Community Foundation and Aryze Developments.
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If you’d like to learn more about the other projects we’re working on, or get involved, send us an email at hello@thegoodcityproject.ca. We’d love to hear from you!