Start a placemaking project
Placemaking brings neighbours together through art, colour, seating and other creative ideas that make shared spaces feel special.
It can be a mural, new seating or a fun feature that encourages people to spend time together.
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Get inspired
Here are a few examples from Waterloo neighbourhoods:
- storage box art in Mary Allen Park
- additional park seating in your neighbourhood park
- gaga ball pit in Auburn Park
- community message boards in St. Moritz Park, Pinebrook Park, University Downs Park and more
- community art fish installation in Mary Allen Park
Other ideas to try:
- bike fix-it station
- ping-pong table
- pop-up park
- fairy garden
- compost program
- park activation kits
Partner in Parks
The Partners in Parks program helps neighbours care for and improve Waterloo's parks. Learn more on the Help care for our parks page.
Examples include:
- trail mulching
- litter clean-ups
- community planting
- removing invasive plants
- birdhouse maintenance and monitoring
- little free libraries
- community message boards
Get started
Every project is unique. Email neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca to share your idea and get support from the neighbourhoods team.
Read our how-to guides for tips and inspiration.
Apply for funding
Neighbourhood grants can help you pay for your project, from $50 to $7,500.
Learn more on the Get funding for your idea page.
