EPL Guest Picks: EFCL on the Power of Showing Up

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A quick video with stories of people in Edmonton engaging at their local League. It’s a tear jerker. A quick video with stories of people in Edmonton engaging at their local League. It’s a tear jerker. Show less

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What is a Community League and what do they do? This infographic short film provides a Community Leagues 101. What is a Community League and what do they do? This infographic short film provides a Community Leagues 101. Show less

Edmonton's Urban Villages

The Community League Movement

by Kuban, Ron

Book - 2005

This book is for the Edmonton history enthusiast. It will give you an overview of how Leagues have grown with the City of Edmonton and what makes them unique in Canada and the world. This book is for the Edmonton history enthusiast. It will give you an overview of how Leagues have grown with the City of Edmonton and what makes them unique in Canada and the world. Show less

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The Death and Life of Great American Cities (50th Anniversary Edition)

by Jacobs, Jane

Downloadable Audiobook - 2011

A classic about urban planning. These theories may no longer be cutting edge, Jacobs inspired us to think about where we live and the built environment in...Show more A classic about urban planning. These theories may no longer be cutting edge, Jacobs inspired us to think about where we live and the built environment in a new way. Once you read it, you can’t walk anywhere in your neighborhood without thinking about it! Show less

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The Connected Community

Discovering the Health, Wealth, and Power of Neighborhoods

by Russell, Cormac

Book - 2022

This title is for the social advocate looking for creative and holistic ways to make change in the community. Cormac is all about “the village raising the...Show more This title is for the social advocate looking for creative and holistic ways to make change in the community. Cormac is all about “the village raising the child” and other grassroots solutions to the big problems facing us in the health sector. Inspiring. Show less

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The Human Scale

DVD - 2014

A documentary to get you thinking about city design for people, not just cars. A documentary to get you thinking about city design for people, not just cars. Show less

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Straphanger

Saving Our Cities and Ourselves from the Automobile

by Grescoe, Taras

eBook - 2012

For passionate urban cyclists, or for those looking for inspiration and ideas for alternatives means to move around. For passionate urban cyclists, or for those looking for inspiration and ideas for alternatives means to move around. Show less

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Arbitrary Lines

How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It

by Gray, M. Nolan

Book - 2022

A book about zoning bylaw! So yes, definitely for the keener city builders out there. Read this one to get you thinking about the way we design cities and how that process can support or create barriers to social development. A book about zoning bylaw! So yes, definitely for the keener city builders out there. Read this one to get you thinking about the way we design cities and how that process can support or create barriers to social development. Show less

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Building and Dwelling

Ethics for the City

by Sennett, Richard

Book - 2018

An interesting historical overview of city building! An interesting historical overview of city building! Show less

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Happy City

Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design

by Montgomery, Charles

eBook - 2013

A great book to get you thinking about the role your city has in your general well-being. For the urban design and built environment enthusiasts or for people that love living urban. A great book to get you thinking about the role your city has in your general well-being. For the urban design and built environment enthusiasts or for people that love living urban. Show less

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Happy City

Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design

by Montgomery, Charles

Kit - 2014

Consider borrowing this book club kit from EPL to read and discuss Urban design with your neighbours. Consider borrowing this book club kit from EPL to read and discuss Urban design with your neighbours. Show less

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Palaces for the People

How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life

by Klinenberg, Eric

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

A book that will get you thinking about public spaces. And guess what - Edmonton has invested a ton of time and money into public spaces including libraries and Community Leagues! A book that will get you thinking about public spaces. And guess what - Edmonton has invested a ton of time and money into public spaces including libraries and Community Leagues! Show less

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No Shortcuts

Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age

by McAlevey, Jane F.

eBook - 2016

This is a book for citizens and activists of social movements who want to understand how the world can and has been changed for the better. This is a book for citizens and activists of social movements who want to understand how the world can and has been changed for the better. Show less

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The Abundant Community

Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods

by McKnight, John

eBook - 2010

A book about the power of connected local communities . It will get you thinking about how you and a group of neighbors can accomplish huge things. It’s a good book club title - Also available to borrow as an EPL Book Club Kit. A book about the power of connected local communities . It will get you thinking about how you and a group of neighbors can accomplish huge things. It’s a good book club title - Also available to borrow as an EPL Book Club Kit. Show less

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Turning to One Another

Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future

by Wheatley, Margaret J.

eBook - 2009

Explore how communities can utilize citizen spaces for social change. Explore how communities can utilize citizen spaces for social change. Show less

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Nest City

How Citizens Serve Cities and Cities Serve Citizens

by Sanders, Beth

Book - 2020

Join the EFCL staff and board in reading Nest City. This year, EFCL is working with author Beth Sanders who will be co-facilitating their training in anti-racism. Join the EFCL staff and board in reading Nest City. This year, EFCL is working with author Beth Sanders who will be co-facilitating their training in anti-racism. Show less

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https://efcl.org/league-search/

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Use this online search tool on the EFCL website to discover what league serves you, and how to get in touch and get involved in your neighbourhood. The EF...Show more Use this online search tool on the EFCL website to discover what league serves you, and how to get in touch and get involved in your neighbourhood. The EFCL website can also help you discover local events, like Community League Day celebrations, get a membership card, and find resources to help you show up in your community. Show less

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