COVID-19

Stronger together

Resources are listed in a loose order going from local, specific, and right now to general and long term.

You can also read my blog posts related to COVID-19.

Old East Village

OEV Community Association – there is no better time to become a member and stay connected.

OEV Community Exchange – Do you need any help? Would you like to offer something to your neighbours? We have an online tool built exactly for that!

London

Free rides for essential workers – Big Bike Giveaway has partnered with Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op to give out free bicycles to low-income essential workers.

Support London Business –  a list of open businesses created by rTraction.

Pillar Nonprofit Network – a broad list of resources including information for nonprofits, government news, webinars and more.

Middlesex London Health Unit – one of the most reliable local sources of information.

Map of local eateries – takeout options put together by Sameer Vasta.

Caremongering London – facebook group to connect people and share information about anything related to COVID-19

The London Spirit – Facebook page supporting front line health care workers. Encourages others to put messages of hope, awareness, and messages of gratitude.

London Transit – link to FAQ page and service updates

Canada

List of Benefits by Province – Financial help for Canadians affected by COVID-19 A hub of benefits the federal government, provinces and territories are offering to people financially affected by the coronavirus.
Neighbourhood Pod – a way people are connecting to make sure everyone’s needs are met by grabbing food, medication, or anything else that might put those who are vulnerable to COVID-19 transmission at risk.
Policy Response – bring the Canadian policy community together to highlight the best economic and social policy ideas that will get Canadians through the immediate crisis and prepare us for a more sustainable and equitable recovery.
City Share Canada – A real-time, crowdsourced platform that houses resources, tools and stories on how city builders and residents are responding to COVID-19.

Emerging Future

The Coronation – an eye-opening analysis by Charles Eisenstein

Eight Emerging Lessons: From Coronavirus to Climate Action – by Otto Scharmer, author of Theory U.

There’s no better time for cities to take space away from cars – Closing certain streets to car traffic can help promote social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bogotá expands bike lanes to curb coronavirus spread – Bogotá is opening 76km of temporary bike lanes to reduce crowding on public transport and help prevent the spread of Covid-19, as well as to improve air quality.

Why not encourage cycling during the coronavirus lockdown? – Bikes allows people to maintain isolation but provide important respite from being indoors.

Build Cities for Bikes, Buses, and Feet—Not Cars – kicking cars out of the city is good for business, good for people, and amazing for the planet.

Why factory farms are a “perfect storm” for disease pandemics – in the name of a regenerative food production system.