Strengthening Community Through Coordinated Advocacy.
Safety is the fundamental requirement for district prosperity. We are executing a Cohesive Safety Advocacy Plan (Actions 1.1–1.3) that balances proactive security with a compassionate understanding of root causes, ensuring the district remains a healthy and manageable urban core for all neighbours.
Coordinated Safety Advocacy
Safety is the fundamental requirement for district prosperity. We are executing a multi-agency framework (Actions 1.1–1.3) that balances proactive security with a compassionate understanding of root causes.
Healthy Streets Operations Centre
The HSOC serves as our integrated hub for policing, bylaw enforcement, and social services. By centralising these resources, we ensure a visible, responsive, and coordinated presence that addresses the unique urban challenges of the core.
- Integrated multi-agency patrol logic
- Real-time tactical resource deployment
- Direct collaboration with EPS and Peace Officers
Service Deconcentration
We advocate for the strategic deconcentration of social services across the city. Ensuring a balanced distribution of supports is critical to maintaining a healthy, manageable, and vibrant commercial district for all stakeholders.
- Inter-governmental policy advocacy
- Impact assessments on service density
- Sustainable urban core balancing
Addressing Root Causes
Moving beyond surface-level symptoms to address systemic factors. We advocate for expanded provincial and federal investment in mental health and addictions recovery to ensure long-term community wellness.
Chinatown
Safety Council
The Edmonton Chinatown Safety Council is the district's primary advocacy body, uniting merchants, residents, and social agencies. We document safety factors and drive the policy changes required to ensure a healthy, manageable urban core.
Action 2.1: Mapping wellness service providers and identifying site-specific safety gaps (CPTED).
Coordinating direct advocacy to federal, provincial, and municipal leaders for service deconcentration.
Championing the "Compassionate Tough Love" framework to balance community care with district security.
Advocacy "Wins" Log
Documenting tangible policy changes and secured funding. This log combines strategic reporting with Live City Data.
McCauley/Chinatown Boundary
Council Approved Budget
Secured $8.7M for Harbin Gate
Successfully advocated for full capital funding for the relocation and reconstruction of the Harbin Gate as the district’s southern anchor.
Increased HSOC Foot Patrols
Coordinated with EPS to increase visible foot patrols along the 97 Street corridor, resulting in a documented improvement in merchant confidence.
$480k Vibrancy Fund Announcement
Official municipal announcement of the dedicated vibrancy fund for community-led projects, allowing for immediate investment in street-level cultural programming.
Service Deconcentration Recognition
Secured formal inter-governmental recognition of the need for social service deconcentration in the urban core to protect commercial vibrancy.
Compassionate
Tough Love
A principled community framework for safety, dignity, and district resilience.
The Compassion
Securing Resources for the Vulnerable.
We recognize the humanity of every neighbour. Our advocacy ensures that provincial and federal leaders provide the mental health, addictions recovery, and housing supports required to address root causes rather than just symptoms.
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Recovery-Oriented Care
- Dignity-First Outreach
The Tough Love
Demanding District Accountability.
Safety is a fundamental right. We demand a healthy, manageable urban core through the deconcentration of social services and a visible, coordinated enforcement presence to protect our merchants, residents, and visitors.
- Service Deconcentration
- Zero-Tolerance for Disorder
- Merchant Safety Rights
CPTED Quick-Fix Guide
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Simple, strategic modifications to enhance the safety and vibrancy of your storefront.
- Clear Sightlines: Keep windows clear of large posters or high shelving to ensure visibility between the street and the shop.
- Strategic Lighting: Install LED lighting at entrances and in rear alleys to eliminate dark "hiding" spots.
- Show Ownership: Use flower boxes, decorative pavement prints, or lanterns to signal that the space is actively cared for.
- Clear Boundaries: Use low-level fencing or distinct masonry to separate public and private paths.
- Guided Paths: Use signage and lighting to direct visitors toward primary entrances.
- Hardware Audits: Ensure all rear exit doors are high-gauge steel with properly shielded deadbolts.
- The 24h Rule: Remove graffiti and repair broken glass within 24 hours to signal a managed, resilient district.
- Refuse Strategy: Keep waste containers locked and secure to prevent debris accumulation.
Non-Emergency Directory
For issues requiring professional attention but not immediate police or medical intervention. Help us maintain a managed, resilient district.
Graffiti & Vandalism
Report storefront tagging or property damage. Rapid removal signals a managed and prideful district.
Needle & Biohazard
For safe disposal of drug paraphernalia or biohazard cleanup in public spaces and alleys.
Wellness Checks
If you see someone in distress who is not a danger to themselves or others, but requires social support.
EPS Non-Emergency
Report suspicious activity, theft after the fact, or minor traffic incidents within the district.
Service Deconcentration
The "Fair Share" model: advocating for a balanced distribution of municipal social services to restore district manageable vibrancy and commercial confidence.
The "Fair Share" Framework
Strategic Action 1.2 mandates a principled shift in how social services are distributed across Edmonton. Over-concentration in the Chinatown core creates a weight that no single commercial district can sustain.
- Geographic Equity: Services must follow the data of where support is needed city-wide.
- District Capacity: Enforcing a "vibrancy ceiling" to prevent service density from displacing retail activity.
- Compassionate Advocacy: Demanding better facilities for the vulnerable in diverse locations.
Core Area Concentration
Concentrated within 2km of the Chinatown Core.
Market intelligence indicates that high service density is the #1 barrier to new commercial retail investment in Pillar B.