🎙️ Building Momentum: A Plan for Well-Being in Medicine Hat

What does it take to build a healthier, more connected community? In this episode, Shona Dickie joins us to discuss Momentum, the City of Medicine Hat's ambitious community well-being plan. We explore how the plan was developed, why community engagement became the foundation of the process, and how residents, organizations, and local government can work together to address challenges such as housing affordability, mental health, social isolation, and poverty reduction.Shona shares how feedback from more than a thousand residents helped shape the plan's priorities and why flexibility and collaboration are essential to creating lasting positive change. Whether you're interested in community development, public policy, or the future of Medicine Hat, this conversation offers valuable insight into building a stronger, healthier community for everyone.Guest: Shona Dickie, Manager of Community Supports, City of Medicine HatMemorable Quotes"The plan is broad but adaptable to community needs.""Housing affordability is a key concern for well-being.""Community participation is key to the plan's success."Chapters00:00 Introduction03:05 The Importance of Well-Being in Community Planning06:02 Engaging Diverse Voices for Better Outcomes08:47 Identifying Barriers to Well-Being12:06 The Role of Government in Community Well-Being14:59 Pillars of Well-Being and Community Objectives18:00 Future Steps and Community InvolvementLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shona-dickie/City of Medicine Hat - https://www.medicinehat.ca/Thank you for listening and sharing you are one in a million! We are excited to announce our community is growing and we couldn't do it with out you!  Hey we need your support. Like and subscribe to Bring Back The Porch PodcastSupport the show