Back to the River

We are pleased to announce that after a close vote yesterday evening, Back to the River will remain in the city's strategic plan! We'd like to thank everyone who has been cheering us on throughout this journey. We sincerely appreciate your support! https://www.cbc.ca//ca/london/back-to-the-thames-1.5089950

David Billson, CEO & Co-founder of rTraction believes we should bring London #BacktotheRiver. Say yes to London's future; say yes to the river. https://loom.ly/HUCN7Dw

Important Update: LCF has requested that the discussion on Back to the River be deferred from the City's March 25th Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting to the meeting on April 8th. Learn More: https://loom.ly/UuR7v6g

One of the many reasons why we love our river and all its inhabitants! Seeing critters like this reminds us why it is so important to keep our river healthy and clean #BacktotheRiver

JUNO week showed us and the rest of Canada how great London is, and it's success also demonstrated #WhatLdnCanBe when we invest in our community's spaces. "London just proved not only why we need these facilities and initiatives, but also why we need talented people, visionaries, to lead the way." https://loom.ly/pYJGQEk

Call to action: our river needs you! Have your say!

Back to the River aims to unlock London's potential by creating places people want to be, allowing our local businesses to attract and keep talent in London. https://loom.ly/WkXKafo

Thank you Medallion, for your continued support of the Back to the River vision! https://loom.ly/6kaHZiI #BacktotheRiver

Back to the River needs your help! Back to the River is in jeopardy as the City’s Strategic Priorities and Policies Committee reviews and revises the new strategic plan for the City of London. If you’re in support of this project we urge you to contact your local ward councillor and tell them why you believe this project is an important part of our city’s strategic plan. ... Click the link below to learn more about what's happened so far: https://loom.ly/xh2vC6E

The Thames River is one of our city's most valuable resources, one that we've been failing to tap into for too long. Read what London Community Foundation, President & CEO, Martha Powell has to say about the economic and cultural impact of #BacktotheRiver and its ties to affordable housing: https://loom.ly/-652-RY #ldnont

We're so pleased with our partnership with the City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government. This is an amazing opportunity to bring new life to the SoHo neighbourhood! A heritage river that runs through the heart of our city, the Thames River has a unique ability to reconnect the community, catalyze change and create a shared sense of belonging for Londoners. #BacktotheRiver https://loom.ly/qFuRJXY

And just like that, we're full steam ahead! Updates on the Ribbon of the Thames, the Dam, and river health: https://loom.ly/z4uuFVk

The River Talks - are you listening? https://loom.ly/32SqB7o The many streams of River Talks will flow together as stories are shared about the work to re-imagine, renew, restore and respect our water-ways. #WorldRiversDay