In partnership with Solink

Beacon is a community-integrated safety network—a proactive video monitoring
and data-sharing program designed to increase safety, encourage collaboration, and
revitalize urban environments. It is powered by Solink technology and delivered by
Building Blocks, a mission-driven organization rooted in community betterment.

Beacon creates a hyper-local safety network by connecting business and public cameras into a unified system that empowers real-time awareness and community-triggered alerts. It turns existing surveillance infrastructure into a shared civic asset—supporting safer streets, smarter coordination, and stronger relationships between businesses, residents, and city services. With transparent reporting and actionable data, Beacon drives both safety and revitalization efforts, making it easier for communities to respond proactively and work together effectively.

Beacon serves a wide range of community stakeholders, including Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), shelters, nonprofits, senior facilities, parks and recreation departments, and local associations such as tourism and hospitality organizations. It also provides vital support to First Nations communities, municipalities, and civic stakeholders like police, EMS, and fire services. By focusing on collaboration and shared safety goals, Beacon helps both public and private sectors—and the residents they serve—build safer, more connected urban environments.

Joining the Beacon program brings a range of powerful benefits to communities and organizations. It builds public trust by enhancing the visible sense of safety in shared spaces and helps prevent incidents before they escalate through real-time, proactive monitoring. Beacon also fosters collaboration across sectors—connecting businesses, service providers, and municipal partners for coordinated responses. By replacing fragmented safety systems with a shared, scalable infrastructure, Beacon reduces duplication and delivers actionable insights that guide smarter decisions and resource allocation. Most importantly, it amplifies community impact while lowering costs through a unified, efficient approach to public safety.

Now more than ever, communities face growing public safety challenges—especially in downtown cores, shared spaces, and service-heavy areas. Traditional camera systems are often siloed and reactive, offering limited impact without broader coordination. Beacon fills that gap by delivering a unified, proactive safety solution that brings stakeholders together through shared infrastructure, real-time data, and collaborative response. It’s more than just a force multiplier—it’s a smarter, scalable system designed to do more with less. In a time when municipal budgets are stretched and expectations for safety are rising, Beacon offers the coordination, coverage, and community care today’s environments demand.

We offer different pricing tiers for the Beacon program based on your area and specific needs. Contact us to connect with a member of the Building Blocks team and find the right fit for your community.