Over the weekend, we were fortunate to spend a beautiful afternoon celebrating the harvest season with the amazing community at Land of Dreams Farm.

An urban farming initiative in SE Calgary, Land of Dreams brings together community, social connection, and food in a unique way. Through partnerships with refugees and newcomers, they are pursuing food justice for underserved communities in Calgary while providing opportunities to build connection between Indigenous communities and new Calgarians through the development and cultivation of their community garden.

On the evening of Wednesday, June 5, The City discovered a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The break is on a critical transmission line that enables us to move water across the city. 

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Thanks to the Parks Foundation, their funding supporters, and some incredible community collaborations, Ward 9 is now home to two really special updated parks. Check out what's new at George Moss Park in Ogden and Forest Lawn Park in East Calgary!

Yesterday, Calgary City Council formally approved the wind down the Green Line - Phase 1, from Lynnwood/Millican in the southeast to Eau Claire. After receiving project approval from Council in July, the withdrawal of financial support by the Alberta government earlier this month while they consider an alternate scope and alignment for a future LRT project to the southeast rendered this decision inevitable.

At this stage of the project, with 60% of the design completed and construction underway, the almost 1,000 staff, consultants, and contractors, current procurement, the more than 70 negotiated contracts, and ongoing construction are all directly tied to the previously approved alignment.

Seniors for Climate is a group of seniors deeply alarmed by the climate crisis. Their goal is to build a cross-Canada community of seniors working urgently towards climate action for a livable future for their children and grandchildren. With more than 10-million seniors in Canada, making up 30% of a (very active) voting population, their ability to guide and shift political policy is significant.

October 1st is Canada’s National Seniors Day. On this day, Seniors for Climate groups in more than 50 Canadian cities will host events to demonstrate their growing concern about climate breakdown and the need to rebuild a healthy environment for future generations.

Eco-Elders, a node of the Calgary Climate Hub, will be hosting the Calgary event at City Hall Plaza on October 1st from from 11am to 2pm. Activities include music, speeches, a flash mob, and information tables about climate and renewable energy.

What has happened to the Green Line is devastating.

It’s hard to articulate the destruction the UCP’s decision has caused- the scale of waste, the money thrown away, the opportunities lost. But the long-term consequences of this decision will be colossal too. The erosion of Alberta's credibility as a reliable, trustworthy, and collaborative partner will make future infrastructure projects throughout the province deeply challenging and exorbitantly more expensive going forward.

And yet all of this pales in comparison to the most significant loss - denying Calgarians the city-shaping transit system we desperately need and deserve. Irreversible damage has already been done.

Earlier this spring, neighbours in Manchester came together to build a new community garden space for residents to learn about and grow food, herbs, and flowers together.

Community gardens help enhance the health and well-being of neighbourhoods and communities by providing the space and opportunity for people of all skill levels to learn and interact. They are a place where people can connect with nature, better understand where their food comes from, and provide opportunities for sharing and learning.

In an era where digital innovation intersects with urban planning, the City of Calgary has unveiled its revamped Development Map (DMap) platform. This upgrade marks a significant leap forward in empowering community members, industry professionals, and partners alike with enhanced tools and functionalities to navigate and engage with planning and development initiatives across the city.

🌈Happy Pride YYC! 🌈

 There are so many awesome events taking place all over the city all week long! Join as we come together to promote equality, celebrate Calgary’s diversity, and uplift our 2SLGBTQIA+ community!

From August 26 to September 30, 2024, you are invited to participate in an online survey to help shape short-term rental (STR) regulations.

The purpose of the Short-Term Rental Study is to examine market characteristics, public perceptions, operational challenges and the impact short-term rentals have on the housing market.

Beginning August 22 until September 20, 2024, The City of Calgary will be conducting online pre-engagement for the Beaumont Circus project. This site is located in the Northeast quadrant of Calgary at the intersection of 15 Ave NE & 4 St NE, within the community of Renfrew.

On September 7 and 8, 2024, join the City-Wide Community Treasure Hunt!
Hunt or donate. Get free stuff or provide new homes for your unwanted items.

Youth Central is accepting applications for our youth leadership committees, including the Mayor’s Youth Council.

Are you a young person aged 12-18 looking to make a positive impact in your community and develop your leadership skills? Consider getting involved with the Mayor's Youth Council or the other leadership programs available through Youth Central.

Calgary Arts Development (CADA) recently launched their 2024 public art grant program for community led projects. Recognizing that public art opportunities can come from grassroots ideas that are initiated and led by communities, CADA invites proposals for community-run public art projects. This competitive opportunity is open to community-run organizations, including informal groups that define themselves in terms of distinct communities, neighbourhood associations, and non-profit or charitable organizations.

The City of Calgary’s annual Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs) recruitment campaign is underway from now until Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

BCCs provide City Council with perspective and recommendations regarding important civic issues. They also play an integral role in bringing together Calgarians and The City to achieve the common goal of strengthening the community. This rewarding opportunity allows Calgarians and Indigenous persons residing in the Treaty 7 region to actively engage in the municipal decision-making process by providing guidance to City Council.

The Secondary Suite Incentive Program is an initiative aimed at encouraging safe and accessible housing for Calgarians.

It is an action listed in the Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy. It provides a qualifying homeowner up to $10,000 to cover a portion of construction costs to develop and register a safe secondary suite.

To address rising cost inflation that is impacting all major infrastructure projects across North America, Calgary City Council has approved a revised Phase 1 project and capital request for the Green Line.

The Green Line LRT is moving forward and on track to begin main construction from Lynnwood/ Millican in the southeast to Eau Claire by the end of 2024. Phase 1 south to Shepard, as well as future extensions north or south, will proceed when additional funding is in place.

In order to accommodate CTrain maintenance work. Beginning Saturday, July 27 at the start of service until Sunday, July 28 at the end of service, there will be no Blue Line CTrain service between City Hall/Bow Valley College and Marlborough Stations. There will be various replacement shuttles to help support the closure.

Calgary is thrilled to be one of three Canadian cities hosting Team Canada FanFest during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Try your hand at some Olympic sports, enjoy live performances by Canadian artists, and cheer on our Team Canada athletes with special appearances by Olympians Catriona Le May Doan and Gilmore Junio.

Celebrate the spirit of Canada together and make memories.