Lynnwood Ogden Community Garden - Volunteers Needed!
After many years of community advocacy, dedication, and hard work, the Lynnwood Ogden Community Garden is finally breaking ground!
Read MoreProposed Telecommunications Facility in Lynnwood
Wireless services have become an integral part of Canadians’ lives. Whether to stay in touch with family and friends, consume content, or work while on the move, wireless services have become indispensable for most Canadians.
A new facility has been identified as needed to better serve the communities of Lynnwood, Ogden, and Millican. This new infrastructure will enhance telecommunications coverage and capacity and will improve wireless connectivity and access to emergency services.
Rogers and their partner, Land Solutions, have identified a site in Lynnwood Park (near 69th Ave SE and the parking lot for Jack Setter Arena) as a potential site for the tower.
An Open House will be held Thursday, May 26th from 5-7pm at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre (1000 Glenmore Court SE.) Residents are encouraged to attend this in-person event to learn more about the proposed development and have any questions or concerns addressed.
If you are unable to attend the open house, but still wish to share your feedback, emails can be sent to: comments@landsolutions.ca (reference project W6002). You may also wish to share your feedback with the Millican-Ogden Community Association.
More information on this project can be found on the Rogers Telecommunication Project Website.
Further information on Telecommunication infrastructure and the City’s involvement in the process can be found HERE.
GREATER FOREST LAWN COMMUNITIES LOCAL AREA PLANNING
Communities change and evolve over time. Conversations about where, why, and how revitalization and redevelopment should happen are essential to ensure our communities change in the right ways.
Through the local area planning process, we’ll work together to create a future vision for how land could be used and redeveloped in the area.
Read MoreWood's Homes YCAP Market in Inglewood
Last week, the Ward 9 team had the pleasure of visiting the Youth Culinary Arts Program (YCAP) Market in the Inglewood Opportunity Hub.
A program by Wood’s Homes, YCAP was created to help fill a gap in alternative employment programs for multi-barriered youth in Calgary. YCAP teaches at-risk, unhoused youth (ages 15-29) employment skills in the culinary field - youth in the program receive 9-12 weeks of on-site training from Red Seal chefs, free of charge. A youth counsellor is also available to provide support with mental health, employment, housing, and to help teach important life skills.
Read MoreWinter Carnival in Inglewood
Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 10am – 5pm, join the Alexandra Centre Society as they host their Winter Carnival Event!
Stop by and take part in an outdoor scavenger hunt, live music, food trucks, art activities, and special performances. There are also some great prizes to be won, including a family membership to the National Music Centre, a Deane House Gift Card, Calgary Hitmen Tickets, and book prizes from Calgary Reads (just to name a few!) All attendees will also be eligible for discounted admission to Fort Calgary.
Read MoreNew Mixed-Use Fire Station in Inglewood
The City of Calgary is pleased to announce that it will partner with a local developer to build a mixed-use fire station in the community of Inglewood, using a new integrated approach to facility planning under The City’s Corporate Facility Planning & Delivery Framework.
Read MoreINGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY RECONNECTION PROJECT
The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is one of Calgary’s most important natural parks. The lagoon, which is enjoyed by fish, birds and parks goers alike – needs to be updated to ensure its health and longevity.
The project will see a reconnection of the lagoon to the Bow River, providing it with a continuous stream of water through improvements to the riverbank and surrounding area. This will improve the stability and quality of the water in the lagoon, benefiting the health of the birds, fish and other wildlife that visit the park. It will also create a fish passage to prevent fish from becoming trapped in the lagoon and add protection against future flood events.
he environmental importance of this work has been recognized through grants from the Alberta Environment, Environment Canada and Fisheries and Ocean (DFO).
With work expected to begin in early March, 2022, The City is hosting two virtual Open Houses to share information about the project on February 23rd and 24th. Register today to learn more about the plans for this area.
BRIDGELAND ACTIVE MODES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT || REQUEST FOR INPUT
The communities of Bridgeland-Riverside have been experiencing population growth from a number of new multi-storey residential and commercial developments over the past ten years. Investing in improving infrastructure provides capacity to support growth and change in these communities. Through past public engagement in Bridgeland, including the 1 Avenue N.E. Streetscape Master Plan Project, we've heard some comments on issues and opportunities relating to mobility in the community.
In this project, we’re exploring improvements to walking and wheeling (bike, scooter, skateboard) connections around the Bridgeland LRT Station, along 9 Street N.E. and McDougall Road so that people have better access to destinations within the community and to the LRT station. These improvements could include:
Improved east-west connectivity with a better experience for those walking and wheeling along McDougall Road from 6 Street N.E. to 12 Street N.E.
Improved north-south connectivity for those walking and wheeling along 9th Street from the station to the residential developments and to the new business along 1 Avenue N.E.
Improvements to provide better and safer access to the LRT station
PROVIDE YOUR INPUT
Based on the feedback received in the previous round of engagement, there was support to further improve the proposed active mode facilities on McDougall Road and explore options that reallocate the road right of way. The feedback also indicated that maintaining parking isn’t as important as improving accommodations for pedestrians and wheeling users and maintaining green space.
Engagement can be shared on the City of Calgary Website and is open for feedback until February 28, 2022.
On-site Community Discussion: 956 Radnor Avenue
There has been an enormous amount of interest and misinformation circulating about both the North Hill Communities Local Area Plan and a possible development at 956 Radnor Avenue NE.
Due to the high volume of emails we have been receiving, we wanted to send out some information and invite you to a COVID-safe, the on-site discussion will Cllr Carra to discuss some of the confusion surrounding these issues. Join us for an on-site discussion to address these concerns!
Join us! | 956 Radnor Avenue | Wednesday, June 23rd, 6:00pm
Please wear a mask, practise social distancing, and engage in respectful discussion!
Read MoreNeighbourhood speed limits change on May 31, 2021
Starting May 31, 2021 the default unposted 40 km/h speed limit comes into effect. This change will affect the speed limit on both residential and collector roads in neighbourhoods, but there will be no changes to speed limits on higher classification roads (e.g. Deerfoot Trail, Bow Trail, Anderson Road, Memorial Drive) or playground zones.
Enter your address to see if speed limits are changing on your street.
Read More42 Avenue S.E. Complete Streets project
Construction to rebuild the sidewalk, the driveways and the concrete curb along 42 Avenue S.E. between Cleveland Crescent and Blackfoot Trail S.E. is currently underway. Additional work is taking place along 12 Street S.E. south of 42 Avenue S.E. to construct a new pathway, driveways and the sidewalk along this corridor
Read MoreJack Long Park Redevelopment Update
While we have had some setbacks with the timing of its completion, Jack Long Park is almost ready for visitors!
Currently, the park is anticipated to be completed by the end of summer this year. We’ve had a few challenges, but are moving ahead with our plans and hope to have the community into their new park by fall.
Read MoreProposed Closure of St. Angela's School
We are disappointed to hear of the proposed closure of St. Angela’s School. Please read my letter urging the Catholic School Board to reconsider their decision and seek alternative solutions.
Read MoreRemembering Joseph & Amy
The following tributes were written by Andie Wolfleg, a long time advocate for vulnerable Calgarians, and a familiar face at City Hall
Read MoreFAQ: Rapid Housing Initiative - Land Use Change for 4206 Mcleod Tr. SE
SUMMARY
The Calgary Dream Centre has already applied for funds from the Federal Government as part of the $41M Rapid Housing Initiative. The City is excited about this important investment in our City’s most vulnerable well-being while helping repurpose assets that the effects of the pandemic have negatively impacted.
More information about the Rapid Housing Initiative can be found HERE.
Calgarians will have the opportunity to provide input into the project at the public hearing at the Combined Meeting of Council on March 22, 2021.
STATUS & TIMELINE
On February 4th, 2021, The Proposal came to the Calgary Planning Commission; many letters from the public were included in the file presented to the Commission members. It was approved 9-0 and was forwarded to Council for the ultimate decision.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
The Land Use Change (LOC) was brought to Calgary Planning Commission on February 4th Planning Commission Agenda on the Friday prior. It was passed at Planning Committee Meeting 9-0 and referred to Council for a final decision.
The LOC will be discussed and voted upon at the March 22nd Combined Meeting of Council.
The Dream Centre has already held various zoom info sessions with all the community associations west of Macleod Trail. It is open to continuing to hear from concerned citizens.
The Calgary Dream Centre has drafted a good neighbour agreement and is continuing consultations with residents of Manchester, Manchester Industrial, Britania, Elboya and Elbow Park.
Plans for the area include enhanced investment for the public realm and pedestrian accessibility all along 42nd ave.
MYTHS vs. FACTS
MYTH: The Holiday Inn will be converted into a homeless shelter and/or addiction treatment facility.
FACT: The Proposal for the Holiday to provide 145 units of affordable housing spaces. It will serve a mixture of seniors, men, women, children and families. Several units will be used as accessible units as they are already accessible for persons with disabilities. All clients will undergo a screening process, and most will be working or receiving financial assistance. While it is true that the Dream Centre on Macleod Trail does provide addiction support services, they also operate several other buildings and programs throughout the City. They have considerable experience in operating affordable housing.
MYTH: Councillors are supportive of the project.
FACT: Council members are legally required to remain amenable to persuasion until after the closing of the public hearing. Council is generally supportive of the Rapid Housing Initiative's goals; it will provide opportunities to hotel chains that are struggling as a result of the decline in tourism. It will help find housing for struggling Calgarians, and it is an incredible opportunity for federal investment in our city. That does not mean that they can show support or not for any particular project. They are eager to receive public input to ensure that the concerns are addressed and all Calgarians feel benefits.
MYTH: There will be disruption to the neighbourhood in the form of an increase in crime or suspicious activity.
FACT: The Calgary Dream Centre has an upstanding reputation for good management of their clients, with over 50 different projects in Calgary. Residents of this site will undergo extensive applications, most will be working or receiving subsidized income. There will be a mixture of women, children, families, seniors and persons with disabilities. These populations are typically not associated with criminal or suspicious activity.
Macleod Trail is a highly visible thoroughfare and is frequented by several CPS patrol cars every hour of the day. CPS is aware of the project and has agreed to remain extra vigilant for the first few months of people taking up residence. The Police anticipate fewer calls to the site from when it was operated as a hotel. Calgary Transit Peace Officers have also been informed and will remain extra vigilant at nearby stations for the first few months of operation.
PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING
To watch the live streamed Council meeting are streamed live and can be viewed at:
www.calgary.ca/citycouncil/citycouncil.html
The Agenda for the council meeting is available at Calgary.ca/agendaminutes
To speak at Council please email PublicSubmissions@Calgary.ca
Provide your name, address and the date and topic you wish to speak to.
They will email you back with a time to call in and instructions.
Written statements can be provided for the public record by emailing your Planning Department File Manager or councillorsofficewebmail@calgary.ca
CONTACT
Ward 9 Office
Councilor Gian-Carlo Carra
(403) 268 - 5330
File Manager
Calgary Planning
Melanie Horkan
(403) 268-1774
Calgary Police
Community Resource Officer
Ryan Wood
(403) 266 - 1234
Calgary Dream Centre
(403) 243-5598
Main Streets Exemption Area - International Ave
The Centre City Enterprise and Main Streets Exemption Areas apply to downtown Calgary and the International Avenue, Montgomery and Sunalta Main Street areas. In these areas, the following changes to a business or a building are exempt from a development permit:
A change of use when the proposed “use” is listed in the land use district. See below for a list of uses that still require a development permit.
An addition of less than 1,000 square meters, or modifying the exterior of an existing building. See below for a list of uses that still require a development permit. The building must also not be on the City of Calgary inventory of evaluated historic resources for this exemption to apply.
Assessing Recreational Needs in Inglewood / Beltline
The City has completed the Discover phase and invite you to review what they have learned about the social and recreational needs of these communities. The Beltline & Inglewood/Ramsay Social and Recreational Needs project is now moving into the Design Phase.
In the Design phase, the City will take the key learnings from the Discover phase and develop and test options for meeting local social and recreational needs and insights. Click to learn more.
Read MoreUpdates on the 9 Avenue S.E. Bridge replacement project
The scheduled opening date for the 9 Ave. S.E. bridge has been adjusted from November to mid-2021, based on a delay in procuring required steel components for the bridge from our original supplier. Read more.
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