This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The City of Calgary is making improvements at the Calgary Soccer Centre (CSC) located at 7000 48 Street SE
Construction is underway and is expected to be completed by early 2025.Once complete, citizens will have access to a high-quality, year-round practice and play space. It will be bookable by anyone. Learn more at Calgary.ca/CSCDome.
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Construction for the final phase of the Bridgeland Active Modes Improvements project is starting soon.
The construction is scheduled to occur from May 2024 to mid-June 2024. The work will be carried out in phases along the corridor. Access for drivers and pedestrians will be maintained throughout construction.
As with all road construction projects, temporary localized impacts are inevitable, but The City of Calgary is committed to minimizing disruption to the community.
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As part of the Chestermere 17 Avenue SE Water Meter Chamber project, the City of Calgary will be installing a new water meter and accompanying chamber along 17 Avenue SE near the city limits and are decommissioning an existing one.
Prior to the construction, investigative work is required at the site to confirm the location of underground utilities. The work will be completed at the northwest corner of the intersection in the City right-of-way.
This project ensures water quality monitoring standards are met and that the new meter’s location is in accordance with the new City of Calgary’s boundaries.
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One of the best days of the year is just around the corner! Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community connection. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
Neighbour Day 2024 will include two kick-off events on May 4 to help raise awareness of Neighbour Day and invite Calgarians to start planning their own Neighbour Day block party or community event for June 15.
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Based on public input from Phase 1: Discover and Phase 2: Explore, along with the technical evaluation factors (see tabs above), a recommended plan has been developed for Memorial Drive. The recommended plan reflects development of a new Urban Boulevard with a level at-grade crossing of the CN Rail tracks, and an overpass across Stoney Trail with no access to the highway. Please review and provide feedback about the recommended plan with the tabs below, arranged from west to east.
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Jane’s Walk 2024 is back and taking place May 3rd through 5th. Calgarians of all ages are invited to participate in free walking tours throughout a variety of communities and areas of interest in the city!
A global event inspired by and in honour of Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Jane believed that in order to properly observe how people, through their actions and interactions, create communities with a strong sense of belonging, we need to get out and walk the city.
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The City is preparing to replace the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE.
In advance of construction, hydrovac work is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 20, 2024, on 12 Street SE and 8 Ave SE. This work will take approximately two days to complete and requires that a section of the northbound lane be closed. One lane will remain open for two-way traffic, controlled by on-site Police.
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The City of Calgary takes a proactive approach to protecting and replacing aging assets. The water main replacement program reduces emergency water main breaks and service interruptions by replacing corroded mains with new PVC pipe and adding protection to reduce the rate of future corrosion.
Since 1980, this program has contributed to a 73 per cent decrease in the number of emergency water main repairs. As part of this years water main replacement program contract, water mains will be replaced along with some public and private water services in the following Ward 9 areas:
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Join the Southview Community Association and International Ave Arts + Culture this Thursday for Southview Soundscape, a family-friendly community concert featuring local musicians. Immerse yourself in a vibrant soundscape that will make your heart sing and your feet tap! Tickets are $10, and kids under 13 are free. This is a family-friendly event. All are welcome.
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The City of Calgary is exploring a Land Use change and public space improvements at the Franklin CTrain Station, located in the community of Albert Park/Radisson Heights.
The project area includes the south Park’n’Ride lot of the station, nearby park space, and the appearance of a portion of Radcliffe Drive SE. The focus of the project is to improve mobility, connectivity, and safety to and from Franklin Station, and prepare the site for future residential development to help address current housing shortages and affordability.
Once complete, the project will create a vibrant, affordable, and sustainable community.
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The City of Calgary has begun Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project. As residents living near the project area, we want to share the below construction update so you are informed and to answer potential questions you may have.
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Spring is almost here! Get ready for the upcoming gardening season by registering for a plot in the Ramsay Community Garden!
Small plots are $25 and large plots are $35.
Register by visiting ramsaycalgary.ca.
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In order to facilitate urgent electrical repairs, Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre will need to temporarily close.
Beginning April 14, 2024, service will be reduced to only swimming lessons and swim clubs in preparation for the repairs, followed by a full facility closure on May 6, 2024. We anticipate the facility will be closed for approximately three to four months.
Repairs at Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre are extensive, and while we anticipate the reopening of the facility by the fall of 2024, timelines may shift as more information is gathered during the repairs.
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Albert Park Radisson Heights (APRH) is gearing up to host their Annual General Meeting, and is on the lookout for new volunteers to join their board and help support the community.
As a member of the APRH Community Association Board, you will play an integral role in the operations of a volunteer run non-profit organization that represents the interests and concerns of your community. Board membership is a unique opportunity to lend valuable skills you already have, or grow new ones in areas you are interested in. No previous board experience is necessary, and all are welcome to apply.
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The City is investing in Ramsay/Inglewood to keep the community safe, beautiful and vibrant.
With several City projects scheduled this season, we do our best to coordinate work schedules and ensure we’re delivering the right projects at the right time, with as little disruption to the communities as possible
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Phase Two of the Bridgeland Main Streets project is moving into the second season of construction this spring, and we want to provide you with an update on what you can expect during construction.
The second phase of the Bridgeland Main Streets started in Fall 2023 and is expected to be in construction until Fall 2025. You will see operational and streetscape improvements along 1 Avenue N.E. from 4 Street N.E. to 11 Street N.E., and along 2 Avenue N.E. between 6 Street N.E. to 10 Street N.E.
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Join the GreenLine team on April 4th to hear more about upcoming work in the community planned to begin mid-April.
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Millican-Ogden Community Association
2110 69 Avenue S.E.
Community Cleanup events save residents a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in their black carts. The City of Calgary suppled packer trucks with crews, funds for advertising and promotion, face coverings, sanitizer, gloves, and garbage bags for community volunteers. This service is free of charge to all Calgarians.
All Community Cleanup events occur on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the spring and fall session.
Please note, the dates listed below are subject to change Please check with your local Community Association for more information regarding specific details and times of events, and opportunities to volunteer.
The following communities in Ward 9 have registered to host a Community Cleanup event this year.
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The 4th Avenue Flyover will undergo rehabilitation starting in April 2024. This work is planned to carry through winter 2024-2025 and be completed in the Fall of 2025 . This flyover was constructed in 1982 and at an overall 430-meter span, the structure crosses over the Bow River and is Calgary's longest bridge. The flyover carries two lanes of traffic towards 3rd Street S.E. and is one of the primary routes into downtown.
The 4th Avenue Flyover Rehabilitation Project is part of our normal rehabilitation program as this bridge was identified as a candidate for repair.
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There is an exciting opportunity for a local Manchester artist to paint some of the windows in the Manchester Tower Community Space. They are currently looking for a creative person who is available in April to paint. If that's you, see more details above on how to submit a draft proposal before March 31.
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