East Belvedere Water Feeder Main Construction

September 09, 2024 / Ward 09

Construction on the East Belvedere Water Feeder Main will result in sections of 100 Street S.E. being closed beginning in approximately mid-September 2024.

This new feeder main is an essential piece of water infrastructure that will bring clean, reliable drinking water to future development within the East Belvedere community. PME Inc. will be executing the construction on behalf of Truman Development Corporation in partnership with The City of Calgary.

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Celebrate the opening of Forest Lawn Park - September 14, 2024

September 04, 2024 / Ward 09

Parks Foundation is thrilled to celebrate the opening of Forest Lawn Park with the community on September 19, 2024.

From 4-6pm please join for a short formal program from 4:15-4:45, followed by outdoor games and activation of the park including a basketball game with the MRU Cougars Women's Basketball team.

The Pink Door Pizza Food Truck will be onsite, with a free meal provided to the first 75 guests.

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George Moss Park Grand Opening - September 7, 2024

September 04, 2024 / Ward 09

Parks Foundation will be hosting the official opening of George Moss Park on September 7, 2024, from 11:00am to 1:00pm

This new park, located in the heart of Ogden, offers a variety of exciting features, including artistic sport courts, an expanded playground and tot lot, and a community plaza with seating and picnic areas.

Join us for a grand opening celebration, starting with a formal program from 11:15 to 11:45am., followed by outdoor lawn games and basketball activities with the Mount Royal Cougars and beloved Calgary mascots.

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RAMSAY’s Dark & Dingy Underpass Mural: Volunteers Needed!

September 04, 2024 / Ward 09

Caitlind Brown & Monica Ila are two Ramsay-based artists who have been working on an immersive mural for the underpass beneath the train line on 11th-12th Street SE. This underpass is an important pedestrian corridor and the primary connector between Ramsay, Inglewood, and the Bow River.

Together with the Ramsay Community Association, they’ve coordinated with both the City of Calgary and CPKC (formerly CP Rail) to animate the underpass with a bright and colourful mural. The mural design will be inspired by hyper-local histories, stories, and myths from the neighbourhood.

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Manchester's New Community Garden

September 04, 2024 / Ward 09

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.

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Project Update: 17 Avenue SE Water Meter Chamber

August 28, 2024 / Ward 09

As part of the Chestermere 17 Avenue SE Water Meter Chamber project, The City of Calgary is installing a new water meter and accompanying chamber along 17 Avenue SE near the city limits, They will also be decommissioning an existing water chamber meter.

Below is a revised schedule and anticipated construction impacts.

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11/12 Street SE Cycle Lane Reconfiguration

August 26, 2024 / Ward 09

If you’ve travelled along 11th/12th Street SE in Inglewood or Ramsay over the last several weeks, you’ll have noticed a reconfiguration of the protected wheeling lane between the Zoo Bridge in Inglewood (8th Ave SE) and the former Lilydale site in Ramsay (21st Ave SE.)

These changes are a temporary setup to what will eventually be a robust public realm redesign along 11/12 Street SE as we begin to build the GreenLine.

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Bridgeland Main Street: Phase Two Construction Update + Temporary Road Closure

August 26, 2024 / Ward 09

This construction season, as part of the Bridgeland Main Street Project, The City is completing sidewalk and streetscape improvements along 1 Avenue NE between 11 Street to 6 Street NE. Crews are finishing construction on the south side of 1 Avenue between 7A Street to 8A Street NE and we are targeting completion by the end of August 2024.

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Pre-Engagement: Beaumont Circus Project

August 26, 2024 / Ward 09

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.

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GreenLine: 78 Avenue SE Lane Closures

August 19, 2024 / Ward 09

Starting August 15, there will be road upgrades to 78 Avenue SE west of Ogden Road. 78 Avenue SE east of Ogden Road to 27 Street is open to local traffic. The closure is expected to last approximately six weeks.

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Dartmouth Road + 24 Avenue SE Improvements

August 19, 2024 / Ward 09

The City of Calgary will be providing sidewalk, intersection, streetlight, and traffic safety improvements on Dartmouth Road SE and 24 Avenue SE.

Starting mid-August, City contractor, ALSA Road Construction, will:

Build a new sidewalk, curb extension and wheelchair ramp on 24 Ave SE
Build a new sidewalk along Dartmouth Road SE from 24 Ave to 26 Ave SE
Install new streetlighting on Dartmouth Road SE
Resurface the road following recent water main upgrades

We anticipate this project being complete in about four weeks time, wrapping up construction mid-September (weather permitting.)

Construction Impacts

During construction, there will be temporarily detour traffic in place. Crews will be working during non-peak hours, from 9 am to 3 pm, to minimize traffic disruptions and ensure timely completion.

Parking Changes

To make room for the new sidewalks, curb extensions, and driveway aprons, there will be some permanent changes to parking in the area.

The new Dartmouth Road SE sidewalk and driveway aprons will be built in The City’s right of way on the east side of the road. Business parking currently on The City’s right of way will be permanently removed to allow for these improvements.
To make room for the new curb extension on 24 Avenue SE, there will a permanent reduction to the amount of on-street parking from the corner of 8 Street SE to Dartmouth Road SE

For more information on this and other upcoming street improvements in your community, please visit calgary.ca/improvements.

Learn more

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Inglewood Sanitary Trunk Project: Construction Update

August 13, 2024 / Ward 09

Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with the full project anticipated to be complete by July 2025.

View the anticipated construction schedule for the next several months.

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Waste Cart Spot Checks - Dover and Penbrooke Meadows

August 12, 2024 / Ward 09

Waste & Recycling Services routinely conducts waste cart spot checks to make sure the right items are going into the right carts, provide direct education to households, and lower contamination rates.

In the past, checks have been unannounced, however after feedback from Calgarians and following the lead of other municipalities, The City of Calgary is piloting a program that provides advanced notification to residents prior to doing cart checks.

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ENGAGEMENT: DOVER PARKS + PLAYGROUND AMENITIES PROGRAM

August 04, 2024 / Ward 09

As part of The Parks and Playground Amenities Program (PAPA), The City of Calgary is working to revitalize and improve 10 park spaces in Dover.

Beginning August 5th, community members are welcome to provide comments and feedback on how they would like to see their community parks improved, and what new amenities could make these spaces more suitable to their needs.

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GreenLine: Ogden Dale Road SE Upgrades + Road Closures

July 31, 2024 / Ward 09

Green Line activities related to the 78 Avenue Project requires lane restrictions on Ogden Dale Road SE, and the closure of EVRAZ’s existing entrance for road upgrades.

This is a phased project that requires staggered lane closures near EVRAZ’s entrance at Ogden Dale Road SE

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Blue Line CTrain Closure - July 27 - 28, 2024

July 26, 2024 / Ward 09

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.

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Elliston Village Phase 5 + 6: Virtual Information Session

July 25, 2024 / Ward 09

Elliston Village is actively developing. The project’s developers, Lansdowne, are proposing a change in height and density to Phases 5 and 6 of their comprehensive residential development that will feature townhomes, apartments, and community amenity spaces. A Land Use Amendment (LUA) will be submitted to The City of Calgary.

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tags / Erin Woods, Forest Lawn, Forest Heights, Penbrooke, Applewood Park, Belvedere

Summer events at the Twin View Communal Garden

July 22, 2024 / Ward 09

There are no shortage of unique and exciting events happening throughout the summer at the Twin Views Communal Garden in Dover. From live music and art markets, to educational workshops and opportunities to get to know some of your neighbours. Follow along on the Twin Views Garden Facebook for the most up to date event postings.

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GreenLine: Continued Roadworks on Ogden Road & 78 Ave SE

July 22, 2024 / Ward 09

On July 29, road upgrades for 78 Avenue SE will continue from 27 Street to the rail embankment, as well as the closure of the middle lanes of Ogden Road. 78 Avenue SE from Ogden Road to 27 Street will be open to local traffic.

This is a phased project that requires partial closures of 78 Avenue SE to traffic and pedestrians, as well as the middle lanes of Ogden Road SE, to ensure efficient, safe, and timely construction.

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Ogden rise accessible playground

July 19, 2024 / Ward 09

Work has begun to replace the playground at Ogden Rise. The City is replacing the existing playground with an updated inclusive playground. Inclusive playgrounds are meant to be engaging, fun spaces where everyone can play regardless of their abilities. These playgrounds challenge the most active children while also providing enclosed areas for quiet and creative play. The project is expected to be completed this fall.

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