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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

City’s new planning Notices aim to hit the mark with citizens

Calgarians are often interested in learning more about applications to redesignate (rezone) a land use, or develop a site in their community. To inform Calgarians about these applications, The City of Calgary places a Notice (sign) on the property.

 A new Notice is being piloted this summer, and The City wants to know what citizens think about the new design. Last year alone, The City posted Notices for 1, 377 development permits and 436 land use redesignations.

New template for Notice Posting
“We want to build Calgary together. We can do this by helping citizens learn about an application, and encouraging them to get involved,” says Brandy MacInnis, senior special projects officer with The City’s Planning & Development department.

“Thanks to the input received last year, the Notices were improved and The City is seeking citizen input to ensure it is simple, informative and directs Calgarians to resources to learn more or get involved,” notes MacInnis.

A larger version of the notice is being piloted this summer and measures four feet by eight feet. These Notices may be used for large scale redesignation or development permit applications. In addition, a number of smaller Notices, measuring two feet by three feet, will be piloted in communities in Calgary.

A few changes made to the Notices include:
  1. Plain language text that describes the proposed redesignation or development permit application.
  2. Visual map that clearly identifies the property included in the proposed application.
  3. Clear direction to resources to learn more or to get involved. 
    “We want to validate these improvements with Calgarians, so we’re hoping they’ll take a quick and easy survey before September 15, to tell us what they think,” says MacInnis.

    Calgarians are encouraged to take an online survey or provide comments at an upcoming Planning & Development event.

    Take our quick five minute survey by visiting calgary.ca/noticeposting

    Friday, March 31, 2017

    Does your home have dangerous levels of radon? Here’s what you need to know

    Radon gas in your home could be affecting your health, and you may not even know it.

    The effects of radon gas have been studied extensively in recent years and are now definitively linked to lung cancer. Health Canada first implemented a radon guideline in 1988. Based on long-term exposure risks, in 2007 they reduced the safe limit of radon exposure from 800 Becquerel per metres3 (a Becquerel is a unit of radioactivity) to 200 Bq/m3. As a result of the change to the Health Canada guidelines, the Alberta Building Code was updated in 2014 to include requirements for rough-ins that will facilitate the future installation of radon mitigation systems, should they be required. Prior to 2014, there was no requirement in the Alberta Building Code to install these rough-ins.

    The Alberta Building Code does not currently require houses to be tested for radon, and does not require radon mitigation systems to be installed (other than the rough-in for them). The City has staff that advise on numerous provincial and national building code committees. Through this work, we ensure that the latest radon safety issues are given appropriate consideration by code-writing authorities.

    Since the only way to know what levels exist in your home is to test, you should purchase a do-it-yourself radon test kit or hire a radon measurement professional, and become informed. These tests come in several types and can be purchased online or from your local hardware store. They are relatively inexpensive and should be conducted over a period of three months for most accurate results. If the levels in your home exceed 200 Bq/m3, Health Canada recommends you reduce your radon levels.

    So what is radon?
    Radon occurs naturally in the environment and is invisible, odourless and tasteless. It is a radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium in soil and rock. When it escapes the ground into the atmosphere, it is diluted by the air around us, going unnoticed. However, when it is escapes into an enclosed space like a basement, it can become concentrated and begin to cause problems.

    Based on this potential health risk, the Alberta Building Code (ABC) requires that a radon remediation system rough-in be installed for all new construction projects. If you are adding to the footprint of your home, this will affect your renovation project.

    Rough-in requirements for new construction in the Alberta Building Code
    The reason the ABC requires a rough-in installation on new construction is to help with future remediation of radon gas if tested levels are above the recommended concentrations. It is important to know that the remediation of radon gas is a homeowner responsibility, and not required by the building code. Unfortunately, due to the nature of airborne gases, it is impossible to know if a future remediation system will be required. Mandating a rough-in at the new construction stage ensures that the greatest number of Albertans will have the ability to install a remediation system in the future if they require it. This is because installing a remediation system without a rough in can be costly and difficult to do in an existing home. When compared to the cost of providing a rough-in prior to pouring concrete, it makes sense to implement this proactive approach. The additional costs at this stage are minimal and require only a few modifications to normal building practice.

    If you are planning an addition to your home you will need to provide a detail of the rough-in and label the rough-in inlet and outlet locations on your application drawings. The rough-in detail must include a sealed air barrier, an open end pipe to collect soil gas, granular material beneath the slab, and a capped/labelled stub up for future use. If after the space is built and occupied testing shows that the levels of radon are above the Health Canada threshold, an extraction system will be easy to install.

    Vanessa Gash, LEED AP
    Safety codes officer, building
    Commercial plans examiner, Calgary Building Services, 
    Planning & Development
    Additional information on radon and its mitigation are available online at Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca. If you have specific questions regarding installation requirements for your radon rough-in please visit calgary.ca/radon or contact The City of Calgary’s Planning Services Centre at 403-268-5311.

    This blog was written by Vanessa Gash. Vanessa has been a plans examiner with Calgary Building Services at The City of Calgary for several years, and is a graduate in Architectural Engineering Technology from College of the North Atlantic. Prior to working for The City, she spent many years working in the commercial and residential construction industry in Calgary.

    Thursday, November 3, 2016

    Calgary building permit values spike in October

    October has been a record month for building permit applications in Calgary, a strong indication that despite the current economy, developers remain confident in the Calgary economy in the longer term.

    Total construction value for building permits in October 2016 was over $1.5 billion, the highest value in a single month on record in Calgary. We saw a 36 per cent increase in single family homes and a 47 per cent increase in new commercial buildings in October 2016 compared to the previous month. This beat last October’s record of $1.47 billion, which was when an updated Alberta Building Code was implemented.

    This month’s spike in applications can be attributed to the Nov. 1 implementation of the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings and Section 9.36 of the Alberta Building Code, both of which bring in energy efficiency requirements.

    “Many of those applying for a building permit prior to the Nov. 1 energy code deadline have been in the planning stages for a long time,” says Justin Pockar, energy and environmental coordinator at The City of Calgary. “If they were to follow the new energy efficiency requirements, they would face significant design changes that could result in increased cost and time delays.”

    For those applying after the Nov. 1 energy code deadline, The City has developed tools, checklists and resources to help builders adopt these new standards for both commercial and residential buildings. The initial deadline for energy code compliance was May 1, 2016, but was extended by the Government of Alberta in order to give builders more time to familiarize themselves with the requirements. As a result, both The City and builders have been preparing for these changes for over a year.

    Construction projects that have taken out building permits, while not a guarantee of completion, are a strong indicator that projects are moving forward in 2016 and 2017. They could take two or more years to complete. Here are some of the projects we saw come in this month:
    • Intergulf developments mixed use tower in the Beltline. Total construction value: $95,321,510
    • Crosstown, residential towers on Macleod Trail. Total construction value: $111,118,472
    • The Orchard, a mixed-use development in the Beltline. Total construction value of tower 1: $57,876,300
    • Marriott Hotel in the downtown commercial core. Total construction value: $57,487,700
    • Skyview Ranch, a multi-phase apartment complex and retail. Total construction value: $55,725,500
    Building permit construction values by quarter, January 2014 – October 2016



    Wednesday, October 12, 2016

    Main Streets: More than just streets

    Main streets are important to the long-term growth of our city because they are vibrant areas for people to live, work and visit. Not only do they offer a variety of diverse lifestyle choices for housing and transportation, they form part of the fabric of daily life. Main streets are more than just streets, these are the places where you grab coffee, run errands, meet friends and are unique and vital destinations.

    The Main Streets initiative aligns to the long term growth goals of the Municipal Development plan by directing growth to existing main street areas. These areas have the capacity to support future population increases and commercial opportunities, and are located along a Primary Transit Network for easy accessibility.

    To understand the unique requirements of growth in these areas, The Main Streets initiative considered:
    • Calgarian’s desires for their main street areas
    • Market demand for the location and timing of new development
    • Local planning and policy goals
    Throughout an extensive public engagement process, in which Calgarians thoughtfully provided their input, some of the most important outcomes expressed by main street users included:
    • A vibrant public realm
    • A variety of retail and small businesses
    • A unique character
    These desired outcomes were considered along with market demand (i.e. development and investment interest) and local planning (i.e. current zoning and policy goals). Based on this approach, seven main streets were identified as ready for change and redevelopment in the short-term. City planners then looked at the solutions that would work in these areas to enable desired growth and change.

    1 Avenue NE: supporting a growing population



    Community desires
    Market outlook
    Local planning/policy
    Want more community gathering spaces and a high quality street while maintaining a small town feel
    ·         868 residential units are expected to be built over the next 25 years driving commercial and retail opportunities

    ·         The Bridgeland/Riverside Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) provides policy that promotes and encourages growth along 1 Avenue NE
    ·         Current zoning does not allow population and employment levels to fully meet MDP growth targets

    36 Street NE: enabling a more creative use of existing space



    Community desires
    Market outlook
    Local planning/policy
    Want a safe and comfortable multi-modal main street with high quality public transit facilities and more landscaping
    ·         214 residential units are expected to be built over the next 25 years, starting gradually between 2016 and 2020
    ·         Many sites have potential for larger scale projects including medium-term opportunity for residential, office and retail development

    ·         Local planning does not provide the proper framework for main street development as envisioned by the MDP
    ·         Current zoning does not facilitate mixed used development and makes more creative use of large commercial sites a challenge

    16 Avenue NW (Mongtomery) and Bowness Road NW (Montgomery): encouraging population growth


    Community desires
    Market outlook
    Local planning/policy
    Want safe and vibrant main street sidewalks, a variety of businesses and effective reuse and renewal of older retail
    ·         Both main streets have not been overly active locations for new development
    ·         Commercial and retail opportunities will be driven by population growth in the immediate area
    ·         The Montgomery Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) provides policy that encourages pedestrian focused commercial and mixed use buildings along the main streets
    ·         Current zoning does not allow population and employment to reach MDP growth targets

    17 Avenue SE: better aligning to MDP growth targets



    Community desires
    Market outlook
    Local planning/policy
    Want more amenities, gathering spaces that showcase cultural diversity, employment opportunities, safe and vibrant main street sidewalks and improved connectivity to the city
    ·         1,794 residential units are expected to be built over the next 25 years, starting between 2016 and 2020 and gradually increasing.
    ·         Many sites along 17 Avenue SE have potential for larger scale projects including short to medium-term opportunity for residential, office and retail development

    ·         Current zoning does not match up with the City Council approved Southeast 17 Corridor: and does not allow for development to reach the growth targets outlined in the Municipal Development Plan


    17 Avenue SW (from Crowchild Trail to 37 Street SW): encouraging more commercial and retail development


    Community desires
    Market outlook
    Local planning/policy
    Want development of vacant sites and Tecumseh site, and to retain character
    ·         Approximately 3,340 homes are expected to be built over the next 25 years, starting gradually between 2016 and 2020
    ·         Potential for further retail and commercial development opportunities
    ·         Killarney/Glengarry ARP provides land use policy that support MDP goals
    ·         Westbrook Village Station Area Plan is directed by the goals of the MDP
    ·         Current zoning allows for a range of mixed use and apartment development but restricts commercial uses and there is limited opportunity for street-level access forms of multi-residential development


    37 Street SW: encouraging more commercial and retail development


    Community desires
    Market outlook
    Local planning/policy
    Want more of a destination, more vitality and better managed parking
    ·         Approximately 3,208 homes are expected to be built over the next 25 years, starting gradually between 2016 and 2020.
    ·         The Westbrook Mall site has potential for office and general commercial retail development at a larger scale than most main street sites.

    ·         The current zoning does not allow the street to grow over time to meet MDP growth targets


    Drop by an upcoming information session in October to review the proposed solutions and the specific tools and techniques that will be used to enable growth and change in these main street areas. Visit calgary.ca/mainstreets for event details.

    Wednesday, April 13, 2016

    Green Line's South Hill station explained by Lead Planner, Breanne Harder

    I’ve worked for The City for just under four years, primarily within Planning & Development and Transportation Planning. Working on the South Hill Station Area Plan has allowed me to bring together my interests and education in transportation and the built environment, while providing a great opportunity to redevelop a large area within established Calgary; normally, this scale of redevelopment is reserved for suburban areas.

    About South Hill
    South Hill is located south of Glenmore Trail at Shepard Road SE. Today, the area is predominately undeveloped with two mobile home parks and some industrial buildings, however, a Green Line LRT station and a major transit hub are planned for the area. These significant changes have led to the development of the South Hill Station Area Plan, which will guide development in South Hill.

    The policy plan will put the tools in place to transform South Hill to an urban village with opportunities to live, work, and play in the area. Services and amenities will be located along a pedestrian-oriented high street that will include an urban plaza and park space.
    The urban plaza and park space will be flexible throughout the seasons.

    As part of the development of this policy, I recently invited stakeholders and landowners to a drawing and dialogue workshop where we discussed ideas for South Hill while illustrators developed images and diagrams based on conversations surrounding typologies in South Hill. The illustrations that resulted from our discussions are now being used to inform the land use and vision for the area.

    Larger retail stores can be located on the second level,
    allowing for smaller units that provide more interest at street level.
    What are typologies? Typologies are commonly found forms in cities. Examples of typologies include residential, commercial, industrial and office. While cities throughout the world have these typologies, the specific elements of each typology vary widely based on context.

    Including a session focused on typologies during the policy development process allowed us to work with the public and focus on the best possible outcomes for South Hill, given its context.

     Lead Planner of the
    South Hill Area Station Plan,
    Breanne Harder
    As a planner, it provides me with an added link between the vision and developing policies that will help achieve that vision. Stakeholders invited to the session bring their expertise and landowners in the area provide additional community knowledge. Together, the concepts developed will be used to produce a relevant policy plan that provides support for decision-making throughout the planning and development process.

    What am I most excited to see once this project is complete? One day, taking the CTrain to South Hill station and spending time on the high street, seeing how the policies I developed shaped the area into an urban village in south Calgary.

    Friday, April 8, 2016

    Help re-imagine your Olympic Plaza Cultural District

    The City of Calgary, in partnership with Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and Intelligent Futures, wants to know what Calgarians envision for the future of the Olympic Plaza Cultural District (OPCD).

    The request for input stems from the Civic District Public Realm Strategy, approved by Council in early 2016, which aims to improve the public spaces around City Hall, Olympic Plaza, and the new Central Library.

    This round of public engagement will focus on Olympic Plaza and its adjacent areas: Municipal Plaza, the surrounding public realm and connections through City Hall onto Third Street S.E. These areas have been identified as priority spaces in need of repair and enhancement.

    “Earlier feedback told us that Calgarians want to see an Olympic Plaza Cultural District that is clean, safe, and vibrant and provides a range of programming, events and amenities,” says Carlie Ferguson, Urban Strategy Lead at The City of Calgary. “Now, we’re zeroing in on what Calgarians already like about the space, what they would like to change and other ways we can make this great space even better.”

    The project kicks off with a week-long public awareness campaign that will get Calgarians thinking about the Olympic Plaza Cultural District. Fun facts about the district will be featured in Olympic Plaza and through social media. A week later, public engagement officially launches on April 18.

    The initial result of this public input will be a programming guide that feeds into future phases of the project, potential design requirements and the site amenities most valued by Calgarians.

    “Calgarians see this area as their outdoor living room,” Ferguson says. “Their input is essential to help inspire a world-class space that draws tourists and citizens alike.”

    Starting April 18, Calgarians are invited to provide their feedback on site at Olympic Plaza and various downtown locations, at special events across the city, through social media using the hashtag #myOPCD and online by visiting calgary.ca/myOPCD. Stay tuned to the website for more details.

    Wednesday, April 6, 2016

    You bought a new home. What now?

    Spring is in the air! It’s the time of year when we often begin spring cleaning, organizing and home maintenance projects. The City of Calgary website is a great place to find a wealth of helpful information. For homeowner information and resources, check out our new web hub, calgary.ca/myhome.

    My Home brings together many planning and development aspects that homeowners often have questions about. The resources available can help guide homeowners through maintenance, home renovations, inspections, landscaping, hiring a contractor, electrical work, plumbing and more. This new comprehensive tool is user-friendly and informative. It allows you to easily research project planning information, print permit requirement lists and even book permit application appointments online. If after reviewing the information online you still have questions, contact our staff at the Planning Services Centre at 403-268-5311, Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Home maintenance
    Home maintenance is essential to keeping your home safe, healthy and functioning properly. The Inspection and Maintenance tab on My Home allows you to filter the key elements of home maintenance projects by the frequency they are recommended. For example, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and dryer vents are items that should be checked frequently. Information on how to check these things is included in each section. Water heaters and backwater valves fall under the “once a year” category, while duct cleaning is less often at every two years. Replacement of carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms fall into the five to 10 year categories. Having a maintenance schedule can help alleviate expensive surprises and allow you to anticipate future maintenance projects before they become an emergency.

    Home renovations
    The home improvement hub on My Home, which can be visited directly at calgary.ca/homeimprovement, lists common renovation type projects, from decks and fences to secondary suites and additions. Selecting a project type from the list provides detailed information about which permits are required and why, as well as associated bylaw and building code considerations. Although descriptions simplified for the average homeowner where possible, a glossary of building and development terms is also included. This is helpful in providing clarity on construction and development terms, with which you may not be familiar. A property information search tool also allows you to check the land use district for your address. This can save you time that you may have previously spent on hold to talk with a planning services representative over the phone.

    Web information
    We are constantly expanding our website and improving our services to help citizens have simple and accurate access to the information you need to make informed decisions. As a plans examiner, it has been exciting to see how many added services have been developed over the last few years. To date this year, more than 85 per cent of all new single family home applications from home builders have been processed online. Over the next several years, more online services will be made available in permitting, licensing and approval services for homeowners as well. We encourage you to go online today and see how The City is working to serve you better.


    About the author
    Vanessa Gash has been a plans examiner with Calgary Building Services at The City of Calgary for five years, and is a graduate in Architectural Engineering Technology from College of the North Atlantic. Prior to working at The City, she spent many years in the commercial and residential construction industry in Calgary.

    Monday, April 4, 2016

    MyProperty map re-launches today

    We’ve improved calgary.ca/myproperty, a one-stop shop for Calgary property details, including ward, community, development and building permit information. It’s now mobile-friendly, easy to use and accessible.

    What else is new?
    • Land use re-designations link directly to calgary.ca/pdmap status information
    • Land use designation information
    • Links to City planning policies
    In the next few months, we’ll be adding property assessment values.




    Visit calgary.ca/myproperty to find out more.

    Monday, November 30, 2015

    Planning & Development Map is here!

    The City has launched a new user-friendly, online mapping tool to allow citizens to comment on and follow redesignation applications: Calgary.ca/developmentmap

    What’s New?
    • Social media sharing
    • Multiple search options
    • File status tracker
    • Plain language descriptions
    • Direct comments and feedback
    • Online and mobile access

    Users can follow the progress of redesignation applications from submission through decision by City Council. The site includes plain language descriptions of redesignation applications and users can submit comments to City Planners and Council online. Applications can be searched by file number, address, community or ward. Layers can also be added or removed so that citizens can see the borders of their community and ward.

    This data has been available before but hasn’t had the interactive functionality that this map provides. The comment/feedback features are new and a huge leap for citizen interaction and engagement on redesignation applications.

    The map is online and mobile friendly and can be used on Android, iOS and Blackberry handheld devices.

    What’s Next?
    The site is in beta mode and City staff are continuously working to populate all application pages with plain language descriptions and application details. We encourage user feedback on the online and mobile versions of the site. Tweaks to the existing map, along with new features will be added over 2016, including more application types and file descriptions. Phase I of the release focuses on redesignation applications.

    Friday, November 13, 2015

    New Building and Energy Codes for Alberta

    The 2014 edition of the Alberta Building Code came into effect on November 1st, following a standard six month transition period for the implementation of new provincial codes. As of November 1, 2015 all new projects will require compliance with the new Alberta Building Code.

    “The adoption of the new code advances us in terms of innovation and design”, explains Kevin Griffiths, Director of Inspections and Permit Services. “The new code also advances us in terms of safety allowing us to formalize processes like six storey wood frame construction, which provides a lot more options for builders and the public”.

    The City is preparing to update calgary.ca to make reference to the new edition. These changes will take time to complete. People can contact 311 with any code inquiries.

    The National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 is also now in effect, with its transition period ending as of May 1, 2016, at which point the adopted code will be mandatory.

    “We recognize that many developers may be well into an application based on previous standards”, says Griffiths. “The transition period allows us to get up to speed on the new code and work with industry on this transition as well”.

    The timelines for the new Alberta codes are as follows:

    Code
    Implementation Date
    Transition Period End Date
    Alberta Building Code 2014
    May 1, 2015
    November 1, 2015
    National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011
    November 1, 2015
    May 1, 2016

    “We are working with our industry partners to ensure they are aware of the new building and energy code”, says Griffiths,” as all new applications will need to be compliant with the new code”.

    The Alberta Building and Fire Codes 2014 and the National Energy Code for Buildings 2011 are available from the National Research Council, both online and in hard copy. For further information about the latest edition of the Alberta Building Code please visit Alberta Municipal Affairs.

    Thursday, November 12, 2015

    Heritage buildings, more than brick and stone

    When Calgarians shared input about their main street neighbourhoods, many said that community character and heritage was something they wanted City Planners to consider for the future of these areas. We hit the streets with The City's Senior Heritage Planner, Clint Robertson, to learn more about heritage sites in Calgary—what are they, why are they important, and how we identify them.



    There are thirteen main streets with identified heritage buildings. For a more in-depth look at the history of these areas, visit the main streets web pages below.

    Interested in learning more about The City's Heritage Planning work?

    Discover Historic Calgary locations


    View historic resources by development era, architectural styles or original uses >


    View map of historic resources >


    To learn more, visit calgary.ca/heritage.

    Tuesday, September 29, 2015

    Three reasons why you should attend the nextCITY: Urban Design speaker series

    How are great cities planned and built? How do they change and evolve? Urban designers and expert architects from around the world are visiting our city this fall to speak about how their experiences can be applied to a Calgary context.

    The first speaker on our roster, Ken Greenberg, is the former director of urban design and architecture for The City of Toronto. He has played a pivotal role in projects for cities like Amsterdam, New York and Paris.

    But if you’re not a city planning buff, why should urban design matter to you?
    Greenberg weighs in.

    1. Planning and development decisions made today affect future generations.
    “What we decide today will affect our children, our grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Urban design affects how everybody lives their daily lives. This is something that people need to be deeply involved in and understand. Know what your neighbourhoods are, what they could be and what changes mean for you.” – Ken Greenberg

    2. The way cities are planned impacts climate change.
    “We are embracing the role of cities like Calgary as the places where the big problems of our time get solved. The change that is occurring is extraordinary. Some of what I’ll be talking about involves the ways in which we are making complete communities to be more sustainable, like embracing mixed use of buildings, key investments in infrastructure, dealing with climate change and the importance of a green economy.” – Ken Greenberg

    And another good reason to attend...

    3. There’s going to be free food.
    Enough said.

    nextCITY: Urban Design speaker series
    Ken Greenberg
    Date and time: Oct. 6, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Location: Fort Calgary mess hall, 750 9 Ave S.E.
    Free and open to the public. No RSVP required.

    Ken Greenberg is an urban designer, teacher, writer, former Director of Urban Design and Architecture for the City of Toronto and Principal of Greenberg Consultants. For over four decades he has played a pivotal role on public and private assignments in urban settings throughout North America and Europe, focusing on the rejuvenation of downtowns, waterfronts, neighbourhoods and on campus master planning, regional growth management, and new community planning. Cities as diverse as Toronto, Hartford, Amsterdam, New York, Boston, Montréal, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, St. Louis, Washington DC, Paris, Detroit, Saint Paul and San Juan have benefited from his advocacy and passion for restoring the vitality, relevance and sustainability of the public realm in urban life.

    Wednesday, September 9, 2015

    Calgarians weigh in on the future of main streets



    Representing one of the largest local planning engagement efforts initiated by The City, more than 2,200 Calgarians collectively volunteered 1,335 hours of their time to share concerns, suggestions and future visions for main street neighbourhoods.



    Whether attending a workshop, completing an online survey or dropping by an information session or online discussion, over the six month city-wide engagement effort, participants demonstrated that they are invested and hopeful for these areas. During these discussions, people often defined their main street by its success or potential as an important connection point for people and a model for vibrant communities.

    The City has compiled a summary of the public input and local statistics collected for each of the 24 main streets outlined in the Municipal Development Plan (Calgary’s long term growth plan).

    Northwest

    Southwest
    Northeast

    Southeast


    Visit calgary.ca/mainstreets to see what Calgarians had to say and learn more about how this input will be used to inform planning decisions for main streets going forward.