This is My Neighbourhood - Improvement Projects

Summary

The 'This Is My Neighbourhood' initiative in Calgary has revitalized communities through collaborative efforts. With 14 neighborhoods involved, residents have shaped their environments with over 100 initiatives. Examples include Capitol Hill's 20th Ave Street Lab, promoting active transportation with bicycle lanes and public art; Auburn Bay's fit park, offering recreational facilities; Crossroads' public art project, enhancing community identity; and North Glenmore Park's Community Play Day fostering social connections. The program aims to improve safety, accessibility, and social networks, making Calgary a better city neighborhood by neighborhood.

Takeaways

• 🏙️ 'This Is My Neighbourhood' is a city initiative aimed at enhancing local programs and services in Calgary's neighbourhoods.
• 🤝 The initiative involves collaboration with 14 communities, emphasizing resident participation in shaping their neighbourhoods' futures.
• 🚲 In the Northwest, Capitol Hill focused on inclusivity, connectivity, and pedestrian-friendliness through the 20th Ave Street Lab project.
• 🎨 The Street Lab included temporary public art, entertainment, and safety education to improve community engagement and accessibility.
• 🚴‍♂️ The project in Capitol Hill aimed to increase safety, enhance accessibility, and strengthen the bike network.
• 🌳 Auburn Bay addressed the need for more recreation options by installing a fit park with exercise equipment for residents.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The fit park in Auburn Bay allows parents to exercise while keeping an eye on their children at the playground.
• 🎭 Crossroads community in the Northeast worked with the city to add public art to enhance the neighbourhood's identity and aesthetics.
• 🎨 'Boundless birds' was the theme chosen for the public art project, involving utility boxes and bins painted by an artist and volunteers.
• 🌳 North Glenmore Park in Southwest aimed to create a vibrant, friendly community with a focus on enjoying green spaces.
• 🤝 A Community Play Day was held to foster community visioning, social interaction, and mutual acquaintance among residents.
• 🌟 The success of the first group of neighbourhoods sets the stage for further improvements in safety and social networks across Calgary.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the 'This Is My Neighbourhood' initiative?

The main goal of the 'This Is My Neighbourhood' initiative is to improve city programs and services in various Calgary neighborhoods and bring the city together in a better way.

How many communities participated in the first phase of the 'This Is My Neighbourhood' initiative?

Fourteen communities participated in the first phase of the 'This Is My Neighbourhood' initiative.

What was the focus of the 20th Ave Street Lab project in Capitol Hill?

The focus of the 20th Ave Street Lab project in Capitol Hill was to create an inclusive, connected, and pedestrian-friendly environment through active transportation enhancements.

What were some of the features introduced in Capitol Hill as part of the street lab project?

Some features introduced in Capitol Hill as part of the street lab project included temporary public art, entertainment, safety education, and enhancements for walking and cycling.

How did the fit park addition in Auburn Bay benefit the community?

The fit park addition in Auburn Bay provided parents with the opportunity to exercise while keeping an eye on their children playing at the playground, and it has become a recreational destination for many residents.

What were the objectives of the Crossroads community's public art initiative?

The objectives of the Crossroads community's public art initiative were to add to the community's identity, create a stronger sense of place, and improve the aesthetics of the neighborhood.

What was the theme of the public art project in the Crossroads community, and who contributed to it?

The theme of the public art project in the Crossroads community was 'boundless birds,' and it involved an artist working with twenty volunteers to paint utility boxes and bins.

What was the purpose of the Community Play Day in North Glenmore Park?

The purpose of the Community Play Day in North Glenmore Park was to bring residents together to contribute to the community vision, enjoy green spaces, and get to know one another.

How did residents feel about the public art initiative in the Crossroads community?

Residents felt that the public art initiative brought the community together, made the neighborhood look more beautiful, and created a sense of pride and positivity.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the 'This Is My Neighbourhood' initiative for the next group of neighborhoods?

The anticipated outcomes for the next group of neighborhoods include safety improvements, stronger social networks, and making Calgary a better city, one neighborhood at a time.