Developed Area Guidebook Information Session
The City of Calgary along with the Federation of Calgary Communities is hosting an information session on the developed areas guidebook. Join us on June 15th for a short presentation followed by a discussion on what will be included in the guidebook
Recap: Community Planning Exchange on Urban Design (with presentation link)
Our Community Planning Exchange this weekend went great! Lots of thanks are in order: first to Angela Kiu and Leighton Ginther, who did a great job of introducing the basic principles of urban design, and Urban Systems, for sponsoring a great lunch. As usual, the Federation's Urban Planning Committee helped a make this event happen, from […]
Re-envision the Olympic Plaza Cultural District
From now until May 31, a public engagement process is in place to help re-imagine the Olympic Plaza Cultural District. The goal is to ensure all Calgarians have a chance to share their ideas for a space that is considered “Calgary’s living room.”
Planning Committee Workshop- May 17
Register now for our last Planning Committee Workshop for this year! Free for community association members, but space is limited so register soon! May 17, 7pm-9pm at the Federation of Calgary Communities office (1609, 14th St. SW). This workshop is essential for anyone who is new to their community association's planning committee, is looking to form a planning […]
EVDS-Federation update!
Yesterday, students from EVDS presented their final year projects on the Bridgeland Riverside Community. BRCA was the first community to participate under the new Federation-EVDS partnership.
M-2016-004- Secondary Suite Ammendments
We’ve been hearing quite a bit recently about some proposed changes to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) that outline specific parcel dimensions for homes with secondary suites (specifically report M-2016-004). On April 13, we sent a letter to Community Association presidents and planning committees on the changes. Click here to see it: Re M-2016-004- Apr 15 […]
Recap: Partners in Planning on Community Character and Heritage
If you missed our April 9 Partners in Planning workshop on Community Character, Urban Design and Heritage, or if you would like to look through the presentations again, they are now posted online- click here to view them: PIP 2016 – Urban Design & Heritage. Thanks to Afrah Rayes from the City of Calgary and her great team of […]
Learn about the City of Calgary BRT program
The City of Calgary wants to hear from you about Calgary’s BRT program. Learn about the program and how to participate in the process.
Sports Ramps- An Update from the City of Calgary
See below for an update from The City on Land Use Bylaw ammendments to allow for backyard sports ramps: How do Calgarians feel about skateboard/sportramps on private residential properties? After consulting with Calgarians, The City is reporting back and considering Land Use and Community Standards Bylaw amendments at the Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services on June […]
EVDS showcase! April 20th
Students from EVDS will be showcasing their final year’s work at the BRCA Community Hall. Drop by from 4-6 pm on April 20th.