Guidebook Followup

Thank you to those residents who attended our town hall meeting on the Guidebook for Great Communities on April 19, 2021. The Guidebook will be returning to the Standing Policy Committee (SPC) on Planning and Urban Development (PUD) meeting on Wednesday, May 5th to consider all of the public What We Heard information from the Council Hearing on March […]
The Guidebook for Great Communities

On March 22nd Calgary City Council will consider approval of a new planning document called “The Guidebook for Great Communities.” If approved, this will be a statutory document. This document could change developed communities forever. Our ability to shape future development of OUR neighbourhood hinges on delaying approval until concerns are adequately addressed. WHAT TO […]
Neighbourhood Speed Limit Review

Link: Neighbourhood Speed Limit Review On February 1, Council will be discussing whether to reduce the speed limit of residential and collector roadways. The recommendations are: Give three readings to the proposed City of Calgary Standard Speed Limit Bylaw to change the unposted speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h within city limits. Direct administration […]
North Hill Communities Local Area Plan

Link: REALIZE :: North Hill Communities Local Growth Planning :: Engage (calgary.ca) If you live in one of the inner-city communities surrounding 16th Avenue and Centre Street, you may be part of the North Hill Communities Local Area Plan (North Hill Plan). Just like the Guidebook, the North Hill Plan has also been revised. The plan […]
The Guidebook for Great Communities-UPDATE

Link: The Guidebook for Great Communities The latest draft of the proposed Guidebook for Great Communities has been released. You can access the document by visiting the link above and clicking “Download the Guidebook”. This version has simplified urban form categories, additional policies to protect heritage assets and new policies on low density residential zones. […]
Scavenger Hunt Winners – Neighbour Day 2020!
Hello Neighbours! Thanks to all those that came out for the Neighbour Day Scavenger Hunt! See the video below announcing the winners!
Municipal Development Plan Review Deadline June 26
NEXT20: MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN & CALGARY TRANSPORTATION PLAN REVIEW COMMENT DEADLINE IS JUNE 26, 2020 The City of Calgary has been working on major changes to its planning system for the last few years. All of the key planning and development documents are being brought into alignment with each other. Revisions to the Municipal Development […]
Calgary Police – COVID-19 Update to Online Reporting
From Calgary Police: Click Here to Read Full Article We have increased online reporting capabilities to ensure you are able to get the services you need while practicing safe distancing measures. Previous filters have been removed that prevented online reporting of incidents where there was a suspect, CCTV or forensic evidence. We have also expanded […]
University Heights Updates
Here are some interesting items that will pass us by before our next newsletter comes out. Calgary Foundation: Jane’s Walk Jane’s Walk is a global festival of free neighbourhood walking tours held in Calgary and around the world each May. On May 3, 4 and 5, join a Jane’s Walk and get to know your […]
U of C Block Party Concerns
Do You Have Concerns Regarding the Block Party in University Heights in April? WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU! The University of Calgary is conducting focus groups with members of the community to hear your experiences and concerns. The focus groups will take place at the University of Calgary and will take 60 minutes. […]