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Community Planning Exchange: Calgary Parks
May 12, 2018
Presenters: David Plouffe, Tammy Robinson & Steven Snell – Calgary Parks
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Imagine Parks
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VISION
Calgary’s parks and open space are cherished places that
connect us to nature, our heritage and one another.
MISSION
We enable, contribute and sustain dynamic communities
through great parks and open space
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How Do Open Spaces Benefit Calgarians?
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▪ Recreational amenities and
opportunities
▪ Exercise and Education
▪ Beauty and Biodiversity
▪ Relaxation/stress mitigation
▪ Environmental protection
▪ Alternate transportation options
▪ Historical
preservation/interpretation
▪ Burial areas
▪ Establishment of urban forest
▪ Pollution mitigation
▪ Even increase property value!
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What are the Trends & Programs
happening in Calgary Parks?
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▪ Cultural Landscapes & Indigenous
Relations
▪ Inclusive Play
▪ Playground Strategy
▪ Mobile Equipment (e.g. fitness)
▪ Data, Data, Data
▪ Environmental Education &
Volunteers
▪ Biodiversity
▪ Adaptability (Green Spaces &
Playfields, Neighbourhoods)
▪ Cemeteries
▪ Linear spaces/pathways
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Spectrum of Playgrounds• Not a linear piece• A little bit of various elements will likely make up the next park
Adventure
Natural
Urban
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Why Do We Plan Open Spaces?
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▪ To respond to community recreational needs;
▪ To create consistent, responsible form and function;
▪ To protect significant natural features.
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Parks and Open Space Planning in Calgary
▪ Municipal Development Plan
▪ Land Use Bylaw
▪ Open Space Plan
▪ Urban Park Master Plan
▪ imagineParks
Key City Policy and Planning Documents:
▪ Wetland Conservation Plan
▪ Area Structure/Area
Redevelopment Plans
▪ Calgary Pathway & Bikeway Plan
▪ Regional Park Management Plans
▪ Council approved Design
Development Plans
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Calgary Parks Planning
• 10% of developable land is dedicated as Municipal
Reserve for schools and parks
• School sites take first priority.
• Ensure that all residents in a community are within
400m of a park
• variety of open spaces, (tot lots to larger open
areas including Community Association sites)
• Connected open space network
• Preserve important environmental features
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9May 12, 2018 | Calgary Federation of Communites
Enhanced Landscape Maintenance - ELM
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10June 13, 2016 | Presentation
Current ELM Communities
Auburn Bay Hamptons Rocky Ridge
Christie Park Hawkwood - LEAF Royal Oak
Citadel Hawkwood - Uplands Scenic Acres
Country Hills Town Square Kincora Somerset
Country Hills Shoreline McKenzie Lake Springbank Hill
Diamond Cove McKenzie Towne Tuscany
Discovery Ridge New Brighton Valley Ridge
Douglas Glen Patterson Walden
Douglasdale Quarry Park Skyview Ranch
Edgemont Redstone
Calgary.ca/ELMFor more information on ELM, go to
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Questions?