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6 ECCA: PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

7 WAR AND PEACE

10 PARKS, PEOPLE, PLACES: CALGARY RIVER VALLEYS REDD COUNT

13 #INSTAGRAMMINGHISTORY: MEMORIAL DRIVE

14 TAKE ON WELLNESS: HEALTHY DRINKS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

17 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY

18 COUNCILLOR DRUH FARRELL’S REPORT

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4 NOVEMBER 2019 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities THE EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (ECCA)

About Us The Eau Claire Community Association (ECCA) was founded in 1992 as a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of living in Eau Claire. It is recognized by the City of Calgary as the official voice of the Eau Claire community. The ECCA bylaws define the purpose and direction of the ECCA and are registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. The bylaws are available at www.eauclaireca.com/about.

The community of Eau Claire is located adjacent to the downtown commercial core, bounded by Prince’s Is- land and the Bow River on the north and centre of 4th Avenue on the south, extending from the centre of 2nd Street SW to the centre of 9th Street SW. Membership Membership in the ECCA is open to all residents. The Mission annual fee is $6 per household. The majority of Eau The Eau Claire Community Association strives to create Claire condominium complexes (and therefore their a vibrant connected community. Our approach to plan- residents) hold a membership, paid for by the condo ning and development is to enhance the quality of life corporation. Business memberships are also available. for our residents. Strong membership empowers the ECCA to protect the interests of our community. Issues of key interest are Vision planning, transportation and safety. The ECCA’s role is Eau Claire is a safe, clean and liveable residential com- to provide a voice for Eau Claire residents, to help en- munity proud of its natural environment. We are sup- sure that community interests are being considered portive of social and recreational gathering places and and that development is in keeping with the Area Re- relevant businesses that support the community. development Plan.

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E A U C L A I R E I NOVEMBER 2019 5 ECCA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE JULY 2018 JULY 2018 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 4,800 HOUSEHOLDS DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 4,800 HOUSEHOLDS EAU It was good to see several Eau Claire residents last THE OFFICIAL EAU EAUCLAIRE COMMUNITY CLAIRE NEWSLETTER month at the City’s Open House to present plans for YourTHE PhotosOFFICIAL EAU CLAIRE on COMMUNITY theCLAIRE NEWSLETTERCover? upgrading the Eau Claire Plaza and other parts of the public real in our neighbourhood. Overwhelmingly, res- We’d love to see some community photos in The Current and even on the cover. idents have appreciated the major upgrades we’ve al- Please submit them to [email protected] with the sub ready seen on the river pathway and the garden area by ject line “Photos”. the Peace Bridge and now take a keen interest in what All photos must be taken in Eau Claire; if at an event or fes tival please identify else is being considered for our community. No pictures of kids unless accompanied by a parental release - If your photo is chosen for publication you will get a photo Much of what we saw at the workshop was similar to credit in the issue - what had been presented by City staff at the ECCA an- Photos must be 1MB in size and 300 DPI for print quality nual general meeting back in the spring, but with some important updates. And again, I want to thank the city for their ongoing efforts to keep us advised and to listen to our inputs. In that sense the workshop was a great object lesson in the importance of making our views known.

One of the new pieces of information presented was various design proposals for a replacement for the aging Jaipur Bridge connecting Eau Claire with Prince’s Island. And a number of the comments made on the favoured design were that it was, well, pedestrian. Ad- mittedly, compared with the Calatrava designed Peace Bridge it would be hard to avoid adverse comparisons. Anyway, we learned shortly after that, in response to those and many similar comments from others, the City is now reviewing the design.

Also, at the workshop were representatives of the Green Line LRT project. When plans and possible routings for the Green Line were first being reviewed with the public, ECCA took a strong position in support of the line going underground through Eau Claire and across the Bow, emerging above ground to the north only near 16th Avenue. That avoided the need for another bridge or above ground structure marring the views of the river valley. Of course, as anyone following the project knows, that option now looks increasingly more diffi- cult—technically and financially.

Some Eau Claire residents have been asking us to speak up in continuing favour of the underground option. And while that would remain our preferred option, being effective, credible advocates for a community view means that we also have to recognize physical and economic realities too.

6 NOVEMBER 2019 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities ECCA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE War and Peace: How One Fateful Bridge Divided Calgarians, Then Brought Them Back Together by Geoff Geddes

This article and its associated pictures were originally printed in CREB®Now, reprinted with permission. https://www.crebnow.com/war-and-peace-how-one-fateful-bridge-divided-calgarians-then-brought-them-back-together/ Its name may evoke calmness and serenity, but the Troubled waters story behind one of Calgary’s leading landmarks is any- “The Peace Bridge was sort of the perfect storm to trig- thing but peaceful. As it evolved from a lightning rod for ger a major debate about where the City should be fo- dissension to a symbol of unity, the Peace Bridge was cusing its time and money,” said Jason Markusoff, the judged not only for mistakes made, but also conven- Alberta correspondent for Maclean’s and a former Cal- tions challenged and lessons learned. In the process, gary Herald reporter. “On the one side, you had Mayor this iconic footbridge earned the respect of friends and Dave Bronconnier, the transportation department and foes alike, one step at a time. councillors like Druh Farrell who wanted to invest in a beautiful, striking city with a vibrant downtown and Approved by city council in 2008 by a 7-6 vote, the more pedestrian and cycling options.” Peace Bridge was envisioned as a signature-class, prom- enade-style pedestrian bridge. World-renowned archi- On the other side were more conservative-minded tect Santiago Calatrava was charged with making that people, both on council and in the general public. vision a reality. “The bridge opponents were spooked by the economic “The idea for the bridge stemmed from the 2007 Cen- woes of the time and reluctant to invest in such a bridge, tre City Plan, which identified the need for an additional feeling the funds could be better spent on things like pedestrian crossing from downtown to the north shore roads and snow removal,” said Markusoff. “They ques- of the Bow River,” said Tom Mahler, manager of urban tioned everything, from the need for another pedestri- strategy for the City of Calgary. “It was about achieving an walkway to the process of sole-sourcing the bridge a sense of place within the river valley and park system rather than opting for a design competition.” and creating a more intimate-scale crossing for non- For bridge supporters, however, there was no question vehicular traffic.” that the Peace Bridge would be a welcome addition to From the outset, controversy swirled around the the landscape. $25-million project. It began with the timing, which co- “This bridge proved to be exactly what its advocates had incided with a major downturn in the global economy, imagined: an icon for a new, modern, progressive city on but it went much further. the rise.” – Jason Markusoff, Maclean’s

“I was always a big proponent of improving architectural quality in Calgary,” said Coun. Druh Farrell, who repre- sented one of the seven ‘yes’ votes for the bridge. “I also saw the need to improve pedestrian and cyclist access into downtown and better facilitate commuting.”

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E A U C L A I R E I NOVEMBER 2019 7 ertson. “Being a struggling student, I thought the bridge War and Peace sounded pretty expensive at the time.” Like many of her fellow Calgarians, Robertson heard and agreed with many of the criticisms. There are “too many ...cont’d bridges already” was a common sentiment and the un- conventional design led some to call the structure the accompanied by security at the opening ceremony for “finger trap bridge” because of its visual similarity to the the bridge on March 24, 2012. It wasn’t long after that, finger-trap puzzle. though, when the tide of public sentiment began to shift. Over time, her views have evolved, much like the bridge “Calgarians began using the bridge right away,” said Far- itself. rell. “We anticipated that the user count would be up to 5,000 per day within five years, but we achieved that “Now, as someone who drives by it all the time and of- number almost immediately, and now average about ten walks across it, I see the Peace Bridge as a valued 6,000 per day. It served as a public space over the river addition to the landscape,” said Robertson. “It’s pleas- where people gathered, buskers played their music, ant to look at or stand on, great to photograph and a and grad classes and wedding parties posed for photos. safe, well-lit space for someone like myself who might There were even proposals and weddings on the bridge, be walking alone at night. Calgary has a lot of warm, and it became Calgary’s most photographed symbol.” welcoming spaces that make you feel at home, and the Peace Bridge is a prime example.” For residents of nearby communities, the bridge took on added significance. While the effect on adjacent communities was substan- tial, many feel the bridge’s impact on the city at large has been even more profound.

“This bridge proved to be exactly what its advocates had imagined: an icon for a new, modern, progressive city on the rise,” said Markusoff. “If you look at billboards, tourism guides, commercials or conference programs, the bridge is now a major emblem for the city and a be- loved part of the landscape.”

For some Calgarians, including Farrell, structures like the Peace Bridge are a vital part of Calgary’s identity.

“We want Calgarians to love where they live and attract new talent to the city, and that comes with building a New connections picturesque town worth living in,” she said. “The Peace Bridge really connected Hillhurst (and) Sun- nyside with the growth in cycling traffic in the inner city,” said Mahler. “That facilitated movement around the river-valley system and made downtown much more of an ‘everyday’ place to go for such communities. The bridge became part of the neighbourhood rather than just another big piece of infrastructure.” One area resident who embraced the new neighbour was Amanda Robertson, a 30-year-old office services manager and blogger.

“I was in university when construction on the Peace Bridge began right across the road from me,” said Rob-

8 NOVEMBER 2019 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Under the influence “Part of the bumpy ride in getting the bridge built in- The controversy over the Peace Bridge has faded, but volved delays caused by welding problems and a need the process of conception, design and construction has to simplify the design to keep it under budget, through influenced the City’s decisions on other infrastructure measures like using fluorescent lighting instead of LED,” projects. said Markusoff. “We also learned that it is easy to oppose a bridge that doesn’t exist yet. When the naysayers were “It is sometimes hard for politicians to think 20 years most vocal, there was no design and nothing to walk down the road, but our eyes should always be on build- over – there was just dust and a price tag.” ing the city for the long term,” said Farrell. “With the new Central Library, we applied our experience around the bridge to ensure we included the public in decisions about what the library should look like and how it should function. When we built the St. Patrick’s Island Bridge shortly after the Peace Bridge, we went to the public and had a limited competition.”

The City recently approved a new downtown strategy that includes four focus areas. One of those areas – “place” – was inspired, in part, by the Peace Bridge experience.

“I wanted to create a city that was worth growing old in, and that is where Calgary has changed. From the early days of bridge planning to today, we went from a gold-rush town to a mature city.” – Druh Farrell, Ward 7 Councillor

“Cities worldwide realize that to attract investment, you must create places that are special, places where people Symbol of a city want to be,” said Mahler. “We are doing that more and The journey from opposition to acceptance may have more these days with buildings like the Central Library been a rocky one at times, but Farrell feels it was time, and institutions like the National Music Centre. It’s all effort and money well spent. about developing iconic pieces of architecture that will bring people in, make the city unique, and reflect its “When you look at the success of not just the Peace quality and character.” Bridge, but of other projects where part of the man- date was architectural beauty, these undertakings have In addition to its intrinsic value for Calgarians on the changed Calgarians’ perceptions of their city,” said Far- move, the Peace Bridge has conveyed some valuable rell. “When I was first elected to city council, Calgary lessons that might have implications down the road. was a place where you came, made your fortune and then retired elsewhere. I wanted to create a city that “The bridge experience taught us that people will ap- was worth growing old in, and that is where Calgary preciate beautiful, striking projects,” said Markusoff. has changed. From the early days of bridge planning to “Some Calgarians complained about the cost of the new today, we went from a gold-rush town to a mature city.” Central Library, but in the end, the message there was ‘go big, go bold and, occasionally, you will be rewarded.’ For supporters, making the Peace Bridge a reality felt We’ve seen that with other initiatives like the Bow office like a war at times. However, the arduous process left tower designed by Norm Foster and the new Telus Sky them with no regrets. building. For a city of a million people to have so many notable elements is pretty remarkable.” “The biggest lesson for me in all of this is that some things are worth fighting for,” said Farrell. “I wouldn’t There are also the more mundane, but equally valid, les- wish the controversy on my worst enemy, but I would sons around budgeting. do it all again in a heartbeat.”

E A U C L A I R E I NOVEMBER 2019 9 PARKS, PEOPLE, PLACES

Elbow Island side channel in 2018, re-opened for spawning as part of Fish Compensation Program in 2019 Photo credit: Calgary River Valleys Calgary River Valleys Redd Count

Join our Citizen Science Redd Count Opportunity With support from both Alberta Environment and Parks Calgary River Valleys, (CRV), is a not-for-profit organiza- and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, The City developed a tion led by volunteers dedicated to building a strong plan to compensate for the damage from the flood and and effective voice for river valleys protection and water conserve this important habitat. The City’s plan has three quality in Calgary. We have a few openings for volun- main goals: mapping the existing fish habitat, determin- teers to join us for our annual citizen science research ing habitat preferences, and creating and implementing project to count the “redds” (spawning nests) of Brown a prioritized list of compensation projects. Trout in the Elbow River. We will again do two Redd Counts this year. The first will take place on Friday, Nov- Existing habitat was mapped to provide an updated rec- ember 8 for the Lower Elbow and the second will be on ord of what exists within the city limits. The Bow, Elbow, Saturday, November 9 for the Upper Elbow. If you see Nose Creek, West Nose Creek and Fish Creek were all people walking in the river at that time, that’s what included in the study. Fish habitat mapping breaks the they’re doing. This redd data tells us about the health of river down into several habitat types, including runs, rif- the river ecosystem over time. The location of redds can fles, pools, snyes, backwaters, cascades and rapids. You also be used to ensure land use decisions do not nega- can find out more about the City’s fish compensation tively impact Calgary’s blue-ribbon trout fishery. program on the Calgary.ca website.

Volunteer biologists will lead the counts, which will in- Other River Stewardship Volunteer Opportunities volve walking and rafting in the river, identifying, geo- CRV is working hard on Phase 2 of our Riverbank Make- locating, and counting the redds. Everything will be over Project. Please help us with the research compon- provided for volunteers, including chest waders, PFDs ent of our Phase 2 project. By completing our short (lifejackets), and a hot lunch on shore. If you are interest- survey, you will be entered into a draw to win a $150 pre- ed, contact us by phone or email through the Contact paid Visa or MasterCard gift card. The secure survey link Us page on our website at CalgaryRiverValleys.org. This is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5VPHW78 project is funded by the City of Calgary Water Resources Interested in Learning How to Do Your Own and by the Land Stewardship Centre. Riparian Restoration Project? Going back to where we used to go (before 2013) CRV is currently developing a summary document for This year, we will once again be able to count redds in community groups and landowners interested in doing a part of the Elbow that was closed from sedimentation their own riparian restoration project to help protect due to the 2013 flood around Elbow Island at the Mission our rivers. This informative, user-friendly guide will dir- Bridge. The City of Calgary has completed a major portion ect you through the steps required to implement your of their project to reclaim fish spawning grounds in our own riparian restoration project. Keep reading this lo- rivers, using pre & post-flood data provided by Calgary cal newsletter to learn about our recommendations or River Valleys’ annual redd counts in the lower Elbow River. keep an eye on our website.

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What sellers need to keep in mind in these arrange- “Ask Charles” is a monthly question and answer column by ments is that the real estate brokerage wants to mini- Charles Stevenson, Registrar with the Real Estate Council of mize its risk. Alberta (RECA). RECA is the independent, non-government agency responsible for the regulation of Alberta’s real es- For example, it’s rare that a guaranteed purchase tate industry. We license, govern, and set the standards of price will be based on the property’s listing price or practice for all real estate, mortgage brokerage, and real the property’s market value. In most cases, the broker- estate appraisal professionals in Alberta. To submit a ques- age calculates the guaranteed purchase price using a tion, email [email protected].

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1922, the first year of the project, there were over 900 memorial trees planted, and by 1927, 1699 trees had been planted, the majority of which were poplars. In 2001, the city began taking clippings from the trees to ensure the memorial could be kept in perpetuity, and in 2007, a ceremony was held to celebrate the first clone trees that were available for planting.

The second and final location on our brief tour of Me- morial Drive is Poppy Plaza. Located in Kensington at the intersection of Memorial Drive and 10th Street, Poppy Plaza is one of the newest additions to the Me- morial Drive landscape, and features aspen trees, a wooden deck, and strong steel architecture that is both eye-catching and humbling. Poppy Plaza was part of a multi-phase plan developed by the City of Calgary to ex- plore new and traditional ideas about memorialization, with their key themes being remembrance, legacy, and Memorial Drive history, and what these ideas mean to Calgarians. Ad- by Jocelyn Taylor ditionally, the project aims to create points of remembrance that can remain past the life of individual trees, Monday, November 11, 2019, is Remembrance Day. and provide a permanent location for remembrance With this in mind, I decided to take a look at the his- and reflection. tory of Memorial Drive for the November edition of #InstagrammingHistory. The road is considered a City- I chose this location for two reasons; firstly, my grandfa- Wide Historic Resource, and has experienced continual ther served in the Canadian Military during the Second evolution since its construction in 1922. Perhaps the World War, so Remembrance Day is important to my most recognizable memorial along the road is the Field family and me. Secondly, Memorial Drive as a whole, but of Crosses, which appears for the 11 days in Novem- Poppy Plaza specifically, succeeds in creating a sense of ber that lead up to Remembrance Day. For this article, remembrance and gratitude for those who have fought however, we’re going to look at two permanent fixtures for our freedoms, which was the goal of the project. along the road that provide points of reflection and re- Walking through the aspen trees with their poppy-red membrance one can appreciate all year long. lighting creates the atmosphere for sombre reflection. The background captures the downtown skyline, Memorial Drive was created as a Road of Remembrance, framed by large iron statues mirroring Canadian Nation- which was suggested after World War One. Victoria, Sas- al Vimy Memorial, and provides a sense of all that has katoon, Thunder Bay, Montreal, as well as several sites in been possible due to the sacrifices of those who came the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia have before us. The surrounding area contains steel architec- these Roads of Remembrance. The goal was to create ture with engraved quotes from individuals with diverse a lasting, individualized memorial that could honour backgrounds, which discuss views on honour, hope, the soldiers. These parameters prompted organizers and sacrifice. I hope you have a chance to visit, whether to implement a tree-based memorial initiative. Trees it be near Remembrance Day or not, as it is truly a beau- would be assigned to a specific fallen soldier using a tiful spot that provides visitors with the perfect chance small metal plaque in front of the tree, and next-of-kin for introspection, while honoring the legacy of the past. would be involved in the purchasing and planting of said trees. By creating something living, the memorial Information Courtesy of the City of Calgary Inventory of became a symbol of the triumph of life over death. In Historic Resources

E A U C L A I R E I NOVEMBER 2019 1 3 TAKE ON WELLNESS Healthy Drinks During the Holiday Season

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E A U C L A I R E I NOVEMBER 2019 1 5 3rd Annual Eau Claire Community Blood Drive Once again ECCA would like to support our neigh- • Ensure a secure Supply of Canadian plasma for bours at Canadian Blood Services. Their permanent immune globulin donor clinic on the 2nd floor of Eau Claire Market is • Create an engaging and empowering employee an asset to our community—they are Canada’s Life- experience line and it couldn’t be easier for the residents of Eau • Achieve organizational excellence Claire to help out. Our commitment to donors Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable • We will protect your privacy. organization. Regulated by Health Canada as a bio- • We will explain what we're doing and why, with pa- logics manufacturer and primarily funded by the pro- tient safety in mind. vincial and territorial ministries of health, Canadian • We will check in because your safety and comfort Blood Services operates with a national scope, infra- are important to us. structure and governance that make it unique within • We will greet you warmly. Canadian healthcare. In the domain of blood, plasma • We will provide updates on your donation time. and stem cells, we provide services for patients on • We will show our sincere appreciation for your do- behalf of all provincial and territorial governments nation. except Quebec. The national transplant registry for • We will ask for your feedback to improve what we interprovincial organ sharing and related programs do. reaches into all provinces and territories, as a biologi- • We will listen to your concerns and address them. cal lifeline for Canadians. • We will advise you of the donation type that best matches patient need. The Strategic Plan: • When you make your donation, tell the staff that • Meet changing patient needs by providing you are part of the ECCA – let them know the com- lifesaving products and services munity is behind their mission. • Build and deepen relationships with donors of the future

16 NOVEMBER 2019 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities YOUR CITY OF CALGARY Encroachments into Natural Areas Encroachments into Calgary’s reserve lands, which are protected under the Municipal Government Act (Alberta), has been a long-standing issue. An encroachment is when any kind of structure, land- scaping, or other improvement extends from a homeowner’s property onto City-owned property. An encroachment also includes disrupting the deli- cate environmental balance in natural areas by significantly mowing behind a property line,- con structing fire pits, planting non-native vegetation, Winter is Coming! placing compost bins and building forts within these natural areas. Winter can be a time for family fun, but what happens when it’s not? Knowing the risks ahead of time will help The City owns environmental and municipal reserve keep you and your family safe this winter. lands throughout Calgary—some are included in parks or may look like natural green spaces. Calgary Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hy- Parks makes deliberate decisions to keep some re- pothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and serves as natural areas to preserve the natural eco- heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms and systems and to protect native plant species and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, slopes and marshes from erosion. ice and high winds. They can last a few hours or several days, knocking out heat, power and communication Nico Bernard, Calgary Parks Manager Development services. These storms can also place seniors, young and Capital Services, says encroachment has been children and sick individuals at greater risk. an issue for a long time, and The City recently rolled out a new Parks and Pathways Bylaw that prohibits Here are some ways to prepare for a winter storm ahead encroachment into natural areas in parks with fines of time: ranging from $750 up to $10,000. The Municipal Gov- • Know the risks. Include your kids in the discussion and ernment Act (Alberta) outlines very specific uses for use it as a way to talk about emergencies, how you will reserve lands and encroachments are not a permit- communicate with each another about your where- ted use. abouts and how to evacuate the house, if needed. “The City is contacting homeowners identified as • Winterize your home. having encroached onto City-owned land to let them • Pay attention to weather reports and warnings from know this is not acceptable. Some homeowners may Environment Canada. Sign up for Alberta Emergen- not even be aware that they are building beyond cy Alert or Alert Ready for notifications. their legal property line,” says Bernard. “Home owners • Gather supplies in case you need to stay home in a should check their legal property report, especially if power outage. Keep in mind each person’s specific they back onto a park, green space or natural area.” needs, including medication. Don’t forget the needs of pets. Have extra batteries for radios and flash- For more information, call 311 or visit calgary.ca and lights. search Bylaws Related to Parks and Pathways. • Create a 72-hour kit for your car: include jumper cables, sand, flashlight, blankets, water and non-perishable food. Make sure to always keep your gas tank full! Want to be prepared for other emergencies? Visit calgary. ca/getready to learn more.

E A U C L A I R E I NOVEMBER 2019 1 7 Councillor, Ward 7 Druh Farrell [email protected] druhfarrell.ca For business classified ad rates call Great News Media @DruhFarrell Druh Farrell at 403-720-0762 or [email protected]

Affordable Housing Update RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been hap- The rising cost of living and limited rental supply con- pily serving the Eau Claire area with quality work, happy tinue to create barriers for some Calgarians to meet clients and fair pricing; with second generation experi- their basic shelter needs. Close to 84,000 households ence, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, soften- struggle to afford housing in Calgary, and by 2026 this ers, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water number will grow to over 100,000. heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed The need is great. Non-market housing supports only with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630. three per cent of Calgary’s households, compared to a NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation national average of six per cent. Calgarians understand Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and con- the challenge, as housing consistently ranks as a top pri- flict coaching service that can help you resolve problems ority for more investment in the annual Citizen Satisfac- and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours tion Survey. again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707. In response, City Council unanimously endorsed the Corporate Affordable Housing Strategy in 2016. The City is working through the implementation plan, and I am pleased to report that we are meeting or exceeding all of our short-term targets: • 2313 new units delivered, exceeding the 1500 target • 370 new homes for Calgary Housing Company delivered or in the development phase • 200 City-owned units repaired for critical maintenance get noticed. • Implementation of various program activities to improve outcomes for tenants, reaching more than 1,000 unique individuals. What’s your What’s next? Of all the levers a municipality can pull, gameplan land is the greatest contribution that can be made to for groWth? increase the housing supply. In May of 2019, Council ad- opted the Non-Market Housing Land Disposition Policy, enabling The City to sell surplus land at below-market Affordable Digital value to non-profit housing providers. The program en- Marketing Plans sures a predictable supply of land to organizations with a track record in developing and operating quality non- starting from market housing. It also sets them up for success in lever- aging funds from other orders of government. While The City has some catching up to do to meet the national average, we are on the right track. We are moving toward a holistic approach with partners and residents, where our goals are ambitious and service delivery is people-focused. Call 403-720-0762 To sign up for updates on key community issues, visit www. greatnewsmedia.ca DruhFarrell.ca or www.Facebook.com/DruhFarrellCalgary.

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