Jane's Walk Calgary

A backstage pass to the people and places making this neighbourhood great.

Changemakers, artists and musicians will share the scoop on the Post Apocalyptic Park, food forests, back alley art sites, and the unveiling of Violet King Park celebrating Canada's first female black lawyer. (Art by Daniel J. Kirk)

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Come visit the Calgary Horticultural Society's new neighbourhood of Silver Springs.

Have you ever wondered which plants, trees and shrubs grow naturally on the prairies? Native vegetation supports important ecosystem roles from providing wildlife habitat and food to stabilizing soils. They also have supported human life on the prairies to both indigenous groups as well as settlers. Come walk the slope along the Bowmont Park ridge and learn about some of the more common native plants found in the Calgary area, a few tips on how to identify them and some of their uses historically and currently, whether for food, medicine or in the garden.

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Join former Ward 9 City Councillor Gian-Carlo Carrà, as he interprets Inglewood through the books of Jane Jacobs and discusses broader insights about neighbourhoods and cities.

This walk will discuss Jane’s first and last books as illustrated by a couple of blocks within Inglewood. Our community faced the same threats, within the same era, that Jane Jacob’s Greenwich Village faced in NYC. The Death and Life of Great American Cities, while not ours, is a testament to the power and the beauty of communities at their best in the face of the worst – it is almost ours. But despite the success of both The Death and Life as well as Inglewood’s own remarkable struggle for community, Jane’s last book represents a warning. Dark Age Ahead offers little optimism and suggests that when we fail to remember where we’ve come from, our future darkens. Walk with GC and let’s rediscover our City’s misremembered past in the patterns and echoes of its oldest neighborhood.

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Overview
Learn about the vision for The Culture + Entertainment District, Calgary’s next great city neighbourhood.

Step into the future of Calgary with a tour through Calgary’s Culture + Entertainment District (The C+E). Nestled in the heart of downtown’s east side, The C+E will be Calgary’s next great city neighbourhood. Immerse yourself in the 20-year long master plan vision of The C+E, a vibrant, mixed-use community that draws on the spirit of entertainment that resides in its DNA.

Picture strolling through streets brimming with activity, where every corner invites celebration and connection.

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How should an established community like Brentwood change or redevelop successfully?

Join members of the Brentwood Community Association’s DTC (Development and Transportation Committee) and our special guest, Councillor DJ Kelly and members of his team. You’ll have a chance to hear about some proposed redevelopments in the community, plus ask questions.

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Join us for a guided walk through Evergreen,

where you’ll explore the community’s history while engaging in meaningful conversations about its future. Share your ideas, connect with neighbors, and help shape what matters most to residents.

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Join Bobby the Cat and I as we show you our favourite places in Kensington.

Learn about local history and how you can help support local in one of Calgary's trendiest neighborhoods!

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Join us for a guided walk through the neighbourhood as we explore the green space at Evergreen Drive SW,

and begin shaping a shared vision for a future community garden and outdoor gathering place. This multi-phase initiative aims to create a welcoming “outdoor living room” - a space where neighbours can grow food, host events, learn new skills, and connect with one another.

We’ll start with a stroll through the area, taking in examples of water-wise yards inspired by Xeriscaping and discussing current trends in Sustainable Landscaping. Along the way, we’ll reflect on what works, what inspires us, and how these ideas could shape our shared space.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply curious about building a stronger, greener community, your ideas and perspectives are welcome.

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Join a guided walk along the proposed Green Line Downtown Segment to explore how the project would interact with the existing downtown environment.

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