In this issue, we take a moment to listen - to children, young adults, poets, philosophers, and the southern Alberta species that share this place with us. They remind us good city-building is as much about attention as ambition.
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What kids, poets, and philosophers can teach us about slowing down, noticing, and designing for care. Photo by Carmen Lau courtesy of Design Week.
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We’re excited to introduce ourselves as the first team behind the student-led podcast Spot On, a new sustainability podcast produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary.
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In this issue of our newsletter, we’re sharing stories of what the new frontier of sustainable change looks like in action: permanent street transformations, award-winning urban design, and the first stirrings of a fall election that could shape our city's next chapter.
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Celia Lee, Executive Director of Sustainable Calgary, reflects on the spirit of resilience, generosity, and community action—values that resonate especially strongly in today’s uncertain times.
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Heather and Luli’s work with Carewest challenged us to consider how public spaces can contribute to our standards for long term care.
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From July 4th - 13th, we invite you to explore how this event can energize the city into a more active, welcoming place by playing the Sustainable Calgary STAMPEDE BINGO!
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We’ve been on an incredible journey the last decade at Sustainable Calgary, reimagining what’s possible in the design of our communities so we can lead healthier, more connected lives.
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Surveys show that most Albertans want action on crises such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality. But in a culture captured by systems that promote economic growth, polarization, and ecological destruction, it is hard to swim against the current – or even to find information and support for that journey.
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This fall/winter Sustainable Calgary will offer a course to help Calgarians adopt lifestyle changes aligned to requirements of a sustainable world.
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Kids Reimagine School Streets is a 2024 National Urban Design Awards recipient this year! Through this program, students in three neighbourhoods worked with Ever Active Schools, Sustainable Calgary and SPECTACLE Bureau for Architecture and Urbanism to prototype walkable, safe and fun school streets.
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July marked the completion of our work on the Martindale Calm Collector - and we may have found the most welcoming community in Calgary!
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Sustainable Calgary is looking for an activation lead to join our team, to support the implementation and programming of a temporary installation.
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Sustainable Calgary's AGM is on March 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Our program includes a talk with Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno and Darren Enns, Director, Planning and Development, Town of Banff, on their transformational work to make Banff a great place to roam. RSVP required.
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In this submission we focus on four topics tightly correlated to resource consumption and equity: active transportation modes; non-market solutions to affordable housing, land use policy and public health.
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Long-weekend languishing? Exploring the Mattamy Greenway may be just the pick-me-up you need! Grab your walking shoes, or huddle up to a warm cup of tea to read about John and Roxanne’s adventures.
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There are loads of reasons to build safe routes to school - write to your local representatives and ask them to build and fund them today.
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Looking for an exciting, meaningful way to contribute to the future of our city? The Board and Volunteer recruitment committee is inviting nominations for vacant Board positions.
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“Children will play almost anywhere if the conditions allow… In many contexts, it is the presence or absence of cars that is the key built environment influence.” - Tim Gill
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