October Newsletter

As the leaves change and autumn arrives, I'm excited to bring you the latest updates on how you can discover Calgary’s heritage, and offer you the chance to learn about new eco-friendly ways we can build a sustainable city.

Exploring Calgary's History: Follow the Map!

Calgary has a rich history filled with stories, unique architecture, and important landmarks that have shaped the city's character. Dive into this history by using the Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources Map. This interactive map showcases more than 900 heritage sites in Calgary.

Experience a journey through time by visiting the map at https://maps.calgary.ca/HeritageInventory – it's even accessible on mobile devices. For additional maps related to the City of Calgary, check out the Map Gallery here.

Join the Move Towards a Greener Future: Attend a Webinar!

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and sustainable building in Calgary? If so, you're invited to a free webinar on Embodied Carbon during the Calgary Climate Symposium. Embodied carbon refers to the greenhouse gas emissions tied to producing, transporting, installing, maintaining, and disposing of building materials over their lifecycle.

​​Join us for The New Metric – Embodied Carbon webinar on October 25, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The webinar, in partnership with Light House, will cover:

• The impact of building materials on CO2 emissions
• How embodied carbon influences building design and frameworks
• Innovations in low-carbon building materials to address embodied carbon

Part of the Going Circular in the Built Environment series, this is the third webinar and is part of the Calgary Climate Symposium. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about taking climate action. Find out more at calgary.ca/climatesymposium.

Let's stay connected and make this month amazing together!

-Jennifer

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