Chapter 1: Visualizing Growth

Chapter 1: Visualizing growth

Vision and core values

Chapter 1 of the Plan outlines the vision and core values. These provide a framework for growth and change and recognize the elements that connect the East Calgary International Avenue Communities.

By implementing this vision, these communities will remain unique, desirable and welcoming for a diverse people.

Vision

The East Calgary International Avenue Communities value the cultural diversity and inclusivity found throughout the Plan Area and continue to evolve into thriving, welcoming and safe neighbourhoods. The Plan aims to provide diverse housing options, well-connected mobility choices, inclusive open spaces, recreation facilities, opportunities to build climate resilience and cultural, artistic and business opportunities for people in and beyond the communities.

Core values

Core values support the Plan’s vision and have shaped the policies and guidance in Chapters 2 and 3 of the Plan. They were developed and refined throughout the engagement process.

  • Housing options

    Support quality housing development that is diverse and accessible for people from all income levels, ages and cultural backgrounds throughout the Plan Area, particularly near transit station areas, International Avenue, commercial areas, major roadways and community amenity areas, to meet the evolving needs of people in all stages of life.

  • Mobility choices

    Provide people with safe, efficient, well-maintained, connected and accessible year-round mobility choices through a network of transit, pathways, walking and wheeling infrastructure and roadways in the community, especially as they move to and through places, including International Avenue, Barlow/Max Bell Light Rail Transit station area, Franklin Light Rail Transit station area, MAX Purple Bus Rapid Transit station areas, Primary Transit Network corridors along 36 Street SE and 52 Street SE and surrounding commercial and residential areas.

  • Parks, recreation and communities facilities

    Protect and invest in parks, open spaces and recreational and community facilities for people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and abilities to promote overall community wellness, biodiversity and quality of life. Create a safe, accessible and connected open-space system that links neighbourhoods, parks, natural areas and community amenities, such as the escarpment park, community hubs, Elliston Park and Max Bell Centre.

  • Culture, arts and business

    Attract and support a variety of arts and culture initiatives, employment opportunities, businesses and services along International Avenue and commercial and industrial areas. Enhance and promote the communities’ vibrancy and cultural diversity by fostering a creative and cultural destination hub within the Plan Area enjoyed by the community and all Calgarians.

  • Low carbon and climate resilience

    Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen resilience to climate change impacts in the community. Reuse and repurpose existing buildings and infrastructure, prioritize innovative energy and resource-efficient building designs for existing and new development and encourage low-carbon mobility choices, such as walking, cycling and transit.

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