ABOUT THE PROJECT

We’re exploring how growth and development could happen in a meaningful way for your neighbourhood. If you live, work, play or travel in the community of Dalhousie, we want to hear from you.



PROVIDE YOUR INPUT

At Open Houses and online in May, we asked you to review and respond to the ideas we received during Phase One engagement, and provide any new ideas you have for Dalhousie. This feedback will help us refine the input received in Phase One, and to move toward a recommended vision for your community.


Issues

The City of Calgary asked your community in person and online to tell us what you would like to see as current issues that you would like addressed by Dalhousie Community Planning.

Below are the responses we collected.

Please use the thumbs up and thumbs down icons to tell us how you feel about the input we have collected.

What are the current issues Dalhousie Community Planning is facing?

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Back side walks west of 53rd. No front walk - have to use the street as the back walks are deemed private, therefore no one cleans them. If we do the water uphill comes and freezes

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

The crosswalk from 54th St. & Dalhousie Dr. is dangerous! There needs to be a pedestrian crossing lights! South end of 54th street crossing North/South across Dalhousie Dr.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Left advance on lights on southbound 53rd stree to turn left (East) onto Crowchild is very innefficient. It should go before the green light and not after

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Northland and Co-Op are not walking to LRT

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Better buses to Market Mall

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Intercare too far from transit & Services

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Need to expand the roadway in front of West Dalhousie as currently it is so congested during school pickup/drop off

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

What happens to people living at the Dells? We need more low income property

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Left turn signals needed at Dalhousie Dr/Dalton East intersection (by loop)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Unsafe crosswalk in front of St. Dominic (could use more visibility)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Development applications are being reviewed by & seen by council before public community engagement (cart before the horse)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Parking lot of DCA is a ramp that moms & strollers share with cars & trucks

Opportunities

The City of Calgary asked your community in person and online to tell us what you see as an opportunity for Dalhousie Community Planning.

Below are the responses we collected.

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What opportunities do you see for Dalhousie Community Planning?

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Urban forest in green space south of John Laurier

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Protect feel of Baroc/Buckboard or at least have control/say over redevelopment

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Lots of lanes for laneway houses

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Low cost housing for students at UofC, SAIT & low income & senior housing. Senior residences for aging population who want to age in place

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Smaller areas for street cleaning with shorter sign dates especially on garbage days

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Also new buildings need to be energy efficient

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Motif architectural throughout new and redevelopment

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Good schools for younger families moving in - arts school, spanish, close to U of C

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Pathway system/walking paths - shortcuts for walking, safe for kids, access to both river/Nose Hill

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Not a fully commercial area, good distinction between land uses commercial vs residential

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Separation of houses and big trees, lots of bungalows

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Outdoor swimming pool, multiple use arena (ice), lawn bowl/bocce/horseshoe, green space park

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Keep the flat land for playing fields. Tree replacement plan.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Open space plan, improved open space (Dalton Drive area)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Noise wall

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Outdoor plaza in new development. Enhancing the entrances to Dal - Shag & Dal Drive, 53rd & John Laurier

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Love grocery store (Safeway)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Local commercial/restaurants

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More off leash areas within parks

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Would like there to be more grocery stores

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Permitted parking will need to be expanded as new development introduced

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

It would be nice to develop a Mount Royal of the North with large houses on big lots (current lots)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Senior housing additional projects given improved range of costs and types of such facilities

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

I'd like to see affordable housing units included in developments. Also units to be accessible.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More small business opportunities for families

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Low rise e.g. Washington D.C.; not high rise aka NYC

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Opportunity to get more use out of the bike/pedestrian overpass over Shaganappi Trail

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Community gardens for all residents

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Connect green space across Dalhousie Dr

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Current green space & future green space in new developments

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Entertainment/gathering spaces (small pubs, coffee shops out door patios)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Maintain demographic mix in new developments, multi-bedroom units?

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Bring back the access up to Sir Winston Churchill high school, Market mall and Northland Mall

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Pocket parks with flowers & seating

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Bike path linking to Edgemont to the Bow river

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

If eldercare - great opportunities to develop programs in conjunction with W. Dal elementary benefits to youth and elderly

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Make this overpass to Silver Springs safe for pedestrians/cyclists or put in more pedestrian overpasses

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Fences at rear lanes opportunity

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Walking paths lined with greenery and pleasant surroundings.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Walking paths lined with greenery and pleasant surroundings.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Knowing people on street; knowing your neighbour; part of community feel.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Ops: maintain 'feel' and diversity; sense of community (condo vs. residential); multi-generational community+

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Good value to purchase properties; larger lots while maintaining reasonable prices; last affordable 'inner-city community' in area

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Opportunity to keep Dalhousie's community feel

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

TOD development; focus density smartly in specific areas, in commercial needs

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Community walkways throughout, N/S pathways through middle

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Connectivity: a bus through Dalhousie station

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More green spaces and at least one recreation center

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Use added densification to help pay for maintenance

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Development density increase to support balanced demographic, but not tall towers

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Parks but make parks that are used. Bike park/pump track, skateboard park.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More welcoming entrance to park

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Businesses, amenities, institutions and land use that promotes "living locally"

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

No through traffic to Sarcee Trail

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Public amenities - outdoor pool with hot tub

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Integrate the Dalhousie station parking in the proposed development

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Moderate density development along Dalhousie Drive

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Safe walking at night

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Proximity of schools

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Construction of new buildings must consider quality of construction/materials & design!

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Traffic calming for slowing down vehicles near school

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Should be a bike lane through bus trap

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Construction Management Plan 1-5 yr

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Crosswalk on Dalhurst Way to St Dominic School

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Full size outdoor rink

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Improve connections to LRT for all modes

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

What about a parkade for Dalhousie and for Brentwood. Surface parking is insufficient to provide for TOD. We will CTrain but not bus.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Promote and encourage transit use! Ensure Calgary Transit is highly involved in decision making.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Create a neighbourhood area redevelopment plan.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Improve safety for cyclists from LRT to high school

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Dalhousie has many sites that lend themselves to redevelopment. No need to build "highrises" as the units can be spread amongst several site

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Dalhousie has large & varied amount of flora and fauna, would be good for developers to replace same amount of mature trees & shrubs.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

We are three generations living in this community and we love it. Increased density and revitalized parks will improve community.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Our common green areas could be used more...ie art fairs, Block parties, etc. The city needs to simplify how groups can access these areas

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

It will be nice to have a bridge to connect Dalhousie and Nose Hill Park so people can walk or bike to the park.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Phoenician roof set as the maximum height for community, excluding all existing R1 allowed 2 stories.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

A bike lane or cycletrack along Dalhousie Dr connecting 66th (and hence the bus trap) through to Northland Dr and then Northmount Dr.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Break the connection between Dalhart road and Dalton drive to reduce vehicles cut through the community.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Should be a cross walk where 54th St. and Dalhousie Dr intersect.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Add a bike lane / path connecting the north-south central bike corridor between Dalford and Dalgleish to east Dalhousie.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

30 km zone on Dalton Drive between Dalhousie Drive and Dalmead Crescent.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More children play opportunities, like a new spray park.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Make the Ctrain parking lot underground from its existing ground level down. Increase the parking and put a park on top in meantime

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Keep bike paths off main streets and have them feed to the C-Train stations not downtown. Have manned bike storage facilities for LRT riders

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Traffic calming on 53 Street to reduce speed of cars and increase pedestrian safety.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Improved cycle connections within Dalhousie and to surrounding communities

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More signed and painted pedestrian crossings are required.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Improve pedestrian safety, more signed or pedestrian activated signals.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Improve walkability of community, create sidewalks on every street and connect Dalhousie to surrounding communities.

Outcomes

The City of Calgary asked your community in person and online to tell us what you would like to see as the outcome for Dalhousie Community Planning.

Below are the responses we collected.

Please use the thumbs up and thumbs down icons to tell us how you feel about the input we have collected.


What would you like the outcome to be for Dalhousie Community Planning?

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Tall buildings are great; distinctive rooflines and transition space should be provided

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Full support for densification around transit hubs (LRT station) No issue with taller buildings (25+ story) in these areas

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Low tree lights make last leg to LRT more friendly

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Little turnover; well cared for; diverse in age groups; upgraded without teardowns

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Leverage developers for "porch type" community interactions

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More local commercial services that are easy to walk to.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Can we increase density within existing development context? Instead of massive contextual change

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Additions or renovations stay with existing architecture

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

'"Downsizer" housing w/ ? Community garden space

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

CPS liason w/ increasing population needed

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Childcare for increased family population

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

I would love to see more recreational space for families/kids

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

I love all of the playgrounds, parks and open space at community centre.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Potential for property value increase w/ new development

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Mixed use, allow for a mix of uses, will then cause/allow for increase in density

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

LRT: increased usage of public transit but parking is at the same time an important issue. Maybe underground parking would be helpful.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Wish bus timetable for 54 st - D Dr E would be better planned. Now 4 buses come within 20 - 30 min to wait. Hard walk at -20C for seniors

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Stop building ugly shopping areas where have to walk around a large parking lot

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Direct transit bus from Dalhousie to designated featured schools (such as French immersion on Bromton)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Improved care of neighbourhood

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Outdoor ice rink

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Tree replacement plan (Road R.O.W.)

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Keep community safe, increase safety

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Live/work close together

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Allow uses in community bldg (ie pub) and more recreation opportunities.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More 4 hour parking zones

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Provide more opp for young families either by lower cost housing or by providing more opp for older res to move to smaller/assisted living

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Dense "islands" with lots of green space in between towers.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Architectural variety and character

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Neighbourhood amenities, parking LRT/cycling

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

More diversity of businesses in the commercial areas.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Better transit connections

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Preserve things we like

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Maximum height of any new development should be 40 m (12 stories).

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Maximum height of any new development should be 30 m (9 to 10 stories).

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Preserve low density R1 residential areas within the community.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Create gateways for Dalhousie, public art, high quality landscaping and decorative features at major entry points.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Beautification of 53 Street. More landscaping, more street trees, new trees to replace old popular.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Community redevelopment and residential growth should support the vibrancy and sustainability of schools in Dalhousie

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Dalhousie school's and parks need revitalization for both the school kids and the greater community.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

High density and higher multi-residential buildings should be located near LRT and near Shaganappi Trail.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

Allow secondary suites through the whole community.

15 May, 2017

CityofCalgary says:

No secondary suites.

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7 May, 2017

Rg says:

Chose Dalhousie for the large lots / low density. Planned condos near LRT/Shag OK, but don't rezone R1 areas. Maintain vehicle capacity.

7 May, 2017

Octa says:

Allow secondary suites through the whole community

30 April, 2017

bclark says:

Proximity to Nose Hill Park is great, but we need a better walking and cycling connection than the informal pathways and alleys.

30 April, 2017

bclark says:

Investigate options for signed and marked crosswalks, as well as curb cuts, where walkways intersect roadways (particularly if no sidewalk).

30 April, 2017

bclark says:

Shaganappi Trail is significant barrier for connections Brentwood, schools, library, etc. Need to minimize barriers to improve access.

30 April, 2017

bclark says:

Walkways are fantastic, but need winter snow and ice clearing and thought to drainage from adjacent downspouts. Also vegetation clearing.

30 April, 2017

bclark says:

Many streets have no sidewalk or only on one side, meaning people walk on streets. Is default 50km/h speed limit appropriate?

30 April, 2017

FVine says:

Reducing traffic volume on 53rd Street, similar to the traffic calming measures in Varsity, who make the community more cohessive

30 April, 2017

Anonymous says:

Dalhousie has a number of schools. Community redevelopment should support the vibrancy and sustainability of all of the schools.

30 April, 2017

Colleen T says:

The area to the west of Dalhousie station is poorly lit,I use a flashlight to walk here at night

30 April, 2017

Dave French says:

To be fair to all; development, rebuilds and renovations must ADHERE to the contextual rules mandated by the City Land Use By-laws

29 April, 2017

walker says:

How to make the Dalhousie owners to clean the walks behind their backyards from debries of their tress, shrubs and ice. Tell them in Digest.



NEXT STEPS

All of the feedback from Phase One and Two will be included in a What We Heard Report and will be used to understand local perspectives on the future of Dalhousie.