IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Abbeydale values a sense of security while walking and playing, having clean and well-maintained public and private spaces, and having programs and spaces to keep youth healthy and active in the neighbourhood.

Residents outlined what was important to them, focusing on the themes of people, places, programs and possibilities. The City then worked with residents to identify projects that would support the vision and be possible in their neighbourhood, and then residents prioritized the projects.

Residents in Abbeydale will have lots of opportunities to play, be active and interact with one another through fitness programs, children’s programs at Abercove Park, programs for seniors, disc golf, and basketball courts. There will also be community beautification projects, a mural, and a community clean up.

The following is a summary of programs, services, and/or small-scale infrastructure improvements the City of Calgary will implement in partnership with residents of Abbeydale.

Improvement Project Project Details Target Completion Date
Memorial Drive Green Space Activation and Beautification Enhancing the green space at the end of Memorial Drive to activate and beautify public spaces within the neighbourhood. Fall 2018
Community Events Two community events to bring residents together to enjoy some of the great outdoor spaces in Abbeydale and Chateau Estates. Events will include recreational activities, entertainment, and other interactive activities. Summer 2018
Seniors Programming A series of seniors programs to develop skills and build connections with other seniors and the community. Fall 2018
Programs at Abercove Park An opportunity for children to participate in unstructured play and various programming opportunities in the green space near Abercove Way. Fall 2018
Fitness Programming Utilizing the green space at the end of Memorial Drive to host free fitness programs such Tai Chi and Yoga. Fall 2018
Enhanced Community Clean-up The Abbeydale Community Association offers a yearly community cleanup for residents. In partnership with The City of Calgary, enhancements would be made to the cleanup that may include increased services and/or an additional cleanup day. Fall 2018
Basketball Courts at Abercove Parks Installation of a basketball court at Abercove Park. This project is dependent on a feasibility study. Summer 2019
Community Beautification/ Mural Community beautification contributes to a vibrant neighbourhood making public spaces more enjoyable so citizens have a greater sense of community pride. Beautification could include a community mural. Summer 2018
Activate stencils Painted designs on pathway systems and school asphalt to encourage fun, playful activities for all ages. For example: hopscotch, circle maze, four square. Summer 2018
Disc Golf Installation of a disc golf course in the green space between the Community Association and Abbeydale Elementary. Summer 2018
Paint the Pavement/Asphalt tiles at Abbeydale Elementary School Adding visual interest to a street reminds motorists that they have entered a vibrant and active community and encourages them to drive with appropriate attention and care. Fall 2018
Paint the Pavement/ Asphalt tiles St. Kateri Elementary School Adding visual interest to a street reminds motorists that they have entered a vibrant and active community and encourages them to drive with appropriate attention and care. Fall 2018

INITIATIVES IN PROGRESS

Below is a list of projects that residents mentioned to us, some are currently underway and fit within your neighbourhood vision some are not possible for The City to do as part of this program and we want to tell you why.

Basketball amenities – The Abbeydale Community Association is currently working with The City to replace the basketball backboards and nets beside the Community Association facility. In addition, the play surface will also be updated.

Reflective sleeves at crosswalks. Crosswalk pedestrian poles will be wrapped with florescent material that will advise motorists that they are approaching pedestrian walkways.

We also heard the following were identified as priorities for your neighbourhood, however these are out of scope for This is my neighbourhood:

Splash Park/Pool –This is a high cost project and exceeds the timelines of This is my neighbourhood.

Tree planting along the Mattamy/Greenway Trail - The City of Calgary along with its partners are at the beginning stages of investigating opportunities to host a Conversation Cafe with many of the communities whose borders are along Stoney Trail and the Mattamy/Greenway Trail. Please stay tuned for more info on those engagement sessions.

ENGAGEMENT RESULTS

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared ideas with us, the public engagement is now closed. The initiatives will begin implementation in 2018. A full summary report of everything we heard during the engagement can be found here. For What We Heard reports for each of the engagement phases see below.

Prioritization

The report of what we heard when Abbeydale residents prioritized initiatives created at the idea workshops to make their vision a reality is available in the here.

Idea workshops

The report of what we heard during the Abbeydale idea workshops is available here.

Vision Poll

The vision statement for Abbeydale is: Abbeydale values a sense of security while walking and playing, having clean and well-maintained public and private spaces, and having programs and spaces to keep youth healthy and active in the neighbourhood.

Vision Words

Thanks to everyone who provided input into the neighbourhood vision words. All the ideas you provided can be found in the What We Heard report.

PAST ENGAGEMENT

After working with residents and City staff to come up with ideas for possible initiatives, we asked for your input on which of the following initiatives would have the most impact on achieving the neighbourhood vision. This engagement was open for input in March 2018.

1. Paint The Pavement/Asphalt tiles at Abbeydale Elementary School

Adding visual interest to a street reminds motorists that they have entered a vibrant and active community and encourages them to drive with appropriate attention and care.

Projected Cost: $5,000

2. Paint The Pavement/Asphalt Tiles at St. Kateri Elementary School

Adding visual interest to a street reminds motorists that they have entered a vibrant and active community and encourages them to drive with appropriate attention and care.

Projected Cost: $5,000


3. Programming at Abercove Park

An opportunity for children to participate in unstructured play and various programming opportunities in the green space near Abercove Way.

Projected Cost: $1,500


4. Portable basketball hoops

Purchasing Portable Basketball Hoops that can be moved (via City Vehicles) to appropriate sites around the community such as end of Memorial Drive and church/business/school parking lots or tarmac areas.

Project Cost: $4,000


5. Basketball Court at Abercove Park

Installation of a basketball court at Abercove Park.

**Subject to feasibility study**

Projected cost: $25,000

6. Disc golf

Installation of disc golf course in the green space between the Community Association and Abbeydale Elementary.

**Subject to feasibility study**

Projected cost: $4,500


7. Memorial Drive green space activation and beautification

Enhancing the green space at the end of Memorial Drive to activate and beautify public spaces within the neighbourhood.

Enhancements may include:

  • Portable turf to be used for programs such as Yoga
  • Planters
  • Programming such as yoga and tai chi
  • Installation of rocks for parkour
  • Active stencils on pathway
  • Bike safety city (painted roadways and signs for children to learn bike safety skills)

Projected cost: TBD

8. Active stencils

Painted designs on pathway systems and school asphalt to encourage fun, playful activities for all ages. For example: hopscotch, circle maze, four square.

Projected cost: $1000


9. Community beautification/ mural

Community Beautification contributes to a vibrant neighbourhood making public spaces more enjoyable so citizens have a greater sense of community pride. Beautification could include a community mural. Projected cost: $5,000


10. Community events in two locations (Abbeydale and Chateau Estates)

Two community events to bring residents together to enjoy some of the great outdoor spaces in Abbeydale and Chateau Estates.Events will include recreational activities, entertainment, and other interactive activities.

Projected cost: TBD


11. Seniors programming

A series of seniors programs to develop skills and build connections with other seniors and the community.

Projected cost $ 5,000


Drag the items on the left side into the dotted line box on the right. Put your top preference at the top of the box.

  1. Move 'n Mingle Seniors Fitness program with social component #
  2. Card Programs such as cribbage and canasta #
  3. Painting #
  4. Photography #

12. Fitness programming

Utilizing the green space at the end of Memorial Drive to host free fitness programs such Tai Chi and Yoga.

Projected cost: $2,000

Drag the items on the left side into the dotted line box on the right. Put your top preference at the top of the box.

  1. Weekday evening #
  2. Weekday morning #
  3. Weekend morning #

13. Enhanced community clean up

The Abbeydale Community Association offers a yearly community cleanup for residents. In partnership with The City of Calgary enhancements would be made to the cleanup that may include increased services and/or an additional cleanup day.

Projected cost: $4,000- $6,000


The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

Which vision statement do you like best?

This poll has concluded.

Abbeydale values a safe, clean and active neigbourhood.
18% (3 votes)
Abbeydale values feeling safe, pride in property ownership, and having a variety of programs and diverse places to play in the neighbourhood.
29% (5 votes)
Abbeydale value a sense of security while walking and playing, having clean and well-maintained public and private spaces, and having programs and spaces to keep youth healthy and active in the neighbourhood.
53% (9 votes)
Total Votes: 17

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND

The City created This is my neighbourhood to work with residents to create a community visions that helps guide the delivery of City programs, services and small-scale infrastructure improvements.

This is my neighbourhood began in 2015 with a group of 14 inaugural communities. As part of the This is my neighbourhood program, The City partnered with the first group of neighbourhoods to deliver more than 100 programs, services and small-scale improvement projects that residents requested. Overall, This is my neighbourhood will take place in 28 neighbourhoods over four years from 2015 to 2018.

NEXT STEPS

The initiatives will begin implementation in 2018.