IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Thorncliffe/Greenview values safety, having activities for all, being clean and having a strong sense of community for their 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 of Thorncliffe/Greenview will have better opportunities to connect thanks to new projects, programs and services. Neighbours will have the chance to build connections with each other at new gathering spaces, fitness programs, and parks, as well as through projects that enhance the beauty of the area. Safety in the neighbourhood will be enhanced through regular safety information sessions.

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

Improvement Project Project Details Target Completion Date
Basketball Court Install a community basketball hoop at a potential site at 4 Street N.E. across from Grier Avenue. Fall 2018
This project is dependent on feasibility study and timelines.
Public art An artist would work with the community to develop public art utility box/garbage bin painting. Summer 2018
Please note: Public Art projects are on hold until a corporate direction is confirmed.
Fire hydrant spray park Open fire hydrants for kids to play at a temporary splash park. Summer 2018
TLC (Tender Loving Care) Area City staff and community volunteers will focus on an area around the Greenview playground to provide Tender Loving Care (TLC) to the area. This can include garbage clean up, painting, graffiti removal, minor infrastructure repairs, grounds keeping and more. Fall 2018
Outdoor Fitness Park Programming Organized fitness classes at the outdoor fit park on Edmonton Trail next to RONA. Summer 2018
Frisbee Golf course enhancements Add maps, signage and instructions to make the existing Frisbee golf behind the community association more user-friendly. Fall 2018
This project is dependent on feasibility study and timelines.
Safety information sessions Safety sessions on various topics to help educate residents on how to stay safe. Topics may include personal safety, bike safety, fall prevention, fraud prevention and more Winter 2018
Paint the Pavement 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. Summer 2018
Planter boxes Planter boxes with flowers at community entrances. Spring/Summer 2018


There are also projects that are lead by residents.

Resident Led project Project Details Timeline
Notice Boards Create connection and communication between different parts of the community by installing multiple temporary notice boards. This allows residents to communicate and connect with each other. It increases social resiliency, as well as investment and ownership in the community. Dependent on feasibility study and timelines. Ongoing
Neighbourhood Photo ContestA photo contest where residents take photos of Thorncliffe and Greenview and share electronically Ongoing

INITIATIVE IN PROGRESS

This park is something that residents mentioned to us, and work is already planned.

Laycock Park Upgrades. The following upgrades are to be completed:

  • landscaping and horticultural improvements,
  • replacement of basketball court,
  • playground lifecycle replacement,
  • pathway lifecycle replacement and upgrades.

Parks is working with Transportation Planning, Water Resources and Public Art to include a pedestrian bridge and vanishing pond portions of the project as well. For project updates see the park information page.

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

A report of what we heard when Thorncliffe/Greenview residents prioritized initiatives created at the idea workshops to make their vision a reality is available here.

Idea workshops

The report of what we heard during the Thorncliffe/Greenview workshops is available here.

Vision Poll

The vision statement for Thorncliff/Greenview is: Thorncliffe/Greenview values safety, having activities for all, being clean and having a strong sense of community for their 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

Input is now closed. Below are the questions we asked in November-December. The report of what we heard is available here.


Below you will see the 12 initiatives for Thorncliffe/Greenview. Each initiative has one question (a) to help us understand what you feel the impact of each initiative would be on the community. Then there are questions (b, c) about the same initiative asking about the details that City staff need to know if that initiative goes forward.


1. Notice Boards

Create connection and communication between different parts of the community by installing multiple temporary notice boards. This allows residents to communicate and connect with each other. It increases social resiliency, as well as investment and ownership in the community. Dependent on feasibility study and timelines.

Projected cost: $2,000-$5,000


1b) Tell us which location for a community notice board would have the most impact for the neighbourhood.

We would need community support to make this experiment happen. If this initiative goes forward we would need four community volunteers. If you would be interested in volunteering to help, be sure to answer the Volunteering question below (14) and make sure you've signed up for email updates!


2. Basketball court in Greenview

Greenview youth have expressed a need for a gathering space and have been working towards installing a community basketball hoop at a potential site at 4th Street N.E across from Grier Avenue. This would assist young people to form new friendships and participate in activities. Dependent on feasibility study and timelines.

Projected cost: $35,000


3. Art on utility boxes, garbage cans and transit shelters

Public art contributes to the beautification of the neighbourhood. Residents enjoy their public spaces more, and feel a greater sense of community pride and connection when they view the artwork they influenced. An artist would work with residents to make art that would help to connect and beautify Thorncliffe and Greenview using mapping and art on items like utility boxes, garbage cans and at bus stops.

Projected cost: $10,000-$15,000

4. Fire hydrant spray park

Open fire hydrants for kids to play at a temporary splash park. This allows neighborhood children an opportunity to connect, play, enjoy and deepen friendships while adding vibrancy to local neighbourhood life.


5. TLC (Tender Loving Care) Area

City staff and community volunteers will focus on an area around the Greenview playground to provide Tender Loving Care (TLC) to the area. This can include garbage clean up, painting, graffiti removal, minor infrastructure repairs, grounds keeping and more. The cleanup and beautification of this space would enhance the area and increase community pride. Location: 304 Goddard Avenue N.W.


6. Outdoor Fitness Park Programming

Organized fitness classes at the outdoor fit park on Edmonton Trail next to RONA. Increased recreational programming in the neighbourhood provides social opportunities for residents to connect with neighbours and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Projected cost: $1,000-$3,000


7. Frisbee Golf course enhancements

Add maps, signage and instructions to make the existing Frisbee golf behind the community association more user-friendly. This will improve the recreational programming in the neighbourhood, provide social opportunities for residents to connect with neighbours and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dependent on feasibility study and timelines.

Projected cost: $1,000-$3,000


8. Safety information sessions

Residents told us that safety was of primary importance to them. Safety sessions on various topics would be open to all residents to help educate on how to stay safe. Topics might include personal safety, bike safety, fall prevention, fraud prevention.


8b) If this initiative were to go forward, what would be your top two preferred options for safety information session topics?

9. Paint the Pavement

The creation of art and place-making brings people together, promotes a sense of community, builds connections and strengthens relationships. 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: $3,000-$5,000


10. Planter boxes

Planter boxes with flowers at community entrances to contribute to beautification and neighbourhood pride.

Projected cost: $1,000


10b) The following are locations where planter boxes are possible to install. Tell us which location you think would have the best impact for the neighbourhood.

11. Neighbourhood Photo Contest

A photo contest where residents take photos of Thorncliffe and Greenview and share electronically.


11b) If this initiative were to go forward, what would be your top two preferred options for a photo contest theme?

We would need community support to make this experiment happen. If this initiative goes forward we would need community volunteers. If you would be interested in volunteering to help, be sure to answer the Volunteering question below (14) and make sure you've signed up for email updates!


12. Citizens activating public spaces

You or your neighbours probably have many other great ideas of how to activate the public spaces in Thorncliffe/Greenview but might need a little help getting started. Resident-led initiatives can build connections in local neighbourhoods and encourage a sense of ownership within the community. This initative would provide support to citizens who have their own ideas for projects in public spaces. People with ideas would get support in their submissions to ActivateYYC and other community grant programs that can kick-start their idea.


We would need community support to make this experiment happen. If this initiative goes forward we would need community volunteers. If you would be interested in volunteering to help, be sure to answer the Volunteering question below (14) and make sure you've signed up for email updates!


14. Volunteering

If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities for the initiatives noted above. Please choose those initiatives you would be interested in (check all that apply). Then be sure to click the link below to sign up for the email updates. Watch for emails that ask for volunteer support.

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

Vision Statement

From July 28 to August 8 we asked for your preference on the vision statements. See below for results.


Pick the vision statement you think is best for Thorncliffe/Greenview.

This poll has concluded.

  • Thorncliffe/Greenview values being safe, active, clean and community-focused for their neighbourhood.
    19% (3 votes)
  • Thorncliffe/Greenview values safety, having activities for all, being clean and having a strong sense of community for their neighbourhood.
    63% (10 votes)
  • Thorncliffe/Greenview values safety, having accessible activities for all, being clean and well maintained and having a strong sense of community for their neighbourhood.
    19% (3 votes)
Total Votes: 16

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.


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.