Government of Canada invests in inclusive and accessible community infrastructure for Calgarians

Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, announced a federal investment of more than $6.6 million in funding through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for 17 community-focused projects across Calgary that will improve key gathering spaces, increase accessibility and enjoyment of community spaces for people of all ages and abilities, and boost Calgary’s economy.

The projects announced today include:

• Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary – ($639,750) Create an Elders’ community centre with ceremonial and natural spaces.
• Bowness Community Association – ($126,240) Redevelop green space to install a community garden and create a gathering space for the community.
• Calgary Downtown Association – ($600,000) Upgrade Stephen Avenue to enhance the downtown pedestrian experience.
• City of Calgary
  • ($116,250) Improve accessibility of existing drinking fountains within seven parks in Calgary.
  • ($298,650) Connect the community of Coventry Hills with new multi-use pathways through green spaces.
  • ($375,000) Advance reconciliation by presenting Indigenous knowledge and historical perspectives on signage in 25 Calgary parks.
  • ($375,000) Beautify public space in Dover with native plant species, artwork and infrastructure upgrades.
  • ($424,500) Build a cycling pathway to connect Montgomery, from Bowness Road to the Bow River Regional Pathway network.
  • ($487,500) Expand and improve seasonal restaurant patio spaces throughout Calgary through the patio barrier program.
  • ($523,380) Connect playgrounds, schools and a major transit hub in Huntington Hills, Temple and Forest Lawn with multi-use pathways.
  • ($750,000) Improve accessibility of the downtown skywalk pedestrian system, Plus 15 Calgary.
• Contemporary Calgary Arts Society – ($750,000) Revitalize the Contemporary Calgary community auditorium to modernize and improve accessibility of the space.
• Crossroads Community Association – ($104,655) Create a natural gathering and outdoor community hub in the Crossroads community.
• Elbow Park Residents Association – ($659,000) Redevelop urban Elbow Park to improve accessibility and allow for a greater number of activities and events.
• Mid-Sun Community Association – ($261,054) Develop an outdoor multi-purpose courtyard for meetings and events in Midnapore.
• North Haven Community Association – ($20,000) Install a community garden with pathways, fencing and storage to support outdoor programming.
• Serenity Place Ltd. – ($153,000) Build the Ability Activity Centre, an all-weather multi-purpose building focused on integration and inclusion of persons with special needs.

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