Inglewood has deep roots: As Calgary’s oldest community, established in 1875, it was originally known as the neighbourhoods of East Calgary, Brewery Flats, Pearce Estates, and Inglewood. Historically, this area was a winter camping site for the Indigenous people in the area. It was an attractive spot due to the shelter provided by the trees along the river and the warm westerly winds we know as Chinooks.
Our Inglewood neighbours take immense pride in their rich history as Calgary’s founding community and work hard to ensure we preserve and share this history as Calgarians. Just east of Fort Calgary, Inglewood was voted Canada’s best neighbourhood in 2014. Through the promotion of arts and culture and the revitalization of its main street, 9 Avenue SE, which is known for its vibrant collection of shops and famed restaurants, Inglewood is embracing the future as well as the past. Home to many amenities, it isn’t hard to spend an entire day in Inglewood. From the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, to the birthplace of Music Mile, to the serene Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, and the haunted rooms of the Deane House, Inglewood has something for everyone.
The City of Calgary will be onsite to repair the water main on 11 St SE between 20 Ave SE and the CPKC railway tracks. Work is anticipated to begin on November 25, and is expected to be completed by December 13. This may vary depending on the condition of soil, existing utilities, and weather. We will proactively communicate any construction updates to those impacted by this work.
As GreenLine design work resumes between 4 Street SE and Shepard, the project team will be hosting several community information sessions in late November to share the most recent designs plans for the southeast stations. This is an opportunity for Calgarians to ask questions, learn more, and get an updated look at the project’s progress.
The City of Calgary has scheduled upcoming repairs to outfalls IC1 and IC2 near the Max Bell Arena. Construction is expected to begin in mid-November and will be complete in two to three weeks.
The 4th Avenue Flyover continue to undergo rehabilitation work that begin in Apriil 2024. This work is planned to carry through winter and will be completed in the Fall of 2025 . The flyover was constructed in 1982 and at an overall 430-meter span, the structure crosses over the Bow River and is Calgary's longest bridge. The flyover carries two lanes of traffic towards 3rd Street SE and is one of the primary routes into downtown. The 4th Avenue Flyover Rehabilitation Project is part of our normal rehabilitation program as this bridge was identified as a candidate for repair.
Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with the full project anticipated to be complete by July 2025. Click through to read more.
The Inglewood Aquatic Centre has been identified as one of 13 City-operated recreation facilities that require major electrical repairs. While there is no safety risk for customers or staff accessing the facility, there is a risk the electrical system could unexpectedly fail. In consideration of Council’s prior decision to permanently close the facility and to reduce the risk of sudden impacts to customers and swim clubs, Inglewood Aquatic Centre will close on December 22, 2024.
While we understand and share in the collective disappointment at the loss of this notable recreation amenity in Ward 9, we also want to convey a few key points that lead to this decision.
On Monday September 23, 2024, the ICA Board will be holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Location: Inglewood Community Association, Main Hall - 1740 24TH AVE SE
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm
The Inglewood Community Association is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join the ICA Board of Directors!
It was a busy summer for crews working on the 4th Ave Flyover Rehabilitation project.
Since our last update, crews have:
Removed the existing curb and deck concrete overlay;
Completed pours of the new curb and deck on the left-hand lane; and
Replaced the cast to finish the roadway barrier sections.
Please be prepared for upcoming overnight closures rotating between Riverfront Avenue and Memorial Drive/Edmonton Trail NE beginning on September 23rd, 2024. The closures are anticipated to occur overnight (9:00 pm to 5:00 am) and last approximately four weeks.
If you’ve travelled along 11th/12th Street SE in Inglewood or Ramsay over the last several weeks, you’ll have noticed a reconfiguration of the protected wheeling lane between the Zoo Bridge in Inglewood (8th Ave SE) and the former Lilydale site in Ramsay (21st Ave SE.)
These changes are a temporary setup to what will eventually be a robust public realm redesign along 11/12 Street SE as we begin to build the GreenLine.
Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with the full project anticipated to be complete by July 2025.
View the anticipated construction schedule for the next several months.
This year’s HMCS Barn Burner was a wild success!
Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee welcomed nearly 600 friends, family, community organizations. and service members to this year’s event! All to help raise funds for the Foothills Burn Treatment Centre and The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary on behalf of HMCS Calgary, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
After a temporary pause due to the Bearspaw Feeder Main Break and State of Local Emergency in June and July, the City is able to restart work on the Inglewood Water Main extension and replacement on 12 Street SE between 8 Ave SE and 11 Ave SE.
The schedule for the final work in phase 6, along 12 St SE between 9 Ave SE and 11 Ave SE, has been adjusted slightly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
The City is working to replace and extend the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE.
As result of the ongoing State of Local Emergency, Phase 6 of the Water main repair will be delayed until further notice. As a result, the planned timeline for work that was previously communicated has changed.
The 4th Avenue Flyover will be reopening to two lanes for Stampede
Originally built in 1982, Calgary’s longest bridge structure, the 4th Avenue Flyover needs major repairs and improvements. It has been serving motorists accessing Downtown Calgary daily, for 42 years. As one of the main access points to downtown, the familiar flyover typically carries two lanes of traffic to 3rd Street S.E., but has been reduced to a single lane since construction began this Spring.
Ahead of Stampede, the flyover will be restored to two lanes for the duration of the Stampede from July 5-14 to reduce congestion and improve mobility as we welcome thousands of visitors to Calgary.
The City is investing in Ramsay/Inglewood to keep the community safe, beautiful and vibrant. With several City projects scheduled this season, we do our best to coordinate work schedules and ensure we’re delivering the right projects at the right time, with as little disruption to the communities as possible.
We are continuing our work to replace and extend the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE. The schedule for the final work phases (5 and 6) along 12 St SE between 9 Ave SE and 11 Ave SE have been adjusted slightly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
Pass on your treasures to someone else who will love them as much as you have and make room for new finds by participating in the Inglewood 2024 Parade of Garage Sales (POGS) and Community Hall Parking Lot Sale. Registration is open now until July 5th.
Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee are delighted to invite you to this year’s HMCS Calgary Barn Burner!
Dust off your best western attire and kick off Stampede with the Commanding Officer and members of the HMCS Calgary crew, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
There will be good food, good drink, good music, and most of all good people! This event is family-friendly (kids under 12 are free!) with proceeds going to support two soon-to-be-announced local charities.
The Inglewood Aquatic Centre has been identified as one of 13 City-operated recreation facilities that require major electrical repairs. While there is no safety risk for customers or staff accessing the facility, there is a risk the electrical system could unexpectedly fail. In consideration of Council’s prior decision to permanently close the facility and to reduce the risk of sudden impacts to customers and swim clubs, Inglewood Aquatic Centre will close on December 22, 2024.
Our office is seeking proposals from Indigenous artists with a connection to Treaty 7 land interested in partnering to design and create an illustrated map about water. This map will highlight water resources, infrastructure, and landmarks, while sharing stories and raising awareness about water conservation, management, history, and the importance of water in Ward 9 and through Calgary.
After a 15-day Public Hearing, City Council has voted to approve citywide rezoning to allow for the construction of a variety low-density homes across Calgary.
In response to feedback from Calgarians, amendments have been introduced to address concerns regarding community engagement during the development permit phase, modified parking requirements, and adjustments to secondary suite allowances for row houses.
On Saturday, May 4. Inglewood and Ramsay volunteers will come together to give the neighbourhood a spring cleaning - Spruce Up Inglewood and Ramsay, The City of Calgary Pathway and River cleanup, and self-led community clean-ups will take place during the morning of May 4th. Following the cleanup, community members are invited to gather for a community BBQ at the Inglewood Community Hall.
Sign up for one of several public clean-up areas around the community, or a volunteer shift at the community BBQ.
We are replacing the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE. The Phase 1 Hydrovac work is complete, and the water main extension will begin the week of May 6th, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
One of the best days of the year is just around the corner! Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community connection. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
Neighbour Day 2024 will include two kick-off events on May 4 to help raise awareness of Neighbour Day and invite Calgarians to start planning their own Neighbour Day block party or community event for June 15.
Jane’s Walk 2024 is back and taking place May 3rd through 5th. Calgarians of all ages are invited to participate in free walking tours throughout a variety of communities and areas of interest in the city!
A global event inspired by and in honour of Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Jane believed that in order to properly observe how people, through their actions and interactions, create communities with a strong sense of belonging, we need to get out and walk the city.
The City is preparing to replace the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE.
In advance of construction, hydrovac work is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 20, 2024, on 12 Street SE and 8 Ave SE. This work will take approximately two days to complete and requires that a section of the northbound lane be closed. One lane will remain open for two-way traffic, controlled by on-site Police.
The City of Calgary has begun Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project. As residents living near the project area, we want to share the below construction update so you are informed and to answer potential questions you may have.
The City is investing in Ramsay/Inglewood to keep the community safe, beautiful and vibrant.
With several City projects scheduled this season, we do our best to coordinate work schedules and ensure we’re delivering the right projects at the right time, with as little disruption to the communities as possible
Community Cleanup events save residents a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in their black carts. The City of Calgary suppled packer trucks with crews, funds for advertising and promotion, face coverings, sanitizer, gloves, and garbage bags for community volunteers. This service is free of charge to all Calgarians.
All Community Cleanup events occur on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the spring and fall session.
Please note, the dates listed below are subject to change Please check with your local Community Association for more information regarding specific details and times of events, and opportunities to volunteer.
The following communities in Ward 9 have registered to host a Community Cleanup event this year.
The 4th Avenue Flyover will undergo rehabilitation starting in April 2024. This work is planned to carry through winter 2024-2025 and be completed in the Fall of 2025 . This flyover was constructed in 1982 and at an overall 430-meter span, the structure crosses over the Bow River and is Calgary's longest bridge. The flyover carries two lanes of traffic towards 3rd Street S.E. and is one of the primary routes into downtown.
The 4th Avenue Flyover Rehabilitation Project is part of our normal rehabilitation program as this bridge was identified as a candidate for repair.
This week is budget week at City Hall. Council is consider recommended adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, focusing additional investments for 2025 to better align with Calgarians’ priorities.
Calgarians have shared that the priorities that matter most to them include:
Infrastructure
Housing
Public Safety
Transit.
See what we’re investing in at calgary.ca/adjustments.
Join the Electric Vehicle Roadshow, hosted by Plug’n Drive in partnership with The City of Calgary. This event is a fantastic opportunity for Calgarians to learn about the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and discover how driving electric can support Calgary’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building healthier communities.
The City of Calgary has made arrangements to assist Calgarians and ensure the continuity of customer service and business operations during the disruption in postal service.
The City is working with an external courier service and will maintain deliveries of critical material to Calgarians and businesses.
As GreenLine design work resumes between 4 Street SE and Shepard, the project team will be hosting several community information sessions in late November to share the most recent designs plans for the southeast stations. This is an opportunity for Calgarians to ask questions, learn more, and get an updated look at the project’s progress.
The Calgary Humane Society is dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership and ensuring that every pet can remain in the loving home where they belong.
Understanding the challenges that low-income pet owners face, Wellness Clinics are designed to provide essential vaccination and spay/neuter services, making it easier for families to care for their beloved animal companions without financial strain.
As the weather turns cold and the we experience our first few days of snowfall, it's important to be aware of the resources available for our neighbours in need.
Entering its third year of operation, the Extreme Weather Response is a collaborative, coordinated strategy designed to address the needs of unhoused persons facing extreme weather conditions. The strategy works with existing emergency shelters, social service organizations, and City services to offer space and support to those most in need during the difficult winter months.
The Salvation Army East Calgary Community Hub has partnered with Antyx Community Art Society to create a new mural on the wall at the Salvation Army East Campus.
Youth ages 12-18 are invited to participate in the brainstorming, design, and mural painting throughout the 10-week collaboration. These sessions focus on community, belonging and identity, while providing youth with opportunities to learn more about the process of large-scale mural painting.
At the October 29th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council, Councillor Carra brought forward the following three notices of motion:
Designated Historical Resource Property Tax Cancellation and Subclass (EC2024-1116)
Trellis Society’s Renfrew Village Land Disposition (EC2024-1114)
HMCS Calgary 30th Anniversary and Ongoing Calgary Salutes Support (EC2024-1117)
Learn more about each of these NoM’s by reading the full post.
The City of Calgary, in partnership with Public Services and Procurement Canada, is hosting the Calgary Buyers Expo and Information Session on November 14, 2024 at the Red and White Club - 1833 Crowchild Trail NW.
This free event is a valuable opportunity for suppliers to connect directly with The City and other provincial and federal government buyers, all in one place. Learn about what the government and other organizations purchase, the procurement process, and how to find and bid on opportunities.
Calgary is a city of opportunity and choice. As our city’s population approaches two million, The City of Calgary must prepare to support this growth. The City Building program will align and strengthen The City’s plans and tools to create a place where everyone can thrive.