by Anthony Imbrogno, BRCA Planning Director
Thank you to all the community members who attended the Planning Open House in September and to Councillor Carra’s office for their assistance in coordinating the attendance of city officials. We received some great feedback on key questions, and I’d like to report back on what we heard and on next steps.
What Are Your Top Priorities for Bridgeland? Attendees highlighted several issues, including (1) working on reducing traffic shortcutting through the area and on parking concerns, (2) maintaining walkability and improving safety, (3) seeking amenities for the neighbourhood, (4) protecting heritage and parks, (5) infrastructure concerns, and (6) keeping Bridgeland’s charm and tree canopy.
What Do You Love About Bridgeland? There’s much to love about our community. Attendees love the community’s tree-lined sidewalks, different kinds of homes, the parks, escarpment, and the views of the city, the small-town atmosphere, our cultural diversity and heritage assets, walking around the area, and our active and friendly community members. Thank you for sharing what you love about Bridgeland!
What Can We Do Better? Safety is a top concern, especially for children and seniors, as is congestion and a lack of amenities and facilities. Supporting local businesses and attracting a range of options to the neighbourhood. More opportunities for volunteering and for sharing concerns.
Next Steps: Community members want more information from the Planning Committee as well as more frequent updates on planning projects and issues in the community. We’re working on some online options to share information more regularly. And there’s opportunities to write more updates like this one in the newsletter.
If you have something to share, a concern about planning, or want to volunteer, please get in touch!
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