Chapter 1: Visualizing Growth

Chapter 1: Visualizing Growth

Vision and Core Values

Found in Chapter 1 of the Plan, the vision and core values provide a framework for growth and change that recognizes the elements that connect the South Shaganappi Communities. 

Vision

The South Shaganappi Communities will continue to develop into a well-connected, innovative hub that supports recreation, economic activity, and livability through inclusive and vibrant mixed-use spaces and natural areas that are anchored by the regionally recognized University of Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre, and Alberta Children’s Hospital.

Core Values

The following core values were developed through the engagement process and were used to shape the policies and guidelines in Chapters 2 and 3 of the Plan:

Hover over each core value to find out more.

South Shaganappi Communities infogram description

Improved Mobility Network

  • Improve connectivity by providing safe and accessible mobility options, including transit, walking, and wheeling networks that efficiently connect institutions, recreational amenities, Red Line LRT and Max Orange BRT stations, and major destinations within the South Shaganappi Communities and surrounding communities to allow all residents and visitors to access employment, housing, and recreation.

Diversity of Housing

  • Provide diverse housing choices in the South Shaganappi Communities to meet the evolving needs of existing and future residents of all income levels, ages, and abilities while supporting major institutions and local employment centres in the Plan Area, achieving a welcoming and inclusive community environment.

Recreational Opportunities

  • Continue to provide high-quality, affordable, and accessible local and regional recreational opportunities by enhancing and expanding community playgrounds, parks, and facilities as well as major civic recreational infrastructures such as Foothills Athletic Park, Shouldice Athletic Park, and McMahon Stadium.

Transit Oriented Development

  • Strengthen the transit station areas at Dalhousie, Brentwood, University, and Banff Trail LRT Stations as community hubs that provide services and amenities for residents and visitors by concentrating a mixture of high-quality pedestrian-oriented commercial and residential development that encourages environmentally sensitive design and climate resilience transportation options.

Parks, Open Spaces, and Bow River Pathway System

  • Enhance and conserve existing local parks, open spaces, and natural areas such as the Bow River pathway system to protect local biodiversity and wildlife, while providing inclusive programmable spaces for social gathering and year-round activities.
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