This Spanish city centre has been car-free for 20 years. 12k people have moved into the centre since the ban. The Mayor says vehicles don’t have more right to public space than people — & he’s been re-elected 4 times since banning cars. Pontevedra via @WEF

Modern architectural styles emerged during a time of rapidly transforming attitudes across Europe & North America in the early 20th century. This post explores residential houses from Calgary’s Inventory built in modern styles from 1950-1975. Learn more: heritagecalgary.ca/heritage-calga…

Hey Encana Corporation, it's been 16 years. When do we get the York Hotel back?

An incredible piece of Canadian Brutalism: the former City of Brantford Brantford City Hall and magistrates’ court, Michael Kopsa, 1968. #architecture #brutalism 🧵

The Community Achievement - Heritage award recognizes a Calgarian who has made an extraordinary contribution to the promotion and/or preservation of Calgary's heritage in the areas of built, non-built, archaeology, education or advocacy: calgary.ca/awards/calgary…

After WWII, Canada experienced a significant boom with the population swelling by the end of the decade. This created a dire need for housing, and multiplex walkups became ubiquitous in Calgary as a post-war housing solution. Learn more on our blog: heritagecalgary.ca/heritage-calga…

“Over the course of a month, a cyclist or pedestrian will spend 40% more than a motorist. Improvements to the public realm that facilitate pedestrian or cyclist access can increase retail sales by as much as 30%.” Debunking 3 big bike-lane myths, via @TVO tvo.org/article/debunk…

If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via The Discourse study. This isn’t just about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice. #citymakingmath

Heritage Calgary is looking for a Summer Student – Program Assistant to help us further our mission and mandate through our online Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources, our plaque program, and community events. Apply by April 12! heritagecalgary.bamboohr.com/careers/27

Apply by Friday for our summer student position!

the first example of a Direct Control Heritage Area in #yyc 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 and something we are starting to work towards in ⁦⁦Hillhurst Sunnyside⁩ ⁦@YYCTKW⁩ ⁦Heritage Calgary⁩ Note: Does not preclude demolition unless owners choose to designate cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

Our Report to the Community highlights the achievements and partnerships that contributed to the success of our year. Take a look for more information on the Inventory, our programs, community engagement, & heritage initiatives! static1.squarespace.com/static/5d8ce49…

Seville, Spain eliminated 5,000 car parking spaces and built an 80 km protected cycling network in just 18 months with 32 million €. Result: An average 70,000 bike trips/day. HT @davidlois_UNED

Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is honoured with Inglewood mural that raises awareness around Canadian film and television talent. #yyc #calgary livewirecalgary.com/2024/10/22/mad…

Celebrate Calgary's rich history and honour those preserving our heritage at the Heritage Calgary Awards on November 14 at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland! Purchase your tickets today: heritagecalgary.ca/awards

Heritage Calgary announces winners for 2024 awards, celebrating sites, individuals and organizations in the city that have contributed to the city’s heritage conservation Calgary Herald calgaryherald.com/news/heritage-…

Crescent Heights Community Association recognized for heritage work with a 2024 Heritage Calgary Award CTV News Calgary calgary.ctvnews.ca/crescent-heigh…

Council is now going back to Carra's amendment, which was withdrawn earlier for changes. It looks to use $1.3M from the Fiscal Stability Reserve for a pilot project to give historic resource properties a tax break.

Carried 12-3.

To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for for cars. Even if those cars are electric. And then there’s the parking. OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money and pollution. Via UITP