Calgary) Tower is barely visible among the city centre skyscrapers. To the south, the CFCN broadcast tower stands above the Douglas Fir Trail, while to the east, the Husky (a.k.a. Looking west, we can see the now unusable ski jumps standing with the outline of mountains behind. My wife Wanda and I stand on the brow of a hill in northwest Calgary, near where our new condo is being built. This is the latest in CBC Calgary's first person writing series and Doug read his story for us. Interactive children’s activities around protecting our waterways and light refreshments for the first 500 guests will also be provided.įor more information on Parkdale Plaza and Outflow, please visit calgary.ca /parkdaleplaza.5:21 First Person: Doug Margach on how Calgary's northwest has changed for the better Calgarian Doug Margach has seen Calgary's northwest change quite dramatically over the decades, and he thinks it's for the better. At the opening event, community members will hear from Councillor Druh Farrell, Artist Brian Tolle and City of Calgary representatives from Parks, Culture and Water Resources’ Infrastructure Delivery. Once complete, Calgarians will be able to enjoy the space, and are invited to attend the community celebration of Parkdale Plaza on Saturday, June 27 from 1 p.m. Over the next two weeks the final touches will happen to the plaza’s landscaping. It’s a reminder of our impact on our waterways.” “By integrating the artwork and bringing our stormwater system into public view, visitors get an inside look at stormwater as it travels from our streets and into the Bow River, untreated. “This artwork is a wonderful example of how public art, in collaboration with other disciplines, can create remarkable places that encourages sustainability and stewardship,” says Sarah Iley, manager of Culture. Outflow is one of a series of permanent works outlined in the Utilities & Environmental Protection (UEP) Public Art Plan. The artwork memorializes the glacial origins of the Bow and how the river has shaped our city over the years, and highlights the delicate balance between our natural watershed and the built environment. The sculpture is of an inverted mountain, namely Mount Peechee, the third highest peak in the Fairholme Range just north of Canmore in the Bow River watershed. “Parkdale Plaza is a space that encourages dialogue, public interest and involvement in protecting our river.”Īs an integrated public art piece, Outflow functions as both an educational tool and a segment of The City’s stormwater infrastructure. ![]() “Calgarians can now stop along the pathway, pause and connect with each other and with nature,” says Doug Marter, manager of Planning and Development for Parks. Features of the new plaza include benches and bike racks, native vegetation, sweeping river views, an upgraded stormwater outfall and Outflow, an integrated public art piece. Parkdale Plaza, named for the community in which it resides, is a special stop along the Bow River pathway and part of Calgary’s highly valued Landscape of Memory. Calgarians will soon be able to visit and experience the city’s newest public space, Parkdale Plaza complete with a functional public art piece titled Outflow by Brian Tolle.
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3/28/2024 11:29:02 am
Parkdale Plaza in Calgary serves as a hub for community activities, I would like to thank you for sharing it. What's your favorite local gathering spot?
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