Cynthia Klaassen

[Calgary Heritage @CalgaryHeritage]

GREAT fun with Heritage Trivia tonight, thanks for all who came (photo is missing 1/3 of the attendees) #yycheritage #yyc

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

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 @UITPnews

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

Heritage Calgary announces winners for 2024 awards, celebrating sites, individuals and organizations in the city that have contributed to the city’s heritage conservation @calgaryherald
https://t.co/MN65dqNNOt

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

Crescent Heights Community Association recognized for heritage work with a 2024 Heritage Calgary Award @CTVCalgary

https://t.co/diWWFjbesk

[Adam MacVicar @AdamMacVicar]

Carried 12-3.

[Adam MacVicar @AdamMacVicar]

Council is now going back to Carra's amendment, which was withdrawn earlier for changes.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.

[LiveWireCalgary @LiveWireCalgary]

Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is honoured with Inglewood mural that raises awareness around Canadian film and television talent. #yyc #calgary

https://t.co/Cl9Lm2YgVA

[Global Calgary @GlobalCalgary]

Celebrate Calgary's rich history and honour those preserving our heritage at the @HeritageCalgary Awards on November 14 at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland!
Purchase your tickets today: https://t.co/mA5fWmdPQK

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

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

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

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!

https://t.co/LpdoyPwLAA

[Lorna Cordeiro @lornacordeiro]

the first example of a Direct Control Heritage Area in #yyc 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 and something we are starting to work towards in ⁦⁦@HillhurstSunny⁩ ⁦@YYCTKW⁩ ⁦@HeritageCalgary⁩
Note: Does not preclude demolition unless owners choose to designate https://t.co/ILqqzJ9tNX

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

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!

https://t.co/6Vq2TFtwIu

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

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 @thediscourse study.

This isn’t just about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice.

#citymakingmath

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

“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 https://t.co/ESuKFHmK46

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

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: https://t.co/oT79Gmmozc

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

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: https://t.co/bTKBo6nIyR

[Alex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic]

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

[Robert Jobst @RobJobst]

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

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

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: https://t.co/2ONw0TOAgM