Calgary’s most walk- and transit-friendly communities
While Calgary is still viewed by many as a car-centric city, there are many other ways for Calgarians to get around – whether you choose to walk, bike or take transit. Just ask the residents of the following communities, the proud recipients of some of the city’s highest walk and transit scores from www.walkscore.com. (more…)
Calgary is no concrete jungle
In addition to the streets, sidewalks and skyscrapers that define most large cities, Calgary is blessed with enough parks and natural spaces to leave other major centres green with envy.
“It’s very important to have a variety of open spaces for relief from urban living, whether it’s pathways for exercise, parks with playgrounds or just a place to kick a soccer ball,” said Travis Shaw, planning and development lead with Calgary Parks.
Calgary’s Seedy Saturday offers unprecedented opportunity for local gardeners to try new things
What is the big green event for gardeners this month? If you guessed St. Paddy’s Day, you’ve got the right date, but the wrong activity.
The garden event in Calgary on March 17 involves green, but goes so much further than green beer or shamrocks. Seedy Saturday is a worldwide adventure for gardeners who want to grow their own organic food from locally sourced and selected seeds. Supporting Seedy Saturdays builds community and local habitat.
How does your home rate?
Most energy-conscious Canadians wouldn’t buy a new appliance without checking its EnerGuide label to see how it rates. EnerGuide labels for homes are starting to catch on with energy-efficient new-home builders. But did you know you can get an EnerGuide assessment for your existing home?
