Street Art: Inglewood Flaneur Quickie
Recently I had an extra 20 minutes before meeting at THE NASH with Mike Kehoe (Fairfield Commercial) to chat about the future of independent retail and restaurants in Calgary, so I decided to wander to see what was new.
I was immediately struck by all of the street art I found. Some has been there for years, some new. Over the past few years, it has reached a critical mass that enhances Inglewood image as Calgary’s funky arts neighbourhood.
The newest addition are the painted concrete curb barriers to protect the new street patios along 9th Avenue SE. FYI: The painting of these barriers is not limited to Inglewood, they are everywhere in the City Centre. Kudos to the folks at Beltline Urban Mural Projects (BUMP) for heading up this initiative to brighten up Calgary’s urban streetscapes..
Here is a fun photo collage of my Inglewood street art flaneur quickie:
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All of these artworks are found within a few blocks of each other. If you are looking for a fun urban place to wander, the streets and alleys next to Inglewood’s 9th Ave Main Street should be at the top of your list.
If you are a tourist visiting Calgary, Inglewood is definitely worth a visit with its historic Main Street, full of shops, cafes and restaurants and the residential streets full of heritage homes. it is the perfect place to wander.
I love how not only many of Calgary’s neighbourhoods are adding murals and other funky street art to make streets more pedestrians friendly, but it is happening in cities around the world.
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Calgary: Northern Hills Mural Project