Posts in community engagement
Lesson learned from “blanket rezoning” revolt!
affordable housing, Calgary, change, cities, city building, community engagement, density, development, Icons, housing, infill development, municipal government, neighborhoods, planning, politics, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard WhiteCity planning, Calgary planning, Calgary Rezoning, rezoning, Exclusionary Zoning, difference between Canada and European cities, urban planners, community engagement, Calgary blanket rezoning, urban develpment, urban planning
Blanket Rezoning: Democracy doesn’t work anymore?
affordable housing, Calgary, change, city building, community, community engagement, density, gentrification, housing, infill development, municipal government, neighborhoods, planning, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urbanismRichard WhiteCalgary Housing, blanket rezoning, housing affordability, urban renewal, community engagement, NIMBYism, urban planning, Housing strategies, Exclusionary Zoning
Calgary: Public Hearings: A waste of time?
Calgary, change, community engagement, design, development, gentrification, growth, housing, infill development, livability, neighborhoods, planning, Policing, municipal government, policy, politics, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard WhiteCalgary community engagement, Calgary public hearings, Calgary housing
University District: Creating A Unique Urban Village From Nothing!
Architecture, Calgary, city building, community engagement, Condo living, cycling, design, density, development, housing, infill development, livability, main street, neighborhoods, parks, pathways, planning, placemaking, playgrounds, streetscape, University of Calgary, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urbanismRichard WhiteUniversity of Calgary, Calgary infill, Calgary densification, University District Calgary, urban planning, master planned community, urban living
Embracing The Suburbs: Let’s Be More Proactive!
Calgary, Bus Rapit Transit, city building, cities, community engagement, development, gentrification, housing, infill development, livability, neighborhoods, regional planning, Transit Oriented Develp, transportation, transit, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban playground, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard Whiteurban sprawl, Calgary planning, urban development, city building, urban planning, future growth, embracing the suburbs, community development
Calgary Densification: Mobile Home Park to Urban Village
affordable housing, Calgary, Bus Rapit Transit, city building, community engagement, density, development, gentrification, growth, infill development, master plans, municipal government, placemaking, planning, pathways, parks, pedestrians, transportation, Transit Oriented Develp, urban living, urban development, urban planning, urbanismRichard WhiteCalgary, urban village, affordable housing, densification, urban planning, master planning, trailer parks, mobile home parks, transit oriented development
Columbus “The Collab City” vs Calgary "The Drab City"
arena, art museum, Arts Centre, Calgary, cities, community engagement, condominiums, convention centre, density, development, Edmonton, future, infill development, Library, livability, main street, municipal government, museums, nightlife, park, pedestrians, placemaking, planning, politics, shopping, street life, streetscape, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban playground, urban renewal, urban vitality, urbanism, walkabilityRichard WhiteColumbus, Ohio, Calgary, Alberta, urban renewal, downtwon, arena, entertaint district, library, homeless, cities, city building, urbanism, leadership, travel, travel blog
No Formula For Creating Great Communities
affordable housing, Calgary, cities, city building, community engagement, neighborhoods, Parks, pedestrians, placemaking, planning, policy, politics, public realm, streets, streetscape, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard Whitegreat communities, design guidelines, Calgary, urban planning, community development, city building, urban design principles, density, infill development, urban sprawl
Calgary's University District: A Plan Comes Together
Calgary, city building, community, community engagement, condominiums, density, design, exploring, Flaneur, growth, infill development, livability, main street, master plans, neighborhoods, parks, pathways, placemaking, planning, playgrounds, public spaces, restaurants, streetscape, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban playground, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard WhiteUniversity District, urban planning, master plans, University of Calgary, housing, infill development, urban villages, Calgary
Creating A Healthy City: Affordable Housing For Everyone?
Calgary, Change, city building, community engagement, density, future, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban vitality, urbanism, WinnipegRichard WhiteHealthy Ciites, Affordable Housing, Housing, urban development, urbanism, diversification, community, Calgary, inclusivity
Is Calgary 2025 Affordability Housing Plan Flawed?
affordable housing, architecture, Calgary, Change, children, community engagement, development, growth, Health, housing, nimby, planning, politics, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urbanismRichard WhiteAffordable Housing, Calgary, housing, homeless, poverty, future, cities, urbanism, urban issues, politics
Calgary: 24th Avenue NW Messy Mega Makeover
Calgary, change, city building, community engagement, density, design, development, growth, housing, infill development, livability, neighborhoods, nimby, planning, politics, streetscape, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban sprawl, urbanism, walkabilityRichard WhiteCalgary, development approvals, redevelopment, infill development, NIMBYism, Restricted caveats, city planning, Community Associations, community planning, streetscape, growth, density
Calgary: City Planners Rethinking Community Plans
Calgary, city building, community, community engagement, development, growth, housing, urban planning, urban renewal, urban vitality, urban sprawlRichard WhiteCalgary, urban growth, urban sprawl, urbanism, urban redevelopment, infill development, inner city
Calgary's Municipal Development Plan: A Herculean Task!
Calgary, change, city building, community engagement, development, housing, regional planning, urban design, urban planning, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitalityRichard WhiteUrban Sprawl, Urban Growth, City Building, Calgary, Redevelopment, density, Housing
University District: A Community For All Ages
Calgary, city building, community, community engagement, design, development, housing, park, pathways, pedestrians, urban design, urban planning, urban playground, urban renewal, urban vitalityRichard WhiteCalgary, University District, University of Calgary, master planned community, urban village
Not All Community Associations Are Equal
development, Calgary, city building, community, Parks, traffic, urban planning, roads, Bus Rapit Transit, change, community engagementRichard WhiteCalgary, Community Associations, community engagement, politicians, dog parks, Bus Rapid Transit, community