Millican-Ogden - The Past and Future Community by bendore

MILLICAN OGDEN

THE PAST AND FUTURE COMMUNITY

BTS CONSULTANTS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honor and celebrate this territory.

OUR MISSION

OUR TEAM BEN DORE|PLANING TECHNOLOGIST MPLAN, HBEDP ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN + PLANNING

Ben earned his undergraduate degree in Environmental Design from Fanshawe College and recently completed a Masters in Planning from the University of Calgary. Ben uses his graphic and mapping skills to illustrate BTS Consultants takes care of Behind the Scenes community planning work through

analytical and conceptual ideas for client presentations.

innovative research, inclusive engagement and cutting-edge design. We lay the groundwork for communities to become leaders in quality of life and holistic sustainability while honouring their unique residential character.

TERRENCE CHENG|JR. PLANNER B.A ECONOMICS, MPLAN

After receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Terrence shifted away from a career in finance and completed a Master's Degree in Planning. His past experiences will help BTS with time management and provide efficient resource allocation to all components of a project.

SARAH SHAW|SR. PLANNER MPLAN, B.A.UBST;ARST

Sarah graduated from the University of Calgary with a B.A. in Urban Studies (ARST minor) and a Master's Degree in Urban Planning. Sarah brings a diverse set of experiences to BTS including heritage conservation, affordable housing practice, illustration and urban/suburban decline in residential communities.

On behalf of the team at BTS consulting, we would like to extend our gratitude to

K N YO A H U T

Professor Francisco Alaniz Uribe and the Steering Committee of Millican - Ogden for providing feedback and guidance throughout the cultivation of this project. Members include: Zev Klumochko, Millican-Ogden Community Association Zach Hoefs, Planner | Civic Works Jillian Green, Planner | City of Calgary Robert Dickinson, Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator | City of Calgary

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE

NEIGHBOURHOOD

MILLICAN-OGDEN

CRUCIAL

AND

HISTORICALLY

IMPORTANT

COMMUNITY WITHIN THE CITY OF CALGARY. THE MILLICAN OGDEN COMMUNITY IS CURRENTLY STRUGGLING TO ATTRACT NEW RESIDENTS, AND THE RESIDENTIAL AREA HAS SEEN A POPULATION DECREASE. DESPITE MANY POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES LIKE

ABUNDANCE

GREEN

SPACE,

RICH

HISTORICAL

SIGNIFICANCE

AND

PROXIMITY

CALGARY'S URBAN CORE, THE ONGOING POPULATION DECREASE HAS PUT THE LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT RISK OF CLOSURE. RESIDENTS HAVE NOTED A LACK OF DIVERSITY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, RESULTING IN A LIMITED DRAW TO THE AREA, SPECIFICALLY THE LACK OF BARS, RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, GYMS AND HOUSING

TYPES.

WITHOUT

IMPROVING

OUTWARD

COMMUNITY

APPEAL,

RESIDENTS

WORRY

THEY

WITH

SAPL

WILL CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE POPULATION DECREASE AND LOSS OF SERVICES. THE

MILLICAN

STUDENTS

OGDEN

THROUGH

IMPORTANCE CHARACTER

OF AND

COMMUNITY

THE

CALGARY

PLANNING THE

ASSOCIATION FEDERATION

WORK

POTENTIAL

WITHIN

(MOCA)

THEIR

MILLICAN

SOUGHT

PARTNERSHIP

COMMUNITIES(CFC) COMMUNITY

OGDEN

AND

DEMONSTRATE

ILLUSTRATE

SIGNIFICANT

THE

UNIQUE

NEIGHBOURHOOD

CALGARY. THIS

REPORT

ENGAGEMENT

ANALYZES EFFORTS

INFORMATION AND

GATHERED

HIGHLIGHTS

SIX

OVER

MAIN

FOUR

AREAS

MONTHS

THAT

CAN

THROUGH HELP

ANALYSIS

GUIDE

OGDENITES OF POSSIBLE INTERVENTIONS WITH INCREASED COMMUNITY INVESTMENT.

AND

INFORM

C O N T E N T S PART 1 - OVERVIEW

1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 THE PEOPLE OF OGDEN 1.3 METHODOLOGY 1.4 LEGAL FRAMEWORK 1.5 STAKEHOLDERS 1.6 SITE CONTEXT

2 3 4 5 6 7

PART 2 - ANALYSIS

2.1 SITE ANALYSIS 2.2 DEMOGRAPHICS 2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2.4 BUILT FORM ANALYSIS 2.5 MAIN STREET ANALYSIS 2.6 VISUAL ANALYSIS 2.7 ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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PART 4 - DESIGN

4.1 DESIGN PRECEDENTS 4.2 CONNECTED OGDEN 4.3 INCLUSIVE OGDEN 4.4 HISTORIC OGDEN 4.5 ACTIVE OGDEN 4.6 UNIQUE OGDEN 4.7 DIVERSE OGDEN

PART 5 - CONCLUSION

5.1 CONCLUSION + RECOMMENDATIONS

PART 6 - APPENDIX + REFERENCES PART 3 - ENGAGEMENT

3.1 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

6.1 APPENDIX A 6.2 REFERENCES

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PART

OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

The community of Ogden has a rich history, meticulously documented and observed in literature and through the historical assets found in the neighbourhood. Ogden is sustainable. It has been a place of significance since early indigenous settlement and through 19th-century European settlement and industry. What it means to be sustainable now is essential to redefine. We believe in the many historical and cultural assets found in Ogden. Our design approach is simple. Rather than focusing our attention on areas where WE saw possibility, we considered the community holistically. We used an assetbased approach to identify the areas of the community with historical and cultural significance. These physical assets require attention and are critical to local citizens' sense of place. However, goals of appealing to tourists and nonresidents travelling through Ogden are also imperative to its long-term sustainability. Our goal is to develop Ogden respectfully and responsibly to benefit its citizens and visitors and to see Ogden realize its potential as a Connected, Inclusive, Active, Unique, Diverse, and historic community. 2

The people of Ogden Ogden is a vibrant historic community filled with generations of diverse stories and experiences. The neighbourhood has maintained a tight-knit sense of community since the early years of its inception, providing a unique place with a well-cultivated sense of home. Ogdenites are resilient and hardworking, they maintain a deep sense of pride in their community and create a welcoming environment for new ideas and people. 3

METHODOLOGY This project follows a multi-method approach to develop a conceptual design that utilizes researchbased solutions to solve key issues being observed in Ogden

START PROBLEM DEFINITION

INITIAL

SITE

BASE

MEETING

VISIT

MAPPING

PHASE I ANALYZE +PLAN PHASE

The proposed approach will be carried out in four phases. First, a preliminary problem definition phase will utilize a synthesis of quantitative and spatial methods to achieve an understanding of community challenges. Second, an analysis and planning phase will lay the groundwork for design work through further data collection and stakeholder feedback. Once the necessary research has been completed, an interactive design process will begin. Finally, once a concept design has been produced a round of public review will begin and will guide revisions to the concept for the final submission.

COMMUNITY

DATA

SITE

WORKSHOP

COLLECTION

ANALYSIS

DESIGN

DRAFTING

MODELLING

WHAT WE HEARD

DESIGN PHASE III

PHYSICAL CONCEPT DESIGN REVISION + WHAT WE

The final proposal developed for the Ogden Community Association can be utilized as a guidebook for future development in the neighbourhood.

HEARD

MODEL

CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW +

CONCEPT

OPEN

DESIGN

HOUSE IV

FINAL SUBMISSION NEXT STEPS

RESEARCH PREP/DESIGN ENGAGEMENT

END 4

LEGAL FRAMEWORK Ensuring that our design concept is in adherence to the policy and regulatory framework outlined by the City of Calgary is

GUIDING DOCUMENTS

Calgary Municipal Development Plan

pertinent to the overall efficacy of the proposition. Our team utilized several of these documents to inform and guide our concept design for the community. While our team observed many documents for this project, the key documents and their relevance to the project are listed below.

Green Line LRT Development Plan

1. Calgary Municipal Development Plan

The Municipal Development Plan aims to establish an environment where the City can deliver services that Calgarians want in a financially viable manner while also conserving the environment and maintaining a healthy economy. Adherence to this plan is essential to ensure that proposed concepts in Ogden align with the City of Calgary's visions and goals for the future.

Calgary Climate Resilience Strategy

2. Guide for Local Area Planning

A concern expressed by the neighbourhood association is the continual decline of the population resulting in the potential

The Guide for Local Area Planning

closing of the neighbourhood elementary and local businesses. The guide for local area planning will provide the team with a toolkit of best practices that can be expressed to community members and integrate strategies provided by the municipality as a starting point to grow further and develop a community. Calgary Transportation Plan

3. Green Line LRT + Calgary Transportation Plan

The Ogden community will host two new LRT stations following the construction of the Greenline LRT. This initiative is in line with the overall goals and visions that have been outlined in the Calgary Transportation Plan. This document provides a longterm policy document that outlines how the city will provide transportation options to Calgarians over the next 60 years. The document emphasizes the importance of ensuring multi-modal connectivity to Calgarians. This document acts in conjunction

Calgary Economic Plan

with the municipal development plans and the guider local area planning; as such, it will be necessary for transit and connectivity initiatives in Ogden to align with the more important goals of the city.

STAKEHOLDERS The final design concept that had been produced would not have been possible without the input given by stakeholders. The

KEY ACTORS

Millican-Ogden Community Association

key actors were an integral part of the planning process. Key actors that played an active role during the design process include: 1. Millican-Ogden Community Association

City of Calgary

Creating the opportunity for BTS to create a land-use document for the community, the Millican-Ogden Community Association would like to identify strategies that will help guide the future of the community and retain families and individuals. 2. City of Calgary

Private Landowners & Developers

The City of Calgary has been an integral part of the Millican- Ogden design concept. With their intent to utilize this document as a guiding document toward an official community plan, the City is extremely interested in the outlook of the project. The City has been involved in the steering committee and has provided resources in the form of data files and guest lectures.

The Public

3. Private Landowners & Developers

With parts of the design concept being reviewed by the City of Calgary with the possibility of being integrated into an official policy document, private landowners and developers are interested in the development of this project. With investment coming into the community in the form of the Green Line, both private landowners and developers are interested to see the limitations and opportunities that the team has identified. 4. The Public

Through the community workshop and the open house, the public had been available to give feedback on their vision of Ogden. From Ogdenites to other participants from the City, the public has given the BTS team comments and feedback that had influenced the design process.

SITE CONTEXT

CITY OF CALGARY

Millican-Ogden is a residential community located in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, AB. Glenmore Trail borders the community to the South, the Bow River to the West, and the Canadian Pacific Railway occupation. The community has ample greenspace connecting it to the Bow River, downtown proximity, and several heritage resources, including the Ogden Hotel. Residents can enjoy recreation at the community's outdoor pool and the Jack Setter's Arena. In the neighbourhood, there are both public and private schools. Ogden is also situated between major industrial and employment centres around the city which includes Manchester. By car, residents can reach most major destinations in approximately 20 minutes, in average traffic conditions. Below highlights some of these locations:

COMMUNITY BREAKDOWN

Calgary Airport: ~ 22 minutes Calgary Zoo: ~15 minutes Chinook Mall: ~ 10 minutes Downtown Calgary: ~ 13 minutes Fish Creek Park: ~ 15 minutes Mount Royal University: ~ 12 minutes Saint Mary's University: ~ 16 minutes University of Calgary: ~ 20 minutes Manchester: ~ 8 minutes

PART

ANALYSIS

SITE ANALYSIS

Our team conducted an in-depth site analysis in January 2022. This analysis observed cultural, economic and ecological community assets to assess community strengths and improvement areas adequately. The results of this analysis informed the basis of the draft design concept. This section will discuss the overall findings of the analysis and its methods in depth.

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SITE VISITS: OGDEN AT

Our team conducted several visits to the site between January 2022 and March 2022. We collected pertinent data and observations about the site during these visits, and these observations would form the basis for our further analysis and concept design. Depicted below are the field notes and photos our team collected of the Ogden community during this time period.

A GLANCE

OGDEN HISTORY

The community of Ogden has a rich history that has been meticulously observed and documented. The story of this history is deeply embedded in neighbourhood heritage assets like the Alyth Hotel (1913), The Ogden Block (1914), the CP Rail Bow River and Ogden Road Bridges, St. Augustines Anglican Church and numerous heritage homes concentrated throughout the community. The historic built form of Ogden tells a story of resiliency, community, and industrialism. These assets have stood the test of time, anchoring the community to its essential past in the wake of pressing change. Natural assets also communicate this story, specifically the bluff area and beaver dam flats on the community's west side. These areas have ties that long pre-date the neighbourhood itself. In this section, we explore the key points in Ogden's historic timeline, urban morphology, and archeological and cultural narratives, to gain an understanding of historic areas, as well as understand the community's character and identity further. Additionally, heritage assets were identified and mapped to further this understanding.

HISTORIC TIMELINE FIRST NATIONS

FORT CALGARY 1875

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY 1883-1911

TREATY 7 1877

Maps, Journals and Archeological findings trace several cultural groups to the Ogden Area

The Northwest Mounted Police found Fort Calgary at the confluence between the Bow and Elbow Rivers

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) completes construction

Treaty 7 is signed on September 22, 1877 with the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan), Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina (Sarcee) peoples.

1970-72 Survey finds 162 archeological sites-11 in Ogden (primarily on the east side of the Bow) Archaeological findings include Buffalo remains and tipi rings

CPR identifies a need to replace the West Calgary Shop (1910-1911) CPR plans to implement a service shop on the east side of the Bow River.

HISTORIC TIMELINE

WESTERN IRRIGATION DISTRICT 1907

OGDEN SHOPS 1911-1913

THE STREET CAR 1911-1950

IMPERIAL OIL 1922-1977

Calgary Municipal Railway expands to include 13 new lines.

Imperial Oil is constructed between 1922 and 1924

The streetcar connects Ogden and other outlying communities to the city center, allowing more workers to access the community.

Represents a massive investment for the City of Calgary

I.G. Ogden

CP Rail promises new western Canadian settler arable land. By 1907, a dam and reservoir had been built at what is now Chestermere Lake, along with a canal connecting them to the Bow River. Irrigation ensured crops during dry seasons.

Ogden Shops are constructed and spark a massive boom period within the community. 154 Acres of Land are sold to W.J. Millican, which would come to be known as the Millican Estate Many prominent buildings were constructed during this time including the Alyth Hotel and Ogden Block.

The streetcar runs until 1950 when it is replaced by automobile buses.

Operates on the east side of the bow river until 1976 and is demolished in 1977.

HISTORIC TIMELINE

WORLD WAR II

Ogden shops were identified as an ideal location for munitions production. Plant re-fitted for gun production in 1941. The shops produced over 1,000 during the war, considered one of Calgary's most significant contributions to the war effort.

CALGARY BOOM 1970-1980

Oil prices rise from $3 USD to $40 USD (1973) sparking a massive boom period that would transform Calgary and Edmonton. 4000 people a month migrated to Alberta. Lynwood begins construction in 1978.

REMEDIATION 1985-2018

CITIZENS + STUDENTS 2022

The first hints of pollution are discovered with oil found oozing from the ground in nearby Beaverdam Flats Park (1985).

Summer 2021, the Millican Ogden community association identifies a need for a comprehensive study of the community to address change and population decline in the area.

Testing uncovers unacceptably high levels of lead pollution in the soil of Lynniew Ridge (2001). Imperial Oil is made to remediate the area and the space re-opens as a park in 2018.

Millican Ogden is selected in the partnership between the Calgary Confederation of Communities and the School of Architecture Planning and Landscape. Students begin work January 2022.

"NEW IDEAS MUST USE OLD BUILDINGS" -JANE JACOBS

URBAN MORPHOLOGY 1924-26

1948

A few buildings appear along the main street, Ogden Road, including the Alyth Lodge and the Ogden Block. A few houses are shown in the northern and southern portions of the neighbourhood. The Imperial refinery finishes construction and begins its operation.

After the Second World War, soldiers return to civilian life and begin constructing homes to begin families. Residential streets are beginning to populate west of the CPR station and south east of Ogden.

1953

The formation of more streets at the northwest sector of Ogden continues to grow, and the discovery of the Leduc oilfield has contributed to tremendous population growth in both the city and the neighborhood.

1969

The continual population growth through the Leduc oilfield discovery continues to spread along to communities like Ogden. Along with the growth of family homes, schools such as Sherwood High school were constructed.

1979

The community continues to experience growth with the continual creation of residential streets as well as the introduction of corner stores and plazas within the neighbourhood.

URBAN MORPHOLOGY 1988

1995

2005

2015

Stores were built at the corner of the neighborhood to serve both commuters and residents of the community.

The economic boom in Calgary in the late 20th century resulted in the need for more schools in communities like Ogden. St Bernadette School was introduced in the neighbourhood as a daycare prior to its conversion to a Catholic school.

With the continual need to improve road infrastructure, an on ramp was built on Glenmore Trail along with the Olympia playground that invited residents with green space and a baseball field.

With the Imperial Lawsuit reaching its conclusion, the contaminated residential homes north of Ogden were demolished and remediated into green spaces. Parts of these areas were available for public use in 2018.

2021

With the approval of the Green Line LRT and its plan to introduce a station to Ogden residents, some of the green space that is contaminated by the refinery can be used to lay the foundation of tracks that can connect the community with the transit network in Calgary.

RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER Millican-Ogden contains a high concentration of historical resources. While there are some significant buildings, such as the Ogden Block and Alyth Hotel, the character found on some residential streets is arguably the most important. A distinct sense of place is found on some of the residential streetscapes. Many are lined with mature trees and have a similarly unique pattern of building facades. Unfortunately, many of these residential properties are not officially designated or recognized. Moreover, residents have no incentive to maintain or preserve these dwellings outside of personal motivations. Several architectural features give these dwellings their unique facades, including, but not necessarily limited to: Rectangular Massing Gable Roofs Ornamental Details Stucco Cladding Wooden Cladding Front Porches and Porticos

HISTORIC BUILDING

INVENTORY Ogden is home to several heritage assets. This map was generated using data points of heritage homes recommended for designation after completing a recent heritage assessment in the community. Many of the heritage assets date back to 1910-1919, which aligns with the Ogden Shops and the Ogden Boom outlined in our historical timeline. The heritage assets are concentrated around four prominent locations, George Moss Park, Ogden Road, 18 A Street SE (Millican), and 24 Street SE (historically known as South Hill).

Building Date 1910-1919 1920-1929

1930-1939

1940-1954 Calgary Heritage Ogden Shops 1913

Heritage Landmarks 2

1913

St. Augustines Anglican Church and Manse

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1913 Alyth Hotel

CPR Northern Railway (Bow)

CULTURAL HISTORY Between 1971 and 1972, an archeological survey was conducted of communities along the east bank of the Bow River, including Ogden. The survey uncovered clues that depict continuous occupation in the area for the last 4000 years. Archeologist James L. Rogers found several artifacts tying the following first nations groups in the area: Hanna Culture (2000 BC-1,000 BC) Pelican Lake Culture (1,000 BC-AD 500) Besont Culture ( AD 200 - AD 750) Old woman’s culture (AD 600- AD 1500) Historic Crow Culture (AD 1700-AD 1730) While these groups are distinct, they share a similar way of life. According to the Bow-Highwood Report (1972), The primary way of life for all groups centred around hunting bison, deer, antelope, wolf, beaver, jackrabbit, geese, and various ducks. These groups also collected native plants like saskatoons which grew along the river banks; wooded river valleys provided lodge poles and weapons. Archeologists also found tipi rings in Ogden in the hills along the bow river west of Ogden. The presence of buffalo wallows, and bone fragments found in the area leads experts to believe that the escarpment on the west side of the Ogden community may have been used as a buffalo run. In more recent history, there has been a Blackfoot tie to the area since 1750, according to Glenbow historians. Calgary's only residential school St. Dunstan’s Anglican/Industrial School, was located close to Ogden on the North West side of the Bow River and operated between 1896 and 1907. Some foot trails leading out of Ogden were uncovered during the archeological process and may help explain this St. Dunstans location along the banks of the bow river. The Ogden community has a significant history that predates the neighbourhood itself. It is essential to recognize and document this history within this project and all future community planning initiatives. All planning in Canada takes place on territory connected to Indigenous peoples by treaties, self-government agreements, and inherent rights. As planners, we understand that these issues are complex, regionally diverse and rapidly changing. We recommend that any plans for the Ogden community follow the Canadian Institute of Planning Policy for Planning and Reconciliation.

ARCHEOLOGICAL MAP This archeological map was generated using data from the Government of Alberta. The map depicts that most of the Ogden community is considered to have archeological potential. Artifact discoveries may limit future development if uncovered but do not require avoidance at this time.

Category & Historic Resource Value Legend TYPE A - HRV 4 TYPE P - HRV 4 TYPE A,P - HRV 4 WATER BODY

Category & Historic Resource Value Defintions TYPE A: ARCHEOLIGCAL SITE TYPE P: PALEONTOLOGICAL SITE

TYPE A + P: ARCHEOLOGICAL FINDINGS AND PALEONTOLOGICAL FINDINGS BOTH PRESENT

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HRV 4: CONTAINS A HISTORIC RESOURCE THAT MAY REQUIRE AVOIDANCE

HISTORICAL SUMMARY Ogden has a rich history which is well reflected in heritage resources throughout the built form. Many architectural styles are seen commercially and residentially in "Heritage Hotspots".

Heritage resources are well dispersed throughout the community, located in prime spaces, along main roads and collector streets, and residential areas surrounded by greenspace.

Heritage resources tell an essential story about Ogden's development and contribute to its significance as a community in Calgary.

6200 18a St SE Year Built:Unknown

6202 18a St SE Year Built:1914 Features:Original Orchestrates

6222 18a St SE Year Built: 1914 Features: White wood shake siding with original front porch

18a Street SE, Residential Hot Spot

Escarpment/Beaver Dam Flats, Archeological Hot Spot

Ogden Road SE CPR Ogden Shops, Commercial, Industrial Hot Spot

74TH Avenue SE, Residential/ Institutional Hot Spot

24 Street SE, Residential Hot Spot

6605 18a St SE Year Built:1912 Features:Greek Revival style

6415 18a St SE Year Built: 1946

6419 18a St SE Year Built: 1946

6617 18a St SE Year Built: 1912

6639 18a St SE Year Built: 1914 Features:Historic Front Porch

Demographics

Our team delved into statistical information gathered from the Canadian and Civic census from 2006 to 2019. The purpose of this analysis is to identify socio-economic and population trends in Millican-Ogden and will guide the team's design concept for the community.

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POPULATION BREAKDOWN Through the analysis of multiple censuses of Ogden, apparent trends in the population were identified to help inform the concept design proposed for Millican Ogden. These patterns include: Ages 0–14: There is a downward trend in the decrease of school-aged children living in the neighbourhood Ages 45-54: Upward trend of residents aged 45-54 settling in Ogden These indicators show that the community is unable to retain its younger population and that the older population that is close to retirement is choosing Ogden to be the community they age in place after living in varying communities during their adulthood. The census has also indicated that the community does not attract many migrants that are moving from outside of Calgary and people that choose to move to Ogden are generally from within the city.

2006

2,000

2011

2016

2019

1,500

1,000

500

0-4

5-14

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

64+

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT & EDUCATION

750

Banting and Best St. Bernadette Almadina Charter School

500

250

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0 20

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9 20

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8 20

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As for the education levels of the community, the census identified most residents in the community have a high school or trades diploma. This is due to Ogden's inability to retain and attract young families and adults into the neighbourhood – evident in the census from 2006 to 2016.

Sherwood

School enrollment obtained by the Alberta Board of Education reaffirmed the community’s struggle to retain school-aged children in their schools. Although BTS was unable to uncover information about the threshold that would cause the neighbourhood schools to close, the continual downward trend in the population of school-aged children will continue to pose a threat to the continual operation of these public facilities. Almadina has resisted the downward trend in comparison to other schools in the neighbourhood. As a private school, Almadina draws residents from other communities to help sustain its enrollment numbers – a characteristic not shared by the public schools in the area.

AVERAGES

COMMUNITY

$362,131.55

2.4 PEOPLE

Average Price Per Dwelling (2016)

Average Residents Per Dwelling (2016)

DWELLINGS

$3745 INCOME (26.03%)

Households Spending More Than 30% of Household Income on Shelter

Hotels, Motel, Transient Residence 0.1%

COMMUNITY DWELLINGS

Apartment 8.4% Multiplex 0.1%

Duplex 13.3% Single Family 55.3%

Town House 14.2%

PERCENTAGE OF DWELLINGS

Drawing from the civic and federal census, we found that Ogden primarily consists of single-family homes, with a sparse inventory of medium-density units such as apartments and multiplexes. The area also experienced a loss of homes due to the discovery of contaminated land left by Imperial Oil. Further analysis also identified the household size to be consistent with the City of Calgary but the average age of these household configurations has increased since the late 20th century. Further analysis found that although the average price per dwelling in Ogden is less than the city average, a higher percentage of people were spending more than 30% of their income on shelter. Also, the community contains many single-family homes, a lot of which are being considered heritage assets.

DEMOGRAPHICS SUMMARY

Although household size is identical to the City of Calgary's numbers, the composition of these households cannot support neighborhood schools.

Lack of new and diverse residential spaces is hindering the entrance of new families into the community.

The neighbourhood cannot retain the younger demographic and cannot attract movers from outside the city.

Environmental Analysis

As part of our site analysis, our team conducted an in-depth environmental assessment, looking at the open space network, recreation facilities, natural areas, habitats, sun, wind, flooding, and previous contamination. This section will discuss these findings to identify assets, improvement areas and intersections in Ogden's open space network.

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OGDEN OPEN SPACE

Ogden has an abundant space network – with more than a third of the space comprised of parks, schools, natural areas, off-leash dog parks, and other recreational spaces. The open space network connects to the Beaver Dam Flats' natural area and the Bow River pathway system. Our assessment found that most open space in the area is underserved and underutilized, with the vast open space located at Lynnwood Park lacking amenities, due to the park's expansion being a result of a failed attempt at opening an additional school in the neighbourhood. Since the flood in 2013, Beaver Dam Flats had lost local amenities and have not received any upgrades to the space. Undeveloped space labelled in orange has also been left vacant and is quite uninviting to visitors due to its inherent lack of amenities

OPEN SPACE NETWORK CATEGORY Community Park/Recreation Space School Park/ Recreation Space Semi-Natural Space Natural Space Linkage/ Green Belts Undeveloped/Disturbed Green Space Water Body

RECREATION NETWORK Playground Green Space Facility Refinery Park Beaver Dam Flats Pop Davies Park Bluff/ Bow River Path Lynnwood Off-Leash Dog park Jack Setter Arena Millican-Ogden Outdoor Pool Lynnwood Park Harry Huish Park/ Off-Leash Dog Park Jack Setter/ Nature Ribbon Park Off-Leash Dog Park George Moss Park

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HABITAT DESIGNATION Aspen Forrest

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HABITAT ASSESMENT

OBSERVED HABITAT Primary Habitat/ Corridor Human-Shared Habitat

Disturbed

Aspen Forest

Basalm Poplar Forest

Public Green Space/ Potential Habitat

Wetland Open Water Urban Corridor Habitat

Riparian Tall Shrub

Predicted Wildlife Movement

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Ogdens open space network functions as a network of habitats for several varieties of flora and fauna. The site is primarily grassland areas with large swaths of balsam poplar forest. Several habitat areas fall within the confines of the community, allowing animals, insects and birds to take up occupancy. The map on the right highlights some of these habitat areas, which co-exist with human programs, such as school grounds and dog parks. Even underdeveloped or disturbed spaces can operate as potential habitats. The animals can migrate through the community via urban corridors, highlighted on the map in pink.

WILDLIFE IN OGDEN

HABITAT ASSESMENT SUN + WIND

TOPOGRAPHY + FLOODING Erosion Area ≈10° Slope

1045 M

CPR Ogden Shops

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Sun/Sun Path

1:100 Flood Plain

Winds

Ogden is located on an escarpment on the eastern side of the Bow River. The community, like all of Calgary, has good access to sunlight. The area has been historically impacted by flooding specifically in the Beaver Dam Flats area, which is subject to being washed out during major flooding events, like those seen in 2013. Additionally, the escarpment itself may be vulnerable to erosion given its locality on the 1:100 flood plain in addition to the banks of the Bow River which are traditionally at risk of erosion. 33

CONTAMINATION

Partially Remediated Area* Former Community*

ANALYSIS

Contamination Site

OLD REFINERY PARK

Historic contamination events have dramatically impacted the Ogden community. In addition to the lead contamination from the old refinery site, a notable contamination plume from the Ogden shops also affects the community. The contamination path is subsurface, following the water table. The CPR plume is under a remediation strategy covered in the Alberta 2004 environmental remediation plan.

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The City of Calgary, alongside Imperial Oil, has proposed a $27 million dollar effort to clean up the area in 2014. The provincial government approved the cleanup, which signed off a new risk management plan for the land, which covers an area south and west of the intersection of the Bow River and Ogden Rd. Land to the North of Millican Estates had been leased to the City of Calgary, with efforts to utilize the land for future Greenline Expansion.

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Contaminations and remediation events limit what type of development can occur and require ongoing monitoring. The Lynnview and refinery sites are restricted to urban transportation, urban park, research or recreation development.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY

Primary Habitat/ Corridor Flooding/Erosion Risk Recreation Hot Spot Urban Corridor Habitat Contamination Site Human-Shared Habitat

Ogden has an abundant and complex open space network that functions both as a source of recreation for its residents and a means of wildlife movement.

Disturbed Habitat Human-Shared

School Area/ Urban Habitat

Ogden has a lot of spaces in their environmental system that function as corridors and habitats for wildlife. These will be important to maintain and improve in future development.

Open Space in the area has been heavily impacted by historical events like contamination and flooding, limiting what type of future development can occur.

Built Form Analysis

As a single-family community, Ogden is a community with an array of typologies. The analysis of the built form helped guide densification opportunities in our project and the opportunity to integrate potential infill projects in our design strategy.

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SUBDIVISION + PARCELS

The community also possesses an abundance of parks and recreation spaces, schools, and land allocated towards the eventual construction of the Ogden and Millican Greenline Station. Parcel Size (m²) City Land use City-Owned Land for Transit

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20000.1-85000 m²

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Keeping its working-class roots, Ogden's parcels are subdivided to accommodate single-family homes. The land had been subdivided into large parcels, which allows the possibility of infill developments

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THIRD PLACE ANALYSIS

Community Nodes

To help identify gathering spaces around the community, our team conducted an inventory of third places to find places where people socialize outside of their homes and workplace. The analysis resulted in identifying over forty places ranging from bars, recreational spaces, and specialty stores. This analysis also shows the inherent lack of diversity in the commercial offerings given to residents, such as multiple cannabis stores and pizzerias. These places target residents in the area and lack the attraction for people outside the community to visit.

Ogden House Ratchatham Senior Citizens Club Buddhist Society Millican Ogden Community Association

Youth Centres of Calgary

Almadina Language Charter Academy

Calgary Maranatha Spanish Church

Banting and Best School

KIDS R FUN Daycare

Cambodian Temple Sherwood School SE Calgary Community Resource Centre St Bernadette Church

St Bernadette School

Food

Food Cont

Partner's Pub and Grill

Ogden Whistle Pub

Smokehousebro asters Cedars Deli Calgary Mozy Cafe

Starbucks

Hungers Stop

Monza Pizza

Ken's Chinese Restaurant

Safeway

Tandoori Palace Ogden Pizza Indian & Pub Restaurant

Parks and Parks and Recreation Recreation cont. Harry Huish Park

Lynnwood Ridge Park

Jack Setters Lynnview Park Playground Lysander Playground Lynnwood Park

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Lynnwood Park and Recreation/ Community Facilities

Alpha Comics Lynnridge Laundry

Ogden Road George Moss Park

George Glenmore Thrift Store Moss Park Millican Ogden Outdoor Pool

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INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS

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Our team analyzed power and waterline infrastructure to identify possible constraints in the built environment. With the construction of new roadway infrastructure, the Enmax substation that was once south of the fire station was moved just east of the community due to the conflict the power station will have with the future implementation of the Green Line LRT Station. Stormwater ponds can also be found at the outskirt of the community along Glenmore trail. Storrmwater Pond Public Water Service Lines Powerline Powerline Structure

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BUILDING TYPOLOGIES Through the analysis of building typology in the area, the neighbourhood resembles a typical residential neighbourhood. The residential typology in the community ranges from single, multi-family, to heritage residential. Commercial and institutional typologies exist in the neighbourhood but are generally located on the outskirts of the neighbourhood with the exception of small commercial spaces scattered across the neighbourhood.

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Residential Section: 6223 19 St SE

Single-Family Residential

Multi-Family Residential

Heritage Residential

Commercial

Heritage Commercial

Insitutional

CPR RAILWAY & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT The CPR Railway has been the pinnacle of growth in Ogden since its inception in the early 20th century. The most notable contribution that the CPR Railway to the community and the surrounding area is the Ogden Shops. The Ogden Shops was a catalyst for growth and economic prosperity in Calgary's early history. With the announcement of the western CPR shop will be situated in Ogden, blue-collared workers and businesses flocked to the area which resulted in economic prosperity in the area until the Great Depression. The Ogden Shops contributed to the repair of railway vehicles travelling around Canada and also as an ammunition factory during the First and Second World Wars. The area gained the distinction of being the only CPR repair shop between Winnipeg and Vancouver and was an important place in Western Canada. The Ogden Shops was named after a senior CPR executive, I.G. Ogden. I.G. Ogden played an important role in shaping the community of Millican-Ogden in the early 1900s.

HISTORIC OGDEN ROAD As one of the oldest communities in Calgary, Ogden Road SE is a historic main street that contains historical assets that still exist today. Such buildings include: The Alyth Hotel

The historic Alyth Lodge has served Calgarians in a variety of capacities. Built in 1912 by the Calgary Brewery, it served as a motel and social gathering place for brewery employees and the C.P.R. Ogden Shop employees. It served as Calgary's first veterans' hospital during World War I. In 1920, it was restored to the Calgary Brewery, and in 1935, the provincial government purchased it and converted it into a single men's relief hostel. A private owner converted the Alyth into a rooming house with retail space on the ground floor in the 1970s. Alyth Lodge's great visibility and excellent architecture and detail significantly value the community, and its outstanding historical significance makes it a significant structure. The Ogden Block

The Ogden Block was erected in 1914 by Eng Hon Quan and Eng Shon Yun, according to the MillicanOgden neighbourhood restoration plan. Until the 1920s, they ran the Hong Lee laundry on the main floor and an 18-room boarding house upstairs. According to the Lee Association of Calgary, people used the laundromat to wash garments for rail workers at the Canadian Pacific Railway yard. According to the volunteer organization's centennial yearbook, the building's red brick was later stuccoed over and transformed into apartments. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the laundry business was essential for Chinese immigrants. Some academics claimed that laundry workers were able to establish a place with another arduous sort of physical labour after railway construction.

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Ogden illustrates a typical residential neighbourhood with low to medium density land uses. About a third of the land is used as park and recreation space scattered across the community. There is a lack of mixed-use uses, with commercial land uses at the corner of some streets and along Ogden Road – the community’s main street.

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CYCLE NETWORKS No bike paths are found in the neighbourhood. An opportunity exists to connect Ogden to the Bow River Pathway and the greater Regional Pathway.

PRIMARY TRANSIT NETWORKS

FUTURE LRT NETWORK

The neighbourhood is served by multiple bus routes such as the 24, 36, 41 43, 734, 735, and 851.

The future Green Line LRT has two proposed stops in the neighbourhood.

ROAD NETWORK + RAIL LINES VIE W R D S E LYNN

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66 AVE SE

Collector Street

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Ogden is bordered by rail lines running along the northern and eastern portion of the neighbourhood. While some of the neighbourhood roads follow a curvilinear pattern, there are strong arterial and collector roads cutting through the neighbourhood which create a block pattern. Millican-Ogden has a strong system of streets running north-south that

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SUMMARY

Commercial Heritage Commercial Insitutional Direct Control

Ogden is primarirly composed of singlefamily residential, with a high concentration of these buildings operating as heritage resources.

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The community infrastructure mainly supports automotive traffic but has good potential for walkability, transit and cycling. There is a variety of "third places" present throughout the community. These places tend to congregate around major landmarks like parks and key roads to create potential "hubs" for residents.

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Main Street Analysis

With the integration of the Ogden Green Line, our team conducted a main street analysis to understand how we can utilize community assets and resources. This section explores Ogden Road's effectiveness as a main street through various lenses.

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MAIN STREET ANALYSIS The main street, Ogden road, presents various opportunities for redevelopment and placemaking. While there are a few commercial spaces along the main road, the main street is not a destination. The abundance of vacant lots and underutilized spaces do not reach their full potential, and commercial services and amenities do not target the younger generation. The main street is also home to some historical landmarks, such as the Alyth hotel and Ogden Block which are currently underappreciated. Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Heritage Commercial Commercial Institutional Opportunity/Constraint

CPR Ogden Shops

MAIN STREET ANALYSIS Three-Stories

This section illustrates the existing conditions of Ogden road. The wide roads and islands can be related to problems with circulation and efficiency. Power lines and the lack of bike lanes and boulevards make the pedestrian experience somewhat difficult.

Four-Stories

Alyth Lodge

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Sidewalk

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Ogden is surrounded by several surrounding industrial uses that produce noise pollution and present possible safety concerns. These uses may lack compatibility with adjacent land uses and must be considered. Industrial Considerations

CPR Ogden Shops

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CIRCULATION + EFFICIENCY A series of conflicting mobility and circulation conditions have been problematic in the neighbourhood. From a pedestrian point of view, active rail lines and inefficient intersections create conflicts when travelling through the community and crossing intersections. A 5-way intersection sees a high volume of traffic incidents for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Traffic Incidents Low Volume High Volume

CRIME + SAFETY Ogden has seen its fair share of crime which has given it a negative perception by some. After taking a look at the crime stat in Ogden and surrounding neighbourhoods, we found that crimes per capita and overall crime in the community have actually been decreasing in contrast to neighbouring communities such as Acadia and Foothills which saw an increase in crime.

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Visual Analysis

A visual analysis was conducted by the team to identify the pedestrian experience and how they would feel walking around the community of Ogden. This section also explores areas that can further enhance the public realm

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VISUAL ANALYSIS

While walking through the community, we took note of a few things that may impact the pedestrian experience. The streetscape along some of the major roads lack continuity and pedestrians must walk on the gravel shoulder because of the lack of sidewalks, boulevards and street trees. We also noticed Buildings in a state of disrepair that hinder the overall image of the community. This detracts from the publics sense of pride and creates safety concerns for residents. Heritage assets are under-utilized and are not focal points of the community. Despite their rich cultural significance, they lack compatibility with surrounding land uses. We also noticed a lack of diversity in both housing and commercial uses that would attract newcomers to the neighbourhood.

VISUAL ANALYSIS

Some major roads lack continuity for pedestrians

Closed buildings at risk of decline

Heritage assets not being focalized

Under programmed greenspace and recreation spaces

Lack of new and diverse housing to support new people with different needs

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Analysis Summary

Following the compilation of this historical, cultural, built form and Mainstreet analysis, our team was able to better understand the community, its opportunities and constraints. This section summarizes our research findings and will form the basis of the final design proposal.

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KEY ISSUES We can connect our research findings to the key issues we previously identified in the previous stage of this project.

Relation of Key Issues + Analysis Areas Research Areas

Heritage Analysis

Natural Environment

Built Form and Infrastructure

Community Demographics

Our statistical analysis supports the residentially observed experience of population decline and risk of decline in the form of school closure. We believe these stats are reflective of the lack of diversity in the built form. The community is primarily composed of single-family residential which cannot currently support new people and different family configurations within the community. This is a contributing factor to population decrease and risk of decline. Although the environmental network is large, many spaces within it are under-programmed which affects the outward attractiveness of these areas and can contribute to decline. Finally, the community has significant heritage value, however, important landmarks are currently being underserved by the existing infrastructure and have fallen privy to decline. Heritage assets can add vale to residential spaces and can aid in attracting newcomers to the area.

Population Decrease

Lack of Diversity (Built Environment)

Risk of Community Decline

OPPORTUNITIES + CONSTRAINTS Through our analysis, we have identified some possible constraints that may limit future development. The contamination sites limit what type of future development can occur in areas. Flooding and erosion also pose limitations in the Beaver Dam Flats area and limit the ability to program the area or implement structures. Additionally, there are several wildlife corridors that run through our site, that will require avoidance to maintain their functionality. We believe that we have the opportunity to enhance cultural and historical assets in Ogden. After our analysis of the existing conditions, a common theme that our group kept coming back to was the historical significance of the community and the abundance of historical assets and landmarks. These spaces provide strong historical ties to Ogden's past and should be celebrated. Previous land use decisions have not taken into consideration these assets and we see them as places with tremendous potential and opportunity. We have identified a few areas of opportunity centred around these assets which include the main street, the george moss park area, the historic millican neighbourhood, and the Lynnview remediation site. Given their distribution throughout the community, these historic sites can be anchors of the community and become a source of historic connectivity. 57

OPPORTUNITIES + CONSTRAINTS MAP Opportunities

LYNNVIEW REMEDIATION

The Lynn View interior area offers expansive views of the city

Contamination Sites

Flooding and Erosion

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Important Wildlife Corridor and Natural/ Urban Habitats

A residential area with historic residential streets. Ogden Road has potential for redevelopment with vacant land , Heritage Resources and a future LRT station. An exapnsive and under programmed park adjacent from a historic Church site.

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PART

ENGAGEMENT

Public Engagement

Productive community input and meaningful engagement was a critical component of this project. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, engagement sessions were a mix of both in person and virtual events. Despite these challenges, we were able to learn from community members about their ongoing challenges and aspirations for Millican-Ogden.

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COMMUNITY WORKSHOP With the original date of the community workshop occurring in February on Thursday the 17th, at the Millican Ogden Community Association, SAPL rescheduled the engagement to Tuesday, February 15th at 6 pm on Zoom due to Covid-19. The session occurred for approximately two hours. During the community workshop, participants were split into seven groups, where participants answered questions about challenges faced by the community today and future possibilities that they would like to see implemented in Ogden. An online survey was made available for a week following the community workshop to receive feedback from people that were unable to attend the virtual workshop. The survey garnered 26 responses and echoed similar feedback and comments from participants that attended the community workshop.

OPEN HOUSE The community open house occurred at the Millican Ogden Community Association on Wednesday, April 20th, at 6:30 pm. The team prepared five posters which highlighted the main themes and designed interventions for the public to observe. SAPL students created a physical model to allow members to visualize design interventions through augmented reality. The open house was available to the public until 8:30 pm. Approximately 35 members of the public attended. Participants observed the team's design interventions and were allowed to provide comments and feedback to the team verbally and through sticky notes.

WHAT WE HEARD The two engagement opportunities were excellent for community members to share their thoughts and knowledge about the community with the BTS team. Our team compiled a summary of comments into a document that accentuates our conversations with the community. Community Workshop: All groups voiced safety concerns about using Beaver Dam Flats in the evening as they are dimly lit. They would like to see improvements in various parks/dog parks/ green spaces such as bathrooms, skate parks, lights, benches, etc., to attract residents into the area while feeling safe. Mixed-use implementation created some mixed results, but most residents supported the stature. Community members unanimously agreed that welcoming more residents and members into the community is necessary. Almost all respondents agreed that the lack of community amenities is prevalent in the area – with many leaving to other neighbourhoods for cheaper and more diverse options. Almost all respondents agree that Ogden Road is due for revitalization, with many agreeing that the Ogden Block, Alyth Hotel, should be restored, preserved, and adapted.

WHAT WE HEARD Open House Supportive of adaptive reuse for the Ogden Block and Alyth Hotel Supportive of the interpretive heritage walk on remediated lands Supportive of Beaver Dam Flats' temporary programming initiatives, signage and amenity upgrades Concerns regarding reopening Lynnview Road SE and additional parking spaces in the community Supportive of community-wide heritage signage in Ogden parks The preservation of heritage assets through direct heritage control is supported Agrees that George Moss Park is underutilized and The City should install exercise equipment

Any interested parties can find additional comments gathered from the community workshop and open house in the Appendix.

DESIGN

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PROCESS Design is an iterative process that seeks continual improvement. In conjunction with the faculty, steering committee and public, our team utilized a multi-method iterative approach to design our final concept for the Millican Ogden community. After completing our community analysis and compiling the first public comments from the community (see pages 63-64, Appendix A), we began identifying improvement areas, opportunities and constraints. These observations and comments would form the basis of our design strategy.

THE PROCESS

THE DESIGN

After identifying improvement areas, our team began researching various design precedents to analyze the components of successful design interventions in other local contexts. These precedents aided in the foundation of our design as our team was able to employ similar strategies knowing that they would likely be successful in the Ogden area. We met with SAPL professor Francisco Alaniz Uribe twice a week for two months to strengthen our design concept. We received critical feedback and suggestions to implement within our designated interventions and crafted a more robust design to review with the steering committee.

ENGAGEMENT

PREP/DESIGN

RESEARCH

Once our team had finalized the design, our team met with the steering committee, received feedback and incorporated it into this final proposal and report for the open house.

COMPILE ANALYSIS + ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS

IDENTIFY IMPROVEMENT AREAS BASED ON FINDINGS

RESEARCH PRECEDENTS THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO THE OGDEN COMMUNITY

RECIEVE FEEDBACK FROM STEERING COMMITTEE ON PRECEDENTS

HIGHLIGHT WHAT EXAMPLE AREAS WILL BE DEMONSTRATED IN THE FINAL DESIGN

BEGIN DESIGNING AREA SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS

FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED DESIGNS FROM SAPL PROFESSORS

CONTINUE DESIGNING INTERVENTIONS

STEERING COMMITEE FEEDBACK ON DESIGN INTERVENTIONS

REVISION OF FINAL DESIGN

FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE + GENERATION OF FINAL "WHAT WE HEARD REPORT"

GENERATION OF FINAL DESIGN REPORT + PROCESS DOCUMENTATION

IMPROVEMENT AREAS + GOALS The following map illustrates areas of improvement that were identified through our engagement and analysis findings. The following goals form the basis of our design concept.

DESIGN CONCEPT As we began designing for the future community, our team reflected on all we had read and heard from past and current Ogdenites. What became apparent was the deep sense of connection that every resident felt towards the community. However, it also became apparent that this sense of connection was rooted in different reasons. Ogden has been a long-standing community because its residents have cherished it for different reasons. Some see it as a great place to raise their family, and others see it as a place where you can work where you live, or as a place where you can access nature every day, as a place that you can feel closer to history, a place that is diverse, and a place that is one of a kind. As we look to the past, it becomes clear how important it is to persevere these unique connections to the community in the future. Our concept design explores the various lenses people can connect with the present and future Ogden as a special place. An avid fly fisher may think of Ogden as an active community, enjoying the green space and easy river access in Beaver Dam Flats. A family sees Ogden as inclusive, offering a variety of housing types and amenities to suit their growing needs. A Calgary local loves the diversity of commercial amenities and people in the community and takes the Green Line down to enjoy Ogden road on the weekends. A long-time Ogden resident recognizes the powerful history of the community and enjoys the familiarity of longstanding landmarks, like the Alyth Hotel. Our design concept recognizes that people connect with the community for different reasons and seeks to honour the unique history and character of Ogden while enhancing what makes the community special for the past, present, and future generations.

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OGDEN IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY THAT NURTURES A SENSE OF INCLUSIVITY, AND FAMILY ENCOURAGES A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, SUPPORTS A DIVERSE RANGE OF BUSINESSES AND CONNECTS ITS RESIDENTS. OGDEN BRAVELY EMBRACES THE FUTURE WHILE HONOURING ITS UNIQUE HISTORY AND CHARACTER.

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Design Precedents + Interventions

The team's design process has been influenced by design interventions outside of the community that had been proven successful. Our design precedents form can be reused in Ogden and solve challenges that have been identified during analysis. Interventions act as examples of future development and synthesize collected research and analysis.

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PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Through the analysis phase, the team noted a pattern in the lack of amenities and programming in parks and open spaces around the community. The following recommendations have been made for the following spaces:

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Experiential Structures Informal Pathways

Beaver Dam Flats

Lighting Informal Pathways Signage Temporary Seasonal Activation

George Moss Park

Lynnwood Park

Plaza Hammock grounds Playground Paved seating Seating Seating Interpretive Signage Raised Flower Beds

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Pathways - St Patricks Island, Calgary, AB

Multi-Use pathway systems create a safe experience for both pedestrians and cyclists. Shade structures and seating areas create areas for relaxation in the parks. Image retrieved from: https://admin.nordenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SPI_01.jpg

Community Gardens - Sunalta, Calgary, AB

2 Opportunities for community flower and vegetable

gardens are available in Ogden's extensive open space system.

Image retrieved from: https://www.sunalta.net/community-gardens

Murdoch Park- Bridgeland, Calgary, AB

3 George Moss Park has a similar resemblance to Murdock Park in size and scale. Commercial and Residential activity around the park create a meaningful gathering space for the community. Image retrieved from: https://everydaytourist.ca/calgary-visitor-information/2015/6/6/calgarys-urban-villagesand-good-urban-design

Weasel Head Flats- Lakeview, Calgary, AB

3 Weasel head flats is similar to Beaver Dam Flats. It is a

great example of non-invasive programming in a natural area with a variety of pathways, amenities and activities for the community. Image retrieved from: https://www.avenuecalgary.com/Things-to-Do/Fitness-and-Adventure/Exploring-CalgarysParks-Weaselhead-Flats-Glenmore-Park/

ARCHITECHTUAL STYLE + HOUSING Strategic densification areas were explored to identify areas that can intake additional density without compromising the community's singlefamily character. The increased density will increase the diversity in housing types which will welcome additional individuals and families. The areas recommended for additional density includes:

Ogden Road SE

Proposal of up to 10 storeys comprised of mixed-use commercial Highest point of density will be around Ogden Greenline Station, with density decreasing farther away from the area Proposed land use: MU-1, M-1, M-2, R-2, Direct Control

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George Moss Park

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Proposal of up to 4 storeys with some mixed-use commercial Proposed land use: M-1, M-2, MU-2

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ARCHITECTURAL

STYLE + HOUSING Row Houses - Mount Pleasant, Calgary, AB

1 This project by Gravity Architecture and RNDSQR uses a brick facade and a temporary finish to create an interesting and visually appealing design.

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Adaptive Re-Use - Shoreham, England

2 This project uses a mix of contemporary and industrial

styles to retain the existing aesthetic of the building and also use playful architecture to create an interesting building.

Image retrieved from: https://www.dezeen.com/2012/03/06/192-shoreham-street-by-project-orange/

Adaptive Re-Use - Etobicoke, Ontario

3 This project serves as an excellent example of adaptive

re-use strategies in the residential context. The Tudor revivalist house has been adapted with an addition in the back, making full use of the large parcel. This type of addition allows for the character of a building to preserve, synthesizing modern and heritage features while allowing more flexibility to the president.

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MAIN STREET With Ogden's Main Streets not functioning at their full potential with vacant lots and a lack of business diversity, investing in the Ogden Greenline will create investment opportunities for developers and business owners — resulting in the rejuvenation of these prominent main streets. Areas include:

Ogden Road SE

Public plaza Community amenities Wide sidewalks Protected bike lanes Mixed-use commercial with active frontages

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76 Avenue

Mixed-use commercial spaces at the southeast corner of the street Public amenity upgrades such as trees and wider sidewalks

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Mixed-use commercial spaces with active frontages Street trees and public realm improvements Active transportation implementation such as wider sidewalks and protected bike lanes

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Arts District, Los Angeles

The Arts District uses adaptive re-use and industrial style materials and finishing to create a structure that can be used as a market space. We see an opportunity for this on Ogden Road. Image retrieved from: https://cdn.skyrisecities.com/sites/default/files/images/articles/2019/12/40069/40069132843.jpg

Plaza Space - Copenhagen, Denmark

Interesting textures and materials can be used to create meaningful public spaces where residents can gather.

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Inglewood Night Market - Calgary, AB

The Inglewood Night Market is held twice a month during summer months. Roads are temporarily closed and local vendors take advantage of the street to sell artisan goods to residents. Image retrieved from: https://www.todocanada.ca/an-inglewood-night-market/

Public Art - BUMP Calgary

There is an opportunity for public art to be displayed along the main street and surrounding area. Using local artists, public art displays can create a unique sense of place in the main street area. Image retrieved from: https://akimbo.ca/listings/beltline-urban-murals-project-bump-2020-summer-jobscalgary/

MOBILITY + PUBLIC REALM

The team found a lack of public realm features and gathering spaces missing in the proposed Greenline Stations. The following improvements have been recommended to help create a vibrant and inviting area for the proposed stations:

Ogden LRT Station

Public Plaza & Seating Areas Public Art Double Frontage Lots Wider sidewalks Bike Lanes

Lynnwood/Millican LRT Station

Wider sidewalks Bike Lanes Park adjacent to the station

MOBILITY +

PUBLIC REALM Public Plaza - Plaza Del Cinema- Italy

1 Ogdens Main Street Area does not have a plaza space for the community to gather. A public plaza with seating areas, trees for shade and gathering space will create a central space for the community to gather. Image retrieved from: https://www.archdaily.com/911027/piazza-del-cinema-c-plus-s-architects

Shade Structures - Pep Palm Walk Arizona

2 Interesting shade structures create dappled shade to

form interesting patterns on the paving material. They also add to the public realm creating a unique sense of place.

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Protected Bike Lanes - Seattle, WA

Calgary has extensive on street cycling infrastructure. There is opportunity for Millican-Ogden to connect to the already successful network in the city with protected and accessible bike lanes.

Image retrieved from: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bike-program/protected-bikelanes

Double Frontage Lots - Kyson Lower Marsh Waterloo, UK

Double frontage lots provide a more inviting street experience. Enhancing the public realm allows for increased permeability of the built form. Image retrieved from: https://aasarchitecture.com/2017/05/kysons-lower-marsh-hotel-scheme-waterloo/

CONNECTED OGDEN explores transportation opportunities with the proposed Greenline LRT. This section looks into strategies that will help reduce the dependencies on a car and introduces other alternatives that residents can use to travel within and out of the community, such as cycling and walking, with improvements in cycling infrastructures and walkways.

HIGHLIGHT AREA

CONNECTED OGDEN

CONNECTIVITY NODES

HISTORIC PROFILE CPR WORKERS

Consists of 600 workers in various capacities many relied on the first streetcar to commute to work Generally worked at the CPR until retirement

FUTURE PROFILE

LAYLA , BRAD & RUTH

4.2

Young family living in townhomes at George Moss Park Do not own a vehicle because of local amenities and close walk to Green Line LRT

CONNECTED OGDEN Connected Ogden is the realization of a community that thrives on multi-modal transportation. With approximately 80% of community members utilizing a private vehicle as their main choice of transport, we see an opportunity for Ogden to become more connected. Building upon the already successful Bow River pathway, opportunities for onstreet bike paths bring cyclists into the community and through a network of safe and accessible bike lanes. Cyclists have the opportunity to stop in the community or continue on to one of the two connections to the south. The future Green Line offers a whole new way for locals to travel through the community. With two stations proposed within the neighbourhood boundary, we see these as areas of high importance. The Ogden station is seen as an area of activation. Located in the main street area and anchored by two historical landmarks, transit riders will feel a unique sense of place when arriving at the station. Between the landmarks sees an opportunity for plaza space filled with activity and areas for relaxation. Public art, through the consultation of the community, can also contribute to the community’s identity and offer a sense of arrival for tourists. The Lynnwood/Millican Station in the north is seen as a more typical and regimented LRT station. This stop will be used primarily for residents of the Lynnwood and Millican neighbourhoods, as well as users of pop davies park.

STREET DESIGN 76th Ave SE is an important connector in the Ogden community. Currently, this road does not support a positive public realm experience. It is predominantly residential, with narrow walkways and no formal cycling infrastructure—additionally, many homes bordering 76th open onto their respective side streets as opposed to the main avenue itself. Many of these homes also have fences, which further removes them from the 76th Avenue streetscape and adds to the feeling of division. We are proposing the addition of a more diverse building form along 76th avenue that mixes residential, multi-residential, mixed-use and heritage residential buildings. Additionally, we are proposing that future infrastructure face the roadway to enhance the public experience and support active frontages and commercial diversity within the areas.

Current Condition

Future 76th Ave SE

STREET DESIGN Ogden Road SE is the main thoroughfare for the Ogden community. It also acts as an arterial street and supports high volumes of traffic. Currently, Ogden Road does not support an excellent multi-modal experience. Sidewalks are narrow and often disconnected, there is no formal cycling infrastructure, and the road is catered towards vehicular traffic. Moreover, the narrow sidewalks and current street design may enable dangerous motor activity and pose a risk to pedestrians and cyclists. In conjunction with the Massachusetts department of transportation and the Calgary guide for complete streets, we propose wider sidewalks, narrower roadways and formal cycling infrastructure to allow for a better pedestrian experience. Additionally, these interventions will slow traffic and allow easier access to the business frontages along Ogden Road.

Current Condition

OGDEN ROAD LOOKING NW

Current Condition

WIDE SIDEWALK

PROTECTED BIKE LANES

Ogden Road

OGDEN STATION The proposed Ogden LRT station runs just west of Ogden Road. This creates a unique opportunity to create an interface between the station and the road with a plaza space.

Plaza Space

The plaza welcomes transit riders into MillicanOgden onto the historic main street. Trees create a shaded area for visitors to stop and relax. 82

CONNECTED POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS Connected Ogden embraces active modes of transportation and prioritizes the pedestrian experience. The city and developers shall consider policies supporting an extensive cycling network and walkability to support the pedestrian experience. Recommendations are as follows: Multi-modal transportation shall be included in future development as per the goals and objectives outlined in the Calgary Transit Plan. Protected biked lanes must be developed on any road identified as the main street or a complete street, complying with the outlined cycling network. Roads identified as complete streets or main streets shall be compatible with pedestrian uses, experiences and safety. Ogden Block LRT station shall interface with Ogden Road SE.

Inclusive Ogden identifies the addition of new housing typologies as well as methods toward strategies densification in the community to welcome more families and residents. The highest form of density will be added around the Ogden Station Greenline and help support school enrollment as well as local shops around areas such as 76th Avenue and Ogden Road SE

HIGHLIGHT AREA OGDEN BLOCK GEORGE MOSS

INCLUSIVE OGDEN

HISTORIC PROFILE ED AND FRIENDS

Employed at the CPR Relied on streetcars as main commute to work Spent time advocating for the social credit movement

FUTURE PROFILE

GRAHAM & CHELSEA

4.3

Retired CPR Workers Lives in home built by Todd's grandfather Both enjoy managing the community garden

INCLUSIVE OGDEN Inclusive Ogden was realized after hearing about the community’s collective desire to welcome more people into the area and share all the amenities that Ogden has to offer. Through engagement and analysis, it became clear that there was a lack of diversity in housing. While it is necessary to attract new families to the community, it is important that Ogden remains affordable and accessible for its own residents. The plan looks to strategically densify specific parts of the neighbourhood with mixed-use developments that can provide active frontages to main streets such as Ogden Road and 18 Street SE with commercial options while creating additional homes for people that do not necessarily want a single-family home. In areas in close proximity to George Moss Park and Pop Davies park, medium-density units such as townhomes, rowhouses, and apartments will help boost school enrollment and dissuade families from using their vehicles.

COMPLETE STREETS As previously explored in the connectivity section, the existing streetscape is incompatible with the public realm. Many houses do not face the street, making the roadway feel closed off and disconnected from the community. Additionally, the area comprises single-detached residential building typologies, and this housing composition is limited in what family organizations it can accommodate. Like other roads in Ogden, this infrastructure's broad and thoroughfare nature may cause an unsafe or undesirable public realm for pedestrians and cyclists. It potentially promotes speeding and other unsafe vehicular practices. 76th Avenue SE is a crucial roadway, but currently, it only serves vehicles. We propose a more inclusive housing typology along the roadway, with forward-facing frontages that interface at the street level to combat these issues. Additionally, a protected bikeway is included better to connect 76th Ave SE to Ogden Road SE. The addition of a wide sidewalk will also aid in the multi-modal experience. Increased density and diversity of housing forms will allow for more activation of the street level. Diversity in housing types will support different people in the community like couples, singles, small families, and seniors by providing varying options for affordability and composition. Mixed-use zoning, commercial amenities, tactical urbanism interventions and enhanced greenery are also being proposed to activate the street level further. 86

HOUSING TYPOLOGY Our team discovered a lack of diversity in housing typology through the analysis. We propose a series of new typologies to fit the neighbourhood's needs better and support a broader range of family organizations. The addition of new housing typologies will support these different family organizations and support commercial diversity that attracts more people to the neighbourhood. The highest density forms will be located in high activity areas, such as Ogden Road, 76th Avenue and the main street area. While activating the street level and supporting business, these new building forms will provide much-needed inclusivity to the area.

2-4 storeys

1-2 storeys

HeritageSingle Detached

Single Detached

Rowhouse/ Townhouse

Four Plex/ Stacked

6-10 storeys

Mid Rise

Mixed Use/ 6 Storey+

DENSITY PLAN The following map outlines the density plan for the area. The applicable plan will help create a diversity of typologies as discussed in the housing typology plan. The proposed density is concentrated around the main street — with the highest point around the Ogden Greenline. The intent is to enable consideration of greater heights, including tower forms, for areas in the community surrounding the station while maintaining a general pattern of tower heights which decreases as it moves away from the highest point of the station. The maximum height that development can reach is highlighted on the map to the right. Millican Station will not follow the density strategy of the Ogden Greenline due to its close proximity to Pop Davies Park and the remediated lands. The density plan has also identified main streets such as 76 Avenue Street as candidates that can accommodate additional density. These complete streets will see densities of four stories comprised of both mixed-use developments and residential spaces. This will provide "eyes on the street", where the proposed density strengthens the street and inspire social cohesion.

4 storeys 6 storeys 8 storeys 10 storeys

INCLUSIVE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS Following Ogden's initiative to provide a wide array of housing options for existing and future residents, strategic densification should be considered to help rejuvenate and foster vibrancy in the community. In line with our vision for inclusive Ogden are recommendations that the community should consider in future policy documents: New developments shall provide forward-facing frontages on roads designated as main streets or complete streets. Building heights should transition downwards away from the intersection of Ogden Road SE and 72 Avenue SE. The Ogden Block LRT station site should incorporate the building typologies up to 10 stories as per the density requirement outlined in the Calgary Transit Plan. Zoning and landuse designations in areas identified by the density plan shall be adapted accordingly to support improved density as per the objective outline in the Calgary Municipal Development plan.

Historic Ogden is the driving force of our strategy and a concerted attempt to take advantage of the abundance of historical assets located in the community. Ogden has a rich history and a variety of historic landmarks that are severely under-utilized. Our strategy celebrates heritage and the role that it plays in Ogden's character and identity.

HIGHLIGHT AREAS LV+BD MB

HISTORIC OGDEN

OB GM

HISTORIC PROFILE I. G. Ogden Vice President of C.P.R Involved in Calgary's first planned community Ogden shops and neighbourhood named in his honor

FUTURE PROFILE SANDRA

4.4

Calgary Public Librarian Enjoys research on historical events occurring in Calgary Owns a heritage home on 18 A St

HISTORIC OGDEN Ogden is a community with a rich history that is currently being underutilized in the community. Heritage assets are abundant, including the Alyth hotel, railway bridges, St. Augustines, Ogden block, the Ogden Shops and several heritage homes. Heritage was a driving force in our design strategy, and we firmly believe that heritage assets are a window to the past and an anchor of the community, past, present and future. Our team recognized heritage's integral role in shaping the unique community character after our heritage analysis and public engagement. Our vision is to enhance this heritage so that the story of Ogden is told through the community. We created a historical walking tour to connect residents and visitors to Ogden’s heritage physically. The design for this route follows heritage hotspots identified during our analysis. As a part of our active Ogden strategy, we identified the Lynnview interior site as an ideal spot for an interpretive garden/park. Our vision for this area is a community garden and interpretive signage that tells the story of Ogden while overlooking the city. Our interpretive area will continue along the bluff, detailing the unique geological, archeological and first nations history. Throughout the heritage tour, there will be interpretive signage detailing past residents and stories; as the community grows, the community may add the stories of new residents. There is immense potential for adaptive reuse in Alyth Hotel and Ogden Block. These assets will function as anchors of Mainstreet, integrating with new infrastructure as the past and future meet. 91

ZONING FOR HERITAGE Ogden is a community with immense heritage value, and our team saw an opportunity to preserve and enhance heritage assets within the community. There are four notable locations throughout the community with a high concentration of heritage homes and other structures. To approach the preservation of these assets, we are proposing the introduction of direct control of heritage areas (DCHA). This is a new land-use designation that is currently being piloted in other historic communities in the city of Calgary. This zoning designation is valuable in protecting assets. It allows planners to work with the community to identify how they should preserve land use and architectural elements in these heritage blocks. Rules are then created to protect these elements. This means that the roots and character of these communities are protected while the surroundings change. However, this does not stop change from happening. There are several ways that the community can incorporate change to align with the growing need for density. This can look like adding an addition or carriage house to the back of a heritage home, as pictured here. It also means that the community can preserve the historic feeling of an area by adopting particular architectural features and materials in new developments to establish a uniform character. These heritage blocks also provide an opportunity as an educational asset, which we are proposing to become the basis of an interactive interpretive heritage tour. Utilizing adaptive reuse strategies in conjunction with strategic zoning allows the community to maintain and appreciate these crucial assets. If a DCHA is not applicable, we recommend incorporating alternative heritage preservation tools, such as heritage guideline areas (HGA) and heritage incentive areas (HIA). HGAs are areas where significant new development is subject to the Land Use Bylaw's discretionary approval process, and Local Area Plans are used to create them. Development applications in these locations must adhere to the general heritage compatibility requirements to receive City approval. HIAs offer concessions to owners of heritage sites that have been identified. They will encourage property owners to keep these structures in mind when considering redevelopment possibilities.

MASSING

ADDITION

INCREASING DENSITY PRESERVING CHARACTER

CARRIAGE HOUSE

ARCHITECTURALLY SIMILAR FEATURES + MASSING

TOWN HOMES

ARCHITECTURALLY INSPIRED MATERIALS + CLADDING

FOUR PLEX/STACKED

HERITAGE PROGRAM In line with the proposed heritage program, we are recommending that the incorporation of interpretive wayfinding signage be present throughout the community and in heritage areas. Wayfinding signage will add to creating a meaningful sense of place while connecting the community. Heritage signage will commemorate various heritage milestones in both the history of Ogden and the history pre-dating the community.

SIGNAGE MILLICAN BLOCK

OGDEN BLOCK

GEORGE MOSS BLOCK

SOUTH HILL BLOCK

Signage will be present at all historical landmarks or identified locations, including the bluff, Beaver Dam Flats, Millican block, Ogden block, south hill block and George Moss block. This signage will integrate into other heritage programs and form the basis of an interactive community-wide heritage tour. Signage will have clear graphic protocols that are like in nature and easily identifiable and recognizable to community members and visitors. We recommend that the signs be crafted out of raw material like aged natural wood or iron to reflect the railway history of the community.

OGDEN INTERPRETIVE PARK In line with our need to preserve and enhance heritage assets in the community, we propose that the Lynnview interior site be recommissioned into an interpretive heritage park. This park will feature a variety of programming options, including an interpretive trail with signage detailing Ogden and Calgary history. The park will have a variety of gathering and seating spaces and community flower gardens. A primary gathering space in the park acts as a venue for people to share stories of the Ogden community, Calgary, and the history that predates both. We wanted to include this space as we believe that people must be able to tell their stories of their history. The community will integrate the park into the heritage tour that connects residents and visitors to all of the valuable assets in the community. There is an opportunity for gathering spaces to be introduced along the ridge and bluff. Interpretive signage will be present throughout the community, with the addition of QR codes connected to an interactive app. The app will connect people to information like that in the Ogden whistle book. The Ogden community has a wealth of knowledge. Our goal is to provide a resource where it is encouraged, and there is an opportunity for the history/information to be expanded. OGDEN INTERPRETIVE PARK

OGDEN INTERPRETIVE PARK SIGNAGE + QR CODE APP

OGDEN INTERPRETIVE PARK

HISTORIC POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS The historic assets in Ogden became the forefront of this project and should be protected to enhance the community's rich historical character. This is done in various neighbourhood parts in the form of an interpretive walk, heritage zoning, and adaptive reuse. The policy recommendations are as follows: Areas identified as having a high concentration of heritage assets shall adopt suitable protective zoning designation, such as Heritage Direct Control Area (DCHA), a heritage guideline area (HGA) or a Heritage Incentive Area (HIA) as per the objective outlined in the City of Calgary's heritage conservation and incentive program. Indenitfied heritage areas within the community shall be connected via an interactive interpretive walking tour. Signage will be present at all historical landmarks or identified locations, including the bluff, Beaver Dam Flats, Millican block, Ogden block, south hill block and George Moss block. This signage will integrate into other heritage programs and form the basis of an interactive community-wide heritage tour. Signage will have clear graphic protocols that are like in nature and easily identifiable and recognizable to community members and visitors. Heirtage signage will be compatible with other way finding signage found throughout the community. The former Lynnview interior site shall be reccomisoned as a heritage interpretive park in accordance with the outline Ogden interpretive park plan. The interpretive park shall interface with the prescribed heritage program. 95

Active Ogden is a strategic plan for Ogden's extensive open space system. This system has been utilized by Ogdenites for over 100 years and is a crucial aspect of the neighbourhood. Ogden is also home to a variety of wildlife who use this open space system to survive. Many of Ogdens parks are under-utilized and lack programming.

HIGHLIGHT AREAS Beaver Dam

INCLUSIVE ACTIVE HISTORIC DIVERSE OGDEN OGDEN OGDEN OGDEN

George Moss

HISTORIC PROFILE WALTER Community historian Loves catching fish on the Bow in his free time Enjoys living so close to natural areas.

FUTURE PROFILE

4.5

JOE Avid Fly Fisher Lives on the bluff and loves being close so the river. Picnics in Beaver Dam Flats with his Family. Teaching his kids to fish.

ACTIVE OGDEN Ogden has an abundant open space network that our design strategy aims to enhance. Ogden's open space network is active in places, like along the ridge. However, many areas are currently underutilized and require varying levels of intervention. These interventions will improve the public realm for residents, directly responding to feedback heard in engagement. Some examples of these amenity improvements would be picnic tables, water fountains, benches and improved lighting. People are not the only users of this network. During analysis, our team identified several important wildlife corridors which require maintenance and upgrades to sustain and improve their functionality. We believe that this functionality as well as its is an essential factor within the network and should be able to exist in conjunction with human use. We have identified central parks in the community that can act as important anchors of the neighbourhood and central gathering spaces. These areas all need more significant intervention and meaningful programming. To draw inspiration for the open network we primarily reflected on Murdoch park, sandy beach park and St. Patrick's island parks as inspiring interventions for our activation areas, we selected these precedents due to their functionality as gathering spaces, as well as varying features we hope to see in our open space network, like wide pathways, interesting programming, experiential structures and good seating. The goal of the open space network is to create meaningful gathering spaces for all residents of Ogden to utilize and enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.

P R O G R A M PROGRAM DEFINTIONS DEFINTIONS

Ogden has a vast open space network that requires varying levels of intervention. Some areas require minimal interventions, such as basic amenities like trash cans, picnic tables, pathways and seating so that people may make better use of the site. Other area require a more conserted effort to activate the space, such as the introduction of playgrounds, plazas, mass greenery and other unique programming.

Amenity improvement areas require minimally invasive strategies and do not require extensive planning or programming. These spaces are typically well used or have already been heavily programmed but may be lacking some needed easily implementable infrastructure like garbage cans, picnic tables, signage and benches.

Activation areas vary in the required level of intervention. However, intervention is needed. These spaces typically lack amenities, are undeveloped or unprogrammed and require more involved planning initiatives. These areas need unique, site-specific programming like playgrounds, outdoor workout equipment, shade structures, plazas, etc., to attract people. Border areas exist along significant roadways and act as a community buffer. These areas help establish a sense of place and can help eliminate noise from busy roadways. These areas may be trafficked, but they do not require pathways or people-specific intervention. However, they may require sound barriers or additional greenery.

Corridor areas transect the community of Ogden, linking the community open space network. People and animals use these spaces to navigate the site, and these areas may require improvements to enhance animal mobility. Interventions in these spaces must consider wildlife impact and should be non-invasive and limited to basic amenities. 98

GEORGE MOSS PARK PROGRAMMING A central plaza space in the park can be used for food trucks, events and social events. Small seating areas are also available for residents to relax and enjoy the park.

Recreation areas in the park have been retained to support organized sports. Tennis and pickle ball courts are located in the northeast corner of the park.

Seating areas have been strategically placed in the park to take advantage of shaded areas and views. Visitors can stop by one of the restaurants and commercial areas around the park before enjoying the seating areas.

Hammock grounds have a mix of permanent hammock structures and hammock-ready trees for casual and serious hammockers to relax for the afternoon.

A central gathering space in the park is a space for activity. The large open space can be used for games and gatherings, or just simply to sit and relax. Programming for outdoor movies could take full advantage of this space.

The current playground in George Moss is underutilized and lacks variety. The proposed outdoor natural playground is much more expansive and features experiential structures for people of all ages.

Seasonality has been considered in the new concept for George Moss Park. The large open area can be programmed for a skating rink in the winter.

A variety of paving materials are used in the park to create space for activity and movement. A pathway system through treed areas bring users through the park. Sidewalks and paved areas have been widened around the perimeter to increase the public realm.

Row House Mid Rise

Rowhouses

1. PLAZA 2. SEATING AREA 3. GATHERING SPACE 4. SEASONAL USE AREA 5. RECREATION SPACE 6. HAMMOCK PARK 7. NATURAL PLAYGROUND 8. PAVED FEATURES

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A DAY IN GEORGE MOSS

BEAVER DAM FLATS Beaver Dam Flats is acrucial wildlife and natural area that has held a special place in residents' hearts since the early years of Ogden history. However, despite this being a special place within the community, we heard concern from residents that the area lacked amenities and felt deserted and unsafe in certain instances. To combat this, we are proposing minimal and noninvasive improvements within the Beaver Dam Flats area so residents and Calgarians can better use the space. Beaver Dam Flats is located on the floodplain and historically has been inundated during flooding events. For this reason, we have elected to keep intervention in this area limited to minimal or non-permanent solutions such as; pathway upgrades and the creation of gathering spaces through communal picnic areas and bbq sites. We want to improve access to the river by establishing more even gravel pathways that are impervious to changing seasons/conditions. Additionally, we propose wayfinding signage that connects the site to the rest of the community and can be integrated into the walking tour. There are historical ties to beaver dam flats and their usage. PAVED BOW RIVER PATHWAY GRAVEL PATHS

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SUMMER NIGHTS IN THE FLATS

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PROGRAM + SIGNAGE To activate the space without creating permanent infrastructure, we are proposing the integration of temporary programs such as establishing a hub for guided fishing, a pit stop for rafting and watersports in the summer months, orienteering and guided wildlife tours to admire the variety of waterfowl and birds that call the site home. In the winter months, we are proposing the integration of an annual warming hut competition where people submit their designs and the winner is selected to construct their design along the river for use in the winter months. Wayfinding signage will also help in creating a sense of place and connecting beaver dam flats in Ogden. Signage should be like in nature, crafted out of raw materials that reflect the area and should display pertinent wayfinding info and historical relevencies.

BEAVER DAM SIGNAGE PACKAGE

WARMING HUTS ALONG THE BOW

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ACTIVE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS Withan abundant open space networks with different usages, Ogden can benefit from amenity interventions at varying levels. Previous decisions have resulted in an under-utilized open space network. The goal is to integrate programming into activation areas identified as gathering spaces and provide minor amenity upgrades to other spaces as needed. The policy recommendations are as follows: Wildlife Corridors shall be identified and maintained to prevent the loss of species. Areas identified in the Ogden's open space network shall follow the recommendations outlined via the guiding program definitions for amenity improvement areas (AIA), Activation Areas (AA), Border Improvement Areas (BIA) and Corridor Improvement Areas (CIA). Amenities and infrastructure in the Beaver Dam Flats shall be limited to temporary, noninvasive, adaptable and non-permanent uses as per local flooding inundation history. The community should implement programming measures outlined in the George Moss Park Plan per the City of Calgary Parks Development Guidelines. Wayfinding signage shall be present throughout the open space network. Signage will have clear graphic protocols that are like in nature and easily identifiable and recognizable to community members and visitors. Parks signage will be compatible with other ways of finding signage throughout the community.

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Unique Ogden is an opportunity for the creation of an authentic and differentiated voice in the city of Calgary. We see Ogden as a destination, a place where people come to experience a variety of rich historical landmarks, unique park spaces and active streets. One of the main sources of tourism and activity in a number of main streets and complete streets.

HIGHLIGHT AREAS

OGDEN BLOCK/ GEORGE MOSS

UNIQUE OGDEN

HISTORIC PROFILE GEORGE

Took over father's grocery store Utilized store as a gathering space for local CPR Workers

FUTURE PROFILE MELISSA

4.6

Runs a vintage consignment shop on Ogden Road Hosts wine and art nights at the shop weekly

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UNIQUE OGDEN The value of neighbourhoods in tourism is often overlooked as cities try to market themselves. Ogden is an opportunity for the creation of an authentic and differentiated voice in the city of Calgary. We see Ogden as a destination, a place where people come to experience a variety of rich historical landmarks, unique park spaces and active streets. One of the main sources of tourism and activity in a number of main streets and complete streets. These areas of density and commercial activity where community members will come to shop, work and eat. The first of these streets is Ogden road, which we see is a cultural hub in the community. The Alyth Hotel, Ogden Block offers immense adaptive reuse possibilities and unique character. The abundance of empty lots along Ogden Road sees various opportunities for redevelopment and placemaking. Key amenities are missing, and many participants in our public engagement expressed the desire to see more shops and commercial amenities here. The location of the train station will also bring more pedestrian traffic to this space, bringing high volumes of pedestrian activity. 76th ave and 20th Street are areas that have been identified as places that will see high amounts of activity. These streets have the potential for increased density and public real improvements including street trees, planters, and wider sidewalks. Active frontages are encouraged along these streets, with interaction and engagement between street life and the ground floor of the buildings. The pedestrian-focused streets will be important nodes in the neighbourhood.

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ADAPTIVE RE-USE Historic preservation also brings about the opportunity to breathe new life into underutilized buildings. Ogdens Main street is anchored by two historical assets, the Alyth Hotel and Ogden Block. Our priority for the main street was to preserve and enhance these two assets, and we see this being done through adaptive re-use strategies. Drawing inspiration from the Arts District in Los Angeles for the Alyth Hotel, a facade of industrial materials and finishings is proposed to create a large open concept structure outside the hotel. This structure will act as a local market space where local vendors can sell artisan products and collaborate with the hotel building businesses. The strategy for Ogden Block is much more dynamic, utilizing contemporary and playful architecture to complement the block's industrial style as a symbol of both the area's past and its aspirations for the future. This space is a cafe or bakery and a historic resource hub. We are proposing a with CPR to expand the heritage program and give community residents and visitors access to the critical industrial history of the neighbourhood. These two heritage assets act as anchors and set a precedent for Ogden road has the potential to be a cultural hub for the community. Transit riders will be welcomed into an ample plaza space and onto the main street, full of shops, restaurants, and amenities in conjunction with the future LRT, enhancing the draw and overall appeal of the community.

ALYTH HOTEL Market space for local vendors with a connection to the hotel Industrial style finishing using wood, concrete and brick

ARTS DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES, CA

OGDEN BLOCK Restaurant/ Bakery/Bar/ Contemporary Industrial Style; a symbol both of the areaʼs past and its aspirations for the future

SHOREHAM STREET, SHOREHAM, UK

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The New Main Street The new main street is a destination for not only residents of Ogden but also for visitors to the community. The main street is a hub for cultural and commercial activity. Anchored by the two historical buildings, Ogden Block and the Alyth Hotel, transit riders are welcomed into a large plaza space and onto the main street, full of shops, restaurants and amenities. The adaptive re-use strategy breathes new life into the currently under-utilized historic buildings. The market space attached to the Alyth Hotel is a space for local vendors to sell artisan goods. Density along the main street will also bring more residents to the area as well as commercial businesses.

OGDEN STATION

ALYTH HOTEL

PUBLIC SQUARE

MARKET

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PER PROGRAMS LIKE THE BELTLINE URBAN MURAL PROJECT (BUMP), MURALS AND UNIQUE PUBLIC ART WILL AID IN CREATING A UNIQUE SENSE OF PLACE. THESE SORTS OF INTERVENTIONS WILL ALSO AID IN ESTABLISHING OGDEN AS A DESTINATION WITHIN CALGARY. MURALS AND OTHER PUBLIC ART INITIATIVES CAN CONTINUE TO TELL THE STORY OF OGDEN WHILE OFFERING RESIDENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR OWN UNIQUE STORIES. MURALS SHOULD BE REFLECTIVE OF OGDENS UNIQUE CHARACTER AND HISTORY.

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UNIQUE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS Unique Ogden places emphasis on two historical buildings that share same area as the Ogden Greenline — the Alyth Hotel and the Ogden Block. Utilizing these assets as anchors in Ogden block will create a cultural hub that can be enjoyed by visitors and local residents alike. The following recommendations will help realize the two structure's potential:

Adaptive reuse on the Alyth Hotel shall accommodate new uses that supports local businesses and current market demands The Ogden Block should be identified as a historical asset and given a historical designationas per the recommendation out lined in the City of Calgary Heritage Commerical Areas guidebook. Adaptive reuse on the Ogden Block building shall be compatible with the future Greenline LRT station and shall be used for cultural, historical or community based programming. Developers shall explore design considerations in consultation with the public to promote cultural visibility and emphasize living history and connection to the land

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Diverse Ogden is the exploration of commercial opportunites and diversity along main streets in the neighbourhood including Ogden Road SE and 76th Avenue. Through our analysis and engagement, we found that Ogden was severely lacking commercial diversity and many residents wanted to see this improved. Our strategy sees Ogden become a one-stop-shop for residents to live, work and play.

HIGHLIGHT AREAS 76TH AVE

INCLUSIVE HISTORIC DIVERSE OGDEN OGDEN OGDEN

OGDEN BLOCK

HISTORIC PROFILE RUPERT Operated Cable & Co and local post office on 74th and Ogden Road Active member of local churches Involved in Theatrical groups

FUTURE PROFILE GERALD

4.7

Local restaurant owner on Ogden Road Coach for the men's basketball team at Sherwood Heavily involved with the SE Resource Centre

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DIVERSE OGDEN Our strategy aims to create areas of high activity in the neighbourhood that will act as social, cultural and commercial hubs. The first of these streets is Ogden Road SE, which we see is a cultural hub in the community. The Alyth Hotel, Ogden Block offers immense adaptive re-use possibilities and unique character. The abundance of empty lots along Ogden Road sees various opportunities for redevelopment and placemaking. Key amenities are missing, and many participants in our public engagement expressed the desire to see more shops and commercial amenities here. The location of the train station will also bring more pedestrian traffic to this space, bringing high volumes of pedestrian activity. 76th ave and 20th Street are areas that have been identified as places that will see high amounts of activity. These streets have the potential for increased density and public real improvements including street trees, planters, and wider sidewalks. Active frontages are encouraged along these streets, with interaction and engagement between street life and the ground floor of the buildings. The pedestrian-focused streets will be important nodes in the neighbourhood.

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OGDEN STATION PLAZA The future Green Line offers a whole new way for locals to travel through the community. With two stations proposed within the neighbourhood boundary, we see these as areas of high importance. The Ogden station is seen as an area of activation. Located in the main street area and anchored by two historical landmarks, transit riders will feel a unique sense of place when arriving at the station. Between the landmarks sees an opportunity for plaza space filled with activity and areas for relaxation. Public art, through the consultation of the community, can also contribute to the community’s identity and offer a sense of arrival for tourists.

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COMMERCIAL DIVERSITY The main and complete street areas will see an increase in commercial amenities. We see the continual investment in Ogden as a strong pull that will help attract a diverse range of businesses and residents alike into the neighbourhood. With an increase of amenities, residents from our strategic densification, historic character, as well as the implementation of the greenline, the community will be able to provide a one-stop-shop for residents to work, live, and play. The mixed-use and utilization of adaptive reuse to buildings such as the Ogden Block and Alyth Hotel, as well as existing commercial buildings, will host lacking amenities such as cafes, thrift stores, affordable grocery stores, and pet stores. Through our engagement, we learned that residents often travel to other communities for these commercial experiences. Ogden will now host a wide variety of commercial opportunities for both residents of the community and visitors. The colours in this graphic represent the commercial activities that future Ogdenites might frequent.

QIAO YIN & CHARLIE Young professional living in a unit on Ogden Road SE Frequently visits local trendy spots Walks her dog Charlie at George Moss Park

BRYANT-SMITH FAMILY Young family living in townhomes at George Moss Park Does not own a vehicle because of local amenities and close walk to Green Line LRT

GRAHAM & CHELSEA 2nd generation Ogdenites living in a heritage home on 20A Street Appreciates being able to Age in Place

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Rents a unit on 18th Street Loves being in close proximity to job Loves interacting with community members at the hardware store and cycling store

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DIVERSE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS Diversity in business is an essential component to a healthy and complete street. To provide a one stop shop experience for residents of all ages and to attract businesses to set up shop in areas such as 76th avenue and Ogden Road, sufficient interventions must be met. The following recommendations should be considered help create a vibrant and sustainable main street with a wide array of commercial options: All constructed mixed use buildings, other than low ride residential should provide a minimum percentage of the surface area of the first story towards active frontages in order to address the street level. The first story should comprise of non-residential use. On roads identified as main streets or complete streets mixed-use zoning designations shall be incorporated to support commercial diversity and activation within these spaces.

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OGDEN IS CONNECTED INCLUSIVE DIVERSE UNIQUE HISTORIC ACTIVE

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CONCLUSION + RECOMMENDATIONS The Millican Ogden project is aimed to develop a design solution that will meet the needs of both Ogden today and the Ogden of the future. It is recommended that the redevelopment of the Millican-Ogden begin with investing in the community's historical assets. Ogden has much potential as not only a historically significant community but also as a crucial future community. Ogden's redevelopment can become a precedent for change in how our communities are designed. Our goal throughout this project was to develop Ogden respectfully and responsibly to the benefit of its citizens and visitors and to see Ogden realize its potential as a Connected, Inclusive, Active, Unique, Diverse, and historic community. Ogden is a community that honours its heritage while bravely embracing the future. We see Ogden as a place where the past and future meet.

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APPENDIX A COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Group 2 Would like the Alyth hotel/ historical landmarks such as the Chinese Laundry and Victory manor to stay Want seniors to age in place by the provincial government by creating laneway homes and renting out the main property. Seniors wanted to be better accommodated and stay in the community Wants picnic tables + potential playground/ garbage bins in beaver dam flats Mixed-use Want the integration of community gardens, coffee shops, and commercial areas for people living in the neighbourhood (library, coffee shops, Residents in this neighbourhood really enjoy walking and utilize the current walking infrastructure (cycling etc) Residents noted that they generally leave the neighbourhood for groceries and other necessities (Costco, superstore) Doesn’t agree with the city’s mindset of Ogden lacking density (big apartments) and thinks that there are a diversity of housing types already. Thinks the city’s idea of densification doesn’t align with the vision of the community

Group 3 Lack of amenities at the park. Monotonous park programming in all the parks (Lynnwood, George moss etc). But the patrons see these areas as an opportunity The community is seen as walkable and generally walks around the neighbourhood to parks as well as the commercial areas scattered across the community. No concerns with connectivity Voiced concern over the removal of amenities in Beaver Dam Flats after its reclassification as a natural area Community walkways that were ruined from the result of the flood lack proper maintenance which concerns residents in the community Both residents were supportive of utilizing old heritage buildings along Ogden Road for adaptive reuse purposes such as a bakery, cafe etc and did not have it removed. Residents also voiced concern about densification in the form of high-rise apartments. They were supportive of the construction of medium density housing on the outskirts of the neighbourhood – especially noting Ogden Road as an ideal location to help bring more people into the community and give greater housing options (even entertained the idea of tiny homes) Would like mixed-used buildings as well that can support the needs of local community members and prevent community members from leaving the community to obtain all their necessities

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APPENDIX A Group 4 Higher density supported in the north of Ogden Supports Transit-Oriented Development Use topography in Ogden to hide higher density buildings (seems to support the notion of higher density) Supports additional commercial spaces such as grocery stores, coffee shops, third spaces, community libraries/ other communal services) Supports commercial/residential (mixed-use) development along Ogden road Would like to see more community amenities and efficient use of green spaces along the area (basketball courts, off-leash parks, community gardens, skate parks) and would like to somehow relieve a sense of safety when sending children to the area Supports festival space in old refinery park. Would like to see wider sidewalks, increased pathway connectivities and softer walking connections (not pavement or sidewalks). Want to see benches and planters along main roads and envision it being like Kensington Road Feels that Ogden Road doesn’t feel safe for pedestrians Intersection issues with 69th and Ogden Road Lack of safe stairs into the river Group 5 Older members of the community are not as acceptable for higher density – they are not comfortable with anything higher than 5 stories off 69th street Lack of local neighbourhood amenities such as Starbucks, and local food products with the exception of Safeway. Also missing local family restaurants. No Vehicle conflict Bus route changes that affect the transit network deep into Ogden Winter conditions make it difficult to access public space Access to the river lacks infrastructure for safe passage (safe stairs and informal pathways) Group believes that unfamiliarity leads to resistance in the community Enclosed off-leash parks for dogs are a recommendation because of how busy some streets are that border the park 120

APPENDIX A Group 6 Lack of affordability and housing options in the neighbourhood. Proposes the usage of affordable housing Young families are not attracted to the area and can be seen as a direct influence on people moving there. Like diversity in housing options results in families. seniors, and individuals with specific needs to be detracted from the area (a plethora of single-family homes in the area) Believes that there should be transitionary housing for patrons participating in programming provided by victory manor and SE resource centre The residents in this group welcome other commercial opportunities such as specialty services, coffee shops, and other grocery stores (besides Safeway) to help serve residents of this neighbourhood. Most of these services should be provided in the community, but are currently offered but are currently being serviced in other communities. The key issue here is affordability and seniors accommodations ( for services) Ogden Road does not feel safe and is not very inviting Lack of bus services due to cuts in transit in Ogden (72/73). Stigma in the community needs to change due to concerns of safety, contamination site as well as the area not being welcoming to new families Alyth Lodge as well as the green spaces. Resource centres and Youth centres should be supported more with aid/services. George Moss should have a splash park Lack of bathrooms in parks as well as updated amenities for Beaver Dam Flats. Recommend activities for young people. School should stay open!! Community Survey Reviews were mixed, with some encouraging affordable housing/ subsidized housing, some believing there isn’t a home problem and to maintain the mantra of single-family housing, and some wanting higher density and a diversity of housing types Beaver Dam Flats could use tables and bathrooms with safety concerns as well. Some survey responders were supportive of infrastructure that can support more families and kids Gathering spaces such as coffee shops, other third places that serve residents of this community, gyms, farmers' markets so they can stay local rather than residents venturing out of the neighbourhood for necessities Residents are hopeful that there can be some improvements made on Ogden Road

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