Present & Future Places

Parks that tell Stories

Bend in the Bow is conceived around a concept of a landscape that tells stories about the site’s evolution over time and the role of conservation in managing our natural and cultural history for future generations.

Habitat, plants, structures, trails, views, art, and design elements will together convey the stories in metaphorical and experiential ways.

Site-wide improvements at Bend in the Bow will include natural enhancements, cultural and heritage elements, educational opportunities including play and active learning, site amenities, and wayfinding. This map highlights key existing conditions and features of the Redevelopment Plan where art can play a role in storytelling.

Parallel Projects

Several of the elements included in Bend in the Bow’s vision are parallel projects that will be implemented by multiple stakeholders. These include:

TD Outdoor Learning Centre, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (Parks with private donors)

Phytoremediation, Inglewood Wildlands (Suncor) Harvie Passage Reconstruction, Pearce Estate Park (Alberta Transportation)

Bioengineering Demonstration + Education, The Corridor (Alberta Environment & C of C Water Resources)

17th Avenue Bus Rapid Transitway, The Corridor (C of C Transportation)

SoBow residential development (private)