Sustainable Cities and Communities in Calgary

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<aside> 🚨 THE PROBLEM STATEMENT: How might we improve diversified public spaces in Forest Lawn for residents (ages 12-30) that provide more value for the neighbourhood, are environmentally and COVID-19 friendly, and which attracts more Calgarians out to Forest Lawn?

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Key Points From the From The Forest Lawn News Night and Additional Context

Past initiatives have not been successful as many Calgarians still feel Forest Lawn is unsafe or 'not a good neighbourhood'. It is also to note these past initiatives have not been long-term focused, instead single event nights or spreading awareness have been the main priority (Forest Lawn Community Association, 2021).
Only 60% of Calgarians trust the City (City of Calgary, 2020)
Only 73% likely to remain living in Calgary for at least the next 5 years (City of Calgary, 2020)
82% believe that Calgary needs to address racism and discrimination (City of Calgary, 2020)
18-24 year olds feel Calgary is less inclusive when compared to 25+, however both groups feel it could be more inclusive (City of Calgary, 2020)