Bridgeland Riverside Community Association

It’s Lemonade Day 🍋. Stop by the community hall and say hi to Grey and Lucas, they will be there until 4pm.
Their lemonade and cookies are the best in town!

Hello neighbours - please take note of the latest construction update from the City of Calgary – Your Local Government and Enmax.

And remember - our need and rely on our continued support with construction impacts to their parking, road closures etc. so please give some extra time, patience but most of all ❤️ for our Bridgeland businesses impacted by the construction - your support goes a long way!

Oh and before we forget - stay cool, neighbours! 🥰❤️

This Thursday after the Bridgeland Riverside Farmers' Market, we invite you to join our Beautification committee for a community litter clean up. Get to know your neighbours while helping to keep our community clean.

We have received an update from Calgary Housing regarding Bridgeland Place.

Calgary Housing is excited to share details about the Bridgeland Place Redevelopment project at 736 McDougall Court N.E. When completed approximately 195 new affordable residences will be available in Bridgeland. Redevelopment work is beginning this summer.

This project will revitalize aging housing from 1971, transitioning it into modern, affordable dwellings that prioritize environmental sustainability and community well-being.

Beginning in July 2024 and lasting approximately a year, the interior of the building will be completely stripped down to the concrete. While this work is undertaken, the exterior envelope of the building will remain in place.

We do not anticipate the project will have a major impact on the community. The site has a large parking lot that will provide a staging area and parking for contractors. There will be some construction vehicle traffic through the neighborhood as vehicles exit and enter the site.

Calgary Housing is committed to following City Bylaws and all noise will be kept to sociable hours in compliance with the relevant bylaws.

If you or a resident have questions about the project, please contact: [email protected]

What an incredible group of people we had volunteering at our casino fundraiser these past two days, we can't thank you all enough for donating your time to support BRCA! We know the shifts were long, and there were some late nights, but we had a lot of laughs. We send our sincerest THANK YOU from the Board and Staff at BRCA!

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Howdy neighbours! Well, well, well here we have another construction update for you to take note of this weekend as you are moving out and about

And you have heard us say this before, but with all of the construction, please remember our insanely awesome need and rely on our continued support. So please give some extra time, patience but most of all ❤️ for our Bridgeland businesses impacted by the construction - your support goes a long way and is greatly appreciated.

Happy Stampeding!!

It’s Stampede Breakfast time again, and we’re happy to have Own It Canada, and the Eritrean groups back at the hall this year. Stop by this weekend for some Stampede food and fun.

🥞Saturday July 6th 8am-1pm
🥞Sunday July 7th 10am-2pm

Hello neighbours, we are still looking for a few more volunteers to help with our casino fundraiser next week. With summer vacation and Stampede, we are having difficulty filling all the shifts, so we appreciate anyone and everyone who can give us a hand.

This is a great way to get to know your neighbours while supporting the community. There is always a great group of people who make it fun. Lunch or dinner is provided, along with lots of drinks and snacks. No experience is necessary.

Here is a link to the Sign up Genius that shows the available shifts.

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Happening today in Bridgeland! Safe Families is having their fundraising cookie sale at the hall today, supported by several Calgary bakeries. And there will be music in La Piazza this afternoon.

Roads around the community hall and 1st ave are busy with construction, so it’s best to visit on bike or foot.

Bridgeland-Riverside Planning Committee wants to let you know about a new land use change happening along 4th Street NE. The change will allow a 24 storey (80 metres) building to be built at the site where the Spicy Hut and Shawarma Avenue restaurants are currently located. The current maximum allowed height is 10 storeys (34 metres).

You can find guidance on how to best write comments to the City about planning notices on our website: Planning & Development - Bridgeland-Riverside Community (brcacalgary.org)

You may submit your comments to the City via the DMAP link: https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/?find=LOC2024-0166 . Or can send your comments directly to the file manager [email protected] (please cc [email protected]).

We wish you a Happy Canada Day! 🥳 🇨🇦 🎉

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Happening at the community hall this Saturday. Safe Families Canada Calgary presents "Cookies for a Cause" on June 29th at the Bridgeland Community Association. At Cookies for a Cause individuals from the community will purchase a baker's dozen cookies and have the opportunity to walk around (market style) and choose from a variety of local bakeries, while getting to learn about how Safe Families Canada Calgary will support children and families in crisis.

🔴 DISTRICT 3 - BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDE 🔴&

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the located at the
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association!

Stop by and connect with officers from our District 3 Community Engagement Team, learn about ways to protect yourself & your property from crime & allow your furry friend 🦮 to have a drink of fresh water!

We hope you see you there!

There are still spaces available for Tuesday's papermaking workshop BRCA! Register for a free workshop here: https://tinyurl.com/v7k4zvna

Construction update #3

There will be some upcoming ENMAX work as part of the Bridgeland Main Streets project, located along 1 Avenue Between 4 Street to 6 Street N.E. Please refer to the below notice for more information.

Currently, this work is anticipated to commence in July 2024, and last approximately 8 weeks. ENMAX has already begun sharing notices and having conversations with affected businesses and properties in advance of this work.

Our City project team and ENMAX are working closely together to coordinate construction activities along 1 Avenue N.E. to ensure that we complete improvements efficiently and safely while mitigating day-to-day impacts as much as possible.

Construction update #2
4th Avenue Flyover reopening to two lanes for Stampede

Originally built in 1982, Calgary’s longest bridge structure, the 4th Avenue Flyover needs major repairs and improvements. It has been serving motorists accessing Downtown Calgary daily, for 42 years. As one of the main access points to downtown, the familiar flyover typically carries two lanes of traffic to 3rd Street S.E., but has been reduced to a single lane since construction began this Spring.

We have good news for Cow-garians ahead of Stampede—the flyover will be restored to two lanes for the duration of the Stampede from July 5-14 to reduce congestion and improve mobility as we welcome thousands of visitors to Calgary.

The bridge will fully close overnight July 3-4 and July 16-17 from 9 PM to 5 AM to transition it from one to two lanes, and back again. Please follow detour signage if you are travelling through the area during the closure, for your safety and that of construction crews. The bridge remains a construction zone, so drivers should expect uneven pavement and narrow lanes.

For more information about the project or to contact the project team, please visit calgary.ca/4AveFlyoverRehab. The bridge is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2025.

We have three construction updates from the City to share with you today. Here is the first one.

Bridgeland Main Streets

We want to share some updates with you about upcoming work as part of the Bridgeland Main Streets project:

We are pleased to share that crews are finishing construction on 1 Avenue between 9A Street to 11 Street N.E., with targeted completion by the end of June.

Tentatively starting on June 23, the second stage of construction will kick-off on the south side of 1 Avenue N.E. between 8A to 9A Streets N.E., with work expected to last 2 months. Please refer to the attached notice for more details regarding construction staging, parking, and timelines.

Minor sidewalk reconstruction along 2 Avenue at intersections between 6 Street to 10 Street N.E. will continue concurrently and will last throughout the year, with minimal impacts to traffic access throughout the community.

Pedestrian access and businesses will be always maintained during the road closures. Vehicle parking and access around the area will be affected temporarily by some weekend activities, and we will work closely with businesses to ensure that we accommodate their needs and concerns as much as possible.

Please also see an attached temporary parking changes notice for more information about planned parking changes in support of businesses in the area during construction.

We will also share notice of any upcoming weekend construction closures with directly affected businesses and residents. As always, we will regularly share updates on our website, and if there are any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected].

Bridgeland Main Street City-wide indoor and outdoor water restrictions are in place. A fire ban is in effect. The boil water advisory has been lifted.

Huge shout out to Bridgeland entrepreneurs using river water to give our new sod a much needed drink. Give Erik and Reilly a call if you need some garden and lawn care during the water restrictions.

We want to share some updates with you about upcoming work as part of the Bridgeland Main Streets project:

We are pleased to share that crews are finishing construction on 1 Avenue between 9A Street to 11 Street N.E., with targeted completion by the end of June.

Tentatively starting on June 23, the second stage of construction will kick-off on the south side of 1 Avenue N.E. between 8A to 9A Streets N.E., with work expected to last 2 months. Please refer to the attached notice for more details regarding construction staging, parking, and timelines.

Minor sidewalk reconstruction along 2 Avenue at intersections between 6 Street to 10 Street N.E. will continue concurrently and will last throughout the year, with minimal impacts to traffic access throughout the community.

Pedestrian access and businesses will be always maintained during the road closures. Vehicle parking and access around the area will be affected temporarily by some weekend activities, and we will work closely with businesses to ensure that we accommodate their needs and concerns as much as possible.

Please also see an attached temporary parking changes notice for more information about planned parking changes in support of businesses in the area during construction.

We will also share notice of any upcoming weekend construction closures with directly affected businesses and residents. As always, we will regularly share updates on our website, and if there are any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected].

In case you missed it last weekend, we are pretty excited to be bringing back our summer music program every Saturday at the La Piazza!

Make some plans for your Saturday afternoon and come see Jenny Allen from 1- 3 p.m.!

Bridgeland-Riverside Planning Committee is seeking comments on the proposal to open a McDonald's take out-only restaurant. It will be located at the former site of the Starbucks on the NW corner of Edmonton Trail and Memorial Drive.

For your information, the ability to turn into the property from northbound Edmonton Trail will be closed off, leaving only access to the alleyway.

You may submit your comments to the City via the DMAP link: https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/?find=DP2024-03423 . Or can send your comments directly to the file manager [email protected] and please cc [email protected].

When sending your comments, factual and organized ones are best. For guidance, please visit our website: Planning & Development - Bridgeland-Riverside Community (brcacalgary.org) .

Planning Committee is always seeking members to attend meetings to discuss proposals like this, and it's a great opportunity to learn how the city's planning process works. Reach out to [email protected].

Please join us for an "out of the box" exploration of community, crime, and the homeless situation in Bridgeland-Riverside.

BRCA, in partnership with The Calgary Drop-In Centre, will be brainstorming approaches to addressing these issues outside standard responses like adding more police, spending more government money, or building more housing units. Is there a Community solution? Something we can do in Bridgeland-Riverside that will help improve conditions even if more money, police, or housing units don't appear? Can we find it? We might. Your idea may be the answer.

Please explore the possibilities with us at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30), this Thursday, June 6 at the BRCA Community Hall

Calgary Police Service District 3 Mobile Community Engagement Team will be out tomorrow in La Piazza (by Starbucks) from 11am - 1pm.

Hey Bridgeland Yogis.
New classes and programs for 2024 is available for registration!
Seniors chair yoga is back, along with Qigong for adults and seniors. And we are pleased to announce YIN YOGA for adults and seniors.
Register online!
www.brcacalgary.org
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Time to celebrate the holidays!
Seniors of Bridgeland please join us on Wed December 13, at 1:30-2:30pm for a holiday coffee and stockings from Bridgeland Elves!
RSVP to register, space is limited.
Email [email protected] or hall the hall 403-263-5755
❄️🎄🎁❤️🎉⛄️🎅🏻❄️

Please click on the links below to learn more about the City's Residential Parking Permit Programhttps://brcacalgary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RPP-Program-FAQs-November-28-1.pdf

For more information visit calgary.ca/rpp

brcacalgary.org

CAUTION! Since posting this there have been several replies that people cannot attend and their tickets are for sale. These are scams, none of these people are registered for the event and their comments have been deleted.

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Wow what an amazing response, tickets for the Fire & Ice party are sold out! We're looking forward to celebrating with you tonight.

We're very excited the Bridgeland Community Hall is open again. We've missed all the activities & gatherings that take place at the hall, so we're throwing a party to invite everyone back to our community hub. There are a few tickets still available, so we hope you will join us for an evening of music, food, drinks, and mingling with your neighbours.
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Date: December 1st

Time: 7pm-10pm

Location: BRCA Community Hall - 917 Centre Ave NE

Deadline to purchase tickets: Sunday, November 26th.