Posts on How, What, Where, and Why?

This time of year, there can be added pressures with the holiday season. Overall, communities are experiencing an unprecedented rise in community need. Local investment is one of the most effective ways to close that gap. When there is an identified need, we can mobilize to meet it. Local giving strengthens the programs Aidronians rely on every day. It helps families struggling to pay rent, young people falling behind in school, newcomers facing isolation, and seniors navigat

Much of being a community leader for change is in understanding yourself first. This leads to deep self-discovery through reflection and awareness, connecting with nature, culture, and art to evoke connection and feeling in your thoughts. It starts with having a conversation and a relationship with yourself. Then, it allows for authentic conversations with others, your family, friends and ultimately, your community. As some suggestions, I am sharing excerpts from the book "Fi

Being a resident, I have been included in Airdrie's growth for over 20 years. We chose Airdrie at the start of being a young family. It was family-friendly and affordable. Airdrie has a wonderful reputation for attracting families. It is due to the type of housing suitable for family needs (single-family homes), and with this market demand, Airdrie has grown to have 65% single-family homes in the housing supply, and increasing urban sprawl. What does this mean for a growing c

Philanthropy or top-down approaches alone cannot bring cities, neighbourhoods, and communities together. Civic renewal must also come...

Chinook Gate Neighbourhood Let's talk about growth, balance, and regeneration in city building! It truly is a partnership between the...

I am an Executive Director of a Business Improvement Area (BIA) supporting an economic ecosystem for downtown revitalization. I work with...

Discover Airdrie Election Poll 2025 Based on this poll, the top issues from participating residents were growth, infrastructure, and...

A conversation with Kristen and Off the Grid Youth Podcast Real conversations can bring the heart of what is important and what truly...

Attraction of a business investment project for the Town of Strathmore A major accomplishment for me was initially leading and working...

Neighbourhood block party last weekend in a cul de sac with friends in Coopers Crossing. Your voice shapes the decisions of Airdrie's...

Talking with Daniel - a Master's Urban Planning student Our society is obsessed with numbers. We judge things on their size and reach,...

Working with artists for a mural project. In building community identity and civic pride, it starts with celebrating what makes a city...

Makers at AirdrieFEST Small-scale manufacturing businesses help us create thriving places. The person making soap in their kitchen. The...

My day job includes working together with the City of Calgary in building resilient neighbourhoods. As part of this, I work with many...

A community art project in partnership with ATB, working with local youth artists. Let's talk CULTURE! Culture is a key pillar of the...

Working with a community in building out systems. I am a systems thinker in building communities. I work with 'systems thinking' to...

Urban planning has always been a tool to manage growth and housing demand. From the regimented neighbourhood towns of the Roman Empire to...

Maker Market at AirdrieFEST with Kellie Carter Designs Volunteering for community has always been heart work for me. Through the actions...

Knowledge is Power! My specialization is 'wicked messy problems' and working through them with communities. Each community has them, and...

Working with FCSS Youth Group for Pocket Park Revitalization Space Great question to start off with! It is pretty simple. I want to help,...