Creating a Cultural Master Plan

Working with artists for a mural project.

In building community identity and civic pride, it starts with celebrating what makes a city unique - its people, stories, traditions, and cultural expressions.

Focus Area: Building Community Identity and Civic Pride

A Cultural Master Plan helps bring these elements to the forefront by preserving heritage, supporting local arts, and creating inclusive spaces where all voices are represented. When residents see their culture reflected in public art, festivals, and community programming, they feel a deeper sense of belonging and pride in their city. This shared cultural identity not only strengthens connections between neighbours but also gives the community a recognizable character that sets it apart, fostering confidence, unity, and a collective vision for the future.

Adopting a Cultural Master Plan as a city and municipality provides a clear roadmap for how to support and grow its arts, heritage, and cultural life. It identifies the community's unique strengths - like local history, festivals, creative talent, and diversity - and outlines strategies to protect, invest in, and celebrate.

A Cultural Master Plan for Airdrie will shape its identity, unite its residents, and grow in a way that reflects and celebrates its values and diversity.

Kristen