Community-run Public Art Microgrant
Community-run organizations across Calgary are invited to apply for funding to hire local artists and create public art in their neighbourhoods. Non-profit groups, neighbourhood associations, and informal community serving groups are all eligible to apply. Ward 3 has several neighbourhoods with no public art that will be given a small application bonus if they apply! View the application requirements and process here.
LED Street Lights Defect
You may have noticed that several streetlights are now blue or purple. This change is actually a manufacturing defect in the LEDs, as their phosphorous coating has worn off. This defect is a known issue with this manufacturer, and they are working to resolve the chip defect and ensure consistent lighting quality. While the City did purchase some luminaires from this manufacturer during the supply chain disruptions of COVID-19, they are no longer doing so. The City and Alberta Transportation (who maintains the Stoney Trail lights) will monitor accordingly.
Mobility Safety Education Toolkit
The City's Mobility department (formerly Roads) has created a Mobility Safety Toolkit to encourage traffic safety conversations with school aged children. Just as young adults must learn to drive safely, children also need help learning and practicing how to walk and wheel safely. The toolkit, which includes an activity book, a video tutorial, and a conversation guide, can be viewed here.
