Near where? Near here!
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This weekend Calgarians are invited to attend the launch of the Near Here pilot, a community-led event happening on Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. The Near Here project began at The City of Calgary’s 2018 Pedestrian Hackathon and went on to receive a grant from the Alberta Traffic Safety Fund to bring the concept to life.
The public can interact with the boards in the communities of Bridgeland, Kensington, Marda Loop and Mission during a four-month pilot, set to take place from May to August 2019. The Near Here boards are a great example of trying new, low-cost and temporary changes to our existing environment to improve our local neighbourhoods and public gathering spaces. To celebrate their installation, we’ve rounded up our top five ways to be creative with the boards to help others find their new favourite spots. |
1) Best spot to get that Instagram-worthy shot |
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2. Where to take your furry friends |
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What’s your favourite park to take Fido for an adventure? Is there a great pet store, groomer or doggy daycare down the block? Help out a fellow animal lover and share away.
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3. Shop local |
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4. Best parks and paths |
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5. Hidden gems |
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Created with the intention of making Calgary more walkable, Near Here combines exploration and human interaction, resulting in organic wayfinding to help pedestrians discover what’s ‘near here’ in the neighbourhood. Visitors can help others discover unique places, shops and things to do in the area by leaving their tips and suggestions on the boards.
