Communities in Bloom

Communities in Bloom celebrates flourishing communities through a national competition to foster civic pride, local beauty and environmental responsibility.

Municipalities are evaluated on 6 criteria:

1. Tidiness
2. Environmental Action
3. Heritage Conservation
4. Urban Forestry
5. Landscapes
6. Floral Displays

Four sectors are examined within each criterion:

• Municipal
• Businesses / Institutions
• Residential
• Community Involvement

The City of Edmonton participates annually in Communities in Bloom. As a previous National Finalist, Edmonton is evaluated as a non-competitive participant to maintain our Circle of Excellence rating.

2015 Judges Tour

2015 marked the 21st anniversary of the national Communities in Bloom program. In late July, Edmonton hosted two Canadian judges who toured our city's programs and organizations that help to make our city a greener and more beautiful place to live. Some highlights of the tour included:

• Edmonton Valley Zoo & John Janzen Nature Centre (environmental programs and sustainable design)
• Fort Edmonton Park (historical programs, gardens, and volunteer programs)
• McLuhan House in the Historical Highlands Neighbourhood
• Stony Plain Road Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ)
• Muttart Conservatory (beautification and horticultural operations)
• Neon Sign Museum and historical sign preservation project
• Root for Trees planting demonstration at Henrietta Louise Edwards Park
• Riverdale Community Garden
• Strathcona Rail Community Garden
• The Varscona Hotel Street Art Mural

Judges also met representatives from: Capital City Clean Up, City Council, City operations and facilities (including Archives, Forestry, Beautification & Greening Initiatives, and Horticulture), Edmonton Horticultural Society, Sustainable Food Edmonton, LRT Expansion Project, Realtors’ Association, Waste Management Services, and WinterCity Edmonton.

2015 Communities in Bloom Judges’ Tour Photo Gallery

Representatives from Edmonton attended the National Symposium in Kamloops, BC from September 30 - October 3, 2015.  Edmonton was awarded a 5 out of 5 Blooms rating with a new Silver status.  Edmonton took home the Community of Gardeners Outstanding Achievement Award, presented by Scotts Miracle-Gro, and the Special Recognition for the Root for Trees Initiative.  Way to go, Edmonton! Check out the CiB Photo Gallery on their Facebook Page and the fall edition of the CiB Journal (large file).

Edmonton's Results

Edmonton has participated in Communities in Bloom since its first year in 1995. Communities are judged among similar sized municipalities.

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