Project Update - January 2023
This project has received funding for construction and will be moving forward. Stay tuned for details on work in Balwin and Belvedere’s parks.
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Five parks in the Balwin and Belvedere Neighbourhoods have been selected for revitalization.
This project has received funding for construction and will be moving forward. Stay tuned for details on work in Balwin and Belvedere’s parks.
The project includes the revitalization of five open spaces within the Balwin and Belvedere neighbourhoods with the focus on safety, accessibility, improved and expanded amenities for social connection and passive use, and improved recreation, play, and cultural activities for diverse users.
The project will include the Planning Concept and Design phases for all five park sites.
To see the preliminary design, click on the park name below.
Currently the Belvedere Community League is conducting its own engagement on the future of a new public park at 12923 64 Street. That park is not part of this project and more information can be found on the community league's website.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the engagement for the Balwin and Belvedere Park Revitalization project. A What We Heard report is now available.
Thank you to everyone who attended an event or completed the survey for Balwin and Belvedere Park Revitalization. A What We Heard report will be available in the coming months. Please stay tuned for updates on the project. This project is currently funded through the planning and design phases. Funding for construction is not currently in place and will depend upon future capital funding.
Public engagement on the 5 open spaces has concluded and the What We Heard Report is available. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and shared ideas on how to improve Balwin and Belvedere Parks.
Resources to support targeted physical infrastructure improvements in Balwin and Belvedere falls under the Neighbourhood Revitalization Capital Investment Plan. Some examples are enhanced lighting, benches, public art, wayfinding features and park redevelopment. Investments in physical infrastructure enhance public spaces such as roadways, alleys, open spaces, and parks, to increase social connection, beautification, economic vibrancy and safety.