Intelligent Futures led the development of this comprehensive 5-year placemaking strategy that embodies the essence of a small town feel. Through an analysis of over 4,000 community engagement points of feedback, case studies, policy research, and in-depth interviews with residents, the team has identified ten guiding principles for placemaking, supported by five downtown and eight city-wide placemaking actions. The strategy provides a how-to guide for leaders to shape the future of placemaking in Airdrie, emphasizing the importance of connecting people and spaces to create a sense of trust, safety, belonging, comfort, support, engagement, and pride.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
