The Way We Live: Edmonton's People Plan ... - City of Edmonton

the City of edmonton and the Royal architectural institute of Canada collaborated to
establish the edmonton Urban design Committee to raise awareness of good design by
recognizing individuals, organizations, firms and projects that have contributed to urban
design and the quality of life in edmonton. since 2005, more than 50 recipients have
received awards of excellence.
the City of edmonton also partners with the edmonton Horticultural society to promote
and encourage citizen involvement in beautifying edmonton. through the partners
in parks program individuals, families, schools and community groups are invited to
contribute to edmonton’s standing as a Community in bloom by maintaining a flower bed,
a cul-de-sac island, a bit of park land or land along a roadway.
edmontonians are proud of their extensive park system and their role in caring for the
environment. the City’s neighbourhood park development program more than doubled
funding for creating new parks and enhancing existing sites. City staff, in partnership with
community volunteers, broker millions of dollars into City of edmonton assets through
the neighbourhood park development program and the outdoor aquatic program.
the City of edmonton is continually looking at ways to improve green spaces and
conserve park land. this involves designing lower maintenance landscapes and reducing
pesticide use and conserving water. the City also strives to protect the urban forest for
future generations by monitoring for invasive pests and reducing environmental stresses.
the City of edmonton values urban biodiversity as fundamental to the health and well
being of all living things in the city. the natural Connections strategic plan and the
natural area systems policy ensures that the City practices excellence in biodiversity
management. the City has been invited to share the edmonton approach with other
countries and is profiled as a leader in Canadian urban biodiversity management by
international Council for local environmental initiatives (iClei).
edmontonians are particularly proud of the north saskatchewan River Valley, a defining
natural feature of the Capital City. the City of edmonton provides River Valley programs
to encourage dynamic outdoor activities and attract community groups, edmonton and
area schools, corporations and the general public to the river valley. the City of edmonton
protects and preserves its river valley so that residents may enjoy this major year-round
attraction for canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, jet boating, fishing, gold panning, walking and
cycling.
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