Park Naming & Interest Consultation

PARK NUMBER 6

Naming our parks in Bridgeland Riverside is important for their recognition, history, usage and pride; otherwise known as PlaceMaking.  Please tell us what you think about the proposed name for this park. We’re also wanting to understand how you use the park and what’s important to you and to offer the chance to win a draw for a gift card to a local business.  

PARK IDENTIFICATION:   #6       

Proposed NAME of Park:     The Piazza     

Rationale - The Piazza –  

Calgary General Hospital, played a central role in our community for 88 years and after its implosion in 1998 a new development “The Bridges” was established.  Several park areas were created and this area beside 1^st Avenue, ringed by new condominiums had a small park installed.  Known as ‘General Plaza’ in recognition of the hospital, the park has new enhancements that attract many people to stop and enjoy the park.  A new initiative to commemorate the hospital is being planned for area of the CGH Memorial Wall in Murdoch Park on Centre Avenue. It is expected that attention about the hospital will be focused on this area, leaving the 1^st Avenue park open to a new name.

Italians have had a notable presence in Bridgeland over the years and to recognize them we are suggesting that General Plaza be renamed  “The Piazza” which translates to village square.       

1. Your Response to Proposed Name of Park #6: The Piazza

Radio 0 strongly supportive   somewhat supportive  neutral  somewhat opposed  strongly opposed

2. Do you have any comments: 

3. If you would like to suggest an alternate name, please contact brca.beautification@gmail.com 

4. Have you been to this park:

Radio 1 
 YES   NO

5. What do you LIKE about this park: 

 (Ie. views, trees, walking, dog-related activities, accessibility, activities/events, historical significance, social meeting place, etc)

6. How SAFE do you feel in this park:

Radio 2  very safe  somewhat safe  neutral  somewhat unsafe  very unsafe

7. What would make you VISIT this park more often:    

Input 2   

8. You are a RESIDENT of: 

Multi 0 Bridgeland/Riverside  Renfrew  Crescent Heights   East Village  Downtown  

Other neighbourhood:

9. Would you like to be entered into the draw? 
 YES   NO

A total of  eight parks / green spaces will be named in Bridgeland-Riverside and we want feedback from you and your neighbours on as many parks as possible.  Please watch for more park naming events and surveys on the BRCA Website at  https://brcacalgary.org/bridgeland-love/ .

Thank you for taking the opportunity to engage in our Park Naming Project!