Working for Ward 2:
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During his second term as Alderman for Ward 2, Gord Lowe has worked for
his ward and the City. |
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Ward 2: |
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Inland Athletic Park is open. There are now more soccer, rugby and
baseball fields available in Ward 2. A cricket pitch is available –
introducing a new sports venue to Ward 2.
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LRT extension is on target to open in 2008. The interchange at Nose
Hill Drive and Crowchild Trail will open in 2007.
- Road widening along Country Hills Boulevard and Shagannapi Trail
is underway.
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The intersection of Sarcee Trail and Country Hills Boulevard is
being modified to accommodate dual left turns in all directions.
Sarcee Trail will be widened north of Country Hills Boulevard. A
bridge over over Stoney Trail is under construction to improve
access to Beacon Hill Shopping Centre and the Spy Hill Business
Park. This will ultimately become an interchange providing a
connection between Sarcee Trail and Stoney Trail.
- Beacon Hill Shopping Centre is well underway with two major
anchors (Costco and Home Depot) now open, with others to open
shortly.
- The school of Veterinary Medicine is under construction near Spy
Hill.
- The Spy Hill Business Park is underdevelopment. Several
business’ are now open.
- A 126 acre business park located at 85th Street and
112 avenue has been approved. Development, including planning for a
Tri-Services (Police/Fire/EMS) Facility which may also offer other
City Services from the same building to start immediately. This
should offer a significant employment and service opportunity for
Ward 2 residents.
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City Wide: |
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- As Chair of the Standing Policy Committee, Finance and Corporate
Services lead Council to develop and implement a multi year budget
process which links business plans, performance measures and
funding. Calgary is the first major city in Canada, and one of few
in North America to move to longer term planning and budgeting based
on Council led, integrated plans. The financial reporting process
developed won recognition from the Government Financial Officers
Associations for its clarity and transparency.
- As a member of the Standing Policy Committee, Land Use, Planning
and Transportation ensured decisions affecting land use, planning
and transportation met policy and the goals of the City.
- As a member of the Calgary Planning Commission remained fully
involved in the continuing evolution of the City Centre, the Belt
Line, and other redeveloping areas in the City. Participated in the
review and approval of new development in the suburbs focusing on
sustainable, self contained communities with effective
transportation connections to the rest of the City.
- Council appointed member of the Board of Directors of ENMAX –
ensuring the City’s perspective and interest is represented at the
Board.
- Council appointed member of the Board of AUMA (Alberta Urban
Municipalies Association) – ensuring the City of Calgary position on
municipal governance issues is represented.
- One of two members of Council appointed to the Community
Investment Fund steering committee charged with allocating rebated
GST funds to the Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, the Science Centre,
Fort Calgary, and the Calgary Public Library to improve these City
attractions.
- As a member of the Land and Asset Strategy Committee
participated in the purchase and sale of City assets, ensuring the
City received full value in every transaction.
- Continued to be involved in the Cost of Growth and Financing
Growth studies, and Enmax Legacy Park Fund to ensure orderly and
affordable growth of the City and the provision of major new parks
for the City.
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