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BRCA Board Meeting - August 11 Welcome to the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association Website
BRCA mission statement
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association will encourage involvement, through voice and action, to create the inner city community we envision.
BRCA Vision Statement
Bridgeland:Riverside: play, work, worship, shop and create in a small island of people close to the heart of the city: a delight for the senses; a place to walk on a warm summer night.
At the Community Centre
Next
BRCA Board Meeting - August 11
Location: Bridgeland-Riverside Community Centre, 917 Centre Ave NE (Corner
of 9th St & Centre Ave NE), upstairs in the Lantern Room or
downstairs in Room A.
Time: 7-9pm
Meet the BRCA Board of Directors, find out what is going on in your community, let your voice be heard, take action! You do not need to be a BRCA member to attend Board Meetings. For more information, contact info@brcacalgary.org.
For details on these and other community events, visit our What's New & Events page!
Welcome
to the community of Bridgeland Riverside
Bridgeland-Riverside is an inner-city community located on the
north side of the Bow River just northeast of downtown Calgary. The community
boundaries are defined by a commercial development along Edmonton Trail NE on
its western edge, a 20 meter escarpment to the north, Tom Campbell's Hill to
the east and the Bow River and Memorial Drive NE to the south.
Historically the
community has been an entry point for immigrant Canadians. As a result, the
mixed heritage of the area is reflected in its building types and details. In
addition, cultural influences are evident in murals found on some of the ethnic
restaurants and commercial buildings along 1st Avenue NE.
Much of the old housing found in the area are cottage- and bungalow-style homes
aligned along gridiron streets with gravel lane access, with an increasing number
of in-fill development. The population of the area is significantly older than
that of the rest of Calgary. Although, within the last decade there has been
an influx of younger people and couples into the community in part from the
close proximity to the Bridgeland LRT Station and downtown Calgary.
The development of The Bridges has been a major catalyst in revitalization of the whole community. With the turnover of the lands, in which the former General Hospital was situated, a whole new complex of "people space" was envisioned and is becoming a reality. A new central park space, including the new community centre, has begun to provide a common gathering place for both old and new residents and families in the neighbourhood.
Bookmark our site and visit us often to find out about events, programs and how you can be involved in the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association!
