Calgary is a city that has been improving dramatically as it grows, but one group has not been able to offer much input to Calgary – youth. Youth frequently find it difficult to seize opportunities to participate in Calgary’s improvement, and often cannot get their ideas heard. Youth Central and the Mayor’s Youth Council have…
3 Things for Calgary was a campaign launched by mayor Nenshi approximately a year ago to make Calgary a better place. I think when a lot of times these events or programs take place, the public would take notice for one or two days and then forget about it. We are – to different extents…
A few months ago, Mayor Nenshi launched the “3 Things for Calgary” initiative. Its purpose is to make Calgarians think about what they can do to make their street, communities or city better, do their own 3 things and then encourage others to do so. A lot of other YAA bloggers have already posted their…
As part of the City of Calgary’s 3 Things for Calgary Campaign, here are my three things to make our city a better place: 1. Volunteer with Youth Central Whether you’re volunteering at a homeless shelter, for senior citizens, or for children with disabilities, you will be making a difference in someone’s life. Every kind gesture touches a…
Calgary, is known for its lively citizens and vibrant culture, but like all cities, it also needs improvement. Mayor Nenshi’s latest plan on increasing the interaction between Calgarians is meant to unite us even more than we already are. It is meant to make people think of Calgary as one big community rather than several…
Calgary is buzzing about Mayor Nenshi’s new campaign called 3 Things for Calgary. It is basically 3 things that you can do to make your street, neighbourhood and city a better place; and Calgary definitely needs some improvements. You don’t necessarily have to go out and start a campaign or anything, but it can be…
Three. A small number, really. But Mayor Nenshi’s “3 Things For Calgary” campaign shows the impact that three little things can do. When considering how I would Calgary a better place, I tried to include a variety of “things”: Become more involved in the artistic and cultural events taking place in the city. Attending film…
A giant green 3 has never been more exciting! “3 Things for Calgary” is an awesome new campaign that can for sure make a huge difference. The premise is simple, choose 3 things to do as an individual for your street, neighbourhood and city. Seems easy enough, right? Well I agree. But if everyone does…
My 3 Things for Calgary! 1. Mow the neighbor’s lawn Through mowing neighbor’s lawns, it is entirely possible to maintain the aesthetic appeal of ever street and neighborhood in Calgary. In doing this, the general atmosphere surrounding the Calgary area will become more visually pleasing. 2. Organize a Block Watch As Calgary grows in population, the…
On Friday, mayor Nenshi launched a campaign called “3 Things for Calgary” – advocating for a better community by encouraging our community members to do three things that will make Calgary a better place. When I heard Nenshi said, “It could be big things like, join your local community association or it could be small…