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Calgary platforms

Here's what the 2023 Alberta election parties are promising.

UCP

  • Work with Calgary and the Calgary Exhibition to build infrastructure around an arena and entertainment district

    "Working with the City of Calgary and the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede to build supportive infrastructure for a world-class arena and entertainment district." — unitedconservative.ca, retrieved 2023-05-22

  • Provide up to $300M for new infrastructure and infrastructure improvements

    "Contributing up to $300 million, the majority over the next three years, for supportive infrastructure like roads, bridges LRT connections, site utilities, site reclamation and more.

       This includes the 6th street SE underpass, and improvements to 5th St SE, and 15th, 17th, and 25th Ave SE." — unitedconservative.ca, retrieved 2023-05-22

  • Build a new 1,000-seat community arena for youth and amateur hockey

    "Working with the City of Calgary to build a new 1,000-seat community arena neighbouring the main arena that will serve youth and amateur hockey." — unitedconservative.ca, retrieved 2023-05-22

NDP

  • Match the City of Calgary's investments for office conversion and capital improvements to attract people downtown
  • Provide targeted grants for small businesses to do business in downtown Calgary
  • Work with post-secondary institutions to relocate or expand their campuses in downtown Calgary
  • Begin work on the north leg of the Green Line LRT

    "The Alberta NDP is committed to supporting the Calgary Green Line LRT through an investment to begin land acquisition for the north leg of the project. Once completed, the north leg of the Green Line will extend from 16 Avenue North to 160 Avenue North." — Building a Better Future for Calgary, retrieved 2023-05-22

  • Provide $205M over three years to support City of Calgary's efforts to build 11,500 units more of affordable housing by 2026

    "In addition to increasing financial supports for rental assistance and rental supplements, the Alberta NDP’s Affordable Housing Plan outlines our commitment to invest capital funding and support the construction of affordable housing units in Calgary. Our plan will support the City of Calgary’s efforts to build the remaining 11,500 units required to meet their goals by 2026." — Building a Better Future for Calgary, retrieved 2023-05-22

  • Provide $1.5M to revitalise Calgary's Chinatown

    "This funding will support improvements to the Chinese Cultural Centre, Sien Lok Park, and other Chinese cultural hubs in the community, as well as upgrades to the public realm surrounding many of Chinatown’s businesses and social spaces." — albertandp.ca, retrieved 2023-05-27

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