In this issue, we take a moment to listen - to children, young adults, poets, philosophers, and the southern Alberta species that share this place with us. They remind us good city-building is as much about attention as ambition.

What kids, poets, and philosophers can teach us about slowing down, noticing, and designing for care. Photo by Carmen Lau courtesy of Design Week.

We’re excited to introduce ourselves as the first team behind the student-led podcast Spot On, a new sustainability podcast produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary.

In this issue of our newsletter, we’re sharing stories of what the new frontier of sustainable change looks like in action: permanent street transformations, award-winning urban design, and the first stirrings of a fall election that could shape our city's next chapter.

Celia Lee, Executive Director of Sustainable Calgary, reflects on the spirit of resilience, generosity, and community action—values that resonate especially strongly in today’s uncertain times. 

Heather and Luli’s work with Carewest challenged us to consider how public spaces can contribute to our standards for long term care.