Policies

From conversations on doorsteps to chats at community events, I've been hearing from our neighbours about the everyday things that matter most: safer streets, better transit, recreation and parks that keep up, housing that works, and feeling safe in our communities. To me, strong cities start with strong neighbourhoods, and it’s these everyday essentials that make them thrive.

I've put those conversations into action through a series of policy toolkits focused on these priorities. You can check them out below, and I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I’ve also been part of shaping Calgary Party policy toolkits on other city-wide issues, ideas I can draw on to move forward on Ward 1's priorities today, and as these evolve on the path ahead. You can explore them here.

Calgarians deserve to feel safe in their homes, on their streets, and when using transit. That means practical solutions that prevent problems, respond quickly when they arise, and strengthen safety in every neighbourhood. This includes a focus:

  • Safe & walkable streets: scale up targeted strategies to calm traffic - like speed humps and driver feedback signs; fixing problem intersections that have been left waiting through more efficient and responsive 3-1-1 processes; and designing safer, more walkable streets that give Calgarians real choices in how they get around and more ways to move safely through their neighbourhoods.

  • Safe neighbourhoods: bolster community-led safety initiatives and leverage technology to better connect and inform neighbours; more support for community policing so residents see officers who know their neighbourhoods and can respond quickly when issues come up; and clear standards for public spaces, including transit stations.

  • A safer tomorrow: Expand outreach teams with mental health and addiction supports available 24/7 across the city and lean further into this integrated approach; invest in affordable housing to move upstream on social challenges; bolster community-led programs, from mentorship to recreation, that keep youth active and connected; and redesign transit stations with lighting, CCTV, and more life and activity - like kiosks, so they feel safe and serve as community spaces, not just concrete buildings.

    For more detail on these key measures, and other key supports that outline how I will work to strengthen public safety and road safety in Ward 1, check out the two detailed toolkits below:

Many neighbourhoods in Ward 1 are growing quickly, but transit and infrastructure haven’t kept pace. Calgarians are feeling this strain with buses that show up late or too full, traffic that grinds to a halt, and small businesses paying the price of drawn-out construction. Connected neighbourhoods are about keeping people moving and making services work. That will involve working towards these outcomes:

  • Transit that works: Safe, frequent, and reliable service that Calgarians can count on - with 10 minute trains and buses on core routes; more peace officers up and down the line and better lighting and CCTV to restore safety by design; and smarter connections like the Green Line, airport link, and crosstown MAX routes, so transit is a real choice for how people get around.

  • Infrastructure That Keeps Up: Calgarians deserve infrastructure that’s faster, smarter, and less disruptive. That means ambitious timelines, contracts that reward early delivery, and better coordination across housing, transit, roads, and utilities, particularly as neighbourhoods grow.

In Ward 1, that means roads, sidewalks, and safe intersections that keep pace with growth - backed by a clear plan and timeline so residents can trust progress, and feel the benefits in their neighbourhoods.

For more detail on how I'll work to get to these outcomes, and key supports to get us there, check out the toolkits below:

Ward 1 deserves thriving neighbourhoods - with homes within reach, recreation that keeps up, arts and culture that enrich our public spaces, and small businesses that keep our communities strong.

These pillars are key foundations to get us there:

  • Housing within reach: higher density along main streets, job centres, and transit corridors and gentle density in established neighbourhoods, paired with updated Local Area Plans that respect local character and capacity - creating more housing options that keep life affordable for residents. With 250 new Calgarians every day, we can’t afford to stand still. The implementation of blanket rezoning has been a mess. But repealing is not a plan - it would take us back to the broken system that fueled the housing crisis. I am committed to doing the hard work of fixing blanket rezoning, addressing the real concerns Calgarians have related to infrastructure, density and construction quality, while not standing still.

  • Spaces to play, create and connect: A 10-year roadmap for recreation, with new and renewed facilities, programs that keep up with demand, parks for all seasons, and spaces where artists and residents can create, connect and share, so every resident has affordable ways to play, learn, and connect.

  • Neighbourhood vitality: Support for small businesses, arts organizations, main streets, and community associations to help create stronger local economies, vibrant cultural life, and more connected communities, keeping everyday life more affordable and accessible.

To dive into more details of the specific changes and proposals that will help create thriving local spaces and strong neighbourhoods, check out these related toolkits: