Creating better public spaces, together.
Calgary’s neighbourhoods are growing and changing. Good Places helps communities lead that change with opportunities to shape the public spaces that bring us together. Many communities have great ideas but need support to make them real. We created this project to give local groups the tools, funding, and confidence to improve the places they care about.
What we do
Connect
mentors and peers across Calgary.
Build
capacity for projects through education and mentorship
Share
stories that inspire others to act in their own neighbourhoods.
Meet
with community members to plan and organize ideas.
Guide
groups through design, budgeting, and permitting.
Fund
local projects through the Good Places Grant.
How we started
Good Places was created by the Federation of Calgary Communities with support from the City of Calgary. It builds on the success of ActivateYYC, which helped launch over 180 community-led projects since 2017. We saw how small actions—like painting a mural or installing a bench—could bring neighbours together and change how people experience their city. Good Places expands that effort by adding mentorship, workshops, and stronger community connections.
