Good Places HQ

Good Places HQ is the Federation of Calgary Communities’ new innovation hub located in Calgary’s northeast, near Franklin LRT. It is a flexible, welcoming community space designed to support community‑led work and put placemaking into action.

About HQ

Location

2908 2 Ave SE, Calgary Alberta

Features

Flexible event space
Woodworking and arts studio
Breakout rooms

Purpose

To provide space and tools for community groups connect, share ideas, build skills, and bring community projects to life.

Event Space

The Event Space is a flexible gathering space designed to bring people together for community-focused learning, celebration, creativity, and connection. Equipped with seating, tables, sound system, and projector, the space can transform to support everything from workshops to performances and exhibitions. The event space is on the main floor of HQ and is accessible by wheelchair. However, our bathrooms lack some accessibility features. Please see our FAQ about accessibility for more information.

 

Example Uses: Workshops, galleries, panel discussions, pop-up events, networking events, community forums, and performances.

Garage

The Garage is a light-industrial woodworking and arts studio that equips community groups to bring their projects to life. From picnic tables to planters and little libraries, the garage offers the space and tools needed to create community projects before bringing them back to neighborhoods. The garage is on the main floor of HQ and is accessible by wheelchair. However, our bathrooms lack some accessibility features. Please see our FAQ about accessibility for more information.

 

Example Uses: Woodworking, public art creation, volunteer build days, hands-on workshops, tool sharing, prototype and design sessions. 

Breakout Rooms

We have two breakout rooms designed for focused collaboration, conversation, and small-group gatherings. Equipped with a conference table, seating, and whiteboard, this is a comfortable space for planning, brainstorming, and teamwork. The breakout rooms are located on the second floor of HQ and are only accessible by stairs. 

 

Example Uses: Team meetings, collaboration sessions, mentorship, co-working, small workshops, peer support circles. 

Interested in using Good Places HQ?

We'd love to connect!

Expression of Interest Form

If you have an idea for using Good Places HQ, please fill out this expression of interest form. The Good Places Project team will get back to you as soon as possible.

FAQs

Why does Good Places HQ exist? Who runs it?

Good Places HQ was created by the Federation of Calgary Communities to support community associations, grassroots non-profits, volunteer‑led groups, and community leaders, particularly those that may not otherwise have access to creative or collaborative space.

 

The space will:

  • Act as a demonstration of community placemaking in action
  • Provide volunteers with the space and tools to create community projects
  • Serve as a hub for learning, networking, and collaboration through workshops, events, and shared experiences

The event space and garage are located on the main floor of HQ and are wheelchair accessible.

 

Please note that, due to the building’s history as a former industrial warehouse, the breakout rooms are located on the second floor and there is no elevator access to these spaces.

 

Washrooms are available on both the main floor and upstairs. However, they do not currently meet all accessibility standards. For example, washroom doors are standard width and may be difficult to navigate with mobility devices, and certain accessibility features such as grab bars may be limited.

 

We understand this may impact some guests and are happy to discuss accommodations where possible. Please contact us in advance with any accessibility questions or needs.

Our space is conveniently accessible by both public transit and car.

 

We are approximately a 7-minute walk from Franklin LRT station, and bus stops along the 127 Franklin Industrial route are also about a 7-minute walk away.

 

For those driving, we are located just off Deerfoot Trail and Memorial Drive, with on-site parking available for guests.

Yes! Parking is available in a shared scramble-style parking lot used by restaurants and businesses in the complex. Parking spaces can be found directly in front of the entrance, as well as along the sides and back of the building.

 

Availability may vary depending on the time of day and nearby business traffic.