The BRZ has been working to improve the urban landscape, with the installation of benches and trash receptacles to create a better pedestrian environment. Other short-term improvement projects include development of the mini-park @ 3111 17 Ave SE named Unity Park, and the over 300 trees planted in 1999,2000 under the "Putting the Forest in Forest Lawn" program throughout the 17th Avenue SE area.

To ensure the longivity of trees, special pits were designed to ensure the maximum amount of soil for the benefit of life of the trees. Pictured here are Don Hickey, City Parks, Malcolm Ho-You, City Planning and Alison Karim-McSwiney, BRZ

Site amenities have been installed. Take a look at some of the improvements.

The BRZ along with the community have worked with the City of Calgary to develop a corridor strategy for International Avenue. To take a look at the SE 17 Corridor Plan click here.