Poppy Plaza

[outoftheice]

In regards to the issue of skateboarders at Poppy Plaza, I have to say that since they have planted the trees amongst the benches this week I have not seen any more people skateboarding through the plaza itself. The one feature that I question is the 'curb' that runs along the part of the pathway underneath the bridge. They have installed wood planks along the top of the pathway side of the curb. A large amount of this wood has already been damaged as it seems like the curb is the perfect height for skateboarders to try their tricks on. I'm surprised that they did not make this curb another foot or so higher as doing so probably would have eliminated 99% of the damage from skateboarders and would have also created a proper height to allow the curb to become a comfortable area to sit and allow people to reflect on the quotes written on the steel panels. Right now people just stand randomly on the pathway to read the quotes and force bikers, joggers and roller-bladers to dodge them last minute.

[Spring2008]

^I think even before they installed the trees in the Plaza, the city installed cameras and cracked down on skateboarding in the park. It was packed with boarders a couple months ago. The full plaza, including the west side is set to open June 8 btw.

Poppy Plaza on Memorial Dr officially opens Saturday, [/I]June 8
Poppy Plaza part of The Landscape of Memory to commemorate Canada’s veterans
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Poppy Plaza will be unveiled on June 8. Photo by Benoit Aubry.

On Saturday, June 8, a community celebration will mark the official opening of Poppy Plaza. Poppy Plaza is part of the Landscape of Memory, a redevelopment plan for Memorial Dr that honours Canada’s military and veterans.

The first phase of the project, The Calgary Soldiers Memorial was unveiled in April of 2011. The second phase is the Poppy Plaza.

“We are truly pleased to honour those who made great sacrifices for our country through their contribution to Canada’s armed forces,” says Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “Poppy Plaza is where Calgarians can gather to respect and memorialize Canada’s efforts during wartime in a beautiful public gathering space that helps to connect people with the river’s edge.”

Fittingly, Poppy Plaza is located at 1111 Memorial Dr NW. Memorial Dr has been redesigned to honour veterans. It is an area in Calgary designed to specifically focus on remembrance, legacy and history.

“The themes of remembrance, legacy, and history are found throughout the Memorial Drive redevelopment,” says Ward 7 Alderman Druh Farrell. “We are pleased with how the entire vision is coming together and providing important public places for Calgarians to enjoy.”

The ceremony on June 8 is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., and end at 2 p.m., with a ceremonial contingent commencing at 11:30 a.m. members of the military and veterans will be present.

Donations of non-perishable food items for the Calgary Veterans Food Bank will be thankfully accepted at the event.

For anyone hoping to attend, please note that on-site parking is not available.

http://beaconnews.ca/blog/2013/05/po...turday-june-8/

[Chadillaccc]

So happy to hear that the old building on site is going to be a restaurant and that everything is opening on June 8th! Excellent.

My boyfriend and I kinda snuck down there into the blocked off area on one of the really sunny hot days a couple weeks ago and it is absolutely gorgeous. It is really going to be a great amenity for this city