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Fall is here, hear the yell
Back to school, ring the bell
Brand new shoes, walking blues
Climb the fence, books and pens
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
I can tell that we are gonna be friends

We’re Going to Be Friends by The White Stripes

An early welcome to fall! Let’s celebrate our amazing neighbourhood and this exciting time of year on Saturday at Community League Day! See you there!

Our Annual Membership Drive is this weekend!

Come to the Hall this Saturday, September 16th, for a fun afternoon! Complimentary Balloon Animals and Face Painting, popsicles, light snacks, and refreshments.

For purchase: Boston Pizza by the slice ($2) and local Sea Change Beer and Shiddy Beverages ($5). Bring cash. Thank you Boston Pizza Terwillegar for supporting Community League Day!

Memberships are $30, and you can pay with cash or cheque payable to Lansdowne Community League. Buy your membership at the event, and you will be entered to win a Door Prize. Online payments can be done, but a $5 surcharge will be added.

With the purchase of your Community League membership, you’re supporting your local neighbourhood. Plus! you get various perks, deals, and discounts at many local businesses. Take a look here >>

Learn more about EFCL Community League Day >>

We are always looking for volunteers to support our events! Please consider lending a helping hand. Sign Up to Volunteer Here >>

As the long-time owner and operator of Lansdowne Centre, Alldritt Land Corporation wishes to redevelop this important site in the neighbourhood. To help gather feedback from the residents, they are hosting an open house. During the open house, they will present the details of the rezoning application and, most importantly, listen to the community's ideas, thoughts, and suggestions. 

For more details on the project, please visit https://www.claritydevelopment.ca/public-engagement-lansdowne/ 

The first draft is currently being written and will incorporate public input where possible. It will include regulations specifically created for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Centre, aiming to enhance the neighbourhood and provide an active and well-designed urban environment.

Regulations in the DC2 zone will ensure that the planned multi-unit residential buildings include details to help facilitate:

• Mixed-use buildings anticipated to range between eight and twelve storeys.

• Small-scale commercial buildings (two to three storeys).

• Enhanced pedestrian accessibility and landscaping.

• Community amenities and public art.

• Active urban plazas and gathering spaces.

• Surface level and underground parking.

The City of Edmonton is proposing to replace Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw—the city’s “rulebook” for development. The Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative reached a significant milestone by completing the final draft of the new Zoning Bylaw and zoning map. Input from stakeholders over the last five years has been critical in shaping Edmonton’s new Zoning Bylaw, which will help build the future city outlined in The City Plan.

Edmonton’s proposed new Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) and city-wide rezoning (Charter Bylaw 21001) will be presented at City Council Public Hearing on October 16, 2023. All Edmontonians are invited to join City Council at the Statutory Public Hearing to consider the proposed new bylaws.

When: October 16, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.*

Where: Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall 

1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB

*Note: City Council may choose to extend the public hearing over a number of days based on the number of registered speakers. 

More information here >>

National Tree Day is on Wednesday, September 20, during National Forest Week. Come out and celebrate with Root for Trees! Enjoy the great outdoors and learn about the many benefits of Edmonton’s urban forest. This unique day will be filled with tree-rific activities for all ages including tree planting, plant giveaways, interactive games and more! For more information check out: National Tree Day

To register for the event please visit: Tree Canada's registration page.
This event will be held at Cavanagh Walking Trail from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

To recognize National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), Root for Trees will be gifting native species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers as a way to honour the victims, families, friends, and intergenerational survivors of Residential Schools. This event is in partnership with the city’s Indigenous Relations Office, and the community-led Orange Shirt Day Walk/Run. In addition to the tree and shrub giveaway, there will be various Indigenous organizations, vendors, activities, and the walk/run. We encourage Edmontonians to show their support by wearing an orange shirt to this special event.

The event will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kinsmen Park. 
If you are interested in participating in the walk/run, register on the 2023 Orange Shirt Run/Walk Day registration page.

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