The community of Kingsland is in the midst of a pilot project co-funded by The City of Calgary and the Kingsland Community Association (KCA) to spruce up the neighbourhood.

Supporting Partnerships for Urban Reinvestment, or SPUR, is an initiative that sees the public and the City working together with the goal of improving public spaces and quality of life for residents living in overlooked spaces.

The City has announced plans for an addition to the path and bikeway along the crest of the Glenmore Reservoir.

Once completed, the "missing link" — as the section of pathway is being touted — will provide Calgarians with both a scenic resource and recreational amenity joining an existing path in North Glenmore Park to the one along the Glenmore Trail Causeway.

The City is drawing up urban design guidelines for large commercial sites, guidelines that could change the face of big box shopping in Calgary.

According to the City, the guidelines would provide consistent guidance to developers and City staff to help ensure large commercial sites create a pleasant public realm, allow for safe pedestrian and cycling movement, reduce the need for car travel within the site, are environmentally sustainable and can be adapted for other uses.

From its borders to its centre, Calgary's inner city is home to some of the city's most storied historical sites and bustling neighbourhoods; and is continually sought out by an eclectic group of homeowners and renters alike.

Bankview resident Vanessa Vegter loves the fact her community is both affordable and conveniently located near 17th Avenue and several city bus routes.