{
  "id": 1554995,
  "title": "Calgary’s Max Bell Park and pathway being redeveloped, city seeks feedback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/calgarys-max-bell-park-and-pathway-being-redeveloped-city-seeks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:13:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024261/calgary-max-bell-park-and-pathway-redevelopment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The City of Calgary is looking to revamp Max Bell Park and its adjoining pathway, situated south of Memorial Drive and west of Barlow Trail. This existing park, which provides a scenic view of the downtown skyline and easy access to the city’s trail network and CTrain, is slated for significant improvements to enhance its appeal for residents and visitors alike.\n\nThe redevelopment project comprises two main components: enhancing the existing pathway network and developing an underutilized parcel of land, approximately 4,000 square meters or one acre, located west of Albert Park/Radisson Heights. Proposed developments include amphitheatre-style seating, stairs carved into the hillside, an open plaza suitable for fitness and recreational activities, and an overhead structure to showcase the downtown skyline. These additions aim to create versatile spaces for small-scale events, festivals, and other community engagements.\n\nBefore construction begins in 2028, the city is soliciting public input on the proposed plans and the optimal design concept for future utilization. To assist in this process, the city has compiled a collection of artist renderings depicting the envisioned look of the redeveloped area. These visual aids, along with further details about the city’s plans, can be accessed on the city’s official website.\n\nThe public feedback window is set to close on August 27. To stay updated on the city’s initiatives and ensure continued access to such community-focused stories, readers are encouraged to add Global News as a Preferred Source in Google.",
  "summary": "The City of Calgary is soliciting public feedback on plans to development a piece of greenspace and trails on the east side of Max Bell Arena.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}