Ogden, which includes the historic neighbourhoods of Millican Estates, Lynnwood, and Ogden Flats, was a small rail town established in 1912. Named after the former Vice President of the Canadian Pacific Railway, it is arguable Calgary would not exist had it not been for the CPR, the Ogden Shops, and their founding of the town of Ogden.
The area known as Millican Estates gained its name from W. J. Millican, a lawyer and land developer, whose intent was to develop the area in the early 1900s. The deal never did go through, and after a decades-long court battle, the land title was finally cleared. Credit should actually be given to Mr. John Charles Wilson - one of the very first and most notable homesteaders, moving to the area in 1904, and responsible for clearing the land title for Millican Estates in 1920.
Between 1924 and 1975 the Imperial Oil refinery operated on the area that was later developed into Lynnwood Ridge. In 2001, it was discovered that high levels of hydrocarbon and lead had contaminated the soil along the ridge, which Imperial Oil was required to remediate after being taken to court by a group of resolute and passionate residents. Today, there is a management program in place to return Old Refinery Park to the use of Calgarians.
The Canadian Pacific Railway is held in high esteem by Ogdenites, with its world headquarters based directly in the community. With their history tied to rail, it is fitting that the Green Line LRT will have two stations in Ogden, which will bring its neighbourhood feel, opportunities of employment, and arts and culture to the rest of the city like the old Calgary Municipal Railway did more than 100 years ago.
One of the best days of the year is just around the corner! Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community connection. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
Neighbour Day 2024 will include two kick-off events on May 4 to help raise awareness of Neighbour Day and invite Calgarians to start planning their own Neighbour Day block party or community event for June 15.
Jane’s Walk 2024 is back and taking place May 3rd through 5th. Calgarians of all ages are invited to participate in free walking tours throughout a variety of communities and areas of interest in the city!
A global event inspired by and in honour of Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Jane believed that in order to properly observe how people, through their actions and interactions, create communities with a strong sense of belonging, we need to get out and walk the city.
Join the GreenLine team on April 4th to hear more about upcoming work in the community planned to begin mid-April.
78th Avenue Station Information Session
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Millican-Ogden Community Association
2110 69 Avenue S.E.
Community Cleanup events save residents a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in their black carts. The City of Calgary suppled packer trucks with crews, funds for advertising and promotion, face coverings, sanitizer, gloves, and garbage bags for community volunteers. This service is free of charge to all Calgarians.
All Community Cleanup events occur on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the spring and fall session.
Please note, the dates listed below are subject to change Please check with your local Community Association for more information regarding specific details and times of events, and opportunities to volunteer.
The following communities in Ward 9 have registered to host a Community Cleanup event this year.
As part of preparations for the GreenLine in Ogden, construction has begun around the CPKC rail yards. Work will take place east of CPKC alignment, south of Ogden Dale Road S.E. at approximately 78 Avenue. Work will be primarily located to the east of the embankment and south of the current location of Ogden Dale Road S.E.
With CPKC service having shifted to the southern diversion embankment, excavation of the permanent CPKC alignment to make way for the 78 Avenue vehicle tunnel will begin on approximately February 5 and is expected to last until Spring 2024.
The City of Calgary has been actively monitoring the Beaverdam Flats slope, located adjacent to the western edge of the Riverside Gate Condo property. Our recent geotechnical investigations have revealed signs of instability in the slope. Based on our studies to date, a potential future failure at this site would threaten the integrity of the Bow River Pathway (located on City lands) and the trail at the top of the slope (located on Riverside Gate Condos’ lands), but it would not likely effect the condo buildings themselves.
Calgary is in a housing crisis. We need more homes. The citywide rezoning proposed in Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy will help.
How will rezoning help?
This change will help increase the supply of housing to better meet demand by reducing the costs and timelines for permit approvals. This means more housing is able to be built faster. It also allows for greater housing variety, options, and price points to suit more Calgarians needs.
If you’re renting or buying, rezoning increases the number and types of homes available in all communities, making homes more affordable. If you own property, you’ll have more options to meet your future needs.
Following the completion of the secant pile wall at the 78 Avenue project site, additional work will begin, including:
(1) The installation of a secant pile wall at the 72 Avenue site; and
(2) The installation of the CPKC tracks on the 78 Avenue diversion embankment.
As the GreenLine LRT begins to shift from planning to implementation, we are at a place where key challenges and opportunities associated with the current GreenLine station designs in Ward 9 need to be addressed. These challenges and opportunities are grounded in the perspective I have as a 10+ year advocate and champion of the GreenLine in my role as the area’s City Councillor, as well as my 20+ year role as an urban design professional working with East Calgary Communities towards the transit-oriented future we are now on the brink of achieving.
We were fortunate to be invited to tour the newest Mustard Seed project in Ogden, Hub:29. Set to open early next year, the former United church site is now being stewarded by The Mustard Seed, delivering a unique mixed-use social hub and affordable housing project in the community. Hub:29 was designed to bring people together, exemplifying the true meaning of community, anchored in the betterment and wellbeing of all residents.