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This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes outreach about a proposed youth centre from Boys and Girls Club Leduc and climate-resilient landscaping in Edmonton.

The City of Leduc is looking for perspectives from the community on a potential new youth centre. BGC Leduc has identified Kinsmen Park as a location for a standalone facility for its youth programming. The city said the centre would provide services such as drop-in activities, recreation, leadership development, employment readiness, and opportunities to build social connections.

Attendance at BGC Leduc's programming has more than doubled since 2023, the city said, demonstrating the need for more safe, welcoming, and supportive spaces for teens and young adults. "Evidence suggests that services like this offer youth access to environments that develop positive relationships, strengthen social-emotional skills, and build confidence and resilience in the next generation of residents and community leaders," the city said. "Consistent access to caring adults, meaningful activities, and community connections are key preventative factors that contribute to positive long-term outcomes for children, families, and the broader community."

City-owned Kinsmen Park was chosen because it's close to existing recreational amenities and is accessible to youth and families. The site is also near Leduc Composite High School. The city also wants to hear whether the facility should be owned and operated by the city, by a partner such as BGC Leduc, or through a shared model.

There is an online survey open until Sept. 13 and drop-in open houses on Aug. 20 and Sept. 2. The city said it will also speak to nearby residents, community organizations, and local youth. Administration said it will collect feedback from students once school starts again in September.

A graphic shows the proposed location of a youth centre in the west part of Kinsmen Park in Leduc

Boys and Girls Club Leduc has identified Kinsmen Park as a potential site for a standalone youth facility. (City of Leduc)

Here are some other opportunities to provide input in the Edmonton metro region:

  • Until July 20: The City of Edmonton is conducting a survey on bike parking regulations.
  • July 23: Stony Plain is hosting a community party at Graybriar Playground from 5pm to 7pm to collect feedback on an update to its municipal development plan.
  • July 28: Stony Plain is hosting a community party at St. John Paul II Catholic School from 5pm to 7pm to collect feedback on an update to its municipal development plan.
  • Aug. 4: Stony Plain is hosting a community party at École Meridian Heights School from 5pm to 7pm to collect feedback on an update to its municipal development plan.
  • Until Aug. 5: Edmonton is conducting a survey on private property landscaping resiliency to identify possible changes to Edmonton's zoning bylaw. The survey is open for anyone who lives or does business in Edmonton.
  • Aug. 13: Stony Plain is hosting a community party at High Park School Playground from 5pm to 7pm to collect feedback on an update to its municipal development plan.
  • Aug. 18: Stony Plain is hosting a community party at Fairway Drive Playground from 5pm to 7pm to collect feedback on an update to its municipal development plan.
  • Aug. 20: The City of Leduc is hosting an open house on a proposed youth centre in Kinsmen Park at the Civic Centre from 4pm to 8pm .
  • Until Aug. 31: Edmonton is conducting its 2026 business census. City employees will visit businesses in person, and there is an online survey.
  • Sept. 2: The City of Leduc is hosting an open house on a proposed youth centre in Kinsmen Park at the Civic Centre from 4pm to 8pm.
  • Until Sept. 13: The City of Leduc is conducting a survey on a proposed youth centre in Kinsmen Park. City employees will also gather feedback from residents, community organizations, and youth through targeted outreach.
  • Ongoing: Stony Plain is accepting feedback on an update to its municipal development plan.
  • Ongoing: YEG Chinatown Re:VITA is conducting a survey on what kind of housing and development is needed in south Chinatown.

"Your turn" is Taproot's weekly collection of public engagement opportunities in the Edmonton region. Watch this space every week for opportunities to make your views known. If you know of a request for public input, send it to hello@taprootedmonton.ca.