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2024 Heritage Calgary Awards: DIALOG Presents Advocacy and Volunteerism Award to Crescent Heights Community Association

November 26, 2024

DIALOG was thrilled to be a sponsor of the 2024 Heritage Calgary Awards and present the award for Advocacy and Volunteerism to Crescent Heights Community Association on Thursday, November 14.

Crescent Heights Community Association’s Brenda Erskine and Adam Schwartz accepting the award for Advocacy and Volunteerism.

Founded in 1895 and established as a neighbourhood in 1914, Crescent Heights is a diverse, vibrant community in the heart of Calgary located just north of the Bow River. It is recognized as one of the oldest communities in the city. Since 1974, the Crescent Heights Community Association has pushed for opportunities to arrange community recreational projects that physically improve the district. They work closely with residents, members, and stakeholders to improve the quality of life for Crescent Heights residents by enhancing community enjoyment, safety, connection and belonging.

Crescent Heights is home to the largest number of heritage homes and trees – nearing 100 years in age. In response to the ongoing redevelopment in the community, with the loss of both older homes and trees, the Crescent Heights Community Association worked closely with the City of Calgary to design Heritage Guidelines that would help prevent further loss and engage residents in the understanding of the community’s history. Read more about the Crescent Heights Community Association and their award win at heritagecalgary.ca

Congratulations to the Crescent Heights Community Association and all other award winners!

The awards this year recognized an incredible array of talent and effort contributed by so many to keep important pieces of our communal history intact and we were honoured to present the award for Advocacy and Volunteerism to the Crescent Heights Community Association for their work in building awareness and appreciation for the unique character, history, and environment of Crescent Heights.

— Chris Lenzin Partner, Structural Engineer, Calgary Studio Chair
Photo credit: Heritage Calgary