Drone picture showing the end result of painting the pavement in an intersection in Calgary

ActivateYYC: Making an intersection better for people

It’s not every day that I get to paint the pavement on a street! Read along, or watch the video to learn more about my first opportunity to work on a hands-on community focused project here in Calgary. Have you ever used the intersection at Center Street S and 13th Ave SW? Then, you probably noticed it was built for cars. With four surface parking lots catering to suburban commuters, β€œfree” street parking, and large roads, this is a dangerous intersection for all road users, even for motorists....

July 20, 2026 Β· 4 min Β· Stefanni Brasil