To start the garden, we are working on completing the City of Calgary’s requirements for approval. Here’s a summary of what is required for approval, and what we’ve accomplished so far:
| Step / Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| 1. Contact 311 (Parks and Rec) with an expression of intent, and a shortlist of potential garden locations | Done |
| 2. Provide documentation to the city supporting the proposal to create the garden. This includes: | Done |
| a. Community garden plan – A detailed description of the proposed garden | Done |
| b. Garden group information – A detailed description of the garden group | Done |
| c. Community support – Applications must be accompanied by: | Done |
| i. A letter or board motion from the community association | Recieved |
| ii. Survey of neighbor’s support | Obtained neighbor’s support |
| iii. Letters from other supporters | Conducted community survey |
| iv. Letter of support from Alderman | Obtained letter of support from Alderman |
| d. Financial plan / budget – Documentation of startup costs and the ongoing financing of the garden | Done |
| e. Insurance – Proof of 5 million dollars of liability insurance | Done |