RiverWalk

"I experience the RiverWalk as a place that is really well used by people. Every time I am there, there are so many people, and all different kinds of people are there enjoying it. There are benches, there is a really nice view, you are surrounded by nature, and there are coffee shops you can pop into. It is just a really nice place to be out and about. One of the things I notice is how wide and spacious the path is. On a nice day, it feels like everybody in Calgary is there, but it still works because there is enough space for everyone. I also really like that the bike lane and the pedestrian sidewalks are separate. You do not feel like you are going to get run over. You can have a nice walk, and people biking can also move comfortably without navigating around too many people. There is something about being there on a nice summer day, enjoying the river, enjoying downtown, and being part of a busy city that I really enjoy. The river feels like an important part of what makes Calgary, Calgary, and this space really lets you experience that." (Adapted from interview material. Edited for clarity while preserving the participant’s voice.)