Stephen Avenue Gets Fresh Makeover | Calgary News

Calgary’s Stephen Avenue is getting a major facelift with the “See You on Stephen Avenue” initiative, aiming to revitalize the iconic street as a vibrant, clean, and welcoming destination. Enhanced cleaning, including pressure washing and targeted sweeps, tackles litter and human waste—especially after big events—to reshape public perception. Free parking at the Harmony Parkade until June 2027, plus improved transit, cycling, and walking access, makes downtown more inviting. Police are ramping up presence through Operation Restore, with new safety hubs and infrastructure upgrades like tree-friendly utilities and better lighting to boost safety and aesthetics. This isn’t just a cosmetic refresh—it’s a strategic push to adapt to changing retail, work, and urban lifestyles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5863408e38cf712