Community Hub & Garden Project
The Shawnee Evergreen Community Association (SECA) is developing an outdoor destination that integrates gardens, casual gathering spaces, and flexible programming areas for year-round use, located at Evergreen Drive Park (1611 Evergreen Drive SW).
Over two or three years, with volunteer support and as grants are secured and the project is constructed, this project could represent an investment of up to $300,000 or perhaps more.
The pace and scope of this project will be determined by the number of volunteers who get involved and the skills they bring. We are especially looking for residents with experience or interest in planning, organization, and communications.
Current Phase:
Concept Consultation
Provide your feedback on the concept by November 2, 2026!
SECA is working with a local landscape architecture firm, 818 Studio, to bring the community hub to life, and we need your input.
Review the early concept images below and fill out the survey linked above. Now is the time to have your say!
Note: These images are presented for discussion and engagement purposes, and the final project may deviate from the design provided in this Concept Consultation.
Project Timeline
Sight-Line Survey
SECA will be going door-to-door to each house that has a direct line-of-sight to Evergreen Drive Park, consulting residents about the project.
Coming soon2026 AGM & Concept Consultation
At SECA's 2026 Annual General Meeting, we launched our consultation on the first draft concept drawings.
Read more2026 Picnic in the Park
At our annual picnic in the park event, SECA asked residents what features they'd like to see in the community hub. Here's what they said!
Project Kicks Off
SECA secured a lease with the City of Calgary and developed a prelimary project timeline.
Genesis of the Community Hub & Garden
Building on resident feedback, SECA explored how to bring many requested elements together in one project.
Hub & Garden Committee
SECA's Community Hub & Garden Project is made possible by its dedicated volunteers, who are planning and executing the project from the concept to building stages.
To keep the project moving forward, we need volunteers with the following types of skills:
Planning & Development
Including: urban design or landscape architecture, construction or trades experience, procurement or contract management, environmental or sustainability expertise.
Organization & Project Delivery
Including: strategic planning or organizational development, volunteer coordination, risk management or policy development, fund development and grant support.
Community Engagement & Communication
Including: community engagement or facilitation, marketing, social media, or graphic design, event planning, and partnership development.
We are also open to volunteers who have little-to-no experience but do have an eagerness to learn!
2025–26 Committee Members
Ian Jobe, SECA President
Lynn Jobe, SECA Past President
Steve Adams, SECA Vice President
Anya Peña Egle, Community Connector
Darrell Aunger, Community Volunteer
Ailin Li, Community Volunteer
Zach Manntai, Community Volunteer
Shelley Samec, Community Volunteer
Alla Stepanova, Community Volunteer
2026–27 Committee Members
This could be you! No experience necessary.
