About the Association

Established in 1974, the London Road Neighbourhood Association is a non-profit association dedicated to maintaining the qualities of the historical London Road neighbourhood that make it one of the finest communities in the City. We work closely with the City and provide considered opinion to changes that affect and enhance the quality of residency within the London Road area.

London Road Neighbourhood

The London Road Neighbourhood is located south and east of the downtown area, and can be considered an integral part of both the City's central core and also its residential areas. The London Road Neighbourhood is bordered by 13 Street South, 9 Avenue South, 4 and 3 Street South, 6 Avenue South, 11 Street South, and 4 Street South. To view a map of this area, please choose one of the following:

History

The London Road Neighbourhood was one of the first residential areas to be developed in Lethbridge.

During the period 1890 to 1914 (particularly the shorter period 1890-1905) that the City experienced rapid population growth and a significant building boom. Nearly half of the existing houses in the Neighbourhood were built during this time; these older homes create much of the historical character which prevails throughout the London Road Neighbourhood.

The second period of significant building activity occurred during, and primarily after, World War II, when the rest of the Neighbourhood was built up.

Land Use and Recreation

The predominant Neighbourhood land us is residential, with roughly 80% of all uses being of a single family residential nature or single family with a basement suite.

The Neighbourhood parks are:

• Kiwanis Greenacres Park
• Kinsmen Park
• London Road Park
• Kin Playground

What Does the Neighbourhood Association Do?

It is our vision to maintain the qualities of this historical neighbourhood. We work closely with the City of Lethbridge to monitor development and make suggestions to ways the neighbourhood can be enhanced. We seek to empower London Road residents to iterate their concerns when they feel their neighbourhood is threatened.

In addition, we strive to unify the neighbourhood, increase homeowner and resident pride in our fine neighbourhood, and be a source of support for homeowners.

When residents of London Road request the assistance of the Association concerning a development in their area the Association :

1. Works with neighbours to empower them,
2. Canvasses the neighbourhood for viewpoints and concerns,
3. Explores the City's perspectives and development plans, and
4. Advocates for the values of the London Road historical district.

When a developer applies for a development permit the City notifies the London Road Neighbourhood Association and requests a response.

We enhance the quality of residency within the London Road area through advocacy, community newsletters, providing residents with support and information, and hosting special community events such as pumpkin walks, home tours, hot chocolate in the park, easter egg hunts and other community building activities.

Board of Directors

The Executive (2008/2009) is:

• President: Greg Norman
• Vice President: Garfield Bland
• Secretary/Treasurer: Sharon Hudemka
• Past Vice President: Tom McKenzie

The Directors (2008/2009) are:

• Rachel Andrew
• Trish Christiansen
• Kate Connolly
• Helen Cox
• Maureen Ebel
• Marko Hilgersom
• Diane Horvath
• Jason Josey
• Em Pijl-Zieber

To Contact the Association

Please call the LRNA at 329-LRNA (329- 5762). Messages are checked frequently and a board member will return your call as soon as possible.