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Calgarys parks department seeks a $14M budget boost amid surging growth and public complaints about maintenance. Service requests have quadrupled since 2014, and actively maintained park areas have expanded by 36% since 2024, but funding per hectare has dropped steadily. Residents notice longer grass, weeds, unhealthy shrubs, and overflowing garbage bins. The department proposes four budget options, with the top tier recommending a 50% increase in mowing, turf work, and trash pickup. Councillor Nathaniel Schmidt links this to the citys outward sprawl, emphasizing the need to balance essential upkeep with aesthetic touches.

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