Since the design process began in the fall of 2006, several meetings and discussions have occurred with the Ramsay Community Association and Ward Aldermen to solicit community input as the Ramsay Exchange conceptual plan evolved. Obtaining community feedback and understanding the development components valued most by local residents played an integral part in the approach to the design of Ramsay Exchange.

Organizations such as Calgary Economic Development, Calgary Arts Development, the Alberta College of Art, Calgary Heritage Initiative, The City of Calgary and other groups were also consulted and contributed to the design process.

A formal announcement of the project and a public open house on February 10, 2007 promoted further community awareness, solicited community input and comments and created broad public support for the project.

Summary of Feedback Data

The following information summarizes the written feedback obtained from the February 10, 2007 public open house

Total number of feedback sheets	63
Overall Opinion
Fully support	26
I like it	21
Neither like nor dislike it	6
Do not like it	4
Opposed to it	0
Blank	6
Identify the changes the project brings to your community	Yes, it will change	No change	Is the change positive?	Is the change negative?
Open space	38	14	41	8
Residential mix and character	52	1	55	1
Local shopping	52	0	52	1
Traffic	41	6	10	34
Improved transit	34	13	38	6
Land use	46	1	48	2
Heritage retention	43	9	40	10
Other	3	1	5	1