“We are thrilled to welcome Ali to HSCA. I am excited to see Ali bring her considerable experience in community engagement and planning to Hillhurst-Sunnyside, and look forward to her contributions to our team, and ultimately to the diverse residents that make up our vibrant community.”
Introducing HSCA’s New Community Planning and Engagement Coordinator
HSCA is pleased to introduce Ali McMillian into the newly revamped position of Engagement & Community Planning Coordinator!
About Ali
A former teacher, Ali’s previous role was as the Planning and Development Director/ Business Liaison for the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (2015-2021).
Alongside significant volunteer and planning experience, Ali’s considerable project portfolio includes: Bridgeland Arctic Adventure (2021), Bridgeland Peony murals (2020), Flyover Park (2016-2021), Bridgeland Hollywood Sign (2019), Bridgeland Mapping/ Wayfinding Project, (2019-2020), Pride Intersection (2019), Village Piazza Revitalization (2018), Polka Dot intersection (2018), East Riverside Master Plan, and the Bridgeland Riverside Area Redevelopment Plan (2018-2020).
About the Role
As Engagement & Community Planning Coordinator, Ali is responsible for two main portfolios:
Supporting, encouraging, and growing community engagement; and
Supporting the Hillhurst Sunnyside Planning Committee.
Get to know Ali (in 5 Questions or Less)
Q1. What is your favourite part of HSCA?
A1. The people are welcoming, creative and passionate about the community!
Q2. Tell us a fun fact about yourselfA2. My daily driver is a 1977 Volkswagen Van called “The Honey Bus"
Q3. What is your favourite part of the Hillhurst Sunnyside community?A3. I LOVE the Sunnyside garage murals!
Q4. What keeps you busy outside of your role at HSCA?A4. With two teenage daughters, we are a crazy Basketball family - coaching and being my kid’s biggest fan!
Q5. What topic could you give a 20-minute presentation on without any preparation?A5. Tactical urbanism and placemaking: How residents can be the change they want to see in their neighbourhood!
Ali can be reached via:
P: 403-283-0554, extension 229