to begin immediately following Stampede 2009. " Greening of the park is part of the master plan. The Elbow River, a major river, runs through Stampede Park," says Bellingham. " We support sustainable design for all construction and renovations and are an ISO 1410 registered company." Although the Stampede will not seek a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED) certification on the Roundup Centre project, it is employing many of the same sustainable design principles including dual-flush lavatories and High- E resistant glazing. According to reports, the four phases of construction will total over $ 500 million by completion in 2012, the year of the Stampede's 100th anniversary. Bellingham notes: " The Stampede is a popular destination because of its downtown locations and our efforts to combine with the tourism efforts of the city." – Editorial research by Michael Fretwell through recycling, reducing and adopting operational practices that respect the land, water and air. In June 2006, the Stampede announced plans to transform Stampede Park from a parking lot into a park over the course of several years. The greening project will replace asphalt with trees and reclaim the riverbanks toward the creation of a green oasis right in the heart of Calgary. In September 2006, Stampede Park Development Plan projects began with the construction of a new and relocated Stampede Casino. In July 2007, the Government of Canada announced a $ 25 million grant in support of Calgary Stampede's greening project. In February 2008, a $ 65 million investment was announced to build a state- of- the- art agriculture facility and redevelop up to 50 acres of Stampede Park. The new facility will be located in the Grandstand infield, with construction set Calgary Stampede April 09 www. bus- ex. com 19