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Re-discoveRing Calgary’s downtown by PePPer rodriguez
It’s no secret, times are tough in Calgary’s downtown right now. The pandemic, the soft economy, the high office vacancy rates, and more, have all combined to put a damper on the vibrancy of the city centre. But on a lovely fall afternoon, amidst the stunning foliage lining the river pathways, and the weekend strollers taking in the last little bit of warm weather, the downtown area never seemed more alive. For those who haven’t visited the city core in a while, they’re in for a surprise in what it offers not just by way of the new sights and sounds of downtown, but also in the array of residential options it now offers. 24 New Home + Condo Guide | Oct. 15–Nov. 12, 2021
The East Village had long been the hotspot of residential growth. A 2016 census says there are 3,242 residents living in this redeveloped area just east of the core, and its population is expected to rise 200 per cent by 2042. Many of the residential towers – including Verve by FRAM Slokker - have been built out since then and there are still move-in ready options. There is also Waterfront, a master planned, mixed use community on the banks of the Bow River where Prince’s Island Park meets Chinatown. The 5.2-acre site has been transformed from the former home of the Greyhound bus barns to a sophisticated downtown
community and is touted as the single largest condominium development in Calgary at over 1 million square-feet, with over 19,000 square-feet of retail amenities. Downtown residents get to enjoy the new RiverWalk urban waterfront park, a four-kilometre stretch of walking and biking trails skirting the Bow River. It is a beautiful promenade where pedestrians and cyclists can enjoy some green space in the heart of the city. It was also designed to preserve and protect the river environment as well as flood protection. The RiverWalk stretches from the west part of downtown on the tip of Prince’s Island Park near the
