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The University of Calgary acquired the high-profile West Campus Lands from the Province of Alberta in 1995. Fifteen years later, a study by the University confirmed that the swath of real estate was not needed to accommodate future academic expansion, rather, it proved an ideal location for a new integrated urban community. Plans for the 184-acre residential and commercial development have been in motion ever since, with a major renaming initiative shedding the directional West Campus moniker in favour of a simple and straightforward 'University District' branding. After obtained land use approvals in 2014, and with a new name giving the grand scheme a refreshed sense of place, the multi-faceted development is finally coming to life.
A new assemblage of community amenities will arise around the various commercial and residential developments that are proposed. To be situated at the northern edge of the site, Truman Development has unveiled their vision for a townhouse and condominium development comprised of numerous low-rise buildings. Marketed as Noble, the project is among the first residential developments at University District, and is slated to contain 6,000 multi-family homes once fully built out.
Because the property is on endowment land, Truman won't own the parcel. Rather, the site is granted as a 99-year pre-paid lease, and at the time of expiry, West Campus Development Trust can extend the lease or purchase the building. Brookfield Residential is the other builder that has been appointed to carry out the first phase. Their project, Ivy, will contain 131 units across three storeys.
Noble will consist of 36 brownstone townhouses and approximately 100 condominiums spanning two four-storey buildings. The townhouses will each come equipped with a pair of underground parking stalls and private rooftop terraces. Residents of the condominium buildings will share common green space on the ground floor and the fourth level. Renderings of the project showcase these vibrant spaces as engaging community hubs. Site preparation for the development is ongoing, while the names of University District's 13 streets, which pay homage to the volunteerism and leadership of 13 university chancellors, have been approved.
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