Today we're taking a look at Calgary's Beltline neighbourhood and the growth it has experienced in recent years, as well as the projects that are currently underway. Over the past 10 years, the Beltline has seen unprecedented growth and development, adding 22 new completed highrise residential towers with a resulting addition of 5,294 new residents to the neighbourhood. This marks an increase of almost 30 percent, bringing the total number of residents to 21,958.

At the time of the 2016 Census, there were also 11 highrise towers that were still under construction. Those 11 buildings will add approximately 2,300 additional residential units and approximately 4,000 new residents to the Beltline over the next few years.

Aerial view of Beltline from southwest, image by Kevin Cappis

The 5,000 additional residents might not seem like a big number when compared to Calgary's overall population growth over those 10 years, but when you take into account that the Beltline is an established inner-city neighbourhood that was already built out, those numbers are nothing short of amazing. The recent growth has given the Beltline a busier, more vibrant feel, and despite the local recession the growth hasn't been slowing down. 

Let's take a look at a few local projects that are currently under construction.

Park Point by Qualex Landmark, image by Kevin Cappis

6th and Tenth, image by Forum contributor Cyric.

The Royal, image by Forum contributor Beltline_B

The Royal is highly anticipated as it will add more than just residential units to the Beltline; it will feature an Urban Fare Grocery Store, as well as a Canadian Tire store.

The Royal, image via Embassy Bosa

Here are a few of the recently completed projects in the Beltline:

Fifteen15, image by Kevin Cappis

Mark on 10th by Qualex Landmark, image by Kevin Cappis

1215 by Maple Projects, image via Kevin Cappis

Those living in the Beltline have experienced these changes firsthand, and can look forward to more growth and change.

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