O-tac
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Is the 11 St. site from the article the old decommissioned golf course in the north?
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Urban Development and Proposals Discussion
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CalgaryTiger
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Also on this... Looks like the Province is at least engaging with other levels of government about the whole McMahon situation. It is always a good reminder that the City of Calgary has really nothing to do with McMahon. When the Stamps president talks about long-term conversations being brought to the forefront, who are those conversations with? We know from someone on here they have at least looked at the Grandstand, wonder who else they're talking to. I'm sure all options are on the table. I just hope no more money is put towards a fieldhouse near McMahon without considering the fact that the whole parcel could be used much better if McMahon were gone.
Local history and football future come together as Calgary prepares to host 113th Grey Cup - LiveWire Calgary
Come November, Calgary will be the hotbed for Canadian football for the first time in seven years. The Calgary Stampeders have unveiled the brand, logo and vision for the Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival. Between Nov. 8-15, festival events will take place at McMahon Stadium and Stampede...
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Game-specific upgrades coming to McMahon Stadium, permanent fixes on the horizon
Alberta Minister of Tourism and Sport, Andrew Boitchenko, said that when proper infrastructure is in place, the provincial government is always supportive of major sporting events coming to Alberta. During a meeting with his counterparts across Canada, Botichenko tabled the idea of a federal committee designed to support aging infrastructure.The current lifespan and age of McMahon Stadium is on their radar, he said, but beyond that, support from the federal government is needed.
For now, McMahon Stadium will be getting a facelift after the regular season. McNeil said that in accordance with the CFL’s Grey Cup bidding system, the Stampeders will be building concourses out into parking lot space, increasing press facilities, and building 14 additional suites in the stadium’s north endzone.
“It will be a very different McMahon stadium than you would see during the season,” he said.
Permanent facility upgrades are top of mind for Stamps staff. McNeil said Grey Cup planning has brought long-term conversations to the forefront.
“We’re all very aware that there are some challenges with McMahon Stadium; this certainly highlights that and gives us that opportunity to move forward.”
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Nimbus
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Hope this is true, DMAP still has it listed as "Pending Appeal". Application was approved October 2025, but an appeal was made to SDAB.
trtcttc
Senior Member
It's true they received a permit from the city, the SDAB process is after city approval. Hearing scheduled for Mar 12. I'm guessing this one gets past SDAB with some changes. This one is a bit different in that the concerns are environmental and less on traffic/parking/scale/etc.
Rollerstud98
Active Member
I feel like it is going north of stoney. Between stoney and 566.
Golfing guy
Active Member
11st is the new interchange on Stoney, between Deerfoot and Harvest Hills in NE
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
No news really but there is something happening with Westbrook.
livewirecalgary.com
In a response to an inquiry by LWC, the City of Calgary said that it is hoping to reimagine the parcel with new site uses, a new site design, and a development scheme that meets the current market trend for the area.
“A planning and design consultant has been hired and is currently in Phase 1 of their work. This phase is exploratory to understand the current realities of the site and what can be changed to see development realized on the land,” read an email response.
“Conceptual design, public engagement, formal planning applications, and municipal planning approval will follow in subsequent phases in 2026.”
Sounds like there's thought to the idea of leveraging other levels of government and an affordable housing partner to spur some development.
Farkas said that the City of Calgary can’t wait for another 15 years to pass before something is done. He said a long-term comprehensive plan for the site is good, but one that can be developed in phases.
“I think we’re now in a moment in time where there’s capital at play with the federal government, provincial governments as well, where if the city is in for a part of it, at least from an affordable housing standpoint, that could reduce the barrier to entry for some of our private sector partners,” Farkas said.
Also, a bit of tease of rethinking a city department's mandate.
“I also think that we need to take a look at what the long-term overall benefit is for our Real Estate and Development Services (RE&DS) internally, they’re not really tasked with the big picture questions of placemaking, what’s best for the city overall,” Farkas said.
“They’re looking at just the dollars and cents of the land portfolio from a financial investment standpoint. They aren’t looking at the other harder to quantify, but still very visible measures like placemaking, like vibrancy, public safety.
“Given I have a little bit of bias here, but Westbrook station is the station I get on for my regular commutes in on the train, I think there’s a demand from the community to move faster on investments like this, because it helps tackle some of the safety challenges that Calgarians are experiencing.”
Something to watch, guess we'll watch for the public engagement.
'Missed opportunity': Westbrook LRT site still sits void two years after city reacquisition - LiveWire Calgary
Multi-family developments continue to spring up around the Westbrook LRT station, except on the property the city owns, and the area councillor said it’s disappointing. Last week, Calgary city councillors approved a revised land-use at the Feb. 17 Public Hearing Meeting of Council on a property...
livewirecalgary.com
In a response to an inquiry by LWC, the City of Calgary said that it is hoping to reimagine the parcel with new site uses, a new site design, and a development scheme that meets the current market trend for the area.
“A planning and design consultant has been hired and is currently in Phase 1 of their work. This phase is exploratory to understand the current realities of the site and what can be changed to see development realized on the land,” read an email response.
“Conceptual design, public engagement, formal planning applications, and municipal planning approval will follow in subsequent phases in 2026.”
Sounds like there's thought to the idea of leveraging other levels of government and an affordable housing partner to spur some development.
Farkas said that the City of Calgary can’t wait for another 15 years to pass before something is done. He said a long-term comprehensive plan for the site is good, but one that can be developed in phases.
“I think we’re now in a moment in time where there’s capital at play with the federal government, provincial governments as well, where if the city is in for a part of it, at least from an affordable housing standpoint, that could reduce the barrier to entry for some of our private sector partners,” Farkas said.
Also, a bit of tease of rethinking a city department's mandate.
“I also think that we need to take a look at what the long-term overall benefit is for our Real Estate and Development Services (RE&DS) internally, they’re not really tasked with the big picture questions of placemaking, what’s best for the city overall,” Farkas said.
“They’re looking at just the dollars and cents of the land portfolio from a financial investment standpoint. They aren’t looking at the other harder to quantify, but still very visible measures like placemaking, like vibrancy, public safety.
“Given I have a little bit of bias here, but Westbrook station is the station I get on for my regular commutes in on the train, I think there’s a demand from the community to move faster on investments like this, because it helps tackle some of the safety challenges that Calgarians are experiencing.”
Something to watch, guess we'll watch for the public engagement.
zzkwilliamcanada
Active Member
i have a strong feeling, Truman will be selected to build this areaNo news really but there is something happening with Westbrook.
'Missed opportunity': Westbrook LRT site still sits void two years after city reacquisition - LiveWire Calgary
Multi-family developments continue to spring up around the Westbrook LRT station, except on the property the city owns, and the area councillor said it’s disappointing. Last week, Calgary city councillors approved a revised land-use at the Feb. 17 Public Hearing Meeting of Council on a property...
In a response to an inquiry by LWC, the City of Calgary said that it is hoping to reimagine the parcel with new site uses, a new site design, and a development scheme that meets the current market trend for the area.
“A planning and design consultant has been hired and is currently in Phase 1 of their work. This phase is exploratory to understand the current realities of the site and what can be changed to see development realized on the land,” read an email response.
“Conceptual design, public engagement, formal planning applications, and municipal planning approval will follow in subsequent phases in 2026.”
Sounds like there's thought to the idea of leveraging other levels of government and an affordable housing partner to spur some development.
Farkas said that the City of Calgary can’t wait for another 15 years to pass before something is done. He said a long-term comprehensive plan for the site is good, but one that can be developed in phases.
“I think we’re now in a moment in time where there’s capital at play with the federal government, provincial governments as well, where if the city is in for a part of it, at least from an affordable housing standpoint, that could reduce the barrier to entry for some of our private sector partners,” Farkas said.
Also, a bit of tease of rethinking a city department's mandate.
“I also think that we need to take a look at what the long-term overall benefit is for our Real Estate and Development Services (RE&DS) internally, they’re not really tasked with the big picture questions of placemaking, what’s best for the city overall,” Farkas said.
“They’re looking at just the dollars and cents of the land portfolio from a financial investment standpoint. They aren’t looking at the other harder to quantify, but still very visible measures like placemaking, like vibrancy, public safety.
“Given I have a little bit of bias here, but Westbrook station is the station I get on for my regular commutes in on the train, I think there’s a demand from the community to move faster on investments like this, because it helps tackle some of the safety challenges that Calgarians are experiencing.”
Something to watch, guess we'll watch for the public engagement.
outoftheice
Senior Member
Ranchman's is leaving its home on Macleod Trail to make way for a new development. I'm curious if this location will just become another commercial strip mall or if there is going to be residential planned for the site.
Mountain Man
Senior Member
They should get CMLC involved, start coming up with a proper plan and selling land to developers.
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
So many other places to develop on Macleod and yet an icon falls. It isn't that big of a deal, but this building is pretty iconic to me, as a Cool Runnings watcher and a south Calgary guy that went here through my 20s, end of an era.
Does Deveraux do commercial or just residential? I've seen them do a few residential developments but don't track commercial developments at all.
darwink
Senior Member
I do like that he is pushing for outcomes within a reasonable timeframe instead of an optimal report that sits on the shelf.
darwink
Senior Member
Hard to tell from overhead -- I wonder if the old Schanks is larger? The HBC space at South Centre would be interesting, lots of room for a big tent.
trtcttc
Senior Member
CMLC is almost too much the other way. Lots of design and strategy but the projects don't move fast enough. I think CMLC needs more ownership over the land. UD was successful because they had a strong sway over the the retail plots, so they were able to curate a very desirable mix even when the area was new and few residents. I'm afraid if you sell it piecemeal, you'd get what's happened in EV where it doesn't feel like a community, just a bunch of condos existing in the same area.
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
So it is mixed use... nothing on the development map yet.
livewirecalgary.com
They expect to begin construction in early 2027, with tentative completion by late 2028.
I assume this is looking west? The article did not say.
Ranchman's to relocate in 2027 to make way for a new mixed-use development - LiveWire Calgary
Iconic Calgary country music venue Ranchman’s is on the move this year, making way for a new development at its Macleod Trail location. This year will be the final year at its Macleod Trail South spot, where it’s anchored Calgary’s country music scene for the past 54 years. Still, it’s not the...
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They expect to begin construction in early 2027, with tentative completion by late 2028.
I assume this is looking west? The article did not say.
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