Silence&Motion
Senior Member
That Coop redevelopment on 16 Ave NE is in the news: Retrofitting suburbia: Old shopping malls can be saved by their parking lots (CBC News)
Speaking of which, North Hill Mall seems like it's Calgary's best candidate for retrofitting. The entire east side of the property could be redeveloped into a mixed-use neighborhood. The Sears building could be either demolished or retrofitted as work space or a community center. You also can't beat the location and all of the nearby amenities within walking distance: an LRT station, a library, grocery store, registry, etc. And a short commute to several major sources of employment (downtown, U of C, SAIT, Foothills, etc.)
Speaking of which, North Hill Mall seems like it's Calgary's best candidate for retrofitting. The entire east side of the property could be redeveloped into a mixed-use neighborhood. The Sears building could be either demolished or retrofitted as work space or a community center. You also can't beat the location and all of the nearby amenities within walking distance: an LRT station, a library, grocery store, registry, etc. And a short commute to several major sources of employment (downtown, U of C, SAIT, Foothills, etc.)