Urban Development and Proposals Discussion

[CalgaryTiger]

Oh frick! Another 10-year conversion incoming.

Strategic Group buys Calgary tower for $17M, plans residential conversion

Calgary-based real estate company Strategic Group has purchased the former Chevron Plaza, a 25-storey office tower in downtown Calgary, with plans to convert it into 332 residential units.

renx.ca

• Barron Building (610 8th Ave. SW, Calgary) – Targeting Spring 2026 completion with 124 high end rentals;
• One01 (101 6th Ave. SW, Calgary) – The former Hanover office tower in downtown Calgary has been renamed and will have 314 residential suites with expected occupancy in November

I was looking at Chevron Plaza and I assume they're going to need to replace all the glazing. I wonder if they'll go for a reflective look like it has now.

 

[Surrealplaces]

If they could replace the glazing with more transparent glass, the building could look pretty cool.

 

[Mountain Man]

Their permits should be contingent on finishing the Barron building!

 

[CalgaryTiger]

Their permits should be contingent on finishing the Barron building!

Looks like the second storey on the penthouse structure could be complete. Could start to see the exterior coming together soon, maybe occupancy by next summer?

 

[adamyyc]

Some of our meeting rooms overlook this site. I feel like I’ve witnessed a few OHS violations (specifically guys on ladders next to ledges with no harness).

 

[Mountain Man]

Overlook the Barron Building?

 

[FCC1982]

I was looking at Chevron Plaza and I assume they're going to need to replace all the glazing. I wonder if they'll go for a reflective look like it has now.

From a different time:

 

[adamyyc]

Overlook the Barron Building?

Yes.

 

[CalgaryTiger]

The ground floor of Chevron is really different than almost anything I can think of. Curious to see how/if it evolves for the conversion. I walk by Hanover a couple times a week and with the residential units finishing up, the ground level is still pretty well untouched.

 

[Albertasaurus]

Couple of interesting new DPs came in recently...

 

[Albertasaurus]

The first one is a 6 storey project at 101 25 AV SW in Mission, being called "Shorecrest", that will have 74 units. Architect is Manu Chugh and developer is "Mission River Capital Corp".

 

[CalgaryTiger]

The first one is a 6 storey project at 101 25 AV SW in Mission, being called "Shorecrest", that will have 74 units. Architect is Manu Chugh and developer is "Mission River Capital Corp".

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I had noted a land use change here. Definitely not the greatest looking building but the location, right next to the elbow is nice for whoever will live there. Was hoping for more of a nest type building here but I could probably say that on any property this size.

 

[Surrealplaces]

It's a nice little project. Not architecturally stunning, but fits the location. Sadly, there's already small apartment building already there, so it'll be only a mild density upgrade, but the new build will most likely be smaller units that are more expensive.

 

[YYCguy]

…Was hoping for more of a nest type building here but I could probably say that on any property this size.

What is a nest type building?

 

[YYCguy]

…but the new build will most likely be smaller units that are more expensive.

I know that micro units are very en vogue right now, and they work great in places like Europe and Asia where homeowners spend the majority of their time outside of their homes. But to me, Calgary isnt one of those places that is vibrant or exciting enough to make me want to spend most of my time outside of my home (especially in winter).