One of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods, Bridgeland/Riverside, has experienced strong growth and been evolving rapidly over the last few years. Even the recent downturn in Calgary's economy has not stopped Bridgleland's growth, with two new developments having started up during that period.

Over the past four years Bridgeland/Riverside's population has increased from 5,526 to 6,052 people, an increase of 526 people or about 10 percent. And with some developments in the midst of finishing up around census time, and another 323 units still under construction, Bridgeland is far from done growing.

Over the past decade Bridgeland has seen the old Calgary General Hospital site developing through an award-winning municipal master plan known as The Bridges. This three-phase project will see approximately 2,500 residents added to Bridgeland once complete. Much of the development is finished, but there are a couple of projects currently under construction and one that has just been completed.

Radius by Bucci Developments is one part of the Bridges master plan that is currently under construction. It will add 201 units to the neighbourhood.

Radius by Bucci, image via Bucci Developments

Radius under construction, image by Kevin Cappis

Another development currently under construction in The Bridges scope is STEPS, a 122-unit residential development designed by Calgary architect Jeremy Sturgess and developed by Giustini Development Corp. The design features exterior circulation elements and has a cubic boxy style that is reminiscent of Habitat Montreal.

STEPS Bridgeland, image via Sturgess Architects

STEPS under construction, image by Kevin Cappis

Bridgeland Crossings, a two-phase 294-unit project developed by Apex Homes in partnership with Gablecraft Homes has recently been added to the mix in Bridgeland with Phase II and its 143 units becoming available this past spring.

Bridgeland Crossings Phase II, image by Kevin Cappis

Other recently completed projects include the 68-unit Bridgeland Hill — also from Gablecraft Homes — and its neighbour, Providence's 76-unit development Victory and Venture 

Bridgeland Hill, image by forum contributor Zoomi

Victory and Venture, image via forum contributor Zoomi

We'll continue to track these projects as they evolve. In the meantime, additional images and information can be found in the Database files linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion or share your photos? Check out the associated Forum threads or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.