Today we take a look at the progress of Birchwood Properties' Ezra on Riley Park development in Calgary's Kensington area. The 8-storey, 100-unit development designed by NORR Architects is edging closer to completion as both sides are topped out. With the project now in the home stretch of its exterior construction — much of the glass installation has been completed — the focus shifts to interior finishing. Now that spring has arrived, we also get a sense of how it will look next to its lush green neighbour, Riley Park.

View of southeast corner, image by Kevin Cappis

The name 'Ezra on Riley Park' is a nod to Calgary's history, named after Ezra Riley, patriarch of the Rileys, a Calgary area ranching family. After Ezra Riley's death, the family bequeathed some of their ranching land to the City. Transferred in 1904, that ranching land is now known as Riley Park. Today, the park is one of Calgary's beautiful inner-city green spaces. Birchwood's development sits adjacent to the park on its southwest corner.

Park side view, image by Kevin Cappis

Spring has sprung in Calgary and Riley Park is now lush and green. Occupants of Ezra on Riley Park will enjoy views to the north overlooking the park, while views to the south will point towards Calgary's cosmopolitan skyline. A beautiful location without question.

Park side view, image by Kevin Cappis

Most of the structural skeleton has been covered in glass, with only three floors left to complete on the west side of the project. Occupancy is not far off, with move-ins for the east tower slated for this summer.

Glass work almost done, image by Kevin Cappis

Meanwhile, the east side podium townhouse units are being outfitted with brickwork and balcony railings, revealing their impending final aesthetic.

Townhouse podium work on east side, image by Kevin Cappis

We will continue to follow this Ezra on Riley Park as it gets closer to completion. Additional images and information can be found in the Database file linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion or share your photos? Check out the associated Forum thread or leave a comment in the field provided at the bottom of this page. 

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