The following criteria must be met to be considered for the Downtown Post-Secondary Incentive Program:

1. The proposed conversion project results in the elimination/removal of office space.
2. The proposed conversion is from office space to post-secondary institutional use space.
3. The property is located within the Greater Downtown Plan Area with priority given to projects located in the Priority Area of the Downtown Core.  
4. The applicant is the property owner or their designated agent, or the applicant provides the Downtown Strategy Team with the following letters of authorization:
   1. written authorization from the property owner that is satisfactory to the Downtown Strategy Team authorizing The City to obtain any information reasonably requested by The City directly from the property owner; and
   2. written authorization from the applicant that is satisfactory to the Downtown Strategy Team authorizing The City to discuss the details of the application directly with the property owner.
5. Evidence of satisfactory project financing.
6. Evidence of commitment from the post-secondary institution and the Government of Alberta.
7. Applicant track record.
   1. The applicant shall submit their project experience similar to scope and size contemplated in the application. If the applicant has no conversion or major urban renovation experience, the consultants/ advisors that have appropriate experience shall be named complete with their relevant experience. The development manager(s) or development consultants must have a proven track record in office conversions or major urban renovation projects. The City’s previous dealings with the applicant, if any, including the applicant’s history of compliance with previous agreements and/or requirements of development, as well as any previous dealings under other incentive/grant programs, may also be considered.
   2. The applicant shall prove to the satisfaction of the Downtown Strategy Team that the applicant has the human resources from a project management, supervision and execution perspective (if not own staff then via consultants) available in Calgary.
   3. Details about the applicant shall be provided with the application as follows:
      • Age of entity/corporation;
      • Type of entity/corporation (legal and industry); and,
      • Proof of good standing with respect to annual filings, corporate standing, and financial capacity.
8. Consideration of existing tenants and uses.
   1. The applicant should support where practical the relocation of any existing headlease and sublease tenants to a property within the Greater Downtown Plan Area
9. Existing active ground floor and Plus 15 level commercial uses should be supported and encouraged to remain as additional amenities for the post-secondary institution.

 Confirmation of a commitment from a post-secondary institution to occupy the space for a minimum period of 20 years.

Commitment from the Government of Alberta to support and fund a minimum 20-year lease agreement.

1. Ownership of the subject property (as outlined herein);
2. Where applicant is not the current property owner, letters of authorization as outlined in 5.1(4) will be required, as well as any letter(s) of intent, purchase and sale agreement(s), and/or any other documents relating to the proposed acquisition of the property;
3. Intent of project – conversion of xx square feet of office to xx square feet of post-secondary institution use;
4. What is being proposed, including details around ground level activation;
5. Who will be involved in the conversion project (applicant’s team and list of consultants such as architects, designers, engineers, lawyers and agents);
6. Estimated total conversion costs;
7. Estimated timeline to completion; and
8. Photos that show the current site and context.

1. Current use and tenancy;
2. Vacancy status;
3. Disclose any known environmental concerns, such as the presence of toxic substances within the building and/or contamination of the property or surrounding lands; and
4. Explanation of climate measures being considered.

•  Project address/location. 

1. Status of financing/funding;
2. Estimated project timeline; and
3. Construction drawings and building permits (where available).