Downtown Strategy

Calgary’s Downtown Strategy Shaping a greater downtown

Our strategy

The success of our city relies on our downtown being a place where people want to live and be. Downtown should be where businesses want to set up shop, now and for decades to come.

Our Downtown Strategy is leveraging the collective efforts of The City and our public and private sector partners to: 

  • Respond to ongoing economic challenges

  • Capitalize on opportunities that will create jobs

  • Drive economic recovery

  • Revitalize and transform the downtown

We are working to address the challenges downtown is facing and set the downtown up for success. Our priority is to be active and proactive to address problems, seek out solutions and embrace opportunities.

  • Explore Downtown Calgary

    Downtown is where it all happens – it’s the pulse of our city and no matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.

    Check out the amazing events and activations happening and be inspired by itineraries that will help guide your visit! New memories are waiting in downtown Calgary.

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Our investment in downtown

Calgary’s Greater Downtown Plan is our way forward. We have a vision, roadmap and commitment to build a thriving, future-focused downtown. The plan focuses on building a downtown that is Calgary’s bustling centre of commerce and a 24/7 destination.

Calgary’s future success relies on downtown being a place where people want to live, visit and set up businesses. It needs to move beyond the traditional nine to five business district towards a vibrant city centre people enjoy 24/7. Downtown will have a balanced mix of residential, office, retail, entertainment, tourism and culture.

The plan is supported by a $325 million investment focused on areas that start to:

  • Lower office vacancy,
  • Improve downtown vibrancy, and 
  • Support the development of thriving neighbourhoods that attract residents, visitors, and talent for downtown’s businesses.

Programs and projects

Getting around

To support our downtown and growing city, we are investing in several major infrastructure projects in and around the downtown. These will extend the lifespan of our transportation infrastructure, bolster our flood resilience, and connect Calgarians in new ways.

When traveling near construction projects, you should plan for and expect delays and traffic congestion due to reduced lanes, lower speed limits and detours.

  • Real-time traffic information

    To make your trip Downtown as smooth as possible, stay current on traffic conditions and road closures with real-time updates.

  • How to get Downtown

    Looking for transportation options? Learn how you can get Downtown by driving, taking Calgary Transit or just walking.

This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically. ​

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