Calgary Industrial and Commercial Real Estate blog
Industrial lands with access to a diverse talent supply
According to The Economist, Calgary is the most livable city in North America, so of course we attract great people! And investing in a city whose people are its best attribute can make business location and expansion decisions a bit easier.
Read more...In our regular posts, we tackle topics for those interested in learning more about industrial and commercial real estate in Calgary.
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Choosing a site for a new or expanding business is a critical decision. This is true for restaurants and shops, but also for businesses that rely on shipping and receiving goods. Transportation and storage costs have a direct impact on your bottom line.
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In the past 10 years, The City’s Industrial Land Program has serviced and sold over 700 acres, which has supported the development of over 6 million square feet of space with a 2018 assessed value of over $1 billion.
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Calgary is well positioned as an inland port and is a goods-distribution hub for local, provincial, national, and international markets. The City created a Goods Movement Strategy in 2018 to strengthen that position and guide transportation investment decisions over the next 30 years.
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For businesses planning a move to Calgary, selecting the right location is easier if you know the lay of the land. Or if you have insider information. Knowing the industrial land assessments of the different areas is key. Combine that knowledge with helpful advice from The City’s Real Estate & Development Services (RE&DS) and you’re ready to make an informed decision.
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CERT Logistics, Calgary Transit, The City and Calgary Economic Development work to improve access for employees.
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The upgrades to 68th Street SE and Glenmore Trail will benefit both Point Trotter industrial park and Dufferin North, as well as the surrounding areas.
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Point Trotter is the right location to optimize CSA's truck traffic and is a convenient commute for their employees.
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We service and sell developed industrial real estate, not raw land. It’s part of our strategy to support businesses that help create a diversified economy –– and in the end, a more resilient one.
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