Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall will be relocating from its long-standing Macleod Trail S. location, opening the door for a new phase of redevelopment on the property. The transition reflects broader change along this established south Calgary corridor, where older entertainment and retail sites are being reconsidered for more intensive, mixed-use formats. Early concepts for the property indicate a residential-led project designed with active ground-floor commercial space an

Calgary Co-op has introduced a new mixed-use grocery location, signalling an evolution in how essential retail is being embedded within higher-density development. Unlike traditional suburban formats characterized by larger standalone buildings and surface parking, this concept is integrated within a residential development and oriented toward walkable access. The approach reflects broader intensification trends across Calgary, where retail is increasingly positioned within..

More than a century after debuting the Fairmont Palliser, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a second Calgary hotel—this time near Stampede Park. Dubbed Fairmont Calgary, the new mixed-use tower will feature 225 hotel rooms, a spa, meeting spaces, and 100 residences. The project is a direct response to the transformation of Calgary’s Culture + Entertainment District and is being developed in partnership with Truman. While site details have not been confirmed, the propert

Qualico Communities has launched pre-sales for Vantage Rise, a 160-acre master-planned development in southwest Airdrie that will introduce more than 1,200 homes and a significant new commercial node: Vantage Commons.   Vantage Commons will span 12.25 acres and is designed as a pedestrian-oriented Main Street, integrating shops, services and neighbourhood-scale amenities directly into the residential fabric. This commercial hub positions Vantage Rise as one of Airdrie’s most

Bosa Properties is advancing a major change in use at 888 West Broadway, reshaping the Vancouver project through several iterations to align with shifting market conditions. Originally envisioned as a two-tower, 10-storey hotel and 10-storey office development, the project was later revised to a dual-tower hotel concept. Bosa has now submitted a new proposal: a 15-storey Hilton Curio–branded lifestyle hotel paired with an 11-storey rental tower, with 20% of units offered at b

Calgary’s motion to repeal the 2024 city-wide rezoning has advanced after passing its technical review 13–2, sending it to full council for debate and a vote on Dec. 15.   Introduced by Ward 10 Councillor Andre Chabot and co-sponsored by six councillors and Mayor Jeromy Farkas, the motion includes transitional provisions for parcels with approved or submitted development permits.   Administration noted that a new public hearing, required if the land-use bylaw is amended, woul

In 2024, Calgary City Council voted 9–6 to approve a sweeping blanket rezoning of residential lots city-wide, making Residential – Grade Oriented (R-CG) the default district and enabling forms such as townhomes and row homes across most communities.   Today, council begins discussions on a motion to repeal that decision — a pivotal moment for how Calgary will accommodate growth in established neighbourhoods.   Why this matters for commercial real estate: • The initial rezonin

A significant new wave of investment is underway in West Lethbridge’s The Crossings area, with four major projects combining residential, commercial, hospitality and senior-living components — together totaling more than $300 million in value.   Highlights include: The region’s first full-service hotel (120 rooms plus extended-stay suites) alongside new retail. More than 100,000 sq. ft. of commercial and retail space across 11 acres. A 450-unit residential community spanning

Calgary’s new Culture + Entertainment District (C+E) is emerging as one of Canada’s most significant mixed-use redevelopment projects — a 286-acre district anchored by the Calgary Stampede, BMO Centre, the new Flames arena, and year-round cultural attractions. Designed to host more than 8,000 residents and 3 million annual visitors, it’s redefining the downtown experience.   Across North America, cities are seeing similar transformations. Following the success of Camden Yards

Water Tower District is entering a new chapter as a large-scale mixed-use development in Winnipeg, converting a former industrial brownfield into a vibrant urban community.   Project highlights: A 165-acre infill site in St.   Boniface formerly occupied by the Canada Packers meat-packing plant and other industrial uses. Planned land use includes approximately 70 acres of light to medium industrial development, about 25 acres for multi-family residential, 21 acres for commerci

Toronto-based Allied Properties REIT is acquiring full ownership of the M4 office building in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant, buying out...

A decade after a previous plan was shelved, QuadReal Property Group is reviving its vision for Eau Claire's last two surface parking...

After years of uncertainty, the redevelopment of Calgary’s former Midfield Mobile Home Park is officially progressing. Now called...

Calgary’s downtown revitalization strategy continues to gain momentum, with 11 office-to-residential conversion projects now underway,...