Our vibrant community of Eau Claire is experiencing numerous transitions on the ground – many that you know about and some you may not.
The demolition of Eau Claire Market and the neighbouring River Run townhome complex began in February. Although our community knew this was coming for some time, there’s no question the beloved market will be missed. The market was a landmark for community spirit, gathering, and fond memories. In its absence, we look to the future and new visions of what can be developed in its place.
Calgary’s City Council recently accepted the province’s new Green Line plan which no longer includes the Eau Claire Green Line station. With plans for this station being deferred indefinitely, the community will wait to hear from the City and Harvard Developments on how and when they might look to develop the former market and River Run lands. In the meantime, this approximately 7.25 acre/2.9 ha overall parcel of land will be leveled and graded.
The City of Calgary is looking to unveil the long-awaited Eau Claire Plaza in time for Canada Day celebrations. ECCA will know a more definitive timeline in the coming months but hear that the City is targeting a June completion date at the latest. The plaza will once again handily connect the heart of downtown to the Bow River pathway system and beyond.
Another exciting opening to take place later this spring is the Eau Claire Athletic Club (ECAC), an exclusive members-only private club set to open its doors in the iconic former Eau Claire YMCA. ECAC’s owner, Telsec Property Corporation, has been passionately and meticulously renovating this special building to blend numerous past key amenities – such as the six-lane lap pool, squash courts, and fourth floor running track – with state of the art fitness tech, a 2,000 sq ft Nordic Spa, and two food and beverage outlets.
Kings on Fourth – the long-awaited new development from The LaCaille Group has broken ground at 4 Avenue and 5 Street SW. Kings on Fourth will set the benchmark for luxury in Calgary’s residential condominium market and hotel industry.
Many of you will have noticed numerous office building conversions taking place within the boundaries of Eau Claire and further into downtown. We haven’t been able to get any development updates from The Loft (744 – 4 Ave); Eau Claire Place I (525 – 3 Ave); or Eau Claire Place II (521 – 3 Ave SW but we will be inviting them to join us at our AGM.
The largest potential development is of the two blocks bounded by Eau Claire Avenue and 2 Avenue, and 4 Street and 6 Street – please see the detailed article on this project in this newsletter.
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