Construction cranes, once called Calgary's official bird (during a building boom in the 1970's) have been popping up a lot in the past year, and the city has several new projects planned for startup later this year or early next.
Follow around with us to some of the more interesting sites, and watch for updates.
Return| West End Condos |
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A recent visit shows yet another project just underway. |
| The Princeton |
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The tower and lowrise sections appear to be nearing completion. |
| Discovery Pointe |
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We found crews busy pouring the underground parking floors when we visited in November (just before the snow started flying). |
| 205 RiverFront Ave. |
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Final touches being applied in late September (residents started moving in in early October). |
| Eau Claire Retirement Residence |
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A new seniors residence concept, located at 3 Ave & 7 St downtown. |
| Marquis |
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Exterior evidence of constructio pretty well gone. |
| Monenco Plus-15 Bridge |
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A new pedestrian bridge in the west end of downtown. |
| 101 Sixth Street |
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An old warehouse in downtown receives a major facelift. |
| Princeton |
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Another visit to this premium downtown location. |
| Renaissance |
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The first tower has reached its maximum height. |
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Children's Hospital Site/ (West Campus) |
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A lot of activity has happened over the summer at this northwest Calgary site. |
| MacEwan Hall |
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Major expansion for the MacEwan Student Centre at the University of Calgary. |
| CFCN Broadcast Tower |
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A newer, taller tower is being erected on Broadcast Hill. |
| Shopper's Drug Mart |
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The Shopper's Drug Mart chain is putting up a store in the face of opposition in Kensington. |
| Discovery Pointe |
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At last -- a picture of the project's design. |
| U. of C. Building |
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Another new building going up at the university. |
| Elite Fleet Courier |
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An older building disappears, making way for a new seniors residence in west Eau Claire. |
| IBM Building |
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New development in Beltline Area, another parking lot disappears. |
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Memorial Drive Pedestrian Bridge |
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Route to river pathway system from West Hillhurst. |
| Calgary Winter Club |
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Expansion project gets underway. |
| Discovery Pointe |
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Another condo project starts in the downtown's west end. |
| ICT Building (U of C) |
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Construction crane is gone, great progress is evident. |
| The Marquis |
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Roof structure goes up, one crane gone. |
| The Princeton |
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Location view of tower, low-rise and adjacent river pathway. |
| Stephen Ave Trees |
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Project is in the final stages. |
| West End Condos |
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Updated view of this group of condo projects. |
| Stephen Ave Trees |
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Calgary's new urban "forest" - 10 six-storey trees being erected on Stephen Ave. |
| Prince's Island Lagoon |
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Improvements to the lagoon are nearing completion. |
| 205 Riverfront Ave. |
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Here's an updated view - Late April 2001. |
| The Princeton |
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April 2001 update - the second unit is underway. |
| Renaissance |
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Things are moving quickly at this new condo site - we thought it was worth another view. |
| West Pointe Plaza |
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Here's an updated view - building is at full height. |
| ICT Building |
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Information and Communications Technology center at the University of Calgary. |
| The Marquis |
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We revisit this large project in the west end. |
| The Princeton |
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This project in west Eau Claire is now up 8 floors. |
| Renaissance |
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Another new condominium project located at North Hill Centre. |
| Eau Claire Estates |
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Scale models show the extent of this new development for the popular Eau Claire district. |
| The Princeton |
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Yet another condominium development in the downtown core. |
| Crowchild / Shaganappi |
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Major interchange construction in the northwest corner. |
| Anderson / Macleod |
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South route construction project to ease congestion and improve downtown access. |
| 205 Riverfront Ave |
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Photos today of another condominium development in the downtown core. |
| West-end Condos |
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Lots of activity along 6th Avenue between 10th and 11th streets west -- "Condo Corridor". |
| Millenium Park |
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We visited this paradise for skateboarders, BMX'ers, etc. the day before it opened. |
| SAIT |
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Lots of cranes suggest that a major project is going on here. |
| Centre Street Bridge |
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We visited on September 22, the day before it re-opened after a 14-month closure. |