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Stories Tagged - Marda Loop
March 05, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Density in the city: new developments in Marda Loop build upon the community's urban appeal
Over the past decade Marda Loop has evolved and changed, transforming from a quiet, off-the-radar neighbourhood into a hip, city centre destination. The change is being fueled, in part, by Marda Loop's business district, which runs along 33rd and 34th Avenue south west.
"Marda Loop is growing up from a commercial area in a suburban setting to a much more urban, walkable and lively business community," said Bob van Wegen, executive director of the Marda Loop business district.
Named after the Marda Theatre and the old 33rd Avenue streetcar, which "looped" back to downtown, Marda Loop was originally limited to the business district.
March 05, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Rising star: Altadore's appeal just keeps growing, as new developments bring excitement to the area
March 05, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Advancing Aspen: homebuyers and developers like what they see in evolving west-Calgary community
March 04, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Trendy, inner-city South Calgary is buzzing with activity
"The community has so much culture and vibrancy. It's so fun to just walk down 33rd Avenue and people watch," said South Calgary resident Jude Savoy, who has lived in the community for almost five years.
Jan. 31, 2020 | Geoff Geddes
The centre of it all: What does inner city really mean?
Dec. 04, 2019 | Josh Skapin
My First Home: Kyle Shewfelt, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist
At the Summer Olympics in Athens, he captured Canada's first and only Olympic medal in artistic gymnastics, picking up gold in the floor exercise. A few months later, the Calgary-born gymnast, who has also earned medals at the world championships and Commonwealth Games, bought his first home.
June 26, 2019 | Tyler Difley
Eight Calgary pools where you can beat the heat this summer
Calgary's public pools are now open for the season, and there's no better way to have some fun in the summer sun. If you're looking to go for a dip, here's a list of Calgary's outdoor pools:
June 19, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Mantra and Marlo add to new-condo mix in Marda Loop
The stacked-townhome-style Marlo and apartment-style Mantra are two of the newest developments banking on the charms of an area awash in walkable amenities, from restaurants, pubs and grocery stores to more than 100 upscale boutiques.
April 10, 2019 | Karen Durrie
Sparking joy: how one Calgary woman fully embraced the KonMari Method
"My life was unmanageable in this house," she said. "My dining table was a dumping ground, and lots of the house was unusable because of the clutter. It didn't feel like a home I could welcome people into."
March 06, 2019 | Andrea Cox
A day in the life: what it's like to live in some of Calgary's trendiest areas
Nicole Butz - MissionFor Nicole, the day begins with a short stroll from her riverside, two-bedroom condo (she has a downtown view and awakens to the honking sounds of geese) to La Boulangerie Bakery Cafe on Fourth Street to grab a latte.
She calls herself an ardent inner-city junkie. "I don't really do the suburbs well, and Mission's vibrant but a little bit out of the core, so you get a different vibe. It just feels like home."
