We are often asked which are the absolute best communities to build an infill in Calgary. While there are a handful where new infill home construction is more common than others, the truth is that everyone has their own preference when it comes to what community they live in.
Altadore, for example, is a very popular infill neighbourhood that offers residents quick-and-easy access to amenities in Marda Loop and the Elbow River parks and pathways. But as an infill buyer, you might prefer Parkdale instead because of your job at the Foothills Medical Centre.
So then, the question becomes: if there isn’t personal preference involved in the matter, then which inner city communities have the most to offer someone looking to build an infill.
Let us share with you some of our favourite communities for new infill builds, and why.
#1 – Altadore – SW
As mentioned above, Altadore is a great community to build a new infill in Calgary. Not only does it provide residents with convenient access to all the amenities they could hope for, but it is also a very family-oriented neighbourhood where you’ll find a healthy mix of youth and adults, in-community schools and tons of leisure and recreation.
To date, we’ve built several new infills in Altadore for our clients who have been enticed by the area’s overall features, including walkability with the nearby restaurants, shops and services in Marda Loop. Home to hundreds of businesses, you’ll find almost anything you need daily in the area.
Ask us about our Altadore infill builds and we will be happy to share the details with you!
#2 – West Hillhurst – NW
West Hillhurst is another favourite inner city community to build new infills in for many of our clients because of its close-to-everything location, quiet streetscapes and nearby amenities. The Kensington District – located just a few minutes’ drive to the east – is home to hundreds of different restaurants, shops and services, while the Bow River pathways brim the south end of the neighbourhood.
Many urban professionals who work in the downtown core use the river pathways to get to and from work year-round. This not only saves them from sitting in traffic and finding parking, it also opens up time to do more important things in life like spending time with family or doing their hobbies to name a few examples.
Ask us about our West Hillhurst infill builds and we will be happy to share the details with you!
#3 – Mount Pleasant – NW
Mount Pleasant is another highly sought-after inner city community where new infill developments are found on nearly every street. Located just a few minutes’ drive from the downtown business core, it also borders Confederation Park and is a place where many urban families tend to stay for the long-term.
Like the other communities on this list, Mount Pleasant also offers incredibly convenient access to a full spectrum of amenities. Whether it’s at North Hill Mall, the Trans Canada Highway or another streetscape that run through the neighbourhood (4th & 10th Streets NW), residents have everything they need just a short walk or drive away from home.
Ask us about our Mount Pleasant infill builds and we will be happy to share the details with you!
#4 – Renfrew – NE
Renfrew is yet another great place for new infill builds in Calgary because it is often considered more of an up-and-coming area, sometimes presenting more affordable land parcels and real estate for redevelopment. Located just north of Bridgeland, residents get to enjoy all the benefits of the area’s amenities along Edmonton Trail and 1st Avenue NE while experiencing quieter streetscapes.
Other huge draws of Renfrew for new infill construction includes a handful of in-community public and specially designated schools, easy access to main city routes like Deerfoot Trail and the Trans Canada Highway, and so much more!
Ask us about our infill builds in the Renfrew area and we will be happy to discuss the details with you!
#5 – Ramsay – SE
Ramsay is another inner city community in Calgary with large and deep lots, making it an ideal place for new infill development. Located in the southeast quadrant just a few minutes from the downtown business core, Ramsay residents enjoy immediate access to the Elbow River and a wide range of shops in the Inglewood business improvement area.
Ramsay’s plateau location creates spectacular views for many of its homes, especially on the east end of the community where views of the Bow River Valley and Deerfoot Trail are spectacular. Ramsay residents enjoy a high level of walkability with nearby shops galore, in addition to the river parks and pathways and Stampede Grounds.
Ask us about our Ramsay infill builds and we will be happy to discuss the details with you!
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