UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
An award-winning mixed-use urban development located in the heart of northwest Calgary. University District is a community that connects residential, retail and office, shopping, dining and entertainment, with inspiring parks and breathtaking natural scenery.
We’ve developed a vision built on bringing Calgarians together to interact, build life-long memories and relationships. With a feet-first approach and thoughtfully designed residential developments, retail, pathway systems and greenspaces, residents are drawn outside to explore and connect by foot or bike.
Award-winning and mindfully designed, residential, retail and office.
Setting the standard for what environmentally sustainable communities in Alberta can look like. It’s a rare and exciting opportunity to work on a project of this size and nature.
A relationship designed to contribute to forwarding UCalgary’s academic mission lies at the heart of the development. University District also brings with it a host of exciting connections to the surrounding communities.
Explore 12 km of interconnected paths and 40 acres of greenspace.
The Master Plan sets out a structure for development that is sensitive to the values and needs of residents, the University of Calgary and the surrounding communities. It also serves as an asset to the greater Calgary community. The goal is to create a community that is complete, vibrant, sustainable and fosters a high quality of life.
Through collaboration with key stakeholders and with input from our surrounding community and neighbours, U/D has been designed to be environmentally sound, socially responsible and financially solid over the long-term.
Outlines how we’re creating a mixed-use urban destination with residential, retail, office, and community space that integrates with established neighbourhoods. We are dedicated to creating a place where people live, work and thrive.
We set high standards for sustainable neighbourhood design and are mindful in selecting builder partners for residential and commercial spaces. Our Builder Partners embrace our bold vision for creating premier mixed-use urban multi-family communities and reflect our passion for putting people first.
We carefully curate retail and office partners that help create places where people and businesses thrive. Our Commercial Partners create spaces for a variety of purposes, while balancing the needs of residents and visitors from surrounding communities.
We work with organizations who share our values and our passion for delivering high quality products and services. Our Supplier Partners demonstrate a commitment to going above and beyond for our communities.
Frequently Asked Questions.
University District began construction in 2017 and is well underway with both residential, public parks, greenspaces and construction of commercial spaces in various stages. Progress on the development can be found on myuniversitydistrict.ca
UCPG is the trustee for University District Trust and University Innovation Quarter Trust. U/D and UIQ are separate legal trusts. The Corporation (UCPG) and it’s Trusts operate independently of the University under the governance of a Board of Directors and collectively represent all stakeholders, including the University of Calgary, the real estate and development industry, and the surrounding communities. While the Trustee acts as trustee of both Trusts, it is important that the business of each of the Trusts be carried on distinctly from the other.
FAQ’s and details about the UDNA can be found here.
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The Master Plan builds on the many natural qualities of the site to create an integrated, environmentally sensitive open space system to serve the community. University District offers 40 acres of greenspace and 12 km of pathways.
Yes. The University District Master Plan features “complete streets” whereby all modes of travel — walking, biking, driving —are considered and connected. The entire master planned area open space system will blend seamlessly with the surrounding open space network, as bike and pedestrian paths will connect major open space elements to the UCalgary Main Campus and the surrounding communities.
We are dedicated to being a community that is walkable and bike friendly. The community also includes enhanced transit service including MAX stations.
Calgarians are ready for something new. University District is one of the city’s most visionary and ambitious projects that is raising the bar on the everyday, the ordinary and what’s expected from mixed-use urban community living.