Construction is underway at Beltline Block, a multi-phase mixed-use redevelopment at 110 12 Avenue SW in Calgary’s Beltline.
For decades, the site was home to TransAlta’s Calgary operations. Today, the full city block is entering a new chapter, with a long-term redevelopment plan that will bring new housing, retail, and activity to an established part of Calgary’s broader downtown area.
At full buildout, Beltline Block is expected to introduce approximately 1,200 housing units through a mix of purpose-built rental housing, condominium residences, and the conversion of an existing office building to residential use. The development will include two 36-storey rental towers, a 36-storey condominium tower, approximately 18,000 square feet of street-level retail space, and the adaptive reuse of the existing 10-storey office building.
Phase 1 is expected to deliver 335 rental homes by 2029. The project will add residential density while introducing retail opportunities and building on the existing character and infrastructure of the neighbourhood.
The redevelopment takes a considered approach to the existing site, combining new construction with the conversion of an existing office building rather than starting entirely from the ground up. Retaining and repurposing existing structure can reduce the resources and embodied carbon associated with demolition and new construction, while giving an established building a new purpose as part of the broader redevelopment.
“Not every part of Beltline Block starts from scratch. Turning the existing office tower into homes lets us keep what works and bring new life to a building Calgarians already know. Together with the new towers, it’s a model for how established neighbourhoods can grow,” said Dean Worobey, Senior Vice President, Construction, Integro Investments.
Integro Investments is pleased to work alongside Crestpoint Real Estate Investments on Beltline Block, bringing development expertise and hands-on execution to the project.
“Calgary needs more homes close to where people work, and Beltline Block is a big step in that direction. We’re turning a full city block into a place where more than a thousand households will live, shop and spend time. Seeing crews on site is the moment a plan becomes a neighbourhood,” said Worobey.
As construction progresses, Integro looks forward to sharing future milestones and project updates.