Currie

The development (200 acres/(80.9 hectares) combines a unique mix of housing, parks and heritage sites with a walkable urban design, all minutes from the downtown core. This contemporary development builds upon Canada Lands’ successful redevelopment of Garrison Woods and Garrison Green.

Currie’s military history dates to the mid-1930s when then-prime minister Richard Bennett spearheaded the construction of Canadian Forces Base Calgary, also known as Currie Barracks. The base was a mainstay of Canada’s military for more than six decades, during which thousands of soldiers were trained for wartime and peacekeeping duties.

In recognition of this important history, today, Currie has eight designated heritage buildings, along with three designated spaces which have been, or will be, repurposed as the development proceeds. As part of its commitment to honouring the legacy of its sites, Canada Lands has built and refurbished public parks, including the Officers’ Mess Gardens, dedicated to the country’s military.

Now in its third and final phase, Currie showcases the best in smart growth and sustainable community design. At full development, the neighbourhood is expected to include nearly 6,000 varying housing units, 250,000 square feet/23,226 square metres of retail space, roughly 615,000 square feet/57,135 square metres of office space and 23 acres/9.3 hectares of parks and accessible public areas.