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Homes for Sale in Marda Loop, Calgary
The communities of Altadore and Garrison Woods is widely known as the Marda Loop Business Revitalization Zone retail area in Calgary. Marda Loop is comprised of these two areas, and has been named two of the most potential growth areas in Calgary. Altadore is a residential neighbourhood that is located in the inner-city southwest quadrant of Calgary. It is located beteen 14th Street and Crowchild Trial, and south of the South Calgary community.
Altadore was named one of Calgary’s best neighbourhoods in 2010 with its proximity to the River Park. Also, the Marda Loop Business Revitalization Zone has helped with this area’s potential. Marda Loop is one of the largest and busiest outdoor shopping areas in Calgary. It is also located along 33 and 24 avenues in the southwest.
Altadore was established in 1945 and it has an extensive redevelopment plan in place. The neighbourhood is experiencing a new face of many high-end, luxury semi-detached homes built in the last ten years. Garrison Woods on the other hand, has a more detailed history. When the military moved the Canadian Forces Base in 1998, more than 450 acres of land was left vacant. It was then split into three sections and Garrison Woods emerged from the east side of the section (across Crowchild trail).
The community has quickly developed to be characterized by diversity. The mixed-use and mixed-scale area contains many housing types, even refurbished military housing. It was intended to echo a 1920’s pedestrian inspired community. The suburban development has been incredibly successful due to the developer’s ability to incorporate quality public spaces in the higher density community.
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Quality Community Charm
The benefits are well sought out by many in Garrison Woods and Altadore. Some of the benefits, but not limited to, are ideals such as a seven minute commute time to downtown, large mature trees, quiet and safe neighbourhoods, and award-winning architecture. For students, the walking distance to Mount Royal College can be advantageous. Overall, this community is designed to bring daily conveniences and cultured amenities to your doorstep.
Altadore and Garrison Woods have a full-service grocery store, general special occasion shops, eateries, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, wine and spirits, salons, fitness facilities, spa facilities, and even a video store. Since the location is incredibly convenient, you have the choice to utilize the downtown core amenities, Westhills amenities, or the Chinook luxury shopping experience.
There is a Farmers Market Society that keeps the local produce flourishing and tons of recreational perks. There are three nearby golf courses, an arena, backcountry trails, a sailing reservoir, off-leash parks, riverside beaches, and outdoor pools. The neighbouring communities are home to many of these recreational opportunities, but you are still only minutes from them in Altadore and Garrison Woods.
There is a wide variety of choice when it comes to schools for families. You have access to public, private, religious, and bilingual grade schools for adolescents. For post secondary, these communities are both within reasonable reach of every Calgary institution. For example, SAIT is only 15 minutes away and Mount Royal College is within walking distance. You can certainly see that Altadore and Garrison Woods are the type of communities for all ages and all types of families. There is a perfect balance of culture, diversity, commercial spaces, and family enjoyment in this area.
