Anchor Institutions: Diversifying Economic Growth Engines for Calgary’s Urban Core
This interdisciplinary project will study a new development solution based on anchor institutions to revitalize Calgary’s declining urban core. The economic downturn has brought considerable negative impacts on the urban core represented by the high vacancy rate of downtown’s Class-A office buildings and dilapidated housing and aging infrastructure in the urban core areas. To develop solutions to these challenges, the project will 1) conduct research on best practices of urban revitalization catalyzed by anchor institutions, 2) study supporting planning policies (e.g., financial incentives, development regulations), and 3) produce development scenarios through interdisciplinary studio courses.
Amount Funded
$66,000
Year Funded
2019
Funding Priority
Built Environment: Understand and improve the sustainability and livability of the physical and social aspects of our human-made environment.
Topic
Contributor
University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business
Our programs will prepare you to lead change in yourself, in your career and in your community. And there’s no better city to change than in Calgary, a place where entrepreneurial spirit has always been part of our history. As business changes and the economy too, we choose to meet the opportunity.
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