Discover how one of the leading cities in North America for office-to-residential conversions is tackling the challenges of downtown revitalization, addressing property tax impacts, and exploring new pathways for urban transformation.
We are pleased to present the recording of our recent webinar hosted by TCN Worldwide. The session explored urban transformation and downtown revitalization through office-to-residential conversions. The webinar featured Thom Mahler, the Director leading Calgary’s Downtown Strategy Team, who oversees a $200+ million initiative to revitalize Calgary’s core. With over 30 years of experience in urban planning and policy, Thom has been instrumental in transforming Calgary’s downtown from a traditional business district into a vibrant, multi-use city center. His team is at the forefront of the Greater Downtown Plan, driving innovative solutions such as incentives for office-to-residential conversions, public space activations, and significant capital projects.
Topics included:
Is conversion from office to downtown residential the solution for the revitalization of downtown urban markets, and how does it address the loss of property tax due to decreased downtown values?
What was the process city council went through to approve downtown re-zoning, funding, and cooperation with the private sector?
What are the three key takeaways other cities can learn from Calgary’s experience in converting office spaces to residential?
