Calgary’s University District (U/D) continues to grow its reputation as a top mixed-use destination, achieving a significant milestone as it surpasses 50 retailers along its thriving Retail Main Street. Since the opening of its first store on University Avenue in 2020, U/D has become a vibrant community hub, attracting a diverse range of residents, businesses, and visitors drawn to its lively atmosphere, services, and convenience.
The recent openings in U/D highlight a new wave of businesses at the ground level of key residential developments, including the Argyle building by Homes by Avi. New additions include Bronze Baxx Tanning and Wellness, Flowers & Beyond, Lagree YYC, Stephen Cleaners, Shoppers Drug Mart, Pho Pham Vietnamese, and Easy Blink Optometry. Just recently, The Forge building welcomed Seed N Salt and Hot Yoga, bringing more unique dining and wellness options to the area.
Jeff Harris, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate at University of Calgary Properties Group, is enthusiastic about the community’s evolution: “We have been working hard to develop University District into a thriving community since the first business on Retail Main Street opened in 2020, and reaching more than 50 retailers is a major milestone for our team. We appreciate the many businesses who choose to operate here and the customers who frequent them. The continued success of University District reflects our commitment to creating a diverse community where people can live, shop, and connect.”
University District’s mixed-use approach, with retail spaces integrated at the ground level of residential buildings, has created an ideal setting for retail, dining, wellness, and service-based businesses, meeting the needs of over 2,000 residents and drawing in visitors from across Calgary. The area’s convenient location near major institutions like the Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital, the University of Calgary, and Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre makes it particularly attractive for health and professional services, as well as retailers and restaurants.
New openings continue to fuel U/D’s momentum, with popular names like UNA pizza + wine, Native Tongues Taqueria, Swish Oral Care, and University District Vet Clinic set to open soon. U/D has also launched leasing for Block 17C (Autumn by Homes by Avi), which will add 16,000 square feet of additional retail space in the community.
With more retailers preparing to join the district and a wide array of services already available, University District is firmly establishing itself as a go-to destination for shopping, dining, and living in Calgary.
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