April 22, 2025, 6:21 pm
Two separate downtown revitalization reports in Calgary reveal a mixed bag of progress and persistent safety concerns. City officials tout measurable improvements while local business owners remain skeptical about tangible change, fueling an urban debate as the city tries to reinvent its core—and its reputation.
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Despite the city's claim that progress is being made in revitalizing Calgary's downtown core, one business owner tells Global News that she hasn't seen much improvement.
'Today isn't just about celebrating the impressive progress we've made as a community. It's about recognizing that downtown revitalization is a marathon, not a sprint,' said Thom Mahler, director of Calgary’s downtown strategy
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