Marc & Mada Block
Development Vision
Big Design Moves
1 Unique Comprehensive Redevelopment Opportunity
2 Anchor Grocery & Liner Commercial Spaces
3 Optimizing Service and Private Vehicle Access
4 Prioritizing the Pedestrian Experience
5 Investing in Public Roof Park & Chinook Stairs
6 Refining Building Mass and Height
7 Adding Character through Materiality
8 Maximizing Sun Exposure on Public Space
9 Mixed Use Program with New Housing Options
Building Anatomy
Site Area
1.76 ac / 0.71 ha
Building Height & Storeys
±63m (12, 17 & 19 Storeys)
FAR (Floor Area Ratio)
±6.3
Calgary Co-op Grocery Store
±2,320 sq. m (±25,000 sq. ft)
Small-Scale Retail, Restaurant & Services
±1,025 sq. m (±11,000 sq. ft)
±504 dwelling units
mix of studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom
Total Residential Units
Total Stalls: ±710
Retail Parking Stalls (P1 & Surface): ±174
Residential Parking (P2, P3, P4): ±536
Underground Parking
Total: ±609
Secure Class 1: ±538
Outdoor Public Class 2: ±71
Secure Storage Lockers: ±439
Total Bike: ±710
Public Space is equivalent to 38% Total Site Area
24 New Public Street Trees
Replacing 4 existing public street trees
High quality landscaping, paving, bike racks, and street furniture.
Developer-Funded Streetscape Upgrades
Including Public Roof Park, Chinook Stairs, Pedestrian Mews, Corner Plaza
±$5.0 Million investment in Public Space
Affordable Homes
Truman Homes is partnering with the non-profit Liberty Housing Organization to dedicate 30 of the Marc & Mada Block dwelling units as affordable, non-market housing. Liberty and Truman have a dynamic longstanding partnership that allows Liberty to acquire affordable housing units directly through Truman-led projects. Liberty Housing’s mission is to help close Calgary’s affordability gap – and they believe that everyone deserves a safe, comfortable, and affordable place to call home.
Building Green
Our Best Practice Approach
Marc & Mada Block is proposing energy and emissions reductions that meet and exceed the National Energy Code for Building's targets through a highly efficient building envelope (insulated walls and windows), LED Lighting, energy efficient appliances, low-flow toilets, electric vehicle charging stations and best practice sustainable grocery store operations.
Site Plans
Level One Site Plan
Level Two Site Plan