IM+NXC Downtown Space Activation

What are strategies to activate underutilized space in Downtown Calgary? Using bottom-up activation tactics in combination with research and development and building partnerships with local stakeholders we will focus on developing pilot projects and proof of concepts tailored for downtown Calgary. The aim is to kick start momentum, energy and atmosphere in different urban spaces. The focus is on streets, building frontages and lobby spaces. These strategies tie in with existing and new partners, including property owners, investors, start-ups and practitioners. Further stakeholders such as the City of Calgary, the Calgary Downtown Association and others will play a role. With this agile production team, we can validate ideas and concepts fast and move them forward to implementation. Rather than unique one offs we focus on concepts that can be repeated and are open source for other to replicate.

Faculty Supervisor:

Fabian Neuhaus

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Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Real estate and rental and leasing

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate