An interesting little article in the Herald today. The Stampede is proposing an extension of 17 Ave across the LRT tracks into the road system of the Stampede grounds.

Full article: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=f35bea4f-df2c-4a64-a498-50a5c567ea25

I could see that eventually causing a revitalization along 17 Ave between McLeod Trail and 2 St SW, which has some vacant lots and older light-industrial/commercial businesses such as a body shop or two. Would the red mile eventually shift to the east I wonder? I think it might, as a matter of fact I am sure it would as the restaurants and bars closer to the Dome and Stampede Grounds take advantage of the closer proximity.

It’s an interesting proposal. The one concern i would have is traffic backing up 17 Ave at Rush hour, like it sometimes does on 25 Ave, because of the trains coming by every 3 or 4 minutes on average.

- Andrew Kyle


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