| East Village is a downtown neighborhood in Calgary, Alberta, that suffered from the Urban Renewal plan of 1960s and underwent a constant decline. Today East Village serves as a parking lot for the government buildings in downtown and remains as a backwater for criminal and marginal activities. Situated close to downtown amenities, it has prized real-estate that remains underutilized. This thesis explores an alternative strategy for block development in East Village, Calgary, which would subsequently be an approach for its further development, enabling it to become a distinct neighborhood with a vibrant street life. |
