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Conceptual Visualization — Looking Southeast from 9 AV SE
Note: Design is conceptual in nature and subject to change through the Development Permit application submission and review process.

Gresham Block

Address

1403 9 AV SE 
(formerly 1403 - 1409 9 AV SE)

Community

Inglewood

Project Team

Developer-Builder

Owner

Louson Investments Ltd.

Site Context

Illustrative Context Map

Gresham Block is located in the heart of Inglewood, one of Calgary’s most eclectic and evolving neighbourhoods. Rich in history and culture, Inglewood offers a unique blend of heritage character, urban vibrancy, and everyday convenience—making it an ideal location for future residents. Positioned along the 9 AV SE Neighbourhood Main Street, Gresham Block will add new housing options in a highly walkable area surrounded by shops, services, and destinations. Residents will enjoy direct access to community parks, local businesses, and some of the city’s most cherished places, including the Calgary Zoo, The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, the Bow River Pathway System, and the Calgary Culture + Entertainment District.

The site is well-connected by transit, supporting a car-optional lifestyle and enabling strong connections across the city. Gresham Block is within a five-minute walk of Primary Transit services, including the existing MAX Purple BRT and the future Ramsay/Inglewood Green Line LRT Station. It is also served by Route 1, Route 302 (Southeast BRT), and local Route 101. Located within the MAX Purple BRT Station boundary at 9 AV SE and 12 ST SE, the project exemplifies a thoughtful Transit-Oriented Development that integrates housing, mobility, and amenities in one of Calgary’s most dynamic inner-city communities.

Development Vision

Gresham Block is a thoughtfully designed six-storey, mixed-use development proposed for a newly assembled 0.19-hectare corner site at 1403 9 AV SE (formerly 1403–1409 9 AV SE). Located in the heart of Inglewood, the site is situated along the 9 AV SE Neighbourhood Main Street and is surrounded by existing and planned mixed-use and multi-residential buildings ranging from two- to six-storeys. Gresham Block is designed to offer new housing options within Inglewood, the proposed one- and two-bedroom units will enable young professionals, down-sizers, individuals, couples, and other Calgarians to live within this vibrant community.

Gresham Block draws inspiration from its historic setting and aligns with the form, scale, and materiality of the 9 AV SE Main Street. As a prominent corner parcel, Gresham Block is designed with an active, pedestrian-friendly main street frontage. Rear lane access supports vehicle movement, including loading and staging for commercial uses, while three levels of underground parking accommodate residential and commercial needs without disrupting the pedestrian realm. The building design reflects Truman’s commitment to architectural excellence and durable materials, ensuring a high-quality, long-lasting, and well-integrated addition to the neighbourhood.

Conceptual Visualizations
Note: Design is conceptual in nature and subject to change through the Development Permit application submission and review process.

Site Area
0.47 ac / 0.19 ha

Land Use Change
From: DC1Z93
To: MU-2f4.5h24

Building Height
Max. 24m (6-Storeys)

Building Intensity
 Max. 4.5 FAR

83 Total New Homes
± 32 x One-Bedroom Units
± 51 x Two-Bedroom Units

Commercial / Retail Area
± 13,045 ft2 / ±1,212 m2 

Motor Vehicle & Bicycle Parking
±123 Motor Vehicle Stalls including
±18 Retail Motor Vehicle Stalls
±94 Class-1 & ±9 Class-2 Bicycle Stalls

Conceptual Site Plan
Note: Design is conceptual in nature and subject to change through the Development Permit application submission and review process.

Conceptual Site Plan (Level 2)
Note: Design is conceptual in nature and subject to change through the Development Permit application submission and review process.

Heritage Commemoration

Located in one of Calgary’s oldest neighbourhoods, the 9 AV SE Main Street (formerly Atlantic Avenue) and the Gresham Block site share a rich historic. The original Gresham Block building was constructed in 1911 to meet demand for housing during Calgary’s pre-WW1 population boom. Prior to demolition, the project team thoroughly explored options to preserve the building. However, due to its poor structural condition, restoration was not feasible. With guidance from heritage conservation specialist Cariou Heritage Conservation, the new Gresham Block building features several initiatives to commemorate this site's history.

The proposed Gresham Block development vision respects the heritage character of the original Gresham Block’s architectural design, which was built in the Late Edwardian Commercial style. The heritage aesthetic is reflected in the design's bold symmetry and horizontal lines, the brick material palette, and the building’s namesake and signage. The new Gresham Block building will integrate materials that were carefully salvaged from the original structure, including more than 500 bricks, a decorative transom window, Douglas fir wood beams, and pressed ceiling tiles. In addition, the building will feature a commemorative plaque celebrating the unique history of this site.

Application Process

Land Use Redesignation Application

To support the development vision for Gresham Block, a Land Use Resignation (LOC) application, also known as a ‘re-zoning’ application, has been submitted from the existing Direct Control (DC1Z93) District based on a Commercial District to the Mixed Use - Active Frontage (MU-2f4.5h24) District. The current Land Use District allows for the development of a four-storey mixed-use building. The proposed change would facilitate the development of a six-storey mixed-use building, better aligned with the evolving vision of the 9 AV SE Main Street. The proposed district includes floor area ratio and height modifiers to a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 4.5 and a maximum building height of 24.0m.

Development Permit Application

A Development Permit (DP) application has been submitted by project architect, Casola Koppe Architects. This concurrent process allows The City of Calgary (The City) and the public to review the detailed development proposal alongside the LOC Application, ensuring a sensitive response to the surrounding context and a clear ‘bricks-and-mortar’ development intent.

Inglewood Area Redevelopment Plan

Gresham Block is located within the boundary of the Inglewood Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP), approved in 1993. The subject site has a ‘Commercial Policy Area’ with ‘Limited Scale’ applied which generally allows for the development of a mixed-use building with commercial businesses at-grade. The Gresham Block application will require a minor, table-based amendment to the ARP to allow additional height on-site to facilitate the proposed development.

Timeline & Next Steps

Get in Touch

The Truman project team is committed to being good neighbours and working with community members throughout the application process. The project team will be undertaking a meaningful and comprehensive outreach process in support of this application to ensure a clear and transparent experience. You can find out more about this proposal and share your thoughts directly using the contact details below.

Project Team

The City of Calgary

City Website
developmentmap.calgary.ca

Land Use Redesignation
LOC2025-0098

Development Permit
Coming Soon

Digital Information Session (June 12, 2025)

Join us for a Digital Information Session to learn more and connect with our team. The session will be held digitally via Zoom and will begin with a presentation by the project team followed by a Q&A period.

When: June 12, 2025 6:00 - 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom Webinar

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