Placemakers 4: Building Character - Restoring EV's Heritage Assets

When & Where

Gain new perspective on how Calgary’s character and historical charm is being renewed and reborn in East Village’s heritage buildings – and get a sneak peek inside the newly restored St. Louis Hotel.

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Date & Time

Location

St. Louis Hotel

430 8 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About This Event

  • Learn how placemaking creates thriving communities
  • Meet the people who have transformed East Village
  • See how CMLC's placemaking strategy is unfolding

Join CMLC and our special guests:

CITY OF CALGARY – CLINT ROBERTSON
A Senior Planner for the City, Clint Robertson shares Calgary’s strategy for preserving and managing heritage assets.

NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE – CHAD SAUNDERS
The NMC’s Director of Organizational Development and Special Projects talks about the iconic King Eddy Hotel – its legendary past, and its exciting future as part of Studio Bell.

MCKINLEY BURKART - WALKER MCKINLEY
Awarded the contract to help CMLC reimagine the Simmons Building, Walker McKinley takes us through the evolution of an old mattress factory into a popular community gathering place.

NYHOFF ARCHITECTURE – MAIRI AND KEVIN NYHOFF
The architectural team behind the restoration of the St. Louis Hotel share how heritage buildings can be redesigned for modern functionality.