1 Street SE Revitalization Project
1 Street S.E. Revitalization Project
To support a thriving, resilient downtown, The City is planning to transform the 1 Street S.E. corridor into a safer, greener, more welcoming space for everyone.
Project update - October 2026
In October 2026, the project team hosted pop-up events throughout the 1 Street SE Corridor to share the proposed designs for 1 Street S.E. To view the information boards shared at the pop-up events, or to find out more about the proposed designs, please click here.
See the renderings of the street design:
About the project
The 1 Street S.E. Revitalization project focuses on streetscape and underpass improvements along the 1 Street S.E. corridorbetween Riverfront Avenue and 11 Avenue S.E. The project will create a safer, greener and more welcoming street, with enhanced placemaking, improved landscaping, and better connections for people walking, wheeling and cycling between the Bow River, downtown destinations, and Victoria Park.
Building on the strong foundations established in Calgary’s Greater Downtown Plan, the Civic District Cultural Plan, and the Underpass Enhancement Program, this project will be implemented in stages.
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Improvements will feature key design elements such as:
Project scope
The 1 Street S.E. Revitalization Project is estimated to span from Riverfront Avenue S.E. to 11 Avenue S.E. We are currently funded to progress the design.
Project benefits
The 1 Street S.E. Revitalization Project aims to create a “complete street” that balances mobility, public space, and long‑term sustainability, through:
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Improved safety and comfort
For people walking, wheeling and cycling
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A greener streetscape
To enhance the public realm
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A more vibrant cultural and economic corridor
That supports local businesses, events, and public life
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Modernized underground infrastructure
To ensure reliability for decades to come
Connection to Calgary’s Greater Downtown Plan
The Greater Downtown Plan set a direction, supported by public engagement, to prioritize walkability, green space, and public realm improvements in the downtown core. Major investments in nearby civic and cultural institutions including Stephen Avenue Revitalization Project, Werklund Centre Transformation and Glenbow Reimagined are underway.
Aligning construction timelines reduces long‑term disruption and ensures the area evolves cohesively. Calgarians have consistently asked for a greener, safer, more people‑focused downtown, and this project directly responds to that feedback.
Read the full Greater Downtown Plan