The past couple of years have been a time of change in Marda Loop. Streets and sidewalks were reconfigured, access shifted, and businesses and visitors had to adapt.
Road closures, detours and repeated disruptions made it difficult for shoppers to navigate the area, and many entrepreneurs faced years of reduced foot traffic and operational hurdles. It wasn’t always easy but, through it all, what endured was the spirit of the community and the resilience of its people and small businesses.
That resilience is the reason Marda Loop is not only open for business today, but thriving and evolving as one of Calgary’s most distinctive neighbourhoods. With the City of Calgary’s Main Streets construction now complete, the district is once again easy to explore. Sidewalks are wide and welcoming, st