Summer is almost upon us, tennis and pickle ball are in full swing, and soccer fields are a beehive of activity. The MLCA Community Hall Revitalization Project has kicked off, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of September. The result will be a modernized façade, and an improved experience for renters. If…
I am pleased to introduce myself as the newly elected MLCA President, following the departure of the previous President Jason Quilley as he moves on to new opportunities. Thanks to Jason for his contributions. I have a lot of listening and learning to do, but I’m excited and optimistic about the year to come. Marda…
What you need to know about the 2026 March 23 Public Hearing on Planning Matters The City of Calgary is sharing important information about how members of the public can participate in the 2026 March 23 Public Hearing Meeting of Council, where City Council will consider a proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 related…
Discussion centred on new Marda Loop development with few parking stalls A proposed redevelopment in Marda Loop prompted a debate on city council this week about whether there’s a “war on the car” being waged in Calgary. But coming on the heels of a pair of pedestrian deaths, Ward 8 Coun. Nathaniel Schmidt called the…
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Tom Rosettis, a long-standing volunteer and leader within the Marda Loop Communities Association (MLCA). Tom gave at least a decade of steady, generous service to the community, with documented executive involvement dating back to 2016. He served on the MLCA executive as Vice President…
Organic Growth for an Urban Niche, The Globe and Mail Nathan Ross, who spent part of his youth in Calgary’s Marda Loop neighbourhood, purchased his first home in the area in 2020. He said the changes to the area in the past 10 years, including the addition of ground-floor retail and quirky commercial spaces along…
As we wrap up an incredibly productive year at the Marda Loop Communities Association, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the people who make our community such a special place to live. First, on behalf of the entire board and our membership, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to Kevin Forbes for…
The role of the Marda Loop Communities Association (MLCA) Development Committee is to provide a conduit for the community to the City of Calgary. We receive notices of new development requests including requests for development permits and land use or zoning changes for Marda Loop, Altadore, Garrison Woods, South Calgary and River Park areas. We…
Through diligence of one individual presenting to council and working with the City, along with concerned neighbours reporting 311 requests, the City has installed new speed humps and Slow Down signs on Vimy Way SW There are several areas of concern that we will be meeting with our new Councillor to discuss including: 21st Street…
Several residents have reached out to the Marda Loop Communities Association mobility committee with concerns over increased traffic and speeding vehicles in our neighbourhood. The traffic volumes will continue to increase with all the new development and increased business traffic now that Marda Loop Main Street is finally complete. If you have concerns about traffic…