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Lyric Residential / Neighbourhood guide

Calgary · A CLOSER LOOK

Lyric Residential
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Lyric Residential location:
Calgary.

The neighbourhood of Downtown East Village can be found in the city of Calgary, Alberta, which is situated in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area.

553 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Calgary

553 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Downtown East Village

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Downtown East Village is a good option. This neighbourhood has many areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that relatively few entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are very often busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. The noise levels in Downtown East Village are very low, as the streets are very calm. A lot of locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to parks, such as The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland and Saint Patrick's Island, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

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Getting around

Downtown East Village will attract home buyers that value various methods of transportation. This neighbourhood is very transit friendly as a consequence of many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain and Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain, and about 30 nearby bus lines. Many of the houses for sale in this part of Calgary are located in places that are also especially conducive to those who prefer to get around on foot; all day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and various businesses are reasonably close at hand. Downtown East Village will attract physically active house buyers as it is very suitable for bicycling. More precisely, Downtown East Village boasts excellent bicycling infrastructure.

Everyday essentials

It is very often practical for home buyers in Downtown East Village to shop for general and specialty groceries without a vehicle. Furthermore, thanks to over 100 restaurants and approximately 20 cafes, this part of Calgary is a great area in which to eat out. Home buyers can find numerous clothing stores within a short distance. As far as education is concerned, daycares and schools are very easy to access without needing to get in a car from anywhere in Downtown East Village.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Downtown East Village is a good option. This neighbourhood has many areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that relatively few entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are very often busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. The noise levels in Downtown East Village are very low, as the streets are very calm. A lot of locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to parks, such as The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland and Saint Patrick's Island, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

Surrounding homes

The large percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Downtown East Village is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is notable for those looking for one bedroom homes. About three quarters of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and the remainder are occupied by owners. This part of the city experienced its largest construction boom following the year 2000, so most of the available homes are from this era.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Lyric Residential
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

3.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Calgary: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

3.9/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Calgary: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

3.8/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Calgary: 2.4 / 5

Groceries

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Calgary: 2.8 / 5

Restaurants

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 3.0 / 5

Walking

4.1/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Calgary: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

4.5/ 5

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Calgary: 3.2 / 5

Driving

2.9/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Calgary: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

2.7/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Calgary: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

4.5/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 2.8 / 5

Childcare

4.6/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Calgary: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 2.2 / 5

Cafés

4.9/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

4.6/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Calgary: 4.5 / 5

Parks

4.6/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Lyric Residential nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

201 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
Elementary school556 m

Riverside School

107 6A St NE

K-9 · science · Calgary School District No. 19

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High school713 m

Discovering Choices

3610 9th Street SE

Calgary School District No. 19

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High school / Elementary school1.0 km

Calgary Arts Academy

640 14th Avenue S.E.

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Elementary school1.3 km

Stanley Jones School

950 6 St NE

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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High school / Elementary school1.4 km

Delta West Academy

414 - 11A Street N.E.

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High school1.4 km

Chestermere High School

241078 RR 280

Rocky View School Division No. 41

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High school1.6 km

St. Mary's High School

111 - 18 Avenue S.W.

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Elementary school1.7 km

Ramsay School

2223 Spiller Rd SE

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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High school1.7 km

Fresh Start Outreach Program

1010 - 21 Avenue S.E.

Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Elementary school1.7 km

St. Anne Academic Centre

1010 - 21 Avenue S.E.

Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Elementary school1.7 km

St. Monica School

235 - 18 Avenue S.W.

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Transit nearby

47 places
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Dining nearby

54 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

52 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Downtown East Village
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Lyric Residential. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$108,610

Residents in the study area

2,130

Owner households

27.6%

Commute on foot

21.2%

Population age

0 to 4
3.3%
5 to 9
2.2%
10 to 14
1.0%
15 to 19
1.4%
20 to 34
32.8%
35 to 49
21.9%
50 to 64
17.6%
65 to 79
14.1%
80 and over
5.6%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
74.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
17.7%
Single detached
4.5%
Row houses
1.6%
Duplex
1.4%
Semi detached
0.6%

Household composition

Single person
62.1%
Multi person
6.5%
Single family
31.1%
Multi family
0.2%

Commute mode

Car
52.5%
Public transit
21.4%
Foot
21.2%
Other
3.2%
Bicycle
1.7%
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Income

Average household income
$108,610
Average individual income
$60,479

Total

Total individuals
2,130

Owners vs Renters

Renters
72.4%
Owners
27.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.1%
English and French
8.1%
Other
5.8%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
14.4%
High school
20.4%
Trade certificate
5.1%
College certificate
16.0%
University certificate
1.7%
Bachelor degree
32.6%
Post graduate degree
9.9%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.4

Mother tongue

English
71.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
7.8%
English and non-official language(s)
4.9%
Mandarin
3.6%
Spanish
2.6%
Arabic
2.5%
French
2.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.0%
Korean
1.4%
Vietnamese
1.2%
Amharic
0.2%
Tigrigna
0.2%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Lyric Residential:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Calgary School District No. 19 ↗Rocky View School Division No. 41 ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Lyric Residential address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

553 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 51.04827419999999, -114.0510006. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Find the home.
Know the neighbourhood.