Development Derailed: Calgary and the Cpr, 1962-64

Set against the backdrop of 1962 Calgary, the narrative explores the ambitious redevelopment proposal by the Canadian Pacific Railway to transform downtown with a multimillion-dollar project. Aimed at revitalizing the area and boosting economic growth, the plan garnered enthusiastic support from local leaders. However, despite its initial promise and expansion into an unprecedented scale, the project ultimately faltered by 1964 due to conflicts and unsuccessful negotiations, raising questions about the dynamics between corporate ambitions and urban development.