2013 Calgary Best Neigbourhoods

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by fotze

I always think of Renfrew as the area around Renfrew Chrysler.

Renfrew...An honourary member of the SW

[username]

Originally Posted by troutman

Lakes dirtier than pools, but still safe

Swimmers at even the dirtiest city pools are exposed to far fewer disease-causing bacteria than beach-bathers at Calgary's nine private lakes, show tests commissioned by the Herald.

http://www.canada.com/story_print.ht...4ec96&sponsor=

LOL as I posted earlier, these are basically large toilet bowls.

[XxBIGDOGxX1817]

Arbour Lake, i'm really happy for you, imma let you finish but Edgemont is one of the best communities of all time. One of the best communities of all time!

[Flamenspiel]

Objectively have a look at real estate values and you will note that lakefront, direct lake access, and lake access all add to market value. Its like green space and no green space, or being on a busy street vs a quiet one. I'd like to hear the real estate guys chime in but they are probably worried about irritating potential customers.

Subjectively, i have noticed a lot of people who grew up in LBV have done their time in the yuppie havens and return when they have kids. Fundamentally the lake is about secured semi private access to a safe playground area for kids that is far more then a regular playground. You then get to know the other people with kids and there you have the building blocks of a community.

[kevman]

Originally Posted by Flamenspiel

Objectively have a look at real estate values and you will note that lakefront, direct lake access, and lake access all add to market value.

Objectively the highest real estate values in the city per sq. ft. are close to, or located, downtown.

Therefore the best communities to live in, as voted by the market and the citizens of Calgary, are those closest to the downtown core.

QED.

[Bill Bumface]

A house on the river sells for way more than a house on the lake. So objectively, rivers are better than lakes.

I don't want to hear about your house on Okanogan lake anymore. Objectively, my vacation property consisting of a tent on a farmer's land on the Red Deer river is better. Because it's a river.

[XxBIGDOGxX1817]

best profit margin on real estate in calgary is in downtown calgary? yay or nay.
sorry not really related to this forum just had to do it tho

[4X4]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Yeah good luck with trying to drive from LB to UofC in 23 minutes or 25 minutes. There is a reason why deep south Calgary sucks ass. The effing traffic is insane! You couldn't pay me enough to live down there.Well maybe if they made Macleod trail into 8 lanes of traffic with no lights.

You are wrong. The NW sucks balls. Big, hairy balls.

Originally Posted by MRCboicgy

If its all about a lake, then move to Thunder Bay, as they have the best lake in the world.

Oh yeah? What makes your lake superior?

Originally Posted by rubecube

Exactly. Or, and I know this might be hard to believe, but there are some people who don't give a crap about swimming, boating, skating, etc.

Those people are wrong. And stupid.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Flamenspiel

Objectively have a look at real estate values and you will note that lakefront, direct lake access, and lake access all add to market value. Its like green space and no green space, or being on a busy street vs a quiet one. I'd like to hear the real estate guys chime in but they are probably worried about irritating potential customers.

Subjectively, i have noticed a lot of people who grew up in LBV have done their time in the yuppie havens and return when they have kids. Fundamentally the lake is about secured semi private access to a safe playground area for kids that is far more then a regular playground. You then get to know the other people with kids and there you have the building blocks of a community.

Good points. That's another thing about lake communities: they are great for people at more stages of their lives than anywhere else. Frankly, a single 28 year old guy doesn't have a broad enough range of life experience to make the judgement that an inner city neighborhood is the best neighborhood. It's too narrow a view of what makes a community great.

Those of us who have been through more stages of life are more qualified to determine which neighborhoods are better than others and our opinions should carry a greater weight as a result.

This isn't a conversation about which neighborhoods are better for you as an individual; it's about determining the best neighborhood for Calgarians. So the fact that some of highlight the fact that you can ride your bike to your office tower is not a compelling argument for a neighborhood being good or bad for all Calgarians.

Sorry about "neighborhood" being spelled the American way - phone kept autocorrecting.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Good points. That's another thing about lake communities: they are great for people at more stages of their lives than anywhere else. Frankly, a single 28 year old guy doesn't have a broad enough range of life experience to make the judgement that an inner city neighborhood is the best neighborhood. It's too narrow a view of what makes a community great.

Those of us who have been through more stages of life are more qualified to determine which neighborhoods are better than others and our opinions should carry a greater weight as a result.

This isn't a conversation about which neighborhoods are better for you as an individual; it's about determining the best neighborhood for Calgarians. So the fact that some of highlight the fact that you can ride your bike to your office tower is not a compelling argument for a neighborhood being good or bad for all Calgarians.

Sorry about "neighborhood" being spelled the American way - phone kept autocorrecting.

I am older than you, so your opinion is wrong.

That's how this works right?

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I am older than you, so your opinion is wrong.

That's how this works right?

If you actually voiced a well-thought-out opinion instead of dismissive, snippy little insults we might actually be able to have a conversation. You seem cool enough so I don't know why you are choosing to be a non-contributing zero.

[edslunch]

I didn't see Tuxedo on the list. I lived there for 8 years and while I didn't partake of the multiple pawn shops and money trading establishments surely being a block Lina's made it one the best places in the country.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Sliver

If you actually voiced a well-thought-out opinion instead of dismissive, snippy little insults we might actually be able to have a conversation. You seem cool enough so I don't know why you are choosing to be a non-contributing zero.

I am not sure where I insulted you in that post. I used you criteria. I am older and "have been through more stages of life", therefore my opinion is more valid than yours. Is that not what you wrote?


My opinion is that these lists are real POS. Everyone has a different criteria/measure of what is best for them and their family. Anyone that thinks that their opinion is greater than anothers is well............

Early on in this thread you displayed zero interest in discussing anything. You opinion was an objective fact.

Anyway enjoy you man made lake. I will think about you as I hit my spring fed natural lake.

[19Yzerman19]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Yes, valo, I know what subjective means. I maintain the following is objectively true: All things being equal, it is preferable to live by an amenity-rich lake than to not. I know you disagree with that statement. I know a lot of people do. Can we move on yet?

This is hilarious simply because it's internally inconsistent. You maintain something to be objectively true, but you're prepared to accept that a lot of people will take differing views on it. Almost as if it's a matter of opinion or something!

Originally Posted by Acey

The only way your statement would be correct is, like I said before, if every non-lake community had a black hole in the middle instead of some other amenity.

No, not unless you meant a black hole in the literal sense. I.e. if every non-lake community had its own gravitational well which sucked in all light and matter, obliterating the community itself and everyone in it. Otherwise, if you simply mean a large empty space, that's still a matter of opinion. I may just happen to really, really love frisbee, and want a large empty space wherein I can throw a frisbee around.

Anyway, if my options were "live in Lake Bonavista or quit your job and leave the city", I'd be typing a resume. I cannot stand to live any significant distance from the central hub of bars, restaurants, and work, which is why I live 2 blocks north of 17th. Of course, that's just me.

[OffsideSpecialist]

I don't think I've seen a man-made lake before. How do they compare to natural lakes? I would definitely favour living in a lake community if these synthetic lakes are as nice as natural ones.

[Flames in 07]

Originally Posted by OffsideSpecialist

I don't think I've seen a man-made lake before. How do they compare to natural lakes? I would definitely favour living in a lake community if these synthetic lakes are as nice as natural ones.

they are not as nice. Not even close.

[Acey]

Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19

No, not unless you meant a black hole in the literal sense. I.e. if every non-lake community had its own gravitational well which sucked in all light and matter, obliterating the community itself and everyone in it. Otherwise, if you simply mean a large empty space, that's still a matter of opinion. I may just happen to really, really love frisbee, and want a large empty space wherein I can throw a frisbee around.

I too would prefer a green space over a lake, which is why I was sure to imply that a lake is objectively better only if the communities that don't have a lake have an absolutely useless space instead, but nothing detrimental like a landfill or something such. I do realize a black hole is astronomically devastating but it's the first thing that came to mind!

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by OffsideSpecialist

I don't think I've seen a man-made lake before. How do they compare to natural lakes? I would definitely favour living in a lake community if these synthetic lakes are as nice as natural ones.

I can't speak for all of the lakes, but LB is filled with city water, so the water is very fresh. The property in general is maintained to a much higher standard than a typical public beach. The sand is groomed regularly, there are a lot of flowers, trees, bushes, etc. There are also rules that help keep the facility nice and clean (e.g. no dogs allowed so you don't have to worry about stepping in mess, no glass bottles so there is never broken glass, etc.).

Also, the lake properties in lake communities in Calgary are private facilities. They are never full and people generally care more for the park as they basically own a piece of it and have a vested interest in keeping it nice.

Originally Posted by Flames in 07

they are not as nice. Not even close.

I'm posting some photos below. What lake around Calgary is nicer, may I ask?

Originally Posted by Acey

I too would prefer a green space over a lake, which is why I was sure to imply that a lake is objectively better only if the communities that don't have a lake have an absolutely useless space instead, but nothing detrimental like a landfill or something such. I do realize a black hole is astronomically devastating but it's the first thing that came to mind!

Lake properties have green space as well as a lake. Please check these out and give me your honest opinion. Keep in mind this isn't even a thorough look at the lake. There are actually two beaches (I think I only have photos of one, there are six tennis courts, basketball courts, a toboggan hill, four or five different playgrounds, beach volleyball courts, free boat rentals (kayak, row boats, canoes, paddle boats and those stand-up boat things)), etc.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Good lord, forum etiquette. Spoiler tag for a ridiculous amount of images.

Not to mention he stated man made lakes aren't as nice as natural ones. He never said anything about comparing Calgary's man made lakes to each other, oh sensitive lake dweller.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Good lord, forum etiquette. Spoiler tag for a ridiculous amount of images.

Really? That's all you have to say? I mean, I clearly went to some effort to gather these images for offsidespecialist, and you are one of the people that "thanked" a post that said man-made lakes aren't even close to as nice as natural ones. So I'm showing you some nice photos and you can't even be bothered to comment on the content of the post? You're a real piece of work.