anyone live in altadore?

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

As far as the commute goes, its worth it to hike the few blocks to 16th Street and hop on the 13. It goes through Mount Royal where nobody uses it so it flies through. Gets backed up on 8th around the Safeway but its not that bad. Probably 20 minutes max. If you're going to drive avoid Crowchild and just cut through Mount Royal and head down 8th (sorry Mount Royalites...it's just so easy).

Once you learn how to navigate through Mount Royal it is awesome. I would always drive through Mount Royal vs taking 14th Street or Elbow Drive.

[_Q_]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

Once you learn how to navigate through Mount Royal it is awesome. I would always drive through Mount Royal vs taking 14th Street or Elbow Drive.

This.

Although I think it's best that nobody speaks of this and we keep it our little secret.

[DuffMan]

I heard it is only a 20 minute commute to dt from Airdrie, maybe you want to give that a try.

[Frequitude]

Originally Posted by DuffMan

I heard it is only a 20 minute commute to dt from Airdrie, maybe you want to give that a try.

At 8:00am and 5:00pm? When I said 20 minutes from Altadore, I meant in the peak of rush hour.


edit: *whoosh*...just noticed you said "I heard"

[kootenayguy9]

Originally Posted by Peanut

?? Maybe the high school itself is rough around the edges? The alternative high school is also right near there. However I would say the neighborhood is not rough around the edges at all. Just land value alone is $500k+. Super close to Mount Royal, Glenmore aquatics center, Glenmore athletic fields, Sandy Beach park and the pathway system.

I teach at Alternative High School. One of neighbours phoned the school two days ago to compliment how polite and respectful our students have been. The neighbour commented about our students have been cleaning around the neighbourhood without being asked. I am so fortunate to work with such great kids. Another plus for living there.

[Frequitude]

Originally Posted by kootenayguy9

I teach at Alternative High School. One of neighbours phoned the school two days ago to compliment how polite and respectful our students have been. The neighbour commented about our students have been cleaning around the neighbourhood without being asked. I am so fortunate to work with such great kids. Another plus for living there.

That's an "alternative" school?!? What does that mean actually?

I lived just down the street forever and always just assumed it was a "regular" school. Heck, I thought it was a fancy school because of what looks like garden plots in the corner of the school yard. I suppose that alone speaks to it not being a contributor to anything rough from my point of view.

[Frequitude]

Originally Posted by Peanut

?? Maybe the high school itself is rough around the edges? The alternative high school is also right near there. However I would say the neighborhood is not rough around the edges at all. Just land value alone is $500k+. Super close to Mount Royal, Glenmore aquatics center, Glenmore athletic fields, Sandy Beach park and the pathway system to downtown and around the reservoir, a great dog park, tennis... It's a pretty awesome location IMO. Also really convenient to Marda Loop, which is nice for restaurants and groceries and hipster coffee. I'd still be there if it weren't for extenuating circumstances in my personal life.

The community never had an overall rough feeling anywhere, except for around Moon Grocery on 16th. Its been shot up a couple times and every once in a while I'd see cop cars near there late at night. I just assumed one of the 70's bungalos in the community would have made a good spot for a grow op / gang house since it was a nice community close to downtown and close to major thoroughfares.

[DuffMan]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

At 8:00am and 5:00pm? When I said 20 minutes from Altadore, I meant in the peak of rush hour.

Yes, that's what I've heard.

[Flamenspiel]

I've lived in Marda Loop, its better if you are north of Richmond road. I would say its a very insignificant commute unless you leave at the very peak times. I used to get to the south east side of downtown in about 5-10 minutes.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by fotze

I think its a school structured around the teachings and philosophy of Eddie Vedder and Kurt Cobain.

I imagine it has a comprehensive anti-bullying program. See: Jeremy

[terminator]

Thanks for the input guys.... we actually found something on the North side of Altadore close to Mardaloop... I'll let you guys know what happens.

[terminator]

so got a lot very 2 blocks south of mardaloop.......... now i'm thinking of buying an electric bike for the commute, any thoughts?

[kootenayguy9]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

That's an "alternative" school?!? What does that mean actually?

I lived just down the street forever and always just assumed it was a "regular" school. Heck, I thought it was a fancy school because of what looks like garden plots in the corner of the school yard. I suppose that alone speaks to it not being a contributor to anything rough from my point of view.

School Motto

"Freedom to be who you are."

Unique points

Teachers and students are equals and are on a first-name basis.
Alternative High School is a democratic community. Once a week students and teachers hold a democratic meeting to determine the non-academic workings of the school. This meeting provides a forum for the school community to solve problems, air concerns, determine the nature of the agreements and negotiate use of funds.

Students have the freedom to learn in a personalized manner. Instruction is conducted in small groups or individual tutorials. Independent learning and personal projects are encouraged.

Students have the opportunity to pursue personal interests and passions on Focus Fridays where teachers provide a multitude of learning and credit opportunities to students.

Alternative High School requires that prospective students fill in an application form and be interviewed. Once accepted, students must pass an apprenticeship to obtain full student status.

Alternative High School has a mentor system in which each teacher is responsible for monitoring the progress and well-being of mentor group students.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

That's an "alternative" school?!? What does that mean actually?

I lived just down the street forever and always just assumed it was a "regular" school. Heck, I thought it was a fancy school because of what looks like garden plots in the corner of the school yard. I suppose that alone speaks to it not being a contributor to anything rough from my point of view.

Originally Posted by kootenayguy9

School Motto

"Freedom to be who you are."

Unique points

Teachers and students are equals and are on a first-name basis.
Alternative High School is a democratic community. Once a week students and teachers hold a democratic meeting to determine the non-academic workings of the school. This meeting provides a forum for the school community to solve problems, air concerns, determine the nature of the agreements and negotiate use of funds.

Students have the freedom to learn in a personalized manner. Instruction is conducted in small groups or individual tutorials. Independent learning and personal projects are encouraged.

Students have the opportunity to pursue personal interests and passions on Focus Fridays where teachers provide a multitude of learning and credit opportunities to students.

Alternative High School requires that prospective students fill in an application form and be interviewed. Once accepted, students must pass an apprenticeship to obtain full student status.

Alternative High School has a mentor system in which each teacher is responsible for monitoring the progress and well-being of mentor group students.

I dated a chick that went to it when it was over by Earnest Manning HS, was a a crazy hippy in to all kinds of sexy free love!

[Northendzone]

Have you considered airdrie - the commute downtown is only 10 minutes.....

[Jedi Ninja]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

Have you considered airdrie - the commute downtown is only 10 minutes.....

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

Have you considered airdrie - the commute downtown is only 10 minutes.....

Are we attempting to make "airdrie to downtown" the CP meme that goes so far past being overused that it becomes funny again?

[mots]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I`ve wondered for many years who owned the corner lot at 50th and 19th because it has been vacant for a long time and would be a great piece of land for a good size infill.

Former meth house, around 12 years ago. I think city says the land has to sit for at least 7 years, so its way past that.

[kootenayguy9]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I dated a chick that went to it when it was over by Earnest Manning HS, was a a crazy hippy in to all kinds of sexy free love!

That would be Discovering Choices. Alternative High School has been in three locations since 1974. Our current location in Altadore, Parkdale, and Sunnyside.