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Marda Loop |
 Marda
Loop is what's called a Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) Centered on 33rd
and 34th Avenues SW between Crowchild Trail and 19th Street SW. Marda Loop
bisects the neighborhoods of South Calgary and Altadore and is east of the
community of Richmond.
Marda Loop Square The area has become one of Calgary's most popular outdoor
shopping venues. Businesses consist of small-scale retailers, coffee shops, and
pubs. The BRZ hosts an annual street festival, the Marda Gras Festival, in early
August. The area is named after Marc and Mada Jenkins, who were the owners of
the Marda Theatre (Odeon Theatre), the name being a combination of their two
names. The theatre was opened in 1953 and closed in 1988, and was demolished in
1990.
Historically, the area has always been a hub of activity for that part of the
city as it was once a turnaround point for the "Marda" streetcar line. In recent
years, the community saw a serious decline due to the departure of the Canadian
Forces base and the closure of the MQ (Married Quarters) area. However, in the
last 7 - 10 years, there has been a large upswing in the business and
residential community due to substantial redevelopment in the area and the
community has regained some of its historical vibrancy.
Recently there has been a significant increase in housing density in the
surrounding neighbourhoods, as older homes are giving way to new higher density
condominiums. Marda Loop is becoming a trendy area with an influx of higher
income households and a business demographic. Evidence of the shift towards a
younger and more dynamic population can be seen in new and emerging community
events and facilities. The area hosts an annual film festival, a Yoga &
Meditation Community Center, and an annual street festival aptly named "Marda
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