But transforming the city into a tech hub is more complicated than just one building. A good tech hub is surrounded by a funky collection of cafes, bars, restaurants, live music, parks, pathways, recreation areas and residential spaces. They think Calgary could be the leading global tech hub for finding, extracting and processing energy (oil, gas, solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) Fortunately, a trust has been established to transform the tired old park into a world-class tech hub. To be a thriving 21st century tech hub, Calgary must foster the growth of tech businesses clustered around a diversity of amenities that create a vibrant meeting place.

Source: CBC News November 20, 2020 12:10 UTC