The development covers a whole block. It has multiple street frontages. I cannot believe that this is the only place to put it. The city of Calgary allowing it in an alternative location is another matter. Other cities encourage parking and loading off the main pedestrian street. Having it off of 4th Street would not be as crazy an idea in those places. There are always solutions to deal with the sidewalk elevation on 4th

If not, it doesn't have to be as big on 10th. All you need is a double wide garage door/ drive leading to a larger loading/ drop off area up against the tracks.
Look at the streetview of 4th and 5th streets, those would be far, far worse for all users.
 

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