[MichaelS]

The opening of Barbarella, and just the dramatic improvement to that building's interface with the avenue, probably makes a world of difference for the intersection and block around 2nd Street SW.

 

[darwink]

For others who needed a reminder like me, this is the old Scotia Bank Branch:

 

[Surrealplaces]

The opening of Barbarella, and just the dramatic improvement to that building's interface with the avenue, probably makes a world of difference for the intersection and block around 2nd Street SW.

Barbarella seems to be busy all the time. Definitely has made a difference to the area.

 

[potatopizzafan]

I bike down Stephen ave multiple times a week as its the last leg of my commute, so i feel i have a good sense of the state of the ave. its pretty wild seeing the change from 2021, when covid had most office workers at home. On a nice day its very busy after work with most of the patios full. The city has done a good job activating the street with buskers, markets, artwork, etc. Dan the one man band was playing on Tuesday, that guy is still going strong. There are still quite a few empty storefronts id like to see filled, but lots of them are big, expensive spaces that will need a major tenant

I was also down there last weekend on my way to a sled island show and it was probably the busiest I've ever seen the downtown core on a weekend night, its great to see. The city is really coming into itself, with all the tourists coming in for stampede, the city is going to be buzzing

 

[The Familia]

The Stephen Ave renovation, along with the renovated Glenbow, Arts Commons, and Olympic Plaza will only further to enhance the avenue into the cities premier street. You love to see it!