Eau Claire Market Closes, Making Way for New Greenline LRT Station and Plaza
Eau Claire Market, a historic shopping and entertainment destination in Calgary, closed its doors for the last time on Friday. The closure marks the end of an era for the market, which opened in 1993 and has been a popular destination for Calgarians and tourists alike.
The market’s closure paves the way for the demolition of the site this summer to make room for a new Greenline LRT station and plaza. The new development is part of the city’s plan to revitalize the Eau Claire area and make it a more vibrant and livable community.
The market’s closure has been met with mixed reactions. Some people are disappointed to see the market go, while others are excited about the new possibilities that the next chapter will bring.
“It’s hard to let it go, it’s not my choice. The city sort of made the decision to have something different,” said Saner Zidan, who has owned a hair salon in the market for 20 years.
“I have to say it’s a different era, I think it’s going to be great for the future, I guess.”
The new Greenline LRT station and plaza is scheduled to open in 2024. The plaza will be a public space that will host events and activities year-round. The LRT station will connect the Eau Claire area to the rest of the city’s transit system.
The closure of Eau Claire Market is a bittersweet moment for many Calgarians. The market has been a part of the city’s fabric for decades, and it will be missed by many. However, the new Greenline LRT station and plaza is a welcome addition to the Eau Claire area, and it will help to revitalize the community.
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* [Calgary’s Iconic Eau Claire Market to Close May 31, Demolished in July](https://globalnews.ca/news/8619198/eau-claire-market-closing-redevelopment-calgary/)
