Article content A decade ago, Calgary was booming. Packed CTrain cars pulled up to downtown stations, Plus-15 pathways were busy all day and companies competed for office space in the core. The city seemed to not be able to build up fast enough. Sometimes retail and restaurants could scarcely get a street-level foothold because of how space was at a premium. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Is it time to rethink Calgary's 'vertical office park'? City is working on new strategy Back to video “Standing downtown … you’d be like, ‘Holy cow, this city’s hot,'” City of Calgary manager of urban initiatives Thom Mahler says.