South Hill

Rendering of South Hill Station.

About the station

South Hill Station is near the community of Riverbend located between Glenmore Trail and 86 Avenue S.E.

The station connects to amenities including:

Foothills Industrial area
Calgary Rugby Union
A future transit hub
Lands where future Transit-Oriented Development is possible

The South Hill Station Area Concept Plan was approved by Council in 2016. It includes pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development, with opportunities for larger scale development on the lands north and south of Glenmore Trail, and across the irrigation canal to the east.

Features of station area

Plaza which shares space between bus drop-offs and station platform
Station
Bus terminal accessed by a transit only road

Key features:

Designated pick-up and drop-off area for passenger
Surrounding lands where future Transit-Oriented Development space is possible
Multi-use pathways that align with roadways, crosswalks and the transit area
Event space for community programming
Shared amenities within the transit platform, bus waiting area and pedestrian corridors
Partial canopy coverage on platforms
Platform shelters
Seating and lean rails for passengers
Bicycle parking

Current construction

Eau Claire Market and River Run Condos demolitions

Site set-up, hazardous material abatement and demolition will be completed at Eau Claire Market by June 2025.

Beltline Downtown Utility Relocation Project (Third-party Shallow Utilities)

The Beltline Downtown Utility Relocation Project will relocate underground, street-level and overhead utilities.

78 Avenue Project

A pedestrian tunnel will be constructed near 72 Avenue S.E., a vehicle tunnel will be built at 78 Avenue S.E., and a portion of 78 Avenue S.E. will be upgraded.

North Central Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) improvements

While planning continues to bring future Green Line LRT service to the north, immediate improvements to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor on Centre Street are underway.

View all current construction

Public spaces

With the primary access point of South Hill Station being the plaza space at the corner of 86 Avenue S.E. and the bus terminal, there is an opportunity for this area to be an anchor for the entire site, encouraging pedestrians to interact with the space.

Unique to South Hill Station is a storm water retention pond that backs onto the station platform and provides a natural setting for those using the station, while also providing storm water management.

Landscaping elements provide opportunities for art installations, whether waiting at transit stops, riding the train or walking within the station.