About the Arts Commons Transformation (ACT)
ACT is an expansion and modernization project that will increase access to the arts for all, contribute to the health and emotional wellbeing of all Calgarians, represent a model for how arts organizations can be self-sustaining, be a Canadian and Global hub for the exploration of artistic innovations and partnerships, and create a ripple effect of economic activity in our downtown and beyond.

About the Olympic Plaza Transformation (OPT)
Olympic Plaza will be revitalized as an outdoor extension of the Arts Commons campus, and an enduring public gathering space accessible to all. The design of the new plaza celebrates the historical legacy of the plaza, while looking to the future with reimagined spaces that will serve Calgarians for generations to come.

The transformed Olympic Plaza features an accessible, flexible outdoor gathering space for day-to-day use that can support large-scale events of up to 5,000 people, a striking central water feature and splash pad in the summer, a skating rink in the winter, and a new pavilion with seating and amenities to support year-round gatherings. 

While this project began as an expansion and modernization of the current Arts Commons facility, today it is a transformation not only of an entire city block but an enhancement of our city’s cultural identity.