“Oscar Wilde once said, ‘Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result,’” Ms. Phillips says. “With the Dorian, we are building the conditions for the results we all want – a renewed level of growth and prosperity in Calgary, especially for the downtown area.”
“This building is a game-changer for Calgary,” says Kate Thompson, president of the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation , which is overseeing the development project. It is being designed by Populous, a global architect company that specializes in arenas and convention centres. Intended to be a year-round destination, the district will feature large plaza areas, retail outlets, restaurants and other amenities, with an anticipated annual economic effect of $250-million to $300-million.
“There’s never been a hotel in that area before. We’re excited about it because it’s a growth opportunity for other hotels to come on board – projects usually beget other projects,” Ms. Thompson says.