Walden

Walden represents southeast Calgary's master-planned nature community, officially approved in July 2007 with construction beginning in 2008 and now featuring over 3,000 homes across 50+ completed phases. Spanning 620 acres between 194th and 210th avenues along Macleod Trail South, this Genstar-developed neighborhood emphasizes natural living through 160-acre park system, naturalized wetlands with clear-water ponds, and direct pathway connections to Fish Creek Provincial Park and Bow River Valley. Named after Henry David Thoreau's book Walden reflecting sustainable living principles, the community integrates contemporary fusion architecture (condominiums, townhomes, semi-detached, single-family homes) with preserved tree canopy and expansive trail networks. Three walkable commercial villages provide medical offices, grocery stores, cafés, and restaurants within pedestrian reach, while traffic calming features enhance tranquility. Investment appeal centers on master-planned infrastructure maturity, natural amenity differentiation, and southeast growth corridor positioning supporting long-term value appreciation.