South Hill

A rendering of the canopy at South Hill Station.

About the station

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

Foothills Industrial area
Calgary Rugby Union
A future transit hub

The South Hill Station Area Concept Plan was approved by Council in 2016. The Transit-Oriented-Development lands include 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 passengers
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
The multi-use pathway provides seamless access from the Riverbend community to the station and bus terminal along 27 Street S.E. and 86 Avenue S.E.

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, which could be enjoyed while waiting at transit stops, riding the train or walking within the station.