Calgary continues to grow at an astounding rate, as the southern Alberta city remains attractive to homebuyers looking for affordability. This growth can be easily charted in the several new residential communities that opened in 2025 where New Home + Condo Guide attended no less than 14 new community launches.

These new communities are found in all quadrants of the city, many developing in areas adjacent to the Stoney Trail ring road making them easily accessible.

These new communities are a direct manifestation of Calgary’s growth. Over the last 20 years, the city’s population has grown at a yearly average of 2.46 per cent, and some say that if that pace continues, Calgary - with a population today of around 1.6 million – could hit the two-million mark by 2034.

The following is a rundown of some of Calgary’s newest communities that launched this year and help new homebuyers find their place in the city’s growth.

Northwest

The northwest saw some of the most exciting growth this year as the vital corridor of 144th Avenue is completed from Sarcee Trail SW to 1st Street NE. In fact, many of 2025’s newest communities in the northwest are found along this route.

Where Evanston, Sage Hill and Nolan Hill left off, there are now the new northwest communities of Ambleridge, Esker Park, and Starling, all in a straight line on 144 Avenue. They add to the bustling new home scene that already includes the young communities of Livingston (Brookfield Residential), Glacier Ridge (developed by Anthem), and Ambleton (by Qualico Communities).

Ambleridge is the third Qualico Communities development in the northwest following Evanston and Ambleton. Pre-sales have started and builders include Jayman BUILT and Broadview Homes who are offering laned duplexes starting from the high $500s, and laned homes starting from the low $600s. Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, and Trico Homes are each bringing single front garage homes to the community, starting from the mid $700s.Douglas Homes rounds out the builder group with a selection of laned townhomes starting from the low $500s. Go to liveinambleridge.ca for more.

Esker Park is exclusively developed by Shane Communities and built by Shane Homes, and represents an eagerly awaited chapter in Shane Homes’ 45+ year homebuilding legacy in Calgary.

It is a boutique community with 350 lots. It offers opportunities to build or buy spacious front-drive and laned single-family homes, well-appointed duplexes, and stylish townhomes. Liveateskerpark.com for more.

Also new in the area is Starling by Brookfield Residential. “Starling has been designed with a clear vision – creating a community that feels grounded, connected, and built to last,” says Mary Aucoin, Senior Marketing Manager at Brookfield Residential.

At full build-out, Starling will include two school sites, multi-use trails, and natural features that support sustainability, including a Storm Park. Builders include Brookfield Residential, Homes by Avi, and Excel Homes, offering duplexes, rear-laned homes, and front garage homes. Visit experiencestarling.ca.

Northeast

Calgary’s northeast has been an engine of growth for the last several years with the rise of communities like Cornerstone, Homestead and Belvedere(near the city’s east border), and Cornerbrook, Redstone, Skyview Ranch (on the north). There’s more to get excited about with the introduction this year of Huxley (by Genesis Land), Lewisburg (by Genstar), and Keystone Creek (by Partners).

Lewisburg is a master planned community conveniently located off Stoney Trail with direct access to the Rotary Greenway. Lewisburg will offer a commercial shopping centre, a pond and pathway system, three multi-family sites, a future school sites and various parks and playgrounds throughout the community.

Lewisburg’s award-winning builder group includes Excel Homes, Cardel Homes, Homes by Avi, Prominent Homes and Truman Homes, with 14 showhomes now open. Find out more at genstar.com.

Huxley was just launched this fall giving new homebuyers an opportunity to own an affordable home close to the thriving East Hills commercial centre. It also has unbeatable accessibility as it is close to Stoney Trail, Deerfoot Trail, 17th Avenue, and Glenmore Trail.

Huxley is also located on the future 17th Avenue C-Train line, providing even more transit options to get around town. Huxley offers various homes and floorplans from Broadview Homes, Genesis Builders, and Trico Homes. Find out more at genesisland.com.

Keystone Creek also just launched last month and is at the nexus point of 144th Avenue NE and is as accessible as they come. It is in an enclave set off from the busy thoroughfares providing ease and comfort with easy access to major employment hubs like the airport and the Balzac industrial hub.

Front-drive, laned, and duplex homes (including a new hybrid model from Partners Homes), builders include Partners Homes, Genesis Builders, and NuVista Homes. Go to keystonecreek.ca for more.

Southwest

The southwest has always been the most sought-after residential quadrant in Calgary. It is replete with family-friendly communities; a rich milieu of cultural, entertainment and recreational amenities; and a scenic, natural beauty with loads of parks to get lost in.

Much of the new communities were introduced last year, like Encore II in West Grove Estates (Bri-mor), and Wentworth Landing (Trico Homes). Others, like Alpine Park (Dream), Vermillion Hill (Qualico Communities) and Silver Spruce, are in the advanced stages of their development. As are the Anthem communities of Sirocco at Pine Creek, Belmont and Pine Creek in the West Macleod area.

This year saw the introduction of Creekview by WestCreek Developments, and Silverton by Cardel, both also in the West Macleod area. Joining the dance is Taza Park that’s within the Tsuut’ina Nation close to the natural wonders of Fish Creek Park and Weaselhead Beach.

Perfectly located at the edge of southwest Calgary, CreekView is just off 210th Avenue and Macleod Trail. CreekView’s natural geography creates a haven for young families with views of the Rockies right from the backyard. It has a diverse range of offerings from condos, duplexes, laned and front garage homes from Baywest Homes, Brad Remington Homes, Cedarglen Homes, Shane Homes and Trico Homes.

Silverton is Cardel Homes’ second community in Calgary, following the highly successful Shawnee Park. As in Shawnee Park, Cardel is exclusively building the single-family homes in Silverton. But in this latest community, they are also exclusively building the nine multi-family home sites, starting with their Metro One condo development, followed by the Edge Street Towns. Cardelhomes.com for more.

Taza Park is an exciting new 470-acre neighbourhood in Calgary, conveniently located between Glenmore Trail SW and the Stoney Trail/Tsuut’ina Trail Ring Road, about a seven-minute drive from the City Centre. The mixed-use community will incorporate retail, office, and residential spaces, as well as entertainment and recreational offerings, to nurture an all-inclusive living experience. Bungalow villas, street towns and townhomes are offered from Brookfield Residential, Crystal Creek Homes, and Homes by Avi. Go to taza.ca for more or visit the Taza Park Sales & Marketing Centre on 5894 Tsuut’ina Parkway.

Southeast

The most explosive growth may just be in the southeast where no less than four new communities opening in 2025. Heartwood by Rohit Communities, Logan Landing by Genesis Land, Nostalgia Townlet by Jayman Living, and Seton Ridge by Brookfield Residential all held grand openings this year.

They join an already extensive list of new communities like Rangeview from Section 23, Rangeview Springs from Genstar, Hotchkiss from Hopewell Residential, and Seton from Brookfield Residential. So many, in fact, that the southeast deserves its own stand-alone feature in this issue’s Explore SE Calgary.