Global InformationShane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge information
| Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Address | 1300 Rocky Ridge Rd NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Coordinates | 51°9′26″N 114°13′51″W / 51.15722°N 114.23083°W |
| Opening | January 15th, 2018 |
| Owner | City of Calgary |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 284,000 sq ft (26,400 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | GEC Architects |
| Engineer | RJC Engineering ISL Engineering |
| Website | |
| www | |
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, designed by GEC Architecture for the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada is a large recreational facility located at Rocky Ridge, Calgary. The main sponsor of the project, Shane Homes, is a large homebuilder company rooted in Calgary.[1] The investment for this recreational center totaled $192 million.[2] The design objective was to introduce a multipurpose health facility to bring both the rural and urban populations in Calgary together through a space that promotes healthy living and community.[3] Shane Homes YMCA opened to the public in 2018 as the construction was fully completed in 2017.[1] This particular YMCA is known as the World's largest YMCA in terms of square footage (284,000 sq ft [26,400 m2]) and contains North America's largest glue-laminated timber roof.[3] This communal facility is home to a multitude of active spaces that provide all ages and abilities with an area that promotes healthy living.
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- ^ a b Nyren, Ron (2020). "Recreation Facilities: ten venues provide places for community members to gather, play, compete, learn, and enhance wellness". Urban Land. 79 (3): 31.