Forest Lawn
East, Calgary, AB
Forest Lawn is one of Calgary's most affordable and multicultural communities — a diverse east-side neighbourhood with good transit, 17th Ave SE commercial activity, and proximity to the Bow River. Safety concerns and deferred maintenance have historically suppressed prices, but gentrification pressure from Inglewood is beginning to be felt.
Core & Lifestyle Scores
| 🔒 Safety | 52 | |
| 🎓 Schools | 66 | |
| 🚇 Transit | 68 | |
| 🌳 Green Space | 60 | |
| 🛒 Walkability | 68 | |
| 🤝 Community | 72 | |
| 👶 Family Life | 66 | |
| 🐕 Pet Friendly | 68 | |
| 🏃 Active Living | 60 | |
| 🍽️ Dining | 62 | |
| ☕ Café Culture | 54 | |
| 🎭 Arts & Culture | 56 | |
| 🌙 Nightlife | 48 | |
| 🚲 Cycling | 60 | |
| 🧘 Wellness | 54 |
Neighbourhood Signals
- 17th Ave SE — diverse multicultural commercial strip with affordable dining.
- Strong bus transit connectivity to downtown and rest of east Calgary.
- Most affordable inner-east entry point — significant value for first-time buyers.
- Inglewood gentrification spillover beginning to reach Forest Lawn.
- Safety concerns — property crime above city average, some violent crime.
- Deferred maintenance on much of the housing stock.
Schools Nearby
- Forest Lawn High School (68/100)
- Marlborough School (68/100)
Transit Access
- 🚇 Multiple bus routes on 17th Ave SE and 36th St SE
- 🚇 Marlborough CTrain Station (short bus)
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