Building

LIDO is architecturally inspired to fit the community and the people in it. Standing proud on the corner of 10^th Street and 2^nd Avenue NW, it will transform the streetscape of 10th street Kensington into a vibrant and sophisticated space that will benefit residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

During the early 20^th century Tenth Street was a thriving commercial street.  Over the past 20 years, The Dobbin Group has been restoring Kensington to its former glory.  The LIDO site was bought by the Calgary Parking Authority a number of years ago to increase the parking capacity in the Kensington area; however a mixed-used project was suggested in order to add greater vibrancy.  The collaboration between The Dobbin Group and Battistella Developments is destined to become a landmark on Tenth Street. 

Throughout the years the site has housed many businesses, including Ant Hill Fabrics, and since 1962, the Lido café.   The Lido café, a Chinese and breakfast diner, is well-known among the locals and has a place in people’s hearts.  The business owners are now retiring, but the LIDO name and the iconic Lido sign will live on.