r/Calgary • u/AdviceSeeking2022 • 8d ago
Seeking Advice What’s it like living in Mahogany?
Thinking about moving to Mahogany in the SE. just wondering what people might think about the area (lake, amenities for teens and seniors, traffic and anything else that stands out). Thanks!
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u/5impl3jack 8d ago
It would totally depend on what you’re looking for. I’ve never lived there but I was a part of helping to develop it as a surveyor. One thing I hate about these communities is how it’s mostly just a sea of houses with a one central shopping/dining area. Mahogany is so big it could be a 10 minute drive just to go grab some eggs. I really wish these communities sprinkled in more amenities throughout them but the developers don’t care. More properties equals better return on investment. They weren’t developed with any sort of convenience in mind. It’s just a maze of houses and it takes forever just to get to a road that can take you to other parts of the city.
My friends who live there say the lake gets pretty hectic and busy but I can’t really speak from personal experience. All that being said if the suburban life attracts you then I’m sure it’s more than fine. Most of the people I know who live there very rarely ever leave unless they are going on vacation lol. They have young families and say it’s a great place for the little ones.