The Area Redevelopment Plan encourages medium density residential and commercial development. Real estate in Mount Royal Lower is comprised primarily of low-rise residential buildings and in recent years the area has experienced a revitalization, with many executive townhomes, brownstones and luxury condos gracing its streets.

The Mount Royal Community Association is based in a hall located in the heart of the community, offering meeting room, outdoor skating rinks, playgrounds and sports fields.  It is located at 2317 – 10 Street SW.

An excellent range of inner-city facilities are all within easy reach, including the Glencoe Club located in nearby Elbow Park and is arguably Calgary’s most prestigious private sports and recreation clubs. The Glencoe Club offers a wide range of recreation opportunities complete with 2 golf courses at the Glencoe Golf and Country Club located on the West side of the city, in the luxury acreage community of Springbank. The recreation club of the Glencoe offers a multitude of activities including skating, swimming, squash, tennis and curling to name just a few!!  Wonderful dining and banquet facilities also round out the Glencoe Club to offer members some of the best social and recreation facilities in Calgary.