^Calgary doesn't really have a defining thing right now, but that is an issue with cities in Western Canada in general. Most have a disinct lack of history, having most of their growth post-1950 so the buildup of architectural history is sparse. Its why I'm so vehement that tearing down old structures be well thought out because we're really doing our ability to create a certain feel a disservice.
Organic isn't planned. It takes time. Time and a good sense of regionalism in arcitecture and planning because Calgary isn't any other city. Calgary has its own unique history and topography that should be driving the design. It's my biggest beef with the cities in Saskatchewan and Alberta. A complete lack, for the most part, of identifying our situation through the built environment.
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