Morning news rundown

"What's old is new again: adaptive reuse one solution to Calgary's downtown office vacancies Cube, Strategic Group's office-to-residential conversion project in the Beltline, is one example of adaptive reuse in action. Courtesy of Strategic Group "With little relief on the horizon, Calgary's downtown office market is expected to struggle well into 2021 Getty Images "Calgary rental market struggles with high vacancy, but improvement is on the horizon Getty Images "Calgary's new downtown plan seeks to benefit current residents, and attract new ones Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "COVID-19 is boosting home sales in Calgary suburbs, surrounding areas – will that momentum last? Cochrane's Men of Vision statue looks out over the town, where COVID-19 has fuelled an increase in home sales this year. Courtesy of the Town of Cochrane "Bank of Canada makes emergency rate cut amid COVID-19 pandemic Courtesy Bank of Canada "Making a comeback CREB®Now Archive "Child's play After her marriage broke down in 2013, Kelly Farley faced a number of challenges when looking for a place in Calgary to rent for herself and her two teen daughters. Photo courtesy Kelly Farley. "September 2021: Sales remain strong Housing Market Stats "Builders and developers have long wish list as landmark municipal election approaches Getty Images "August 2021: market continues shift toward more balanced conditions after torrid start to the year CREB® Housing Market Stats "New Green Communities Guide highlights benefits of nature-based solutions for municipalities, developers and homeowners The Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association’s rooftop community garden showcases nature-based solutions in action. Courtesy of the Land Stewardship Centre "New downtown community association gives voice to 8,500 residents and counting Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "June 2021: Supply trends up but market still favours the seller CREB® Housing Market Stats "Sierra Place office-to-affordable-housing conversion aims to set high standard for downtown revitalization projects Courtesy of HomeSpace "May 2021: inventory rises, but sellers' market conditions persist CREB® Housing Market Stats "April 2021: Demand for homes remains high with record sales this month CREB® Housing Market Stats "Year one of COVID-19 pandemic brought sweeping changes to Calgary real estate and the way business is done Getty Images "Q1 2021 Quarterly Update: City of Calgary Housing Summary "Out of office: Royal LePage predicts price increases for Alberta vacation properties in 2021, as COVID-19 continues to drive up demand Getty Images "Making a masterpiece: tips for choosing and arranging art Getty Images "March 2021: Calgary housing market sees best March sales in over a decade CREB® Housing Market Stats "Convenience and productivity converge in the backyard office, with interest among Calgarians at an all-time high Courtesy of Urban Shed "Share your opinion: Calgary Metropolitan Region Board launches final phase of public engagement for regional growth plan The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board's draft growth plan aims to achieve the following results when compared against a "business as usual" scenario. Courtesy of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board "Detached-home sellers are in the driver's seat, as low mortgage rates fuel demand across Calgary Getty Images "Mayor one-on-one: Naheed Nenshi speaks with CREB®Now and reflects on the year Courtesy Naheed Nenshi "February 2021: sellers' market leads to rising prices CREB® Housing Market Stats "Calgary's 2021 Real Estate Forecast – A Summary CREB® Forecast 2021 "January 2021: sales activity signals strong start to the year CREB® Housing Market Stats "Rock-bottom interest rates throughout 2021 could nudge even more Calgarians into the housing market Getty Images "Refreshed Beltline real estate development could become office hub for Calgary's burgeoning tech sector The District at Beltline. Courtesy of CBRE "December 2020: Amidst economic challenges, housing market ends 2020 on a high note CREB® Housing Market Stats "A Calgary real estate Christmas list Getty Images "November 2020: sales activity remains strong in November "CREB® Forecast goes virtual in 2021 "COVID-19 continues to shift renovation priorities for Calgary homeowners Getty Images "October 2020: detached homes drive Calgary sales growth CREB® Housing Market Stats "Pandemic partners: Calgary BIAs are helping local businesses weather COVID-19 Calgary's business improvement areas (BIAs) are working collaboratively to help the city's small businesses survive the COVID-19 downturn. Cody Stuart / CREB®Now Archive "CREB® releases third-quarter housing market report "September 2020: home sales rise along with supply