Cochrane announces summer construction

"Domino effect Town of Cochrane economic development manager Mike Korman believes Cochrane’s population will grow by about three to four per cent, and building starts will maintain 2016 levels. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "On the road "Road smarts Yeatland Wong, senior engineer for intelligent transportation systems with the City of Calgary, at the traffic management centre along Spiller Road S.E. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Winter is coming "Cultivating new roots The 113-hectare D’Arcy development by United Communities in Okotoks will be bounded on the north by the town boundary, on the south by Sandstone Gate, on the east by Northridge Drive, and on the west by the D’Arcy Ranch golf course. Photo courtesy United Communities. "Airdrie targets ride-share Coybow Taxi owner Mohammed Benini said proposed amendments to the City of Airdrie's taxi bylaw will make ride-sharing uneconomical for companies. Photo by Carl Patzel/For CREB®Now "When the levee breaks Rocky View 2020 executive director Bruce McAllister says a proposed increase to the county's off-site transportation levy will garner negative attention throughout the province. Photo by Carl Patzel/For CREB®Now "Mirror image Still buzzing with plenty of activity in new-home construction, Airdrie sales activity slowed in 2016 but hasn’t dropped compared to five-year averages. Photo by Carl Patzel/For CREB®Now "55 Years of Real Estate: 2014 CREB® president Bill Kirk Bill Kirk said despite signs of change on the horizon, Calgary’s real estate industry enjoyed a robust year in 2014, with sales increasing by double digits. Photo by Michelle Hofer/For CREB®Now "Long live the auto Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. regional economist Lai Sing Louie said many Calgary homeowners still want the freedom to come and go with a car at their disposal, and they’re willing to pay for it. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Outside interest Harmony, located west of Calgary, will not only have 3,500 homes when all is said and done, but will also have its own village retail core and a large lake and wetland area. Illustration courtesy Bordeaux Developments "Cool runnings "Regional rundown Cochrane bucked the regional housing trend in April, reporting no change in sales levels compared to the same time last year. CREB®Now file photo "Best of housing industry recognized Nearly 100 local professionals and companies in the area's residential construction industry were recognized with nominations as part of the 2015 SAM Awards by CHBA - UDI Calgary Region Association. "The '30-second commute' LaVita Properties president Tony Robinson said the live/work units at the Trading Post project in Cochrane have been so popular that the company is planning a similar project in the Fireside community. Photo by Michelle Hofer/For CREB®Now. "Cochrane sells old town hall A rendering of La Vita Land's concept for Cochrane's old town hall site, which the developer has bought for $2.75 million. "Five things about the Green Line "City to study plans for Crowchild Trail "Pounding the pavement Venkat Lakkavalli, pavement engineer with the City of Calgary, beside a paving crew in the southwest community of Killarney. Photo by Wil Andruschak/for CREB®Now "PTQ: Ivan Brooker "'Do the right thing' "Morning News Rundown Morning News Rundown "The Cochrane Corridor "September 2021: Sales remain strong Housing Market Stats "June 2021: Supply trends up but market still favours the seller CREB® Housing Market Stats "Okotoks and Airdrie explore pathway connections to Calgary Veterans Way in Okotoks. Courtesy of the Town of Okotoks "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 "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 "Under the right circumstances, moving a house can be a win-win for buyers and sellers Courtesy of Wade's House Moving "On top of the world: Cochrane's Sunset Ridge boasts stunning scenery and abundant amenities Developers are looking to capitalize on Altadore’s popularity, as part of the trendy, inner-city Marda Loop district. Andrea Cox / For CREB®Now "February 2021: sellers' market leads to rising prices CREB® Housing Market Stats "January 2021: sales activity signals strong start to the year CREB® Housing Market Stats "Transit commuters won't be derailed during upgrades to Victoria Park LRT and 17th Avenue An artist's rendering of the 17th Avenue S.E. extension and Victoria Park/Stampede Station rebuild project. Courtesy of Calgary Municipal Land Corp. "December 2020: Amidst economic challenges, housing market ends 2020 on a high note CREB® Housing Market Stats "Historical Home Spotlight: Alfred McKay Home Courtesy of the City of Calgary "November 2020: sales activity remains strong in November "Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge reduces congestion, improves new-community accessibility in Cochrane After two decades of planning and construction, Cochrane's Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge is now open. Courtesy of the Town of Cochrane "October 2020: detached homes drive Calgary sales growth CREB® Housing Market Stats "September 2020: home sales rise along with supply