City launches 'engagement portal'

"Year-end sit down with Nenshi Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi hailed Calgarians for helping evacuees from the Fort McMurray fires this past year. CREB®Now photo "New life for community associations Dave McCarrel stands next to a new outdoor fitness park in Valley Ridge that opened earlier this fall. McCarrle has kept active within the local community association over the past 20 years because he feels it has helped make Valley Ridge a better place to live. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "New life for community associations Dave McCarrel stands next to a new outdoor fitness park in Valley Ridge that opened earlier this fall. McCarrle has kept active within the local community association over the past 20 years because he feels it has helped make Valley Ridge a better place to live. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Parking with benefits Inglewood BRZ executive director Rebecca O’Brien said her community would welcome a parking revenue allocation policy, and would use the funds for streetscape improvements. Photo by Wil Andruschak, for CREB®Now "Talking the walk Pedestrian strategy project manager Andrew King said the plan seeks to reduce pedestrian fatality collisions to four by 2025. Photo by Cody Stuart/Managing Editor "City council approves property tax hike as part of 2022 budget adjustments Calgarians will see a 3.87 per cent increase to their municipal property taxes in 2022. (Getty Images) "Real estate challenges lie ahead for Calgary's new mayor and council Getty Images "Leading candidates share vision for housing at CREB® Mayoral Forum Mayoral candidates Brad Field, Jyoti Gondek and Grace Yan at CREB®'s Mayoral Forum on Sept. 14. Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Register for CREB®'s Mayoral Forum "Repsol Sport Centre expansion to buoy inner-city swimming options Repsol Sport Centre will be expanding its aquatic offerings thanks to a $45-million commitment from the City of Calgary. Courtesy of Repsol Sport Centre "Guide for Local Area Planning prepares Calgary communities for growth Courtesy of the City of Calgary "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 "Historic heartbeat: the Beltline offers glimpses of Calgary's past, as well as its future Central Memorial Park in the Beltline. CREB®Now Archive "City considers new financial incentives for heritage home conservation The Butters Residence in Elbow Park is an example of a Calgary heritage property that is municipally designated and could qualify for the new incentives. Courtesy of the City of Calgary "What you need to know about the City of Calgary's recent changes to short-term rental regulations Getty Images "The bottom line: How Calgary's 2020 budget will impact the average homeowner Getty Images "City prioritizes planning and community engagement in Midfield Mobile Home Park redevelopment Courtesy City of Calgary "Area residents, businesses rejoice as new Southwest BRT nears completion Courtesy City of Calgary "War and peace: How one fateful bridge divided Calgarians, then brought them back together Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Industry and community stakeholders hope new arena will spark development in East Victoria Park Courtesy Calgary Municipal Land Corporation "The why of walkability Federation of Calgary Communities urban planner Carrie Yap said more pedestrian-friendly environment could include anything from wider sidewalks and wayfinding signage and landmarks to direct connections via pathways and linear parks. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Alberta politicians take aim at mortgage stress test Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "A community divided Courtesy KGL Constructors "Buses, trains and automobiles The proposed Anderson Station transit-oriented development would cover 19.9 acres and create a pedestrian-friendly urban village in the area. Courtesy City of Calgary "Rush hour Courtesy City of Calgary "Southern Hospitality The South Health Campus (SHC) acts as a community and commercial hub for residents of Auburn Bay, Seton and Cranston. Rachel Niebergal / CREB®Now "Inward growth Council approval of a new Municipal Development Plan in 2009 was the catalyst for a number of changes to how the city has grown. Getty Images "Courageous conversations CREB® CEO Alan Tennant (left) moderated the discussion, as Bill Smith, Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Andre Chabot shared their views on housing-related issues. Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Courageous conversations: candidates spar at CREB® mayoral forum CREB® CEO Alan Tennant (left) moderated the discussion, as Bill Smith, Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Andre Chabot shared their views on housing-related issues. Cody Stuart / CREB®Now "Strength in numbers Calgary Centre MP Kent Hehr, Alberta’s Minister of Seniors and Housing Lori Sigurdson, and Mayor Naheed Nenshi were all on hand at the ground-breaking event for Horizon Housing Society’s new 161-unit affordable housing development in Glamorgan in April. Courtesy Horizon Housing Society "In the fast lane The Southwest Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will provide southwest residents with efficient public transit access to a number of currently underserved locations, including Rockyview General Hospital and Mount Royal University. "Next stop... sustainable, walkable communities "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 "Healthy homes, healthier people "'Wave of the future' CHAC steering committee members. From left, Sarah Woodgate (City of Calgary), Jyoti Gondek (Haskayne School of Business), Kevin McNichol (Calgary Homeless Foundation), Beverly Jarvis (CHBA-UDI Calgary Region Association), Kim O’Brien (Horizon Housing Society), John Harrop (Attainable Homes Calgary Corporation), and Jennifer Arntfield (City of Calgary). Photo courtesy CHAC "A changed city "The ride-sharing revolution The rise of ride-sharing could also affect public transit ridership in Calgary, said Greg Morrow, the Richard Parker Professor in Metropolitan Growth and Change at the University of Calgary. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Turning the page Denver Brust, vice-president internal with the Ramsay Community Association, said the decision to demolish the local seniors' centre has given the community an opportunity to more closely future development. Photo by Wil Andruschak/For CREB®Now "Let's make a deal Outside of some developments in the Beltiline, cash-for-density fund established by the City is being underutilized by developers. Illustration courtesy of Qualex-Landmark. "Charting a new course CHBA - UDI Calgary Region Association CEO Guy Huntingford is concerned new city charters could potential undo more than three years worth of existing work put into a new Municipal Government Act. Photo by Adrian Shellard/For CREB®Now