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March 20, 2013 | Cody Stuart
City Launches Public Planning Workshops
The City is looking for public input as part of a broad-scale review of their planning process.
Governing everything from your neighbour's deck project to building entire new communities, the planning system deeply impacts Calgary's prosperity, sustainability and livability.
Governing everything from your neighbour's deck project to building entire new communities, the planning system deeply impacts Calgary's prosperity, sustainability and livability.
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March 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Lending a Hand
One of Canada's most recognized figures was in Calgary March 15, participating in Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta build in the community of Evanston.
Governor General David Johnston was on hand at the build donating his time to help with the construction of a home for a Calgary family. The Governor General serves as a federal representative of Queen Elizabeth II.
Governor General David Johnston was on hand at the build donating his time to help with the construction of a home for a Calgary family. The Governor General serves as a federal representative of Queen Elizabeth II.
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March 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Pop The Question: Marc Boutin
Calgary based architect Marc Boutin is a busy guy. As well as working as an associate professor in the University of Calgary's Architecture Faculty, he's the namesake of The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative Inc. Born in Ottawa, one of Boutin's latest projects is the First Street underpass upgrade — a plan looking to rejuvenate and illuminate one of the city's least attractive spaces. The makeover has already captured national attention winning a 2012 Award of Excellence from Canadian Architect magazine. Boutin took some time out of his busy schedule to chat with CREB®Now about what drew him to architecture as well as his favourite building in the city.
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March 20, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Canadian Households Increasingly Eco-Friendly
Judging by the numbers, Canadians are becoming more mindful of their impact on Mother Earth around the house.
According to a survey released by Statistics Canada, an increasing number of Canadian households have installed energy-efficient fixtures.
According to a survey released by Statistics Canada, an increasing number of Canadian households have installed energy-efficient fixtures.
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March 20, 2013 | CREBNow
McKenzie Towne
In the dozen or so years since becoming a Calgary neighbourhood, McKenzie Towne has established itself as a bustling community with a family friendly atmosphere.
"I love the neighbourhood we live in, we live in a cul-de-sac and there's a lot of kids the same age as my children," said Angelina Wong, who along with her family of four has called McKenzie Towne home for the last nine years.
"I love the neighbourhood we live in, we live in a cul-de-sac and there's a lot of kids the same age as my children," said Angelina Wong, who along with her family of four has called McKenzie Towne home for the last nine years.
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March 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Condos Back on the Rise
Calgary's condo market is enjoying a resurgence in response to declining single-family inventory in homes available for under $400,000.
"While total new listings are declining, there has been a rise in the number of condominium apartments available in the $200,000 to $400,000 segment," said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®'s chief economist.
"While total new listings are declining, there has been a rise in the number of condominium apartments available in the $200,000 to $400,000 segment," said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®'s chief economist.
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March 15, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Massive West Campus Development Moves Forward
A massive project that would see more than 60-hectares of currently undeveloped land bordering Shaganappi Trail transformed into a "complete, vibrant and sustainable" community has taken another step forward.
Sitting on the western side of the University of Calgary Campus, the West Campus Development recently saw its first round of public engagement panels, designed to gauge public opinion of the mixed-use project.
Sitting on the western side of the University of Calgary Campus, the West Campus Development recently saw its first round of public engagement panels, designed to gauge public opinion of the mixed-use project.
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March 14, 2013 | CREBNow
Almost 200,000 Housing Starts in February
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), 195,087 homes were started in Canada in February, a trend of the six-month moving average of monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.
"The trend in total housing starts continued to moderate in February. Moderation in economic fundamentals in the second half of 2012 has led to more modest housing demand and builders are adjusting accordingly," said Mathieu Laberge, deputy chief economist at CMHC.
"The trend in total housing starts continued to moderate in February. Moderation in economic fundamentals in the second half of 2012 has led to more modest housing demand and builders are adjusting accordingly," said Mathieu Laberge, deputy chief economist at CMHC.
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March 14, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Governments Fighting Grow Ops
Alberta's province and municipal governments are teaming up in order to tackle the province's grow op problem.
In addition to convening what the province is calling "an expert panel" to address the health and safety concerns and criminal activity associated with marijuana grow-ops in Alberta communities, the provincial government is letting Albertans have their say by completing the Grow-op Free Alberta survey.
In addition to convening what the province is calling "an expert panel" to address the health and safety concerns and criminal activity associated with marijuana grow-ops in Alberta communities, the provincial government is letting Albertans have their say by completing the Grow-op Free Alberta survey.
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March 13, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Calgary's Fastest Growing Community
It appears Calgarians are voting for Panaroma Hills as Calgary's most popular community in the form of moving vans and cardboard boxes. Having grown by nearly 2,400 residents according to the 2012 Civic Census - more than any other community in the city – the appeal of the area is obvious.
The Robsons are one of the many families who have chosen to make Panorama Hills their new home in 2012. The Robsons were attracted by the affordability and amenities available in the area.
The Robsons are one of the many families who have chosen to make Panorama Hills their new home in 2012. The Robsons were attracted by the affordability and amenities available in the area.
