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Nov. 23, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Pop The Question: Gian-Carlo Carra
Raised in both Calgary and New York City, Gian-Carlo Carra was elected to serve his first term as Alderman for Ward 9 in October 2010. Having obtained a Masters in Environmental Design/Urban Design at the University of Calgary and serving on the City's Standing Policy Committee on Land Use Planning & Transportation, Carra brings a passion for building walkable, safe and fiscally responsible communities to City Hall. CREB® caught up with Alderman Carra to talk a little bit about Calgary.
Nov. 23, 2012 | CREBNow
Victoria Park Revisited
"It's a for sure thing, we have funding in place," said Michelle Reid with City of Calgary Parks. "We are in the process of trying to get our development permit and we plan to start construction next summer."
Nov. 23, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Theft Proof Your Garage
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is reminding residents to be mindful of home and vehicle security following a number of offences in the city's northwest. Since the beginning of October, offender(s) have committed approximately 25 offences targeting vehicles, garages and homes in the area. In the garage break and enters, offenders gained access through unlocked doors or they have stolen garage door openers from vehicles to gain access. In some cases, they have then gained entry to the home via the connecting door within the garage. Calgarians can help ensure their homes and garages are safe by taking the following steps:
Nov. 23, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Urbanization in Cities to Boost Business Opportunities
"The boom in non-residential construction represents a clear example of where opportunities lie for Canadian business," said Cooper.
Nov. 22, 2012 | CREBNow
An Early Calgary Christmas
For the fifth year, The Calgary Design Group — a group of 10 local designers who meet on a regular basis to talk the trade, its products and how they can best work with their clients — have collaborated with Lougheed House creating a variety of holiday themed design throughout the house.
Nov. 22, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Canadian Mayors Band Together in Pursuit of Better Funding
Modernizing Canada's "crowded and rapidly-aging transportation networks" was cited as a major reason behind the need for increased funding.
According to the the 22-member big city mayors' caucus, one out of every four roads is congested, with 50 per cent in need immediate repair.
Nov. 22, 2012 | Cody Stuart
CMHC Forecast More Prosperity for Calgary Market
As outlined in the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) annual Calgary Housing Outlook Conference, which took place Nov. 20 at the BMO Centre, Richard Cho, CMHC's senior market analyst for Calgary, said sales in Calgary should increase by almost 16 per cent in 2012 to 26,000 units, rising by another 500 units in 2013 to 26,500.
Nov. 22, 2012 | CREBNow
Long Road Ahead for Young Adults
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The dream is to own a home. You work really hard to graduate college or to learn a trade and then you save up enough for a down payment on your first home, sounds simple enough. However, buying a home gets tricky. If you live in Calgary it's a challenging task, becoming more challenging in the last five years or so.
