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Aug. 23, 2021 | Natalie Noble
New Green Communities Guide highlights benefits of nature-based solutions for municipalities, developers and homeowners
At a time when community stakeholders care more about the environment than ever before, a newly updated Green Communities Guide from Canada's Land Stewardship Centre highlights the environmental, economic and health benefits in nature-based solutions (NBS).
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Aug. 23, 2021 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir approval marks major victory for Calgary's river communities
The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) project is moving ahead after receiving federal approval, which is welcome news for the many Calgarians who have been advocating for upstream flood mitigation measures since the 2013 disaster.
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Aug. 16, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Historical Home Spotlight: Spence Residence
Year of Construction: 1909
Address: 1029 20th Ave. S.E.
Community: Ramsay
Architectural Style: Edwardian Gable Front
The 112-year-old Spence Residence is a relic from the earliest period of mixed-use development in east Calgary, when Ramsay became a bustling neighbourhood where blue-collar Calgarians both lived and worked.
Address: 1029 20th Ave. S.E.
Community: Ramsay
Architectural Style: Edwardian Gable Front
The 112-year-old Spence Residence is a relic from the earliest period of mixed-use development in east Calgary, when Ramsay became a bustling neighbourhood where blue-collar Calgarians both lived and worked.
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July 26, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Municipal Historic Resource program helps homeowners preserve Calgary's built heritage
Known for its can-do attitude, vibrancy and love of growth, Calgary is a city that's quick to embraces the latest thing. For the most part, that mindset has translated into new housing and development, but heritage conservation advocates are seeing growing support for a more balanced approach.
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July 23, 2021 | Mario Toneguzzi
My First Home: Hyder Hassan, Immigrant Services Calgary CEO
To this day, whenever Hyder Hassan comes across a Subaru WRX STI sedan, he's reminded of the very first home he ever purchased.
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July 21, 2021 | Barb Livingstone
New downtown community association gives voice to 8,500 residents and counting
The creation of a new downtown community association, the first from the city's core in a decade, is a sign of the growth of a healthy city as it emerges from the pandemic, says the executive director of the Federation of Calgary Communities.
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July 19, 2021 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Pet bylaw changes open the door to backyard chickens for Calgary homeowners
Recent changes to the City of Calgary's Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw mean Calgarians will soon be able to raise chickens in their yards.
An urban hen licensing program is in the planning stages and is expected to be launched by spring 2022, with initial permits capped at 100 households through 2023.
An urban hen licensing program is in the planning stages and is expected to be launched by spring 2022, with initial permits capped at 100 households through 2023.
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July 19, 2021 | Josh Skapin
Repsol Sport Centre expansion to buoy inner-city swimming options
Recreational swimmers left high and dry by closures of pools around Calgary's core may find a new home at the Repsol Sport Centre.
The Macleod Trail S.E. facility will undergo a major expansion following a decision by city council in June to commit $45 million toward new leisure aquatic facilities.
The Macleod Trail S.E. facility will undergo a major expansion following a decision by city council in June to commit $45 million toward new leisure aquatic facilities.
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July 15, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Four backyard staging tips to make your home 'sale-ready,' inside and out
Most sellers in this day and age recognize the value of staging a home's interior, but what about the backyard?
Especially in the summer months, when outdoor spaces often look their best, a well-staged backyard can be a major selling point and might just help you seal the deal with a buyer.
Especially in the summer months, when outdoor spaces often look their best, a well-staged backyard can be a major selling point and might just help you seal the deal with a buyer.
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July 14, 2021 | Andrea Cox
TikTok is becoming a valuable showcase for real estate, as REALTORS® carve out their place on the platform
During the pandemic, real estate and social media have become inseparable bedfellows, with many REALTORS® taking to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to promote their listings. However, another platform with a young and diverse base of users, TikTok, is creating value for its adopters in the real estate industry.