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Jan. 31, 2020 | Geoff Geddes
The centre of it all: What does inner city really mean?
Inner city is a term we use and misuse in equal measures, and as Calgary grows and the inner city's perceived boundaries seem to expand, understanding this term may be more relevant than we realize.
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Jan. 08, 2020 | Natalie Noble
How to purchase and install the gas range of your kitchen dreams
As winter sets in, why not enjoy the cozy warmth of cooking with gas?
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Jan. 10, 2020 | Gerald Vander Pyl
The bottom line: How Calgary's 2020 budget will impact the average homeowner
In late November, city council approved the 2020 adjustments to the One Calgary Service Plans and Budgets, setting out the City's budget for the new year. So, what can homeowners expect from the 2020 budget?
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Dec. 11, 2019 | Natalie Noble
City prioritizes planning and community engagement in Midfield Mobile Home Park redevelopment
As Calgary's population expands, redevelopment of City-owned land in established areas holds potential for supporting growth. However, it takes planning and community engagement to get it right.
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Dec. 11, 2019 | Barb Livingstone
Complete community: Despite redevelopment successes, Bridgeland's reinvention is only beginning
Since the demolition of the Calgary General Hospital 21 years ago, the northeast neighbourhood of Bridgeland has undergone a massive transformation. In fact, that transformation is ongoing and will intensify over the next three years, as one of Calgary's oldest communities continues to reinvent itself.
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Dec. 11, 2019 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Recent regulation change could increase housing development and diversity in flight-path communities
Recent changes to a provincial regulation could boost residential development and diversity in the communities of Mayland Heights, Vista Heights and Inglewood.
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Nov. 20, 2019 | Cody Stuart
National Housing Day highlights importance of affordable housing
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day, a valuable reminder of the urgent need for more affordable housing in and around Calgary.
According to Habitat for Humanity, one in five Canadians is currently living in housing that is unsafe or unaffordable, with Calgary ranking as one of the most difficult cities for low-income earners to live in.
According to Habitat for Humanity, one in five Canadians is currently living in housing that is unsafe or unaffordable, with Calgary ranking as one of the most difficult cities for low-income earners to live in.
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Nov. 20, 2019 | Geoff Geddes
Area residents, businesses rejoice as new Southwest BRT nears completion
It has been quite a ride for some of those affected by the construction of the Southwest Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), so the project's impending completion comes as good news for more than just riders.
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Oct. 10, 2019 | Geoff Geddes
Desirable density: Backyard suites are now front and centre
Despite the Edmonton-Calgary rivalry, there's at least one import from our northern neighbour that appears to be a welcome addition to the local real estate market: backyard suites.
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Sept. 11, 2019 | Geoff Geddes
War and peace: How one fateful bridge divided Calgarians, then brought them back together
Its name may evoke calmness and serenity, but the story behind one of Calgary's leading landmarks is anything but peaceful. As it evolved from a lightning rod for dissension to a symbol of unity, the Peace Bridge was judged not only for mistakes made, but also conventions challenged and lessons learned. In the process, this iconic footbridge earned the respect of friends and foes alike, one step at a time.