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During several weeks of public hearings on blanket rezoning at Calgary city hall, councillors are expected to remain open to persuasion—sparking debate on whether this is direct democracy in action or outdated amid multifamily zoning tensions.
Essential resource for monitoring multifamily permitting: Search permits across Alberta municipalities (26 total in AB/BC/ON). Filter by trade, work type, contractor, project value, date to track volumes/delays in Calgary/Edmonton.
Calgary's zoning recalibration post-repeal:
Innovative fixes for multifamily projects near entertainment spots like Ship & Anchor:
Key data reveals how emotions sidelined evidence in Calgary's blanket rezoning repeal, hitting multifamily pipelines and exposing public input...
Edmonton council approved rezoning for ATCO Viva Homes 32-unit modular townhomes at 240 Haddow Close NW, targeting lower rents in a prime transit...
Glut of new purpose-built rentals, combined with slower population growth, drives down asking rents in Alberta. More rental-to-sale flips emerging as market unhinges—key warning for multifamily investors.
Falcon Two tower is under construction in downtown Edmonton, featuring 255 units with 67 set aside for affordable housing as part of a broader core push. Key momentum for purpose-built rentals in the urban core.
Canada's empty department stores, struggling suburban malls, and underutilized parking lots are repurposing into mixed-use communities and...
Minister's update highlights permit processing throughput:
Calgary's development timeline accelerates:
Early public engagement underway for large Hillhurst project featuring at least a dozen buildings: townhomes, high-rise apartments, commercial space, and a central village square.
Key milestone: First residents are moving into the new Tsuut'ina Nation development, with three community villages planned for over 6,500 units and capacity for ~12,000 residents—a major boost to Calgary-area supply.
Expert consensus points to 2026 housing starts cooling to 17k-27k after 2025 records, pressuring multifamily fundamentals:
