Affordable Housing Calgary

• Calgary mayor concerned about affordable housing after charter changes

  The province said it will be changing certain provisions in Calgary's city charter to reduce housing costs and ensure there is a minimum building standard across Alberta.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
  
• Trudeau, Smith weigh in on what’s next for Calgary’s newly-approved housing strategy

  The City of Calgary said work is underway on provisions in the strategy that don't require budget funding or further council approval.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
  
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• Calgary city council approves strategy to address housing affordability

  Calgary's housing strategy was approved late Saturday after three days of public feedback and debate, with updated actions and one contentious item remaining in the plan.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2023
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• New Calgary program provides $6M in funding for Indigenous affordable housing

  The program is a one-time funding program for affordable housing projects that is designed for and delivered for Indigenous people and owned by Indigenous people.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2023
• What will 6 affordable housing recommendations mean for Calgary?

  The task force claims the recommendations will create a more equitable, inclusive and affordable housing market for Calgarians.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• Rent increase raising concerns for southeast Calgary support centre

  The Millican-Ogden Community Association and Calgary Housing Company are currently renegotiating a two-year lease with extensions, with rent set to increase to $700 per month.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2023
• Lack of accessible and affordable housing frustrating for Albertans with disabilities

  Only 10 per cent of residential units in Calgary are fully accessible, according to Accessible Housing Calgary.

  Perspectives

  Apr 4, 2023
• Calgary announces $13.7M for affordable housing initiatives amid surging demand

  A total of $14.1 million is earmarked for the three initiatives with combined funding from the City of Calgary, the United Way and the Calgary Homeless Foundation.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Affordable housing task force clears 1st hurdle at Calgary city committee

  The proposal was brought to the city's executive committee on Tuesday in a notice of motion from councillors Courtney Walcott, Gian-Carlo Carra and Kourtney Penner. 

  Canada

  May 17, 2022
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• Work underway for first urban Indigenous seniors living facility in Calgary

  The new facility will feature 12 units of affordable seniors housing and cultural spaces for residents to practice land-based teachings, hold ceremonies and promote healing.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2022