Calgary Downtown Vacancy

• Downtown Calgary slowly reviving as tech firms move in

  For the first time in Calgary's history, a city core that was dominated by the energy sector is now home to a small but growing contingent of technology workers.

  Economy

  Jan 1, 2022
  
• Calgary posts record office vacancy rate but new report points to better times ahead

  Calgary continues to have the highest downtown office vacancy rate in North America, but a new report shows there are reasons for optimism.

  Economy

  Nov 9, 2021
  
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• Decision Calgary: Will future of city’s downtown become an election issue?

  According to Avison Young, there is currently 14 million square feet of vacant office space and five buildings sitting empty in the downtown core.

  Politics

  Sep 24, 2021
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• Calgary’s downtown office vacancy rate hits new high of 29.2%

  Avison Young predicts there will be over 14 million square feet of vacant space in downtown Calgary by the end of 2021, resulting in a new peak high vacancy rate above 30 per cent.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
• City council to decide on Calgary’s greater downtown plan after vacancy hits 32%

  Calgary's Greater Downtown Plan saw only housekeeping amendments as changes at the committee level, and will go to city council on April 26.

  Economy

  Apr 7, 2021
• Plan to revitalize Calgary’s downtown seeks to attract more people to live, work, play

  Calgary's Greater Downtown Plan focuses on principles of making the downtown a better place to live and do business, while addressing things like climate change and transportation.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2021
• Calgary’s downtown office vacancy rates hit record levels amid oilpatch woes

  Vacancies in Calgary's downtown office towers have risen to record levels and there's no landlord relief in sight with almost one in three offices sitting empty.

  Economy

  Jan 26, 2021
• Calgary council to consider downtown office redevelopment, cap on food-delivery apps

  Office buildings in downtown Calgary could see redevelopment into apartments, and restaurants could get a break on food-delivery app fees if city council agrees.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2020
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• Kenney government introduces bill allowing multi-year tax incentives for business

  Introduced Tuesday, Bill 7 would amend the Municipal Government Act to allow for multi-year tax incentives for a wide range of non-residential properties.

  Politics

  Jun 4, 2019
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• Calgary city council to look at streamlining process for pop-up, interim businesses

  Meant as a way to stimulate economic activity and reduce vacancy rates, the City of Calgary is looking to make it easier for pop-up and interim businesses to set up shop.

  Canada

  May 1, 2019