Downtown Vacancy
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Calgary pauses downtown conversion grant program after funds run outThe City of Calgary is having to pause new applications for the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program due as high demand exceeded the available funds.CanadaOct 18, 2023
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1/3rd of downtown Edmonton storefronts empty: U of A studyA new study by the University of Alberta's School of Business found 33 per cent of downtown Edmonton's storefronts are sitting vacant.ConsumerOct 12, 2023
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Property management company converts unused retail space to studio for Calgary artistsBrookfield Properties is converting unused retail space at its downtown Bankers Hall complex into a place for Calgary artists to create and showcase their work.FeaturesSep 28, 2023
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Vancouver retail vacancy rates rising, suburban rates falling in ‘recalibration’: reportColliers says Vancouver's urban retail vacancy rose to 4 per cent from 2.5 per cent earlier this year, while the average suburban rate has fallen from 2.3 per cent to 1 per cent.EconomyFeb 1, 2023
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Downtown Calgary slowly reviving as tech firms move inFor 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.EconomyJan 1, 2022
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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.PoliticsSep 24, 2021
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Calgary city council to look at streamlining process for pop-up, interim businessesMeant 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.CanadaMay 1, 2019
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Calgary’s downtown vacancy rate predicted to stay in 20% range into next decadeCalgary's downtown core and high vacancy rates were front and centre at city hall Monday.EconomyApr 1, 2019
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