Devin Dreeshen at a Donald Trump election night event in New York City on November 8, 2016.
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Green Light for the Green Line
Many have tried to delay and even stop the Green Line - no matter who it helps and who it serves. The Green Line is too important. We cannot delay it until it becomes unaffordable.
Vehicle Noise and Noise Policy Update
Today's June 26, 2024 Community Development Committee included a Response to the Noise Policy Notice of Motion and a Progress Update on Addressing Noisy Vehicles and Community Traffic Safety.
Rezoning for Housing
Rezoning for Housing information session and Q&A. Recorded the evening of April 10, 2024. Featuring Ward 8 Councillor Courtney Walcott and Lisa Kahn, City of Calgary Planning
Resources for Shaping Community: 2501 Richmond and the former Viscount Bennett School
Calgarians expect more from their city
I voted to deliver.
What are your priorities? 2023 Budget Adjustments
On November 20th, Council will consider focused investment opportunities that align closely with the growing needs of Calgarians.
Your Housing Questions, Answered
On September 25, 2023, I hosted a conversation about the recently-approved Housing Strategy. Several questions were submitted online. Answers are provided below.
What's next for housing affordability?
On Saturday, September 16th, Council approved Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy 2023 - 2030. The Strategy includes the recommendations from the Housing and Affordability Task Force, as well as several amendments.
Council Needs to Approve the Housing Strategy in Full
- One week from today, Council’s Community Development Committee will vote on the future of The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy.
- The strategy includes the 33 recommendations from the Housing and Affordability Task Force. Calgarians are welcome to attend and speak to the Committee.
Council Delays Action on Housing Affordability
- On Tuesday June 6th, Council voted 8-7 against accepting the Housing and Affordability Task Force’s recommendations.
- Following some substantial criticism over the course of the following hours, Councillor Pootmans requested a reconsideration of the vote when the Council session reconvened the afternoon of June 7th.
- The recommendations were then amended and approved to be included in the Corporate Affordable Housing Strategy, which will come to the Community Development Committee on September 14th, 2023.
Will Council Act To Tackle Housing Affordability?
Canada is experiencing a housing crisis. The cost of housing has exploded while incomes have struggled to keep up.
Canada Day Fireworks
Let's be thoughtful about how we celebrate.
The Event Centre Agreement In Perspective
An Event Centre in Victoria Park has been planned since 2017, and has been part of the Culture & Entertainment District within the Rivers District Master plan since 2019 following an extensive engagement process.
Event Centre Agreement Reached
The City of Calgary has reached agreements in principle with the Province of Alberta, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), and the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede to proceed with a significant phase of the Culture and Entertainment District in downtown Calgary.
Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
Your freedom to dance how you please, to wear what you like – or even to read what you want – is under attack.
$13.7M Invested in Affordable Housing
Three big actions today prioritizing affordable housing solutions which will see $13.7M invested by the City of Calgary
$4.9M Announced for Protected Bike Lanes in Beltline
Today, the City of Calgary and Government of Canada announced $4.9 million in joint funding for active transportation infrastructure improvements along 2.15 kilometer segments of the 14 Avenue S and 15 Avenue S corridors in Calgary's Beltline.