'It doesn’t mean we’re close to done, but it’s a sea change in American politics, and it largely reflects the fact that the housing problem has gotten worse.'

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By: Victoria Guida via POLITICO

A recent Statistics Canada study looked at the factors behind evictions, with the increase in rents and lower vacancy rates:

- over half of evictions were due to landlord factors
- 18% of evictions were due to difficulty paying rent
- 34% of evictees were aged 25-34

#Calgary saw the highest house price increase across the province last year 📈🏡 #yyc

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#ICYMI : House prices in Calgary increased over 17 times the national average over the last year. calgary.citynews.ca/2024/04/11/cal…

The average home price increased by 15% this year.

We need to build more homes. Our affordability advantage is quickly eroding.

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The parliamentary budget officer says Canada would need to build 1.3 million additional homes by 2030 to eliminate the country’s housing gap. calgary.citynews.ca/2024/04/11/can…

'Why isn't what I am allowed to build on my land a Liberty or Freedom issue? And why isn't it a tax issue given how much sprawl costs cities? It's something that's going to benefit future Calgarians on taxes, shouldn't the low taxes crowd be super excited about rezoning?' #yyccc

Tax clinic put on by Momentum is helping Calgarians tap into returns without a big cost. #yyc #calgary

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Our April newsletter is out! Lots to discuss around housing but we also cover safety, food security and more...

Read here: mailchi.mp/vibrantcalgary…

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Mon., April 22, when members of City Council meet to review proposed citywide rezoning. Review the recommendations and share your thoughts:
▪️ In person at the hearing or by phone
▪️ By submitting a written statement
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Planning & Development Services Dispatch - April 2024 - mailchi.mp/calgary.ca/pla…

Albertans are tired and frustrated with all the inter-jurisdictional squabbling between the provincial and federal governments at a time when communities are facing numerous serious issues – things like inadequate local infrastructure funding, a shortage of affordable housing,…

We cannot help but notice that the provincial government has pivoted from its original rationale. Initially, it said the legislation was intended to ensure Alberta receives its fair share of federal funding. Now, its justification is that the legislation will ensure federal…

Official statement from ABmunis President Tyler Gandam on Bill 18:

Alberta Municipalities was surprised and disappointed yesterday when the provincial government introduced legislation – Bill 18 – that will restrict or limit municipal-federal agreements and may alter some existing…

Opinion: Public rallies against loss of manicured green space but not natural ecosystems calgaryherald.com/business/local…

Spring clean-up street sweeping begins this Monday, April 15th! 🧹🧹🧹

View your scheduled street sweeping date, sign up for email/text sweeping alerts, and view the street-sweeping map:

calgary.ca/sweep

Interestingly, the Fair Deal Panel argued forcefully against the type of law the Government of Alberta introduced today.

You can read the full report here: open.alberta.ca/publications/f…

Courtney Walcott More Neighbours Calgary Sustainable Calgary Strong Towns Calgary So why is a Climate org like the Hub putting all this work in on Housing? The reason is simple: what we build & where we build it is a CRITICAL chunk of a city's overall emissions. We'd explain how but The Tyee's Arno Kopecky already nailed it /6 thewalrus.ca/want-to-fight-… #yyccc

Premier Danielle Smith and Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver told ABmunis members that Alberta Government intends to introduce political parties at the municipal level, possibly during this session of the Legislature.

Rather than introducing political parties, ABmunis has…

Connaught school receiving modular spaces, after CBE approves use of capital reserve cash to help fund overwhelming growth in public schools.

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