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The net-zero idea that City Hall has just come out of left field with is the LAST thing we should be doing. I mean that literally. It is the last thing we should do after we get back to basics and get this growing existential housing crisis solved. In fact, we should be rolling the building codes and planning rules back 100 years… to when we created The Hydrostone Community, the Allen Duncan Lawrence Area, the West End, The Old Downtown and Crichton Park in Dartmouth, and the Jubilee Road area.

CREB® engages in blanket rezoning talks at Calgary's City Hall Here's a recap of CREB®'s key points presented at the hearing: Local real estate dynamics: CREB® reiterated that real estate is local, with each community having unique characteristics and needs. A blanket rezoning approach fails to consider this diversity, potentially leading to negative impacts on community character, property values, and overall quality of life for residents.  Evidence-based solutions: Emphasizing the importance of evidence-based solutions, CREB® highlighted the lack of conclusive evidence supporting the effectiveness of blanket rezoning in addressing housing supply and affordability challenges. The organization stressed the need for targeted zoning measures and sustainable development practices tailored to specific areas and community needs. Transparency and community engagement: CREB® called for transparency and extensive community engagement in the decision-making process regarding zoning changes. The organization advocated for respecting the rights of property owners and community associations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Alternative solutions: In lieu of blanket rezoning, CREB® proposed exploring alternative solutions such as comprehensive neighbourhood plans, the creation of a Community Land Trust for affordable housing, utilization of municipal-owned land parcels, and the promotion of secondary suites and laneway housing. These solutions offer practical and sustainable ways to expand housing options without compromising community integrity. Overall, CREB®'s participation at the public hearing underscored our commitment to advocating for responsible and community-centric approaches to addressing Calgary's housing challenges. Source CREB (Calgary Real Estate Board)

Seeing a lot of projects with Affordable Housing in mind in the northeast as well, modular is a great way to address the demand. https://lnkd.in/g3GnCsas #modularconstruction #modularhomes #avalonbuildingsystems #affordablehousing #housinginnovation

Multi-million-pound development set to transform County Durham town

New blog 📢 'Building Affordable Housing in Canmore—Without Sacrificing Quality' Building affordable housing is at the top of Canmore’s to-do list. It can be challenging to keep building costs down, but with a little planning and innovation--and the right team—it can be done. Read our latest blog for five factors to consider if you’re thinking of buying, developing, or investing in affordable housing in Canmore. “ACS understood the timeline on this project and knew the subsurface conditions, because they're building homes literally next door and across the street. They’ve been great about being open about who's involved, and who's doing what. They’re also proactive—and I quite like working with people like that. These factors really helped us decide who to build with.” Kristopher Mathieu, Canmore Community Housing Corporation Read the blog article to learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ggZhdm6w #BowValley #Canmore #AlbertaConstruction #AffordableHousing #ABConstruction

ICYMI: In Shelterforce's latest article as part of their Under the Lens series, a breakdown of standards and considerations used by the #affordablehousing industry to determine what makes "green" housing are examined with insights from #HPNmembers cdcb , Foundation Communities, and our peers at Enterprise Community Partners. We look forward to reading more stories in this series. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gQa29bm8

📢Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 5 funds in action! The City of Imperial will break ground next month on a $6.6 million community development project in a rural area of the county near West Worthington Road and Barioni Boulevard. 🏘️ The “Worthington La Luna” project will not only bring #AffordableHousing to the area but also build pedestrian-friendly transit options through the development of the bike lanes, signage, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, pedestrian crossings, and other tie-in features. #AHSC is administered by the California Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the California Department of Housing & Community Development. AHSC is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. #CaliforniaForAll

LANGLEY DEVELOPMENT NEWS Update: 3rd Reading was granted, on March 25th, to the revised Smith Neighbourhood Plan; however, the approval came with 4 amendments: 1) The addition of a new policy for the apartment mixed-use designation which makes 50% of the ground floor commercial encouraged but not required and includes a possible commercial parking reduction. 2) Change the High Density Apartment designation south of the Connector, between 208 Street and 209 Street, to Rowhouse/Townhouse. 3) Increases in density to the Low Density Apartment designation to heights and densities consistent with the medium Density Mixed Use designation with the provision of retail or child care space. 4) Elimination of the UPA restriction on the Apartment Mixed-Use designation to allow FSR to be sole controlling density metric. CAUTION: the Smith Neighbourhood Plan has been brought under the same Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) rates as the Williams Neighbourhood Plan with - Single Family at $16,900 per unit - Townhouse at $17,000 per unit, and - Apartment at $30,000 per unit You can read more about the amended plan and see a comparison of the land use maps in our article from a few weeks back, below.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. Despite what others might have you believe, the current lack permitting in KCMO is well below what would be considered a normal slowdown after a new code is implemented. 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟰𝟬𝟰𝟯𝟰 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗼-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.

CREB opposes City proposal on blanket rezoning. With a clear focus on protecting Calgary's communities and advocating for a more nuanced approach to zoning, the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) has issued a statement expressing concerns over the proposed blanket rezoning initiative set forth by the City of Calgary. Hong Wang, Chair of CREB®’s Government Relations Standing Committee (GRSC), said, "Blanket rezoning is not the right solution to address Calgary’s housing challenges. It poses a significant risk to communities, driving up the level of congestion in neighbourhoods and putting added strain on infrastructure and service quality. We oppose this approach and advocate for a more community-focused strategy to respond to Calgary's housing shortage, shifting the focus away from a generalized housing crisis to the housing supply crisis that blanket zoning will make worse.” https://lnkd.in/gygAZAjM #business #news #calgary #yyc #yycre #realestate #development #realtors Calgary Real Estate Board