@lrtonthegreen.bsky.social
Today #yyccc was told that a full repeal of blanket rezoning puts over $800 million in federal funding at risk, including $251 million in transit funding. In addition, it will jeopardize #yyc being awarded its share of $20 billion in transit funding. We quite literally can't afford to be NIMBYs.
February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Tonight is the first opportunity Calgarians will have to share their opinions on the #greenlineyyc elevated alignment through downtown #yyc.
The online engagement session runs from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Register now to make sure your voice is heard!
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The online engagement session runs from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Register now to make sure your voice is heard!
engage.calgary.ca/greenlinedow...
Green Line Downtown Segment: Functional Planning Study
We’re developing a plan for the Downtown Segment of Green Line, building on the Province of Alberta's plan and alignment.
engage.calgary.ca
February 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Tonight is the first opportunity Calgarians will have to share their opinions on the #greenlineyyc elevated alignment through downtown #yyc.
The online engagement session runs from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Register now to make sure your voice is heard!
engage.calgary.ca/greenlinedow...
The online engagement session runs from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Register now to make sure your voice is heard!
engage.calgary.ca/greenlinedow...
If #yyccc can achieve a 50/50 split between building new homes on the edge of the city & building them within the city, taxpayers are projected to save $16B+ over 60 years. Last year, blanket rezoning brought that ratio closer to balance than ever.
newsroom.calgary.ca/2025-marks-a...
newsroom.calgary.ca/2025-marks-a...
2025 marks another record year for housing delivery in Calgary
Calgary continued to lead the country in housing delivery in 2025, setting new records across the development and construction pipeline as The City of Calgary worked to meet population growth and impr...
newsroom.calgary.ca
February 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
If #yyccc can achieve a 50/50 split between building new homes on the edge of the city & building them within the city, taxpayers are projected to save $16B+ over 60 years. Last year, blanket rezoning brought that ratio closer to balance than ever.
newsroom.calgary.ca/2025-marks-a...
newsroom.calgary.ca/2025-marks-a...
Change is coming to #yyc whether we like it or not. The old way of doing things led to large increases in home prices & rents. As #yyccc moves to repeal blanket rezoning they should be mindful that good politics for today is often bad policy for tomorrow.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta’s population could surpass British Columbia’s as early as 2038: StatsCan | CBC News
Alberta could overtake British Columbia as Canada's third most populated province in just over a decade, according to new projections released by Statistics Canada.
www.cbc.ca
January 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Change is coming to #yyc whether we like it or not. The old way of doing things led to large increases in home prices & rents. As #yyccc moves to repeal blanket rezoning they should be mindful that good politics for today is often bad policy for tomorrow.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Transit-oriented communities are not just about proximity to transit but about complete, connected and resilient communities.
They offer real choices in transportation, housing and employment, giving residents flexibility in how they move, work and live"
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
They offer real choices in transportation, housing and employment, giving residents flexibility in how they move, work and live"
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Public transit can anchor us in an evolving shared urban fabric
Creating adaptable transit-oriented communities should be prioritized in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
"Transit-oriented communities are not just about proximity to transit but about complete, connected and resilient communities.
They offer real choices in transportation, housing and employment, giving residents flexibility in how they move, work and live"
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
They offer real choices in transportation, housing and employment, giving residents flexibility in how they move, work and live"
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Food for thought for @jeromyyyc.bsky.social & the rest of #yyccc as they move to repeal blanket rezoning & shift back to small town style governance where gentle density applications will once again start to eat up time that could be better spent running a city approaching 2 million people:
Since 2004 how many hours has #yyccc wasted debating every secondary suite, duplex & townhouse application? What if housing had been a permitted use this whole time & politicians could have focused their efforts on governance of big ticket items instead?
globalnews.ca/news/1160486...
globalnews.ca/news/1160486...
Calgary was ‘chronically underinvesting’ in its water system over last 20 years: report - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
The independent panel's report found the City of Calgary's water utility spent its entire capital budget only twice in the last 20 years.
globalnews.ca
January 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Food for thought for @jeromyyyc.bsky.social & the rest of #yyccc as they move to repeal blanket rezoning & shift back to small town style governance where gentle density applications will once again start to eat up time that could be better spent running a city approaching 2 million people:
Since 2004 how many hours has #yyccc wasted debating every secondary suite, duplex & townhouse application? What if housing had been a permitted use this whole time & politicians could have focused their efforts on governance of big ticket items instead?
globalnews.ca/news/1160486...
globalnews.ca/news/1160486...
Calgary was ‘chronically underinvesting’ in its water system over last 20 years: report - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
The independent panel's report found the City of Calgary's water utility spent its entire capital budget only twice in the last 20 years.
globalnews.ca
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Since 2004 how many hours has #yyccc wasted debating every secondary suite, duplex & townhouse application? What if housing had been a permitted use this whole time & politicians could have focused their efforts on governance of big ticket items instead?
globalnews.ca/news/1160486...
globalnews.ca/news/1160486...
Whether it's water or transit, serving a sprawling city is pricey:
"If we're to look at housing as a concern, we should look toward the hundreds of kms of new pipes, roads & utilities built to accommodate urban sprawl. This creates a structural problem."
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
"If we're to look at housing as a concern, we should look toward the hundreds of kms of new pipes, roads & utilities built to accommodate urban sprawl. This creates a structural problem."
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Searching for a scapegoat
Infrastructure investment is not just about building new assets. It’s about ongoing maintenance, inspection and monitoring.
calgaryherald.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Whether it's water or transit, serving a sprawling city is pricey:
"If we're to look at housing as a concern, we should look toward the hundreds of kms of new pipes, roads & utilities built to accommodate urban sprawl. This creates a structural problem."
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
"If we're to look at housing as a concern, we should look toward the hundreds of kms of new pipes, roads & utilities built to accommodate urban sprawl. This creates a structural problem."
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Today #yyccc is learning about the reasons behind the Bearspaw Feedermain pipe break. One key factor is #yyc's urban sprawl & low density growth. This comes as Council looks to repeal blanket rezoning. Will Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social or anyone else on council reconsider their decision now?
January 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Today #yyccc is learning about the reasons behind the Bearspaw Feedermain pipe break. One key factor is #yyc's urban sprawl & low density growth. This comes as Council looks to repeal blanket rezoning. Will Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social or anyone else on council reconsider their decision now?
This week, #yyccc voted to repeal blanket rezoning. Many in favour of repeal said using Local Area Plans to put density next to transit, schools & jobs is a better solution. One day later Council voted down density that conformed to a new LAP & was next to a school & bus stop. 🤔
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This week, #yyccc voted to repeal blanket rezoning. Many in favour of repeal said using Local Area Plans to put density next to transit, schools & jobs is a better solution. One day later Council voted down density that conformed to a new LAP & was next to a school & bus stop. 🤔
Yesterday #yyccc voted to make homes in #yyc more expensive to buy & more difficult to build. Sadly they also voted to handcuff a zoning tool developers could use to bring proposals that could be considered by the community & Council. This places us on a path to sprawl
globalnews.ca/news/1157832...
globalnews.ca/news/1157832...
Calgary city council kick-starts process to repeal citywide rezoning with spring public hearing - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Although Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas campaigned on a promise to repeal and replace citywide rezoning, council defeated his motion to kick-start the process to find a replacement.
globalnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Yesterday #yyccc voted to make homes in #yyc more expensive to buy & more difficult to build. Sadly they also voted to handcuff a zoning tool developers could use to bring proposals that could be considered by the community & Council. This places us on a path to sprawl
globalnews.ca/news/1157832...
globalnews.ca/news/1157832...
"Calgary voted for a mayor who promised that more homes would be built faster & at affordable prices—something that will be harder to achieve if #yyccc imposes tighter restrictions on where & what types of homes can be built"
Renovate, don't repeal, rezoning
www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/h...
Renovate, don't repeal, rezoning
www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/h...
Here’s why city hall should save ‘blanket rezoning’ in Calgary
As Calgarians debate the city’s housing rules, residents should understand the trade-offs.
www.fraserinstitute.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"Calgary voted for a mayor who promised that more homes would be built faster & at affordable prices—something that will be harder to achieve if #yyccc imposes tighter restrictions on where & what types of homes can be built"
Renovate, don't repeal, rezoning
www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/h...
Renovate, don't repeal, rezoning
www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/h...
Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social has an opportunity to seize the moment & demonstrate the skills he possesses as a leader and consensus builder.
Instead of talking about a total teardown of blanket rezoning, #yyccc should focus on a #yycplan rezoning renovation.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Instead of talking about a total teardown of blanket rezoning, #yyccc should focus on a #yycplan rezoning renovation.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Council should renovate, not repeal, rezoning
Opinion: Council should renovate, not repeal, rezoning
calgaryherald.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social has an opportunity to seize the moment & demonstrate the skills he possesses as a leader and consensus builder.
Instead of talking about a total teardown of blanket rezoning, #yyccc should focus on a #yycplan rezoning renovation.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Instead of talking about a total teardown of blanket rezoning, #yyccc should focus on a #yycplan rezoning renovation.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
We agree with @jeromyyyc.bsky.social that both the provincial & federal governments need to be partners when it comes to operating costs of transit. This week the mayor was taking the LRT down to City Hall & it's great to see he plans to champion further investments
calgarysun.com/news/city-of...
calgarysun.com/news/city-of...
Budget 2026: Calgary transit director asks for additional $14-million in operating spending
Calgary Transit's budget is increasing from $391 million to $417 million next year, but it's not enough council was told Friday.
calgarysun.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
We agree with @jeromyyyc.bsky.social that both the provincial & federal governments need to be partners when it comes to operating costs of transit. This week the mayor was taking the LRT down to City Hall & it's great to see he plans to champion further investments
calgarysun.com/news/city-of...
calgarysun.com/news/city-of...
Blanket rezoning was pushed as the defining issue in this election & voter turnout was the lowest in a decade. Polling showed an almost 50/50 split between supporters/opponents. By no means did Calgarians clearly reject blanket rezoning. Modify it, don't repeal it. Everyone wins.
Calgarians clearly rejected blanket rezoning. I work for Calgarians, plain and simple -- not politicians or bureaucrats in Ottawa or Edmonton. I'm pushing for a made-in-Calgary housing solution that reflects our city’s needs, respects communities, and delivers more homes people can afford. #yyccc
November 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Blanket rezoning was pushed as the defining issue in this election & voter turnout was the lowest in a decade. Polling showed an almost 50/50 split between supporters/opponents. By no means did Calgarians clearly reject blanket rezoning. Modify it, don't repeal it. Everyone wins.
We're learning that $129 million in $ for #yyc has been paused due to #yyccc's intention to repeal blanket rezoning. Cllr Dan McLean says he was misled, but requirements are pretty clear. Some form of rezoning is needed. Mayor Farkas should try to replace, not repeal.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We're learning that $129 million in $ for #yyc has been paused due to #yyccc's intention to repeal blanket rezoning. Cllr Dan McLean says he was misled, but requirements are pretty clear. Some form of rezoning is needed. Mayor Farkas should try to replace, not repeal.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
As the UCP does a victory lap over housing in Alberta, UCP aligned councillors on #yyccc are getting ready to repeal blanket rezoning, even though it's been one of the key policy pieces that's made it all possible. Yet not a peep out of the UCP asking them to reconsider.
November 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
As the UCP does a victory lap over housing in Alberta, UCP aligned councillors on #yyccc are getting ready to repeal blanket rezoning, even though it's been one of the key policy pieces that's made it all possible. Yet not a peep out of the UCP asking them to reconsider.
It's rare we're in agreement with the Fraser Institute on urban policy however they absolutely nail the reasons why this move to repeal blanket rezoning is a bad idea & goes against the free-market conservative values many pushing it on #yyccc claim to hold.
calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...
calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...
HILL and THOMPSON: Mayor Farkas should retain ‘blanket rezoning’ for sake of Calgarian families
TEGAN HILL and AUSTIN THOMPSON: Mayor Jeromy Farkas should retain blanket rezoning for sake of Calgary families
calgarysun.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
It's rare we're in agreement with the Fraser Institute on urban policy however they absolutely nail the reasons why this move to repeal blanket rezoning is a bad idea & goes against the free-market conservative values many pushing it on #yyccc claim to hold.
calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...
calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...
Reposted
It's election day. A defining ballot box issue never really emerged during the #yycvote campaign & so it's easy to think this election doesn't matter.
Read about why #yyc is at a crossroads & how today's election will determine the path we travel down:
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Read about why #yyc is at a crossroads & how today's election will determine the path we travel down:
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Calgary at a crossroads in this election
Opinion
calgaryherald.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It's election day. A defining ballot box issue never really emerged during the #yycvote campaign & so it's easy to think this election doesn't matter.
Read about why #yyc is at a crossroads & how today's election will determine the path we travel down:
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Read about why #yyc is at a crossroads & how today's election will determine the path we travel down:
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
It's election day. A defining ballot box issue never really emerged during the #yycvote campaign & so it's easy to think this election doesn't matter.
Read about why #yyc is at a crossroads & how today's election will determine the path we travel down:
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Read about why #yyc is at a crossroads & how today's election will determine the path we travel down:
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Calgary at a crossroads in this election
Opinion
calgaryherald.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It's election day. A defining ballot box issue never really emerged during the #yycvote campaign & so it's easy to think this election doesn't matter.
Read about why #yyc is at a crossroads & how today's election will determine the path we travel down:
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Read about why #yyc is at a crossroads & how today's election will determine the path we travel down:
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Will Communities First candidates Jeremy Wong & Terry Wong push back against their party leader's new position on Green Line? Or will voters in Wards 4 & 7 be left waiting for a train that will never arrive because the party leader calls the shots?
#yycvote
#yycvote
Last night, Sonya Sharp said she doesn't support either proposed #greenlineyyc downtown alignment & instead wants a SE LRT to nowhere that even the UCP has rejected. Calgarians deserve to know if this is now the official Communties First party position.
#yycvote
youtube.com/shorts/d-OOx...
#yycvote
youtube.com/shorts/d-OOx...
Sonya Sharp “doesn’t support the elevated line or the underground Green Line.” 🎥: @cbcalberta
YouTube video by The Calgary Party
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October 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Will Communities First candidates Jeremy Wong & Terry Wong push back against their party leader's new position on Green Line? Or will voters in Wards 4 & 7 be left waiting for a train that will never arrive because the party leader calls the shots?
#yycvote
#yycvote
Last night, Sonya Sharp said she doesn't support either proposed #greenlineyyc downtown alignment & instead wants a SE LRT to nowhere that even the UCP has rejected. Calgarians deserve to know if this is now the official Communties First party position.
#yycvote
youtube.com/shorts/d-OOx...
#yycvote
youtube.com/shorts/d-OOx...
Sonya Sharp “doesn’t support the elevated line or the underground Green Line.” 🎥: @cbcalberta
YouTube video by The Calgary Party
youtube.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Last night, Sonya Sharp said she doesn't support either proposed #greenlineyyc downtown alignment & instead wants a SE LRT to nowhere that even the UCP has rejected. Calgarians deserve to know if this is now the official Communties First party position.
#yycvote
youtube.com/shorts/d-OOx...
#yycvote
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There has yet to be a defining ballot box issue take hold this election. Where are the big ideas to move our city forward? This election can, and should, be about so much more. Calgary is at a crossroads. Onward or backward. #yycvote - the choice is yours.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Calgary at a crossroads in this election
Opinion
calgaryherald.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
There has yet to be a defining ballot box issue take hold this election. Where are the big ideas to move our city forward? This election can, and should, be about so much more. Calgary is at a crossroads. Onward or backward. #yycvote - the choice is yours.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Is building #greenlineyyc an important #yycvote topic for you? Do you care whether the next stage of construction helps expand the line into north #yyc or doubles down on the southeast? Do you have strong opinions on how the train gets through downtown? Here's what the mayoral candidates said:
October 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Is building #greenlineyyc an important #yycvote topic for you? Do you care whether the next stage of construction helps expand the line into north #yyc or doubles down on the southeast? Do you have strong opinions on how the train gets through downtown? Here's what the mayoral candidates said:
Still undecided on your #yycvote for mayor? Want something to talk about at the Thanksgiving table? We're happy to report strong support from candidates on the #greenlineyyc vision & increasing funding to transit in Budget 2026. There's differing opinions on downtown & Stage 2:
October 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Still undecided on your #yycvote for mayor? Want something to talk about at the Thanksgiving table? We're happy to report strong support from candidates on the #greenlineyyc vision & increasing funding to transit in Budget 2026. There's differing opinions on downtown & Stage 2: