Calgary Housing
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📍 Calgary, Alberta
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#AffordableHousing #YYC
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#AffordableHousing #YYC
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In the lead up to National Housing Day, let’s continue building communities where everyone can belong. Affordable housing changes lives. Courtney’s story shows how a safe home gave his family the stability to thrive. It also inspired him to give back. shorturl.at/F6RFk
Affordable Housing: A Foundation for Change | Calgary Housing
Investment in Affordable Housing Builds Foundation for Change “It was the greatest experience for us.” Courney Cathcart grew up in Calgary Housing. He, along with his mom and brother, lived in a townh...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In the lead up to National Housing Day, let’s continue building communities where everyone can belong. Affordable housing changes lives. Courtney’s story shows how a safe home gave his family the stability to thrive. It also inspired him to give back. shorturl.at/F6RFk
To commemorate Métis Week, we're sharing a story of a Métis resident and her journey of resilience as she charts her own way forward. calgaryhousingcompany.org/inside-calga...
Inside Calgary Housing: Resident overcomes challenges to chart a path forward. | Calgary Housing
November 15 marks the beginning of Métis Week, and this year we wanted to highlight the story of a Métis resident that lives in a Calgary Housing home. Kaylee, a Métis woman from Manitoba, moved to Ca...
calgaryhousingcompany.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
To commemorate Métis Week, we're sharing a story of a Métis resident and her journey of resilience as she charts her own way forward. calgaryhousingcompany.org/inside-calga...
We are sharing a story of a young person who lives in a Calgary Housing residence and is exploring his dreams. calgaryhousingcompany.org/inside-calga...
With stable, affordable housing, Imaan isn't worried about basic necessities. He is able to focus on his future.
With stable, affordable housing, Imaan isn't worried about basic necessities. He is able to focus on his future.
Inside Calgary Housing: Community's support helps youth reach his dreams | Calgary Housing
While most students traded textbooks for video games this summer, Imaan dove back into his studies.
calgaryhousingcompany.org
August 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We are sharing a story of a young person who lives in a Calgary Housing residence and is exploring his dreams. calgaryhousingcompany.org/inside-calga...
With stable, affordable housing, Imaan isn't worried about basic necessities. He is able to focus on his future.
With stable, affordable housing, Imaan isn't worried about basic necessities. He is able to focus on his future.
The new Varsity Multi-Service Centre includes a community hub with emergency response, new services, public green space and, for Calgary Housing, marks a new focus on making more multi-generational housing available for Calgarians.
Read more: newsroom.calgary.ca/city-of-calg...
Read more: newsroom.calgary.ca/city-of-calg...
June 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The new Varsity Multi-Service Centre includes a community hub with emergency response, new services, public green space and, for Calgary Housing, marks a new focus on making more multi-generational housing available for Calgarians.
Read more: newsroom.calgary.ca/city-of-calg...
Read more: newsroom.calgary.ca/city-of-calg...
Our 2024 Impact Report, looks back at the impact of CH's work in the past year.
Calgary Housing Board Chair Anna Nelson sat down with President and CEO Sarah Woodgate to discuss the effects the work had on residents, and the exciting work ahead.
Read more: 2024impact.calgaryhousingcompany.org
Calgary Housing Board Chair Anna Nelson sat down with President and CEO Sarah Woodgate to discuss the effects the work had on residents, and the exciting work ahead.
Read more: 2024impact.calgaryhousingcompany.org
June 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Our 2024 Impact Report, looks back at the impact of CH's work in the past year.
Calgary Housing Board Chair Anna Nelson sat down with President and CEO Sarah Woodgate to discuss the effects the work had on residents, and the exciting work ahead.
Read more: 2024impact.calgaryhousingcompany.org
Calgary Housing Board Chair Anna Nelson sat down with President and CEO Sarah Woodgate to discuss the effects the work had on residents, and the exciting work ahead.
Read more: 2024impact.calgaryhousingcompany.org
The 2024 Calgary Housing Impact Report is here.
Meet the people behind the numbers and see how affordable housing changed lives last year.
🔗 2024impact.calgaryhousingcompany.org
Meet the people behind the numbers and see how affordable housing changed lives last year.
🔗 2024impact.calgaryhousingcompany.org
Home | Calgary Housing 2024 Impact Report
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June 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The 2024 Calgary Housing Impact Report is here.
Meet the people behind the numbers and see how affordable housing changed lives last year.
🔗 2024impact.calgaryhousingcompany.org
Meet the people behind the numbers and see how affordable housing changed lives last year.
🔗 2024impact.calgaryhousingcompany.org
We broke ground on a new affordable housing project on the former site of St. Joseph School in Mount Pleasant. With Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd., we are developing 16 housing units expected to serve up to 45 yyc residents with mixed incomes.
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Calgary Housing breaks ground on landmark Mount Pleasant affordable housing project | Calgary Housing Company
Construction of a new affordable housing development is underway in Calgary’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, being led by Calgary Housing (CH). The first to break ground with CH as developer, this proj...
calgaryhousingcompany.org
June 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We broke ground on a new affordable housing project on the former site of St. Joseph School in Mount Pleasant. With Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd., we are developing 16 housing units expected to serve up to 45 yyc residents with mixed incomes.
calgaryhousingcompany.org/calgary-hous...
calgaryhousingcompany.org/calgary-hous...
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The historic Kingston Penitentiary site at 560 King St. W. is among six newly identified properties added to the Canada Public Land Bank to address the country’s housing crisis. #ygk
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Kingston Penitentiary site to be transformed for housing under federal plan - Kingston | Globalnews.ca
The historic Kingston Penitentiary has been added to the Canada Public Land Bank. The site will support 1,770 housing units under the federal plan to build four million homes.
globalnews.ca
January 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The historic Kingston Penitentiary site at 560 King St. W. is among six newly identified properties added to the Canada Public Land Bank to address the country’s housing crisis. #ygk
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globalnews.ca/news/1098884...
"So we have more houses, but they also cost a heckuva a lot more." #AffordableHousing #YYCHousing
Our View: Housing stats show your kids are never leaving home
We have more houses in Alberta, but they also cost a heckuva a lot more.
www.airdriecityview.com
January 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"So we have more houses, but they also cost a heckuva a lot more." #AffordableHousing #YYCHousing
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"this lower interest rate sort of stops the bleeding in some ways, but it doesn’t erase the fact that people are in a more uncertain position economically" said Meaghon Reid about the interest rate slash from summer 2024 and looking into 2025.
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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Albertans are less optimistic about their finances in the new year
If you're looking at your bank account and wondering how to pay the bills this month, you aren't alone, according to a report by MNP.
calgaryherald.com
January 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"this lower interest rate sort of stops the bleeding in some ways, but it doesn’t erase the fact that people are in a more uncertain position economically" said Meaghon Reid about the interest rate slash from summer 2024 and looking into 2025.
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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A two-year study into tenancy sustainment in social housing has highlighted the difficulties and sacrifices tenants face paying their rent.
Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org the 'Holding on to Home' study has published a final report on their findings:
holdingontohome.org/the-holding-...
Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org the 'Holding on to Home' study has published a final report on their findings:
holdingontohome.org/the-holding-...
The Holding on to Home study’s main outputs have been published - Holding on to home
The principal, and final, outputs of the Holding on to Home study have been published. A final report presents its findings. It draws on all of the analysis conducted as part of the research which inv...
holdingontohome.org
January 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A two-year study into tenancy sustainment in social housing has highlighted the difficulties and sacrifices tenants face paying their rent.
Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org the 'Holding on to Home' study has published a final report on their findings:
holdingontohome.org/the-holding-...
Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org the 'Holding on to Home' study has published a final report on their findings:
holdingontohome.org/the-holding-...
Did you know that Calgary Housing has been providing mixed income housing for forty years? #affordablehousing #mixedincome
January 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Did you know that Calgary Housing has been providing mixed income housing for forty years? #affordablehousing #mixedincome
Could the way Canadians park vehicles be part of the housing crisis?
Could the way Canadians park vehicles be part of the housing crisis? - National | Globalnews.ca
Experts say Canada's regulations around parking, which in many cases is free, contributes to Canada’s housing crisis. What can be done about it?
globalnews.ca
December 31, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Could the way Canadians park vehicles be part of the housing crisis?
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Not only does this model address housing affordability, but environmental issues & also creates age in place communities.
Post WW2 similar approach was taken.
We don't need ridiculously oversized unaffordable homes. We need quality smart homes to build communities.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Post WW2 similar approach was taken.
We don't need ridiculously oversized unaffordable homes. We need quality smart homes to build communities.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
1st-time Brandon homeowner says little homes could be a big thing in Manitoba | CBC News
A "pocket neighbourhood" in Brandon, Man., aims to make home ownership affordable in the city, wiht 21 houses, all under 920 square feet.
www.cbc.ca
December 30, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Not only does this model address housing affordability, but environmental issues & also creates age in place communities.
Post WW2 similar approach was taken.
We don't need ridiculously oversized unaffordable homes. We need quality smart homes to build communities.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Post WW2 similar approach was taken.
We don't need ridiculously oversized unaffordable homes. We need quality smart homes to build communities.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"The Finnish experience demonstrates the effectiveness of tackling homelessness through a combination of financial assistance, integrated and targeted support services and more supply: using just one of these levers is unlikely to work." #AfforableHousing
Finland’s Zero Homeless Strategy: Lessons from a Success Story
By Laurence Boone, Boris Cournède, OECD Economics Department; and Marissa Plouin, OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs Following a period when homele…
oecdecoscope.blog
December 30, 2024 at 3:26 PM
"The Finnish experience demonstrates the effectiveness of tackling homelessness through a combination of financial assistance, integrated and targeted support services and more supply: using just one of these levers is unlikely to work." #AfforableHousing
'Now's the time': As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds
‘Now’s the time’: Advocates urge more accessible builds as Canada ramps up housing | Globalnews.ca
Five-year-old Beau starts each day being carried by one of his parents to the family's living room, where his wheelchair awaits in their Beamsville, Ont., home.
globalnews.ca
December 27, 2024 at 4:10 PM
'Now's the time': As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds
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In my last story of 2024, I write about the meaning of celebrating social housing through the romantic, aspirational language of gingerbread houses. Congrats to @joelleondanis.bsky.social and Michelle Chan for a pair of beautiful and touching additions to the TSA's Gingerbread City.
What Can Gingerbread Houses Teach Us About Architecture?
From KPMB's Gingerbread Build for the City to the TSA's annual showcase, edible architecture creates a thought-provoking design canon.
www.azuremagazine.com
December 24, 2024 at 4:14 PM
In my last story of 2024, I write about the meaning of celebrating social housing through the romantic, aspirational language of gingerbread houses. Congrats to @joelleondanis.bsky.social and Michelle Chan for a pair of beautiful and touching additions to the TSA's Gingerbread City.
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'Globally, homes are now less affordable than they were in the run-up to the 2008 housing crisis. The resulting housing crunches are eroding living standards for poor and middle-class workers, intensifying wealth inequality and stoking political tensions.' www.wsj.com/economy/hous...
The Housing Affordability Crisis Is Going Global
Home prices and rents are rising faster than incomes in big cities in Europe and beyond. “The price in Ireland is mental,” said a Dublin teacher who lives with his mother.
www.wsj.com
December 23, 2024 at 3:21 PM
'Globally, homes are now less affordable than they were in the run-up to the 2008 housing crisis. The resulting housing crunches are eroding living standards for poor and middle-class workers, intensifying wealth inequality and stoking political tensions.' www.wsj.com/economy/hous...
Canada’s housing shortage, widely recognized as a national crisis, is The Canadian Press News Story of the Year. 🍁
Canada's housing crisis chosen as 'story of the year' by Canadian Press
The housing prices was voted the Canadian Press's News Story of the Year, followed by the Jasper wildfires and India-Canada tensions.
nationalpost.com
December 19, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Canada’s housing shortage, widely recognized as a national crisis, is The Canadian Press News Story of the Year. 🍁
Mixed-income housing brings together residents from different income levels, creating vibrant, inclusive communities. #YYC #Canada #AffordableHousing
December 13, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Mixed-income housing brings together residents from different income levels, creating vibrant, inclusive communities. #YYC #Canada #AffordableHousing
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I had a great time diving into housing policy with @beynate.bsky.social www.uncommons.ca/p/fixing-can...
Fixing Canada's Housing Crisis with Carolyn Whitzman
Whitzman is an expert advisor to UBC's Housing Assessment Resource Tools, senior housing researcher at U of T's School of Cities, and author of Home Truths, Fixing Canada's Housing Crisis.
www.uncommons.ca
December 12, 2024 at 5:47 PM
I had a great time diving into housing policy with @beynate.bsky.social www.uncommons.ca/p/fixing-can...
Calgary home prices are expected to rise 4% next year, reaching an average of $728,104 by Q4 2025 (up from $700,100).
Will this impact affordability in the city? Let us know your thoughts! 🍁#Housing #YYC
Will this impact affordability in the city? Let us know your thoughts! 🍁#Housing #YYC
Here's how much Calgary housing prices are expected to increase by the end of 2025
Calgary’s real estate prices are expected to continue to increase next year, according to a recent market forecast.
calgary.ctvnews.ca
December 12, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Calgary home prices are expected to rise 4% next year, reaching an average of $728,104 by Q4 2025 (up from $700,100).
Will this impact affordability in the city? Let us know your thoughts! 🍁#Housing #YYC
Will this impact affordability in the city? Let us know your thoughts! 🍁#Housing #YYC