Joel
@joeltiedemann.bsky.social
Urban design, real estate and planning nerd, active, social, bionic pancreas, outdoor adventurer and development professional. Fin.
New data shows impact of citywide rezoning efforts, infrastructure demand - LiveWire Calgary share.google/X0oPsqsJ4YXW...
New data shows impact of citywide rezoning efforts, infrastructure demand - LiveWire Calgary
City of Calgary data shows a 117 per cent increase in building permits for townhouses and rowhouses compared to last year, and an improvement in development permit timelines. Those are just a couple o...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New data shows impact of citywide rezoning efforts, infrastructure demand - LiveWire Calgary share.google/X0oPsqsJ4YXW...
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"I didn't hear any #UCP MLAs getting upset about how the (recall) law was being used against Jyoti Gondek..."
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and Janet Brown chime in as recall efforts ramp up in Alberta...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and Janet Brown chime in as recall efforts ramp up in Alberta...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"I didn't hear any #UCP MLAs getting upset about how the (recall) law was being used against Jyoti Gondek..."
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and Janet Brown chime in as recall efforts ramp up in Alberta...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and Janet Brown chime in as recall efforts ramp up in Alberta...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
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City email indicates that CMHC said future installments of Housing Accelerator Fund proceeds are on pause until citywide rezoning issue is resolved. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Tens of millions in housing funding 'paused' with citywide rezoning repeal: Email - LiveWire Calgary
Roughly $129 million in federal housing cash is paused until Calgary clarifies the future of its citywide rezoning bylaw, according to an internal email obtained by LWC. The email, sent by Chief…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
City email indicates that CMHC said future installments of Housing Accelerator Fund proceeds are on pause until citywide rezoning issue is resolved. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council is preparing to debate a motion that calls for the repeal of the citywide rezoning policy in December, which would require a public hearing in the spring.
globalnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
Breaking News for Calgary's new council: "Decisions Have Consequences!"
Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Breaking News for Calgary's new council: "Decisions Have Consequences!"
Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
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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
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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...
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NEW: Alberta's government has opted to use the notwithstanding clause to strip the Charter rights in sections 7 through 15 of transgender children, doctors, teachers, and sporting organizations as part of Bill 9.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW: Alberta's government has opted to use the notwithstanding clause to strip the Charter rights in sections 7 through 15 of transgender children, doctors, teachers, and sporting organizations as part of Bill 9.
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Once again, Alberta’s UCP Government plans to suspend Charter Rights of Albertans.
First to attack teachers’ rights, now trans youth.
The Justice Minister proudly said his voice is the final voice on this matter.
It is not. The voice of the people is the final voice.
Plz RT
#abpoli #ableg #yyc
First to attack teachers’ rights, now trans youth.
The Justice Minister proudly said his voice is the final voice on this matter.
It is not. The voice of the people is the final voice.
Plz RT
#abpoli #ableg #yyc
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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🙏A moment of silence for the "Progressive Conservative" wing of the UCP. They died as they lived: silently and without a trace. 🙏
If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli
If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🙏A moment of silence for the "Progressive Conservative" wing of the UCP. They died as they lived: silently and without a trace. 🙏
If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli
If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli
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Let’s be clear on this: Danielle Smith is ripping up the Charter of Rights & Freedoms to take away rights from the most vulnerable people in Alberta. And she’s doing it to protect herself from the militant wing of her own party, nothing more. Hope it’s all she’s ever remembered for in the long run
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Let’s be clear on this: Danielle Smith is ripping up the Charter of Rights & Freedoms to take away rights from the most vulnerable people in Alberta. And she’s doing it to protect herself from the militant wing of her own party, nothing more. Hope it’s all she’s ever remembered for in the long run
One of the oddest set of stats (to me) that gets tracked in sports is historical successes/failures against other franchises. Teams are never the same year to year, and in some cases, could turn over completely in a ~5 year span. Is there a point to these comparisons other than general interest?
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
One of the oddest set of stats (to me) that gets tracked in sports is historical successes/failures against other franchises. Teams are never the same year to year, and in some cases, could turn over completely in a ~5 year span. Is there a point to these comparisons other than general interest?
The @edmontonoilers.bsky.social need to make a goaltending change now. Not in a week, not in 2 games. Now. What we have clearly isn't working and management needs to fix it before we dig a hole too deep to get out of.
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The @edmontonoilers.bsky.social need to make a goaltending change now. Not in a week, not in 2 games. Now. What we have clearly isn't working and management needs to fix it before we dig a hole too deep to get out of.
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Albertans know what's at stake.
Danielle Smith is attacking teachers, parents, students, and workers. We won't stand for it.
Alberta's New Democrats stand for public education.
youtu.be/9EzivoHvA2U
Danielle Smith is attacking teachers, parents, students, and workers. We won't stand for it.
Alberta's New Democrats stand for public education.
youtu.be/9EzivoHvA2U
Albertans Rise Up Against Danielle Smith’s Attack on Public Education
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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October 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Albertans know what's at stake.
Danielle Smith is attacking teachers, parents, students, and workers. We won't stand for it.
Alberta's New Democrats stand for public education.
youtu.be/9EzivoHvA2U
Danielle Smith is attacking teachers, parents, students, and workers. We won't stand for it.
Alberta's New Democrats stand for public education.
youtu.be/9EzivoHvA2U
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Hello voters – It’s Election Day! Voting stations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Find out where to vote and what to bring at electionscalgary.ca/vote.
Happy voting!
Find out where to vote and what to bring at electionscalgary.ca/vote.
Happy voting!
October 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Hello voters – It’s Election Day! Voting stations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Find out where to vote and what to bring at electionscalgary.ca/vote.
Happy voting!
Find out where to vote and what to bring at electionscalgary.ca/vote.
Happy voting!
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Some stations experienced longer wait times this morning.
Voting stations tend to be busiest when they first open and in the late afternoon and evening hours. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will get to cast your vote.
➡️ electionscalgary.ca/vote
Voting stations tend to be busiest when they first open and in the late afternoon and evening hours. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will get to cast your vote.
➡️ electionscalgary.ca/vote
October 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Some stations experienced longer wait times this morning.
Voting stations tend to be busiest when they first open and in the late afternoon and evening hours. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will get to cast your vote.
➡️ electionscalgary.ca/vote
Voting stations tend to be busiest when they first open and in the late afternoon and evening hours. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will get to cast your vote.
➡️ electionscalgary.ca/vote
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Hey Ward 8 - let's paint the town Nate (for 8).
Get your civic duty done today and let's hope the results are favourable and the Jays are victorious.
Oh and also that we have Nate in Ward 8.
Get your civic duty done today and let's hope the results are favourable and the Jays are victorious.
Oh and also that we have Nate in Ward 8.
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hey Ward 8 - let's paint the town Nate (for 8).
Get your civic duty done today and let's hope the results are favourable and the Jays are victorious.
Oh and also that we have Nate in Ward 8.
Get your civic duty done today and let's hope the results are favourable and the Jays are victorious.
Oh and also that we have Nate in Ward 8.
I finally took the leap and deleted my Twitter account. I originally joined that space to get insights about various topics from industry leaders and passionate people. Over the last few years, it has devolved into a cesspool of negativity and trolls hiding behind keyboards. Good riddance.
October 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I finally took the leap and deleted my Twitter account. I originally joined that space to get insights about various topics from industry leaders and passionate people. Over the last few years, it has devolved into a cesspool of negativity and trolls hiding behind keyboards. Good riddance.
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This municipal election is important - the next four years will shape issues like housing, affordability, transit, public safety, and even our local democracy.
That's why I'm running as an independent candidate with a vision to move us forwards, not backwards, and it's why you must vote 1/ #yyc
That's why I'm running as an independent candidate with a vision to move us forwards, not backwards, and it's why you must vote 1/ #yyc
October 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This municipal election is important - the next four years will shape issues like housing, affordability, transit, public safety, and even our local democracy.
That's why I'm running as an independent candidate with a vision to move us forwards, not backwards, and it's why you must vote 1/ #yyc
That's why I'm running as an independent candidate with a vision to move us forwards, not backwards, and it's why you must vote 1/ #yyc
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Finding common ground in politics is hard.
That's why I'm grateful for Dave Cree's Ward 8 endorsement.
We want to move Calgary forward by lifting people up - regardless of identity, income, or background.
Now is our chance to tell the province we value independent municipal leaders.
#abpoli #yyc
That's why I'm grateful for Dave Cree's Ward 8 endorsement.
We want to move Calgary forward by lifting people up - regardless of identity, income, or background.
Now is our chance to tell the province we value independent municipal leaders.
#abpoli #yyc
October 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Public spaces are essential to a thriving city.
Rec centres, parks, or even just places to gather with your friends and family for free.
They make us healthier and create stronger neighbourhoods.
With about 100,000 people, Ward 8 doesn't have nearly enough 1/
#yyc #yycc #calgary #yycelection
Rec centres, parks, or even just places to gather with your friends and family for free.
They make us healthier and create stronger neighbourhoods.
With about 100,000 people, Ward 8 doesn't have nearly enough 1/
#yyc #yycc #calgary #yycelection
September 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Public spaces are essential to a thriving city.
Rec centres, parks, or even just places to gather with your friends and family for free.
They make us healthier and create stronger neighbourhoods.
With about 100,000 people, Ward 8 doesn't have nearly enough 1/
#yyc #yycc #calgary #yycelection
Rec centres, parks, or even just places to gather with your friends and family for free.
They make us healthier and create stronger neighbourhoods.
With about 100,000 people, Ward 8 doesn't have nearly enough 1/
#yyc #yycc #calgary #yycelection
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I feel it's important to take a moment away from politics and recognize @davecreeward8.bsky.social who I got to know over this election.
Dave is an incredible, genuine person who put a ton of work and care into his campaign.
He is thoughtful, authentic and cares about our city 1/
#yyc #yyccc
Dave is an incredible, genuine person who put a ton of work and care into his campaign.
He is thoughtful, authentic and cares about our city 1/
#yyc #yyccc
The Calgary Party will not be fielding a candidate in Ward 8 after announcing David Cree is withdrawing from the race due to medical reasons.
September 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I feel it's important to take a moment away from politics and recognize @davecreeward8.bsky.social who I got to know over this election.
Dave is an incredible, genuine person who put a ton of work and care into his campaign.
He is thoughtful, authentic and cares about our city 1/
#yyc #yyccc
Dave is an incredible, genuine person who put a ton of work and care into his campaign.
He is thoughtful, authentic and cares about our city 1/
#yyc #yyccc
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Why are we endorsing Nathaniel Schmidt for City Councillor in Ward 8?
Check out our full endorsement page to learn more about Nathaniel Schmidt: https://calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/nathaniel-schmidt/
#YYC #YYCCC #Calgarysfuture #VoteReframe
Check out our full endorsement page to learn more about Nathaniel Schmidt: https://calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/nathaniel-schmidt/
#YYC #YYCCC #Calgarysfuture #VoteReframe
September 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Why are we endorsing Nathaniel Schmidt for City Councillor in Ward 8?
Check out our full endorsement page to learn more about Nathaniel Schmidt: https://calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/nathaniel-schmidt/
#YYC #YYCCC #Calgarysfuture #VoteReframe
Check out our full endorsement page to learn more about Nathaniel Schmidt: https://calgarysfuture.ca/endorsements/nathaniel-schmidt/
#YYC #YYCCC #Calgarysfuture #VoteReframe