Calgary housing advocates call on city council to replace citywide rezoning with new plan – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A coalition of local organizations and housing advocates has issued a call to Calgary city council to find a replacement plan to deliver housing after the repeal of citywide rezoning. The call came at a press conference outside city hall Monday with dozens of supporters of citywide rezoning across several organizations, including More Neighbours […]
After weeks of debate, Calgary city council approves repeal of citywide rezoning – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Calgary city council has voted in favour of repealing citywide rezoning after weeks of public feedback and debate. Council voted 12 to 3 in favour of repeal with councillors Nathaniel Schmidt, Myke Atkinson and Andrew Yule the sole votes against. The vote comes after eight public hearing sessions over two weeks where 411 Calgarians […]
Calgary homeowners to see 8.1% property tax increase when finalized with provincial hike – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Calgarians will once again pay more on their property tax bills this year, however, the increase is mostly due to another provincial request for an increased share of property taxes from Calgary homeowners. Calgary city council finalized the property tax increase Tuesday, which included an 8.1 per cent overall residential property tax increase, a […]
Calgary proposes ban on midblock rowhouses as part of citywide rezoning repeal – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The City of Calgary is proposing an overhaul to the zoning district at the centre of the citywide rezoning debate, as a public hearing into the policy’s repeal continues at city hall. Citywide rezoning, often referred to as blanket rezoning, saw the city’s base residential zoning changed to Residential Grade-oriented Infill District (R-CG) in […]
Calgary water use climbs above city threshold for 1st time since restrictions imposed – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Calgary’s daily water use increased to a level deemed unsustainable for the first time since restrictions on water consumption were imposed last week. On Sunday, Calgary and surrounding communities used 504 million litres of water, ending a six-day streak of water use under the city-imposed daily threshold of 500 million litres. According to city […]
Calgary city council critical of priorities for next 4-year budget – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Calgary city council has revealed its main priorities for its upcoming four-year budget, but concerns over a lack of specifics in the plan have some on council questioning the path forward. The priorities, unveiled during a strategic council meeting Tuesday, will be used by city administration to craft what’s included in the upcoming 2027-30 […]
Calgary mayor floats plebiscite after provincial education property tax increase – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas is floating the idea of a city-wide plebiscite on the amount of property taxes the city sends the provincial government, as city council mulls its options to respond to the latest provincial budget. Farkas made the comments during a special meeting of council Wednesday, in which city councillors discussed the […]
Alberta budget’s property tax hike scrutinized by Calgary city hall – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Alberta’s newly-tabled budget, and its impact on local property taxes, is facing criticism from Calgary council and the city’s mayor, who is calling for more transparency around how the money will be spent. On Thursday, the provincial government unveiled its budget with a second straight increase to the education property tax rate to generate […]
Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zone – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone will be the subject of an in-depth review, months after city council narrowly voted against its elimination. Late Tuesday, Calgary city council voted unanimously in favour of a motion from councillors John Pantazopoulos and Andrew Yule, which asked for “a comprehensive review” of the downtown free fare zone, […]
Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] After two pedestrians were killed over the Family Day long weekend, Calgary city councillors are awaiting a response from the provincial government to find new measures to help improve traffic safety. A toddler in a stroller was killed after being hit in a marked crosswalk in the city’s southwest Sunday afternoon, and a senior […]