Calgary Housing

Inside Calgary Housing: How affordable housing helped one resident build a future | Calgary Housing Calgary Housing is sharing a story of a former resident whose experience in affordable housing allowed him to reach his educational goals and grow his family. “I’ve learned more about negotiation and ...

Stable, affordable housing can make a real difference - not just today, but for years to come. shorturl.at/p3Tdh
Adam Rock, a former Calgary Housing resident, was able to finish university, start a family, and build a career because he had a safe and affordable place to live when he needed it most.

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...

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

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...

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: 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.

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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 is looking for two Real Estate Strategists to join our Portfolio Management team! 🏢

You'll lead real estate strategy, site analysis, and support CH’s growth & funding plans. A great opportunity to make an impact!

Apply by Feb 12. #yyc #yycjobs

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.

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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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.

"So we have more houses, but they also cost a heckuva a lot more." #AffordableHousing #YYCHousing

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.

"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.

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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...

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-...

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? - 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?

Could the way Canadians park vehicles be part of the housing crisis?

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.

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.

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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…

"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’: 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.

'Now's the time': As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds

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.

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.

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.

'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 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.

Canada’s housing shortage, widely recognized as a national crisis, is The Canadian Press News Story of the Year. 🍁

Mixed-income housing is a sustainable approach that ensures stable, affordable housing for Calgary families, while fostering supportive communities. #housing #yyc #canada

Mixed-income housing brings together residents from different income levels, creating vibrant, inclusive communities. #YYC #Canada #AffordableHousing

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.

I had a great time diving into housing policy with @beynate.bsky.social www.uncommons.ca/p/fixing-can...

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 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

Want to Ease the Housing Crisis? Build High-Speed Rail. - Macleans.ca These trains will slash commute times and make affordable homes more accessible

🚄 Could high-speed rail help ease Canada’s housing crisis by connecting affordable communities to major urban centers?

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Could improved transit options make housing more accessible for Canadians?

#HousingCrisis #HighSpeedRail #AffordableHousing #Canada

Currently, there are 6,324 households on our waitlist for affordable housing.

This underscores the importance of expanding affordable housing options to support more Calgarians in need.

#AffordableHousing #YYC #CanadaSky

#canadasky hive mind let us know who we should add!

York University - York U expert highlights lessons for Canada from Colombia's housing crisis The rush by governments to address the global housing crisis with large-scale, financialized, low-cost high-rise apartments will have long-term unintended consequences for people and cities, says a Yo...

"What we can learn from the Colombia experience is that when you're building housing, you need to think long term," said Sotomayor, director of the City Institute at York University.