The challenge is that there’s only so much demand for price points and types of housing. So when we continue to build high density in suburbs with no walkability or transit, far from job centres and main streets, it works against all our goals. While some people are very particular about where...

Did we have a thread for this already? Or maybe I’d just posted in the valley line thread. Shared about this a few times as clarity was doing the rezoning.

Library is 9/10 inside. Amazing design. More money and starting from scratch could make it a 10 (Calgary’s really felt more grand than ours. Like a Uni building). Outside is 3/10 at best. And such a premier spot. A huge mistake. Any claims that it’s “not that bad” is honestly part of the...

It looks more empty than I’d expect tbh. Lots of empty rooms looking through windows.

Does the city not realize that every time they approve hundreds of apartment units in a suburb with literally no transit beyond “on demand” that it’s going to drop our proportion of non car travel (a key goal in the city plan)? Do they think that one day people will suddenly start bussing from...

Edgemont apartments. New suburbs love these gas station views from apartments ❤️ Also, 0 transit in this area, but 4 large apartments! Literally working against all the goals of our city plan 👏👏

Would love to see this built.

“According to Mitton, Leston plans to remove large concrete slabs that make up a significant portion of the exterior cladding and replace it with glass, which he said will give the building a fresh new look.” Big upgrade to the Albany, soon to be called “Access” it sounds like!

Interested to see his platform. Could be a strong candidate based on prior role. Anyone have insight on him and his positions?

Idk if over analyzing is the right word. There’s hundreds of books, papers, and research projects looking into this. Of course it’s multifaceted and blaming just 1 or 2 things would be naive and overly simplistic. But it’s undeniable that people are 1) spending less time in public spaces with...

Seems like this is a new store? Or maybe just another pop up? https://www.instagram.com/postandbrood?igsh=eG10bHpvZmN0dnli

On the surface, yes. But I think what Ian is arguing, which is supported by a lot of research, is that the shifts over the last 50 years to larger homes, suburban layouts, car dependency, gated communities, private backyards, television/video games, home offices/gyms, etc can be correlated to...

Making our DT attractive for families to live in still feels like a red herring. Not a bad goal at all, and the 8 80 principle for building cities is wise to follow. But realistically, Vancouver can only get 5-10% of households in the core to have kids (source) and they have: 1. astronomical...

Ok, I think this is awesome. I really like this. Only downside might be the NAIT and St Albert connection not being as direct?

Most criminals deserve to be “stigmatized”. Violent offenders, drug dealers, pedophiles, robbers, etc etc. please do stigmatize. If people choose a better path and restore their reputations, amazing. Many do. But for those who don’t, yes, they should feel social judgement for their dishonour...

Except that these exact units and layouts are selling out easily in new suburbs.

I legit think we might be on pause for a decade sadly.

“Housing” plus all the extra costs for crime, vandalism, emergency services, healthcare surely must be higher than increasing prison capacity at this point. (I’ve read the classic studies on why housing can be cheaper, but I don’t think those are holding up anymore for many of those living in...

The artificially low cost estimate, with the city being liable for overruns, is so dumb. Come on UCP. Be better partners. Thankful to not be Calgary currently. West line will be awesome ❤️