Tax Rates, City Expansion, and the Housing Demand
Council recently learned that slower than expected development in Calgary’s new communities is expected to cause an additional $56.9 million shortfall. This is...
Affordable Housing Update
The rising cost of living and limited rental supply continue to create barriers for some Calgarians to meet their basic shelter needs. Close...
Holiday, Snow, Kindness
Calgary. We are friendly. We are fearless and adventurous. We are hospitable, welcoming and warm. We are entrepreneurial. We solve problems.
December can be...
One Calgary
‘One Calgary’ is the newest name of Calgary’s 2019-2022 budget plan. The name speaks to bringing all City services together to create a...
Crime and Social Disorder
Social disorder and crime against people and property are on the rise in Calgary and the impacts are being felt across the city....
Walking Safety a Top Concern in Calgary Neighbourhoods
Walking Safety
Following the 2017 Municipal Election, Councillors convened a roundtable discussion on the key issues they heard at the doors. Again and again,...
Bee-Friendly City
“Bees have so much to offer us if we only listen.” – Jay Ebben, Painted Hives
Bees may be tiny, but they play an...
Climate
Cities around the world are working to tackle climate change. The debate is no longer about the reality of climate change—the science is...
Reconciliation
Since 2014, you may have heard speeches that begin by acknowledging Treaty 7 lands. What does this mean and why is it important?
The...
Timely snow clearing
Timely snow clearing from sidewalks is essential for safety and accessibility. Winter maintenance often leaves Calgarians out in the cold, or, worse still,...
February – Councillor Druh Farrell’s Report
Economic Development
In December, City Council approved $100 million for the Economic Development Investment Fund (EDIF). The fund is intended to boost Calgary’s economy,...
January – Councillor Druh Farrell’s Report
are now composting city-wide. I am proud of our city for taking this key step toward waste diversion. Over the past 50 years,...
