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March 20, 2013 | Cody Stuart
City Launches Public Planning Workshops
Governing everything from your neighbour's deck project to building entire new communities, the planning system deeply impacts Calgary's prosperity, sustainability and livability.
March 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Lending a Hand
Governor General David Johnston was on hand at the build donating his time to help with the construction of a home for a Calgary family. The Governor General serves as a federal representative of Queen Elizabeth II.
March 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Pop The Question: Marc Boutin
Calgary based architect Marc Boutin is a busy guy. As well as working as an associate professor in the University of Calgary's Architecture Faculty, he's the namesake of The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative Inc. Born in Ottawa, one of Boutin's latest projects is the First Street underpass upgrade — a plan looking to rejuvenate and illuminate one of the city's least attractive spaces. The makeover has already captured national attention winning a 2012 Award of Excellence from Canadian Architect magazine. Boutin took some time out of his busy schedule to chat with CREB®Now about what drew him to architecture as well as his favourite building in the city.
March 20, 2013 | Cody Stuart
Canadian Households Increasingly Eco-Friendly
According to a survey released by Statistics Canada, an increasing number of Canadian households have installed energy-efficient fixtures.
March 20, 2013 | CREBNow
McKenzie Towne
"I love the neighbourhood we live in, we live in a cul-de-sac and there's a lot of kids the same age as my children," said Angelina Wong, who along with her family of four has called McKenzie Towne home for the last nine years.
March 20, 2013 | CREBNow
Condos Back on the Rise
"While total new listings are declining, there has been a rise in the number of condominium apartments available in the $200,000 to $400,000 segment," said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB®'s chief economist.
March 18, 2013 | CREBNow
Be Water Wise
"As Calgary's population continues to grow, so does the demand on our rivers. More people means more showers and baths, more flushing, more dish washing and more laundry," said the City's 2012 Water Report. "Since we have a finite supply of water, we need to use it wisely to ensure we have enough to meet our future water demands."
