Perspectives: Restrictive zoning will hold Calgary’s housing market back

Since 1988, when Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics, it has tripled in size, and that growth isn’t slowing down. Calgary is expected to hit 2 million people by 2029, the fastest population growth rate in Canada. People looking for a better life have long migrated to the city, attracted by the opportunity it represents. Today, Calgary is one of the best...
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