Perspectives

Well thought out, informed viewpoints from diverse perspectives on issues important to Calgarians.

Perspectives: Insisting on citywide rezoning closes the door to newer growth ideas

Former councillor Courtney Walcott has a point that housing affordability and long‑term financial sustainability must be central to council’s work. Where we disagree is his...
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Walcott: Affordability is no longer a stated priority for Calgary city council

Peter Demong, former Calgary City Councillor for Ward 14, used to say to me, “There are no new ideas, just new councillors.” When Calgary City...
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Perspectives: On housing, Mayor Farkas promised a plan and hasn’t delivered

Believe it or not, Mayor Jeromy Farkas is a member of the More Neighbours Calgary community.During the campaign, he regularly engaged with members on...
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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...
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Perspectives: Rinkrat regret and hoser heartbreak – Approaching the final buzzer for Calgary’s ODRs

There is a specific kind of exhaustion known only to the 'Rink Rat,' the community volunteer who stands alone in the dark at 2...
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Perspectives: Don’t believe housing opponents masquerading as affordability advocates

On Nov. 21, I published an op-ed titled “Backward Beliefs About Housing Shaping the Debate on Rezoning” in the Calgary Herald, making an analogy that...
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