Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing is an issue affecting Calgarians as demand for housing combined with high interest rates and lack of regulations on landlord prices mean rents have skyrocketed and appropriate housing is often hard to find for families, seniors, students and those with disabilities. The Alliance was a key part of Calgary passing an Affordable Housing strategy (Home is here) in 2023, and we will continue to keep council accountable for funding and implementing this strategy that will enable more affordable housing to be built.
Though we did not officially select Affordable Housing as a campaign at our 2024 Discernment Assembly, there were so many folks still interested in supporting this issue that the Alliance has decided to convene a group of people who will meet semi-regularly to educate themselves on the issue and explore how the Alliance could further support the implementation of Affordable Housing policies.