The Affordable Housing team continues to work toward long-term solutions to Calgary’s housing crisis. While earlier debates over citywide rezoning have concluded, the underlying challenge remains: too many Calgarians continue to struggle to find housing they can afford. Alliance leaders are now exploring new opportunities to advance policies and partnerships that increase housing supply, strengthen communities, and ensure affordable housing remains a priority for decision-makers. The team remains committed to advocating for practical solutions that serve the common good of all Calgarians.

A central part of that strategy was citywide rezoning (R-CG), allowing modest, ground-oriented homes such as duplexes, rowhouses, and secondary suites in residential areas. Since its adoption, housing starts have increased, small-scale housing has expanded, and rents have begun to stabilize.

City Council is now considering repealing rezoning, without presenting a replacement plan. A public hearing is scheduled for March 23. Repeal without a credible alternative risks slowing housing production, jeopardizing federal housing and transit funding, and undermining recent affordability gains.

The Calgary Alliance’s position is clear:

No Repeal Without Replace

If Council chooses to amend or repeal rezoning, it must present a clear replacement plan that:

• Protects housing supply
• Maintains eligibility for federal funding
• Preserves missing-middle housing opportunities
• Safeguards progress on affordability

What We Are Doing

The Affordable Housing Team is organizing coordinated advocacy to ensure responsible housing policy in Calgary. Our current work includes:

• Engaging City Council on rezoning and housing supply
• Advocating for release of appropriately zoned land
• Supporting rental assistance measures
• Training community members to speak at public hearings
• Providing research and policy analysis on housing impacts

Take Action

We invite Calgary Alliance leaders, institutions, and community members to take part by doing three things:

1. Write Your Councillor

Use our letter-writing tool to send a message directly to the Council.

 

2. Speak at the Public Hearing (March 23)

Register to speak as part of the Calgary Alliance team:

Sign Up Here

 

When you sign up, we provide:

• Speaking notes
• Training
• Background materials
• Connection with other speakers

 Or Submit a Written Comment

If you can not speak in person at the city council, add your voice to the official public record by submitting an official comment here.

 

3. Sign up to be present in the city council debate

For signing up to attend the city council debate on affordable housing and rezoning

Click Here

Resources

To support informed engagement, we’ve prepared:

• One-page campaign overview

• Rezoning FAQ