With no replacement plan on the table, advocates warn repeal could stall housing progress and raise costs.

The Calgary Alliance for the Common Good is urging City Council not to repeal citywide rezoning (R-CG) without a clear replacement plan, as a public hearing on the issue is scheduled for March 23.

Council is currently considering reversing the rezoning policy, which allows for more duplexes, rowhouses, and secondary suites across residential areas. The Alliance warns that removing the policy without a viable alternative could slow housing development, put federal funding at risk, and undermine recent progress toward affordability.

“Calgary cannot afford to move backwards on housing,” said Kersi Bird, spokesperson for the Calgary Alliance For The Common Good. “If Council chooses to change course, it must do so responsibly. Repealing rezoning without a real plan risks slowing supply and undoing the progress we’re beginning to see.”

Calgary continues to face strong population growth... Read more

September 13th, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Calgary, AB - Please join us for a gathering of Calgarians on Thursday, September 14th at noon in front of council chambers. 

Members of this rally will be gathering for noon and entering into chambers at 1:00 PM.

• This rally is in partnership with More Neighbours Calgary, Calgary’s Future, ACORN, the Calgary Climate Hub, Calgary Student Alliance and the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good.
• Photo/Video Opportunity: Students will be arriving via two buses at noon, and there will be an availability to take photos and video materials. They will be arriving in front of city hall.
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September 7th, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Advisory: Calgarians gather to take action on affordable housing.

Calgary, AB - Please join us for a gathering of Calgarians on Thursday, September 14th at noon in front of council chambers. 

Members of this rally will be gathering for noon and entering into chambers at 1:00 PM.

This rally is in partnership with More Neighbours Calgary, Calgary’s Future, ACORN, the Calgary Climate Hub, Calgary Student Alliance and the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good.

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November 21st, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Calgarians gather to take action for a better budget.

Calgary, AB - Please join us for a gathering of Calgarians on Tuesday, November 22nd at noon in front of council chambers. Members of the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good will be gathering for noon, wearing their bright green scarves and entering into chambers at 1:00 PM.

There will be an opportunity for photos at (roughly) 12:20 PM.

 

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October 31st, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Event: You're Invited —
Calgarians to gather at Temple B'nai Tikvah for an action assembly on Calgary’s next budget.

Calgary, AB - Please join us for our gathering on Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00 PM at Temple B'nai Tikvah (900 47 Ave SW).

We have been meeting with councillors these past few months and engaging with this new council since the election last fall. 

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July 4th, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Event: Calgarians to gather on Tuesday, July 5th at 12:15 PM in support of Climate Strategy.

 

Calgary, AB - The Calgary Alliance for the Common Good and the Calgary Climate Hub will be on the front steps of City Hall on Tuesday, July 5th to press for action on climate.

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