Real Estate

Canmore council approved an amendment to its off-site levy bylaw, despite Bow Valley Builders and Developers Association (BOWDA) asking for a postponement to work out differences that could lead to an appeal made with the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT).

“I would have expected at least for us to be increasing funding to population growth, but we’re not.”

A pair of comments from the federal and provincial housing ministers have the high profile portfolio leaders asking Canmore to do more when it comes to housing.

“There appears to be some challenges with overflow parking for the existing visitor accommodation (hotel) developments within the hamlet and there is overall limited public parking availability within the hamlet.”

“Right now the non-residential values are at the highest they have ever been and are above pre-COVID levels."

“Administration supports one of the concerns raised by BOWDA, with regard to cost splits between the existing community and growth for the Grassi booster station capacity. Other than this project, administration does not recommend further changes to the off-site levy bylaw amendment.”

“I have a real hope that this is going to usher in a new era of development in our town and it’s going to change the housing landscape for the better.”

“I want the province to acknowledge that the development has great potential to change our community and community members are still wanting to be involved in solutions and conversations around that. I’d like the province to engage our community and more thorough consultation around those ASPs.”

“As such, I am of the opinion that I lack jurisdiction to determine whether an environmental assessment of the project is warranted at this time.”

“The UCP doesn’t have a track record of thinking all our ideas are amazing, but what this bill does is it really enables us to start a conversation with Albertans about the housing crisis and diversity of solutions that need to be applied to truly address it.”