Real Estate

“It is upsetting to walk away from this idea we’ve been dreaming of for so long and have invested time, money, and energy into, but at this point, it would be irresponsible to move forward with this specific project on Cave Avenue.”

The continued battle on the future of employee housing in Canmore’s light industrial area entered its third round.

A series of capital projects – including the polarizing Bow River west pathway project – will have their budgets increased, while a pair of projects will be put off for another budget to help cover costs.

“It’s considered a draft document and can be further amended and will likely be further amended before it’s presented to council.”

“Parking kills housing – this is a truth in the Town of Banff,” said Darren Enns, director of planning and development for the Town of Banff.

A pair of development proposals will head to a public hearing in what could be precedent-setting for future planning applications.

“We’re seeing that impact not only the community and its ability to retain community members and build a place that people want to call home for the future, but it’s also beginning to impact the labor force and our ability to retain and attract workers, whether that be in tourism and hospitality or nursing or teachers.”

"My No. 1 goal is to increase the number of bedrooms available for our residents as opposed to our visitors,” said Coun. Barb Pelham.

“I’m not trying to get in the way of development, but there’s dust and I can see this not being received well by the community. That’s what we have to look out for.”

“It’s really important to consider that is one of the only tools we have as a municipality to see increased energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gases and to meet climate targets that there is definitely support in our community that buildings meet,”