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Direct control district next tool in creating Palliser-area Canmore affordable housing

Direct control district next tool in creating Palliser-area Canmore affordable housing

“I’m really excited about new opportunities and new direction that we are going to explore. … I’m excited for people to come to the public hearing and express their concerns and help us as best we can deal with those concerns,”
Banff's housing density plans heading to public hearing

Banff's housing density plans heading to public hearing

Council has passed first reading of a land use bylaw amendment to increase residential density, with a fundamental shift in philosophy centred around the number of dwellings on a site rather than what form they take.
Canmore Community Housing searching for new executive director once again

Canmore Community Housing searching for new executive director once again

Canmore Community Housing is looking for a new executive director for the second time in a 13-month span.
Plans to redevelop Banff's train station lands divide community

Plans to redevelop Banff's train station lands divide community

A 4.5-hour public hearing on a proposed redevelopment plan for Banff's railway lands saw up to 25 speakers and 90 letter writers – both for and against the proposal.
Variances approved for Canmore Community Housing affordable housing project

Variances approved for Canmore Community Housing affordable housing project

“There’s a community benefit with increasing the amount of affordable housing,”
COMMENTARY: Housing is a human right

COMMENTARY: Housing is a human right

COMMENTARY: When we understand housing as a human right, we acknowledge that decent, affordable housing is the responsibility of all levels of government and civil actors in society. Everyone deserves to live in dignity and security and have a place to call home.
LETTER: More information needed for Canmore property assessments

LETTER: More information needed for Canmore property assessments

LETTER: I find the lack of detail on how Canmore property assessments are carried out perplexing.
LETTER: Stewarding a sustainable future for Banff

LETTER: Stewarding a sustainable future for Banff

LETTER: In the face of new commercial development proposals, holistic planning and human-use management are more crucial than ever to preserve vital ecosystems in beloved Banff National Park.
Banff looking at legislation to increase housing density

Banff looking at legislation to increase housing density

“Space is absolutely precious in Banff and so moving into the future we need to be building as sustainably, efficiently and as high density as possible,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno.
EDITORIAL: Parks Canada gives Banff council crystal clear direction on gondola

EDITORIAL: Parks Canada gives Banff council crystal clear direction on gondola

EDITORIAL: Parks Canada has equivocally stated for anyone and everyone to understand – a gondola at the Banff train station to Mt. Norquay Ski Resort does not meet federal legislation.
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