Real Estate

"Too many people just don’t have adequate housing, they don’t. I’ve seen people living in closets, or in garages or under stairs; it’s not just Harry Potter movies. This is real, it's happening right now in our community," said Coun. Grant Canning.

“We have a plan that aims to put this landmark destination back on the map for visitors, while integrating elements of a community hub for residents to explore and take advantage of,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno.

“I believe it generates substantial community benefit. The proposal before us, and as modified, provides substantive quantity of entry-level housing, which this community needs. It contributes to the vital homes program and enhanced environmental elements of the project match up to what council has been striving to attain in the community.”

“I think the requested variances aren’t significant. They won’t have a detrimental impact on the community at large. ... “I think there’s community benefit and community benefit to this project outweighs the variances.”

The quasi-judicial appeal board allowed an adjournment until June 27 after the appellants’ lawyers requested a two-week stay of proceedings.

“We felt in order to get the private sector to develop, sweeping land use bylaw changes were going to be the best course of action."

“The residents of Canmore and the surrounding communities have been eagerly awaiting a new grocery store for some time. The new IGA will service their needs and establish The Gateway as a key destination for the area’s growing population.”

Proposed changes to stormwater drainage and inflation cause of additional $1 million cost estimate.

"The non-market piece is critical. That’s the housing we need."

“Money will flow based on municipalities getting projects built.”