Your next big project might be getting approved

Alright Calgary, Cassidy Redcloud here, rolling out the latest from City Hall, hot off the wires. We're looking at some interesting movement in development this week, and if you're thinking of breaking ground on a big project, well, looks like the Planning Commission is greasing the skids for ya.

For real though, the Civic Intelligence Monitor, which tracks real-time data, shows 16 commercial and new construction permits were issued in Calgary this week. That's a decent chunk of activity, tells you where the city's head is at.

### Planning Commission Approvals

Now, diving into the recent Council votes from the Calgary Planning Commission on March 12, 2026, we saw a clear pattern. Multiple reports were approved, specifically CPC2026-0209 and CPC2026-0143. These motions carried with unanimous "Yes" votes from Commissioners like Nathan Hawryluk, Thom Mahler, Charles Boechler, Katherine Wagner, and Chris Hardwicke.

* Report CPC2026-0209 passed with "Yes" votes from Nathan Hawryluk and Thom Mahler.

* Report CPC2026-0143 passed with "Yes" votes from Charles Boechler, Katherine Wagner, and Chris Hardwicke.

What this means is the Planning Commission is recommending Council give three readings to these development proposals. This isn't just rubber-stamping; it's the green light for significant new builds. When you see this many commissioners voting in lockstep on multiple reports, it signals a push for growth.

This is Calgary — we've seen the boom, we've seen the bust, and we showed up anyway. This kind of consistent approval from the Planning Commission suggests the city is keen to keep that construction going. Keep an eye on the full Council meetings to see if these recommendations get their final stamp of approval.

Cassidy Redcloud, MiTL Sports Desk.

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