Your backyard is getting bigger Calgary

Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's actually moving through City Hall, 'cause sometimes it feels like they're speakin' a different language down there, doesn't it? But this stuff impacts your backyard, for real though.

The Calgary Planning Commission was busy on March 12th, 2026, pushing through some significant land use changes that are gonna shape how our city grows. Specifically, they're recommending Council give three readings to reports CPC2026-0209 and CPC2026-0143. What's that mean for us? It's all about how new developments get the green light. We saw votes from Nathan Hawryluk, Thom Mahler, Charles Boechler, Katherine Wagner, and Chris Hardwicke – all casting 'Yes' votes to carry these motions. This isn't just bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo; it's about what gets built where, and who gets to live there.

* On March 12th, 2026, the Calgary Planning Commission approved recommendations for Council regarding Reports CPC2026-0209 and CPC2026-0143.

* Votes cast by Nathan Hawryluk, Thom Mahler, Charles Boechler, Katherine Wagner, and Chris Hardwicke were all 'Yes.'

* These reports will now proceed to Calgary City Council for three readings.

Now, on the assessment side of things, it’s always interesting to see where the value is really sitting in our city. And according to recent property assessment highlights, it ain’t just about downtown towers. We're talking big green spaces. Canada Olympic Park, for instance, has two properties with an average assessed value of $84,140,000. And Nose Hill Park? Seven properties there average $40,863,286. Even Residual Ward 2 - Sub Area 2E has nine properties averaging $28,060,556. This means our parks and public lands are holding serious financial weight, which is somethin' to consider when we talk about growth and development. It's a reminder that Calgary's identity isn't just concrete and oil derricks – it's those wide-open spaces we all cherish. Keep an eye on how Council handles these planning recommendations; it's gonna tell us a lot about the future shape of Calgary.

This is Cassidy Redcloud, your Morning Wire correspondent for Calgary. This is Calgary — we've seen the boom, we've seen the bust, and we showed up anyway.

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