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Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's actually moving through City Hall, 'cause sometimes it feels like a dry well for real news, you know? But this week, we've got something interesting.
The Calgary Planning Commission has been busy, and it looks like they’re greasing the skids for more development. On March 12, 2026, the Commission carried two motions, CPC2026-0209 and CPC2026-0143, recommending that Council give three readings to approve them. This is a big deal because those "three readings" are the final steps before a bylaw becomes official, meaning these projects are likely moving forward. Commissioners Nathan Hawryluk, Thom Mahler, Charles Boechler, Katherine Wagner, and Chris Hardwicke all voted "Yes" on these motions, showing a pretty unified front.
What does this mean for us? Well, according to our real-time civic intelligence monitor from 2026-04-15T12:02:07.530Z, 20 new commercial and construction permits were issued in Calgary this week. That's a decent churn, and with the Planning Commission pushing through these recommendations, we could see that number climb. It signals the city is actively trying to facilitate more building. This is Calgary—we've seen the boom, we've seen the bust, and we showed up anyway, and it looks like they're trying to spark a new boom, or at least keep the gears turning.
Keep an eye on these Council meetings to see if they give those final readings.
Cassidy Redcloud, MiTL Sports Desk.
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