Your city is changing, and here's the proof.
Alright, folks, Cassidy Redcloud here, and we're digging into what's happening at City Hall. For real though, this week's development numbers show a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a clear trend if you know where to look.
### What's Getting Built in Calgary
Our real-time Civic Intelligence Monitor, updated this morning at 11:37 AM MT on April 18, 2026, shows that Calgary issued 15 commercial and new construction permits this week. Now, that's a decent churn, showing some continued investment in the city's growth. These permits cover new commercial ventures and fresh construction, which means new businesses and more housing units are on their way. It's not a massive boom, but it's certainly not a dry well either.
Flipping over to the Calgary Planning Commission, we saw some significant movements on March 12, 2026. Multiple motions were carried, recommending that City Council give three readings to important reports. These votes saw broad support from commissioners like Nathan Hawryluk, Thom Mahler, Charles Boechler, Katherine Wagner, and Chris Hardwicke. This indicates a steady push to approve new development plans and zoning changes that will shape the city's footprint in the coming months and years. These aren't just technical votes; they're the groundwork for where you'll be working, living, and playing next.
This is Calgary — we've seen the boom, we've seen the bust, and we showed up anyway.
Cassidy Redcloud, MiTL Sports Desk.
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