More construction coming your way
Alright Calgary, Cassidy Redcloud here, and it looks like City Hall's been busy turning the cranks on the development pipeline. Our real-time monitor, updated at 11:50 AM MT on July 29, 2026, shows that 30 new commercial and construction permits have been issued across the city this week. That's a solid chunk of activity, suggesting that even with those "UNKNOWN" weather warnings floating around, developers aren't pumping the brakes.
For real though, this tracks with what we saw at the Calgary Planning Commission on June 25, 2026. Thom Mahler, Nathan Hawryluk, Sameer Remtulla, Rose-Mary Damiani, and Chris Hardwicke all voted 'Yes' to approve Report CPC2026-0574, forwarding it along. This kind of unanimous decision on a planning report usually greases the skids for more permits down the line. We're seeing the results of those earlier decisions now, which means more cranes on the skyline, more jobs, and, hopefully, more good places to grab a coffee in Bridgeland. This is Calgary — we've seen the boom, we've seen the bust, and we showed up anyway.
What this means for you? Keep an eye on those neighbourhood development signs. With 30 new projects hitting the ground, there's bound to be some buzz in your local area.
Cassidy Redcloud, MiTL Sports Desk, Calgary.
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