“I scoured the earth for various examples of elevated alignments . . . and I could not find one that had a corridor as narrow as 10th Avenue,” said Klumpenhouwer. “The corridor on 10th Avenue with an elevated alignment is unprecedented.” #greenlineyyc calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

Study warns elevated Green Line along Beltline corridor would be 'unprecedented'

An elevated alignment for Calgary's Green Line LRT along 10th Avenue in the Beltline would be "unprecedented," according to a new study.

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Cllr Dan McLean says we "don't have to keep trying to turn ourselves into San Francisco." He's apparently unaware that San Fran has been dealing with a severe housing crisis driven by years of NIMBYism. Ironically Dan's stance on housing will turn #yyc into San Fran calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

'Measuring twice and cutting once': Council votes to delay rollout of long-term growth management plan — again

A statutory planning document that would guide Calgary’s long-term growth needs to go back to the drawing board, council agreed Tuesday.

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Back in 2020 #yyccc approved a Stage 1 plan for #greenlineyyc with construction to be segmented. This plan was, and remains, the best path forward. Significant design work is already done. If Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social feels the Feds will partner to build downtown, let's build to 16th Ave N

Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social & #yyccc have said they want to get back to the basics. Elevated up 2 St isn't pretty or perfect but it fulfills the most basic function of transit: get people to where they need to go. Apparently Dan McLean thinks that spot's Olympic Plaza calgarysun.com/news/local-n...

Green Line engagement finds majority support for elevated downtown alignment, but area stakeholders remain opposed

A two-thirds majority of respondents expressed support for an elevated Green Line alignment through Calgary's downtown.

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Next week #yyccc gets an update on #greenlineyyc downtown's segment. Downtown residents & the pension funds that own the towers don't like elevated. However 2/3rds of Calgarians are okay with elevated & just want a train built soon that gets them to work. livewirecalgary.com/2026/06/04/s...

Calgary engagement shows broad positive sentiment for an elevated downtown Green Line — except in the downtown

While two-thirds of Calgarians citywide expressed positivity toward an elevated downtown Green Line, eight in 10 downtown stakeholders had a negative impression of the alignment, according to engageme...

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Tomorrow Calgary City Council will decide whether or not to keep the CTrain Free Fare Zone. In committee, 7 Councillors voted to scrap it. If you want to see it kept, we suggest using the link below to send all Councillors a quick note before the vote. www.calgary.ca/council/dync...

As far as we can tell, nobody was asking for the free fare zone to be scrapped, no Calgarians or civic groups spoke in favour of scrapping it and over 10,000 surveyed transit users wanted it kept. Yet #yyccc is taking steps to scrap it anyways. What gives? calgarysun.com/news/council...

Council committee endorses scrapping downtown free fare zone, final decision will come May 26

Downtown-area stakeholders, business groups and transit users pleaded to keep the free fare zone.

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A #yyccc committee has now started debating the future of the free fare zone. This is the opportunity for members of the public to have their say on this issue. Details on how to sign up to speak can be found on the City of Calgary website. livewirecalgary.com/2026/05/05/e...

End of the line? Calgary moves to scrap the downtown free fare zone

The review is in, and City of Calgary administration is recommending city councillors end the 45-year run of the downtown free fare zone. The Free Fare Zone Review, which comes to the May 7 Infrastruc...

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While we're rapidly approaching major track construction work beginning on #greenlineyyc, lots of things are already happening. Check out more photos of the Green Line LRVs coming to life at the CAF factory on the latest official blog post: www.calgary.ca/green-line/g...

It's very concerning that instead of listening to Alberta's two largest cities & investing in their priorities, the UCP appear to be setting the stage for gerrymandering ridings to leverage the rural vote to get elected in the cities instead. Calgarians need to speak out. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Boundary commission chair questions motives of UCP-picked panelists in final riding report | CBC News

Alberta’s electoral boundaries commission issued a final report Thursday that proposed removing two rural seats from Alberta’s political map, but it was accompanied by a starkly different “minority re...

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"If everything has to go to a public hearing, #yyccc will spend the vast majority of their time micromanaging land use, instead of dealing with bigger issues, like long-term planning of our infrastructure deficit" calgaryherald.com/news/here-we...

Here we zone again? Council set for marathon hearing to repeal blanket rezoning

Calgary city council will convene Monday for what's anticipated to be a week-long public hearing to repeal blanket rezoning.

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Adding on: The bulk majority of the C-train was built in 15 years before 1996. We even had time to experiment with a commuter rail shuttle. The City and province need a strategy/plan for rail to thrive. @daniellesmithab.bsky.social @jeromyyyc.bsky.social #yyc #yyccc youtu.be/0SPD1GQZPnI?...

Calgary's C-Train & Transitway Network Evolution

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@lrtonthegreen.bsky.social · 5mo ago

In 2013 Ottawa began building its LRT network. By 2027, they will have built 64 km of LRT including a tunneled portion through their downtown. From end to end #greenlineyyc is only 46 km. Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social wants #yyc to be the city that builds. Will #yyccc rise to the challenge?

Let’s establish an LRT building pace that doesn’t “start and stop” but instead is always building the next leg. Lower costs by creating expertise that doesn’t disappear every time a project ends. 🤷‍♂️

In 2013 Ottawa began building its LRT network. By 2027, they will have built 64 km of LRT including a tunneled portion through their downtown. From end to end #greenlineyyc is only 46 km. Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social wants #yyc to be the city that builds. Will #yyccc rise to the challenge?

Today is the final day of online engagement for the #greenlineyyc downtown elevated alignment. Take a few minutes to answer the survey questions & help shape how the largest infrastructure project in Alberta's history impacts our downtown. engage.calgary.ca/greenlinedow...

Green Line Downtown Segment: Functional Planning Study

We’re developing a plan for the Downtown Segment of Green Line, building on the Province of Alberta's plan and alignment.

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It's a snowy Saturday morning. Why not check out the online engagement session for #greenlineyyc's downtown elevated alignment? Session is kicking off right now and runs until 11:30am. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/187d0a...

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Calgarians have been consistent over a decade of #greenlineyyc engagement that they want a tunneled track through downtown. The Alberta government says that's not an option. Sadly, building a train to nowhere that ends in Victoria Park can't be an option either calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

Businesses, property owners remain opposed to elevated Green Line through Calgary's downtown: survey

With a current budget of more than $6.2-billion, the Green Line represents Calgary's largest-ever infrastructure project

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Construction is underway on the SE segment of #greenlineyyc, the largest infrastructure project in Alberta's history. Watch to learn the history of the project, where it's at now & where it's going. Also don't forget engagement on the downtown segment is happening now. youtu.be/8V9jgnsAEMk?...

Building the Green Line: Phase 1

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Today #yyccc was told that a full repeal of blanket rezoning puts over $800 million in federal funding at risk, including $251 million in transit funding. In addition, it will jeopardize #yyc being awarded its share of $20 billion in transit funding. We quite literally can't afford to be NIMBYs.

Tonight is the first opportunity Calgarians will have to share their opinions on the #greenlineyyc elevated alignment through downtown #yyc. The online engagement session runs from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Register now to make sure your voice is heard! engage.calgary.ca/greenlinedow...

Green Line Downtown Segment: Functional Planning Study

We’re developing a plan for the Downtown Segment of Green Line, building on the Province of Alberta's plan and alignment.

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If #yyccc can achieve a 50/50 split between building new homes on the edge of the city & building them within the city, taxpayers are projected to save $16B+ over 60 years. Last year, blanket rezoning brought that ratio closer to balance than ever. newsroom.calgary.ca/2025-marks-a...

2025 marks another record year for housing delivery in Calgary

Calgary continued to lead the country in housing delivery in 2025, setting new records across the development and construction pipeline as The City of Calgary worked to meet population growth and impr...

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Change is coming to #yyc whether we like it or not. The old way of doing things led to large increases in home prices & rents. As #yyccc moves to repeal blanket rezoning they should be mindful that good politics for today is often bad policy for tomorrow. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta’s population could surpass British Columbia’s as early as 2038: StatsCan | CBC News

Alberta could overtake British Columbia as Canada's third most populated province in just over a decade, according to new projections released by Statistics Canada.

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"Transit-oriented communities are not just about proximity to transit but about complete, connected and resilient communities. They offer real choices in transportation, housing and employment, giving residents flexibility in how they move, work and live" www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: Public transit can anchor us in an evolving shared urban fabric

Creating adaptable transit-oriented communities should be prioritized in Canada

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Food for thought for @jeromyyyc.bsky.social & the rest of #yyccc as they move to repeal blanket rezoning & shift back to small town style governance where gentle density applications will once again start to eat up time that could be better spent running a city approaching 2 million people:

@lrtonthegreen.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Since 2004 how many hours has #yyccc wasted debating every secondary suite, duplex & townhouse application? What if housing had been a permitted use this whole time & politicians could have focused their efforts on governance of big ticket items instead? globalnews.ca/news/1160486...

Since 2004 how many hours has #yyccc wasted debating every secondary suite, duplex & townhouse application? What if housing had been a permitted use this whole time & politicians could have focused their efforts on governance of big ticket items instead? globalnews.ca/news/1160486...

Calgary was ‘chronically underinvesting’ in its water system over last 20 years: report - Calgary | Globalnews.ca

The independent panel's report found the City of Calgary's water utility spent its entire capital budget only twice in the last 20 years.

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Whether it's water or transit, serving a sprawling city is pricey: "If we're to look at housing as a concern, we should look toward the hundreds of kms of new pipes, roads & utilities built to accommodate urban sprawl. This creates a structural problem." calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Opinion: Searching for a scapegoat

Infrastructure investment is not just about building new assets. It’s about ongoing maintenance, inspection and monitoring.

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Today #yyccc is learning about the reasons behind the Bearspaw Feedermain pipe break. One key factor is #yyc's urban sprawl & low density growth. This comes as Council looks to repeal blanket rezoning. Will Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social or anyone else on council reconsider their decision now?

This week, #yyccc voted to repeal blanket rezoning. Many in favour of repeal said using Local Area Plans to put density next to transit, schools & jobs is a better solution. One day later Council voted down density that conformed to a new LAP & was next to a school & bus stop. 🤔

Yesterday #yyccc voted to make homes in #yyc more expensive to buy & more difficult to build. Sadly they also voted to handcuff a zoning tool developers could use to bring proposals that could be considered by the community & Council. This places us on a path to sprawl globalnews.ca/news/1157832...

Calgary city council kick-starts process to repeal citywide rezoning with spring public hearing - Calgary | Globalnews.ca

Although Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas campaigned on a promise to repeal and replace citywide rezoning, council defeated his motion to kick-start the process to find a replacement.

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"Calgary voted for a mayor who promised that more homes would be built faster & at affordable prices—something that will be harder to achieve if #yyccc imposes tighter restrictions on where & what types of homes can be built" Renovate, don't repeal, rezoning www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/h...

Here’s why city hall should save ‘blanket rezoning’ in Calgary

As Calgarians debate the city’s housing rules, residents should understand the trade-offs.

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