Calgary city council to decide on at least 9 new community applications this year – Calgary [Video]

At least nine more applications for new communities on Calgary’s outskirts will be up for a decision by city council this year, according to city officials.

In a briefing document to city councillors, administration noted there were nine applications in various stages of review on top of four new communities approved by council last year.

“Administration is aware of several imminent growth application submissions beyond these, as well,” the brief said.

According to city administration, new community housing starts are at a “record high,” with construction started on more than 12,000 homes in 2023, an additional 12,000 homes in various stages of development in 2024 across more than 40 new communities actively under construction.

“The growth applications are really industry’s commitment to address the housing affordability issue by adding housing supply,” said Brian Hahn, president of BILD Calgary.

“They’re really things that have to move forward given the attractiveness of …