If you want more of my hot takes on the Housing Accelerator Fund, I wrote an obituary for it last week:

Proud to be a part of this coalition of Calgarians who care.

Not a surprising result, but disappointing nonetheless. We will keep working toward making a city that works for everyone. A big thank you to everyone who has participated in this public hearing.

Calgarians have spoken! (Well, 411 of them.) Here's what we have to say about the public hearing on repealing rezoning.

From secondary suites to the SW BRT to the Guidebook to every single LAP to Rezoning for Housing to Glenmore Landing, Calgary has mastered this playbook. See it in action this week (and probably the next) live at Calgary City Council!

Today's a great day to write your councillor or sign up to speak at council the week of March 23! Learn more at our upcoming speaker training session: www.eventbrite.com/e/save-the-h...

“Repeal and replace” was a campaign commitment. Making housing more affordable was the goal. It’s time for Mayor Farkas to stand by that commitment, or admit it was never the plan at all.

Big congrats to our pals to the north! Calgary take note...

If you want to know why students complain about housing, read this piece

📢 Calling all Calgarians 📢 If you don’t want to see Calgary’s housing strategy get rolled back, join us on January 24th! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/save-the-h... #yyc #yyccc #housing

Things have been quiet at More Neighbours Calgary lately, but you'll be hearing more from us in the next little while. Stay tuned!

Happening tomorrow! With @housingnowto.bsky.social

We are excited to host Mark Richardson of HousingNowTO for a presentation on affordable housing, and what Calgary housing advocates can learn from Toronto. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about housing and connect with Calgary's pro-housing community. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/yuskes4b

Welcome to Bluesky @morehomescanada.bsky.social !

Great to see so much support at today's public hearing for this much-needed project.

This will be a great interactive event for anyone who wants to make our city better for everyone. Find out how you can participate building a more equitable and sustainable Calgary. Sign up here: calgarysfuture.ca/actions/what...

When are we going to stop treating housing like it's pollution? This is an appalling outcome.

Nerdfighters for more neighbours!

"The gang opposes affordable housing" #yyccc

Have a read of our recap of last week's bittersweet public hearing. Thanks to all who showed up in support of low-income and transit-oriented housing! open.substack.com/pub/moreneig...

One wonders who our city council actually represents?

There are many reasons that Calgary doesn't have enough truly-affordable housing, but public hearings like the one happening right now are a big part of it. www.youtube.com/live/L9CBK7Q...

Thanks to everyone who came out for Non-Market Housing 101! We need to be saying yes... and to all types of housing. It was great to hear from those building affordable housing in our city.

This is happening today! Join us to learn more about how you can support affordable housing in Calgary.

A timely message for National Housing Day. ⬇️

@amoralorealis.bsky.social is one of the best communicators on the causes and effects of our broken housing system in the entire internet.

Everyone agrees that Calgary needs more truly affordable, non-market housing. Why is it so hard to actually get it built? Join us to learn more about the barriers to affordable housing, and how you can support these projects. (Snacks provided!) Register here: tinyurl.com/MoreNeighbours

Great thread on today's budget adjustments hearing.

An anti-housing lawsuit here in Calgary kinda gets the point by missing the point: Public hearings are not democratic and representative processes. More, including a video from Utaye Lee on the subject here: open.substack.com/pub/moreneig...

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"R-CG is more than a theoretical planning concept or piece of municipal jargon: it is housing for people. Our housing crisis will only get worse if we fail to act." Read our official submission to City Council in support of Rezoning for Housing. static1.squarespace.com/static/63811...

Join us for another in-person event to learn more about housing and get to know your neighbours. We'll have a lively talk about zoning reform, Jane Jacobs, and the Nimbee. www.eventbrite.ca/e/more-neigh...

In which we take a look at the impact of citywide rezoning after 10 years: moreneighbourscalgary.substack.com/p/lets-get-n...

Interested in learning more about housing policy, make some new pro-housing friends, and learn how to advocate to make our city a better place? Join More Neighbours Calgary on February 3 for a chance to do all of the above! Registration required: www.eventbrite.com/e/more-neigh...

The trolley problem but the problem is the United States ripped out nearly all of its trolleys.

Our friends at Strong Towns Calgary are hosting a free event this Monday. This is a great chance to learn about resilient cities, innovative housing solutions, and to meet some like-minded Calgarians. www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-tow...

Every Canadian deserves the dignity of a home. Currently, policies at all levels of government are standing in the way of this. Reshare if you think it's time to change the rules. #NationalHousingDay

On November 20, City Council will debate its funding priorities for the 2024 budget! 💸🤯 Calgarians need your help to ensure housing is top of mind for City Council. E-mail your councillor, let them know your priorities 📧 bit.ly/EmailYYCcoun...

Want to have a say in how the City of Calgary spends its money? Consider speaking up at next week's public hearing on the 2024 budget. Learn how to speak to city council, craft a compelling narrative, and ensure your voice is heard. Link below

Some maps of current zoning in Calgary around CTrain stations I put together for @moreneighboursyyc.bsky.social Imagine the housing we could build if we just followed what BC recently did for increasing allowable density near rapid transit.

This is happening tomorrow! Come and get to know your fellow housing enthusiasts at Two House Brewing. 5pm to whenever.

As the cost of living skyrockets, many people will be priced out of having both a place to live and a personal vehicle—it will be one or the other. Cars are a massive financial burden, and making it feasible to live without one could be life-changing for people struggling to make ends meet.

Restrictive covenants in the news!

Great news for Calgary! calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...