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Lesson learned from “blanket rezoning” revolt!
affordable housing, Calgary, change, cities, city building, community engagement, density, development, Icons, housing, infill development, municipal government, neighborhoods, planning, politics, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard WhiteCity planning, Calgary planning, Calgary Rezoning, rezoning, Exclusionary Zoning, difference between Canada and European cities, urban planners, community engagement, Calgary blanket rezoning, urban develpment, urban planning
Calgary: Public Hearings: A waste of time?
Calgary, change, community engagement, design, development, gentrification, growth, housing, infill development, livability, neighborhoods, planning, Policing, municipal government, policy, politics, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard WhiteCalgary community engagement, Calgary public hearings, Calgary housing
New Housing Initiatives: Too Little Too Late!
affordable housing, Calgary, city building, politics, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urbanismRichard WhiteCalgary Affordable Housing, Calgary Homeless, living rough, Public Housing needs, Calgary Housing Crisis, Canada housing crisis
Calgary 2023: Office To Housing Conversions
affordable housing, city building, cities, density, design, development, economic development, downtown, livability, municipal government, policy, politics, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban playground, urban renewal, urban vitality, urbanism, housingRichard WhiteOffice to Housing conversions, Calgary Downtown, Office Conversion Incentives, housing crisis, affordable housing, urban living, Downtown revitalization, city building
Providing Affordable Is The Government’s Responsibility Not the Developers'!
affordable housing, Calgary, city building, development, housing, municipal government, politics, urbanismRichard WhiteCalgary Housing, Calgary real estate, Calgary Affordable Housing, affordable housing, government red tape, Housing Crisis
Reshaping Calgary’s Downtown As A Place To Live
affordable housing, Calgary, city building, density, design, downtown, housing, infill development, livability, municipal government, politics, policy, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban playground, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard WhiteDowntown Calgary, office to residential conversions, urban development, downtown safety, city building, urban living, downtown decline, office vacancy, downtown living
Gray & Lester: Propose New Green Line Alignment for Downtown Calgary
city building, Calgary, economic development, infrastructure, municipal government, neighborhoods, parks, pedestrians, placemaking, planning, politics, public real, Stampede, transit, Transit Oriented Develp, transportation, urban development, urban planning, urban renewal, urbanismRichard WhiteGreen Line, Calgary Transit, Rapid Transit
Columbus “The Collab City” vs Calgary "The Drab City"
arena, art museum, Arts Centre, Calgary, cities, community engagement, condominiums, convention centre, density, development, Edmonton, future, infill development, Library, livability, main street, municipal government, museums, nightlife, park, pedestrians, placemaking, planning, politics, shopping, street life, streetscape, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban playground, urban renewal, urban vitality, urbanism, walkabilityRichard WhiteColumbus, Ohio, Calgary, Alberta, urban renewal, downtwon, arena, entertaint district, library, homeless, cities, city building, urbanism, leadership, travel, travel blog
Calgary’s Downtown Core Needs Less Planning and More Action!
affordable housing, architecture, Calgary, cities, city building, density, development, downtown, food, fun, history, neighborhoods, pathways, pedestrians, placemaking, planning, politics, public realm, restaurants, retail, shopping mall, urban development, urban design, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban vitality, urbanismRichard WhiteCalgary, urban vitality, urban renewal, urban living, placemaking, city building, master planning, Downtown vitality, office to residential conversions
No Formula For Creating Great Communities
affordable housing, Calgary, cities, city building, community engagement, neighborhoods, Parks, pedestrians, placemaking, planning, policy, politics, public realm, streets, streetscape, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urban sprawl, urban vitality, urbanismRichard Whitegreat communities, design guidelines, Calgary, urban planning, community development, city building, urban design principles, density, infill development, urban sprawl
Calgary: Brain Drain Myth or Reality Revisited
Calgary, cities, city building, economic development, politicsRichard WhiteCalgary, Brain Drain, Immigration, economic development, media, politicians, Mount Royal University
Time to Rethink Need For Calgary Homeless Foundation?
affordable housing, Calgary, change, housing, policy, politicsRichard Whitehomeless, affordable housing, poverty, Calgary, housing
Is Calgary 2025 Affordability Housing Plan Flawed?
affordable housing, architecture, Calgary, Change, children, community engagement, development, growth, Health, housing, nimby, planning, politics, urban living, urban planning, urban renewal, urbanismRichard WhiteAffordable Housing, Calgary, housing, homeless, poverty, future, cities, urbanism, urban issues, politics
Calgary's Future: Need Less Cheerleading More Critical Thinking!
Calgary, cities, city building, criticism, economy, economic development, future, imagination, livability, municipal government, politicsRichard Whitefuturist, Ruben Nelson, Calgary, cities, community leaders, city champions, critical thinking, trendspotting, urban development, economic development, world view, global thinking
Calgary In Crisis: Rethink Our Future!
Alberta, arena, Arts Centre, Calgary, city building, concert halls, convention centre, development, downtown, economic development, economy, growth, housing, main street, museums, pathways, parks, Performing Arts Centre, planning, politics, shopping, suburbs, Tourist, transit, transportation, Travel, urban development, urban planning, urbanismRichard WhiteCovid 19, Green Line, BMO expansion, Arts Commons, Saddledome, Calgary new arena, Municipal Development Plan, Calgary Downtown, future of real estate, economy, taxation, future
Calgary: 24th Avenue NW Messy Mega Makeover
Calgary, change, city building, community engagement, density, design, development, growth, housing, infill development, livability, neighborhoods, nimby, planning, politics, streetscape, urban design, urban development, urban living, urban planning, urban sprawl, urbanism, walkabilityRichard WhiteCalgary, development approvals, redevelopment, infill development, NIMBYism, Restricted caveats, city planning, Community Associations, community planning, streetscape, growth, density
Should Calgary Transit Think Outside the Bus?
Calgary, city building, growth, politics, Transit Oriented Develp, urban design, urban living, urbanismRichard WhiteCalgary Transit, suburbs, Transit service, Uber, Taxi
Calgary's Gravy Boat Has Sailed: Penny Tax vs Sales Tax
Calgary, city building, infrastructure, politics, municipal government, urbanismRichard Whitetaxes, sales tax, penny tax, Calgary, Oklahoma City, municipal government, growth, development
Importance of Comfort, Convenience & Privacy in Urban Living
cities, community, history, housing, livability, politics, transportation, urban living, urban planning, urban sprawlRichard Whitehome, Rybczynski, comfort, privacy, travel, living, urbanism
