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Students weigh in on affordable housing discussion

By Adam Nordquist

Finding affordable housing can be a struggle for students. The city has recognized that and launched a $25,000 pilot grant program to help landlords develop legal secondary suites. Secondary suites, also known as basement suites, can help lighten the financial load. However, due to City of Calgary bylaws, this choice is often an illegal one.… Continue reading Students weigh in on affordable housing discussion

Tour teaches students about urban planning

By Adam Nordquist

Last week University of Calgary students had the chance to go on a guided tour of one Calgary’s most innovative communities: Garrison Woods. This was the first of several tours the Urban Calgary Students’ Association is putting on this month. The students were guided by one of Garrison Wood’s planners and Ken Toews, Urban Development… Continue reading Tour teaches students about urban planning