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new policy approved by council could have more Calgarians ditching their daily drive in favour of greener transportation. Seen as a way of encouraging Calgarians to travel by transit, bike or by walking, the Complete Streets Policy and Guide is expected to “improve both measurable and perceived safety, provide attractive streetscapes, provide transportation options, improve universal accessibility, promote economic well-being of both businesses and residents, and increase civic space” while reducing the total amount of paved space in the city, said council.
New guidelines aimed at encouraging travel by foot, bike and transit
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WE’RE BUILDING A LOT OF ROADS IN THE SUBURBS TO A LEVEL THAT’S NOT REALLY ACCOMMODATING PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS AND TREES VERY WELL…” JOE OLSON
MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CALGARY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING’S LIVEABLE STREETS DIVISION.
“We said, ‘We’re building a lot of roads in the suburbs to a level that’s not really accommodating pedestrians and cyclists and trees very well, so let’s look at the whole street pallet while we’re at it,’” said Joe Olson, manager of the City of Calgary Transportation Planning’s Liveable Streets Division. Along with increasing the number of Calgarians walking, biking or taking transit, the new policy will also attempt to improve safety and security on city streets while promoting attractive streetscapes in both new and existing communities. Outlined in a lengthy document available via the City of Calgary website, the changes include an increased priority on bike and transit lanes, more trees and greenery, more patios, wider sidewalks and pathways, more separated sidewalks and sidewalks on both sides of the street in more communities.
TRANSPORTATION A3
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*All statistics based on monthly data compiled by CREB® via MLS® activity.
#200 146017 288 ST
$785,000
algary’s building permits decreased in September compared to August due to a lower construction intentions for commercial buildings and multi-family units, according to a new report by Statistics Canada. The value of permits in the city for the month totaled approximately $595 million, a 26 per cent decrease from $804.5 million in August. While down month-over-month, the value of permits for September was still up 0.4 per cent year-over-year.
CONSTRUCTION A3
CONTENTS NEWS BRIEFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 EVENT LISTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 WEEKLY FEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 MORTGAGE COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 MORTGAGE RATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 COMMERCIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11 MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 OPEN HOUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B19 @crebnow
4 YOHO TINDA RD
This property has a barn with box stalls, tack room, and hay loft. Set in a quiet, private location at the top of a hill, the cedar log home has incredible sweeping views of the rolling foothills and mountains beyond. Inside the home are openbeam, cedar clad ceilings on the main level and vaulted cedar ceilings over the entire upper level. The dining and living rooms are spacious and both have access to the wrap-around main deck. MLS®C3631720
Lee Edwards 403-540-0540
CALGARY BUILDING PERMITS DECREASE IN SEPTEMBER CREB® STAFF
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$492,777
$518,452
$550,312
SINGLE FAMILY
MLS® AVERAGE PRICE* OCT ‘12 – OCT ‘14
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$1,650,000
One acre on a point of land 35’ above the Elbow River, with a 180 view of the spectacular scenery. The beautiful multi-level deck system & the home itself are designed to encompass the view, with most of the windows on the river side. Extensive rock work landscaping steps down to a park-like space with a fire pit & picnic table at river level. The many fine features of this home will impress, but you’ll fall in love with the view & the gurgle of the river. MLS®C3630974
Come to Bragg Creek and follow the signs CAnyon Creek
lee@braggcreekrealestate.com