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UP-AND-COMING ESTATE INFILL COMMUNITIES

Posted on Feb 11, 2025 in For Builders & Developers



Are you looking to build a new estate home in a community with growth potential? Calgary boasts several inner-city neighbourhoods that are gaining popularity among high-end buyers looking for a quiet, luxury community without the crazy-high cost of land in most established estate communities. In our opinion, there are many communities in Calgary wh...

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TOP ESTABLISHED ESTATE INFILL COMMUNITIES

Posted on Feb 03, 2025 in For Builders & Developers



Looking to build a luxury estate home in some of Calgary’s most prestigious neighborhoods? Choosing the right community is just as important as the home itself—after all, exclusivity, lot size, and long-term desirability can make all the difference in crafting a true legacy property. Additionally, they have minimal risk of densification due to high...

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KEY CHANGES TO THE R-CG ZONING BYLAW

Posted on Sep 05, 2024 in For Builders & Developers



Blanket rezoning was passed (with amendments) on a 9-6 vote earlier this year, and it is now officially in effect as of August 6th.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

  • R-CG is now the citywide base low-density residential zone.
  • R-G is now the base low-density residential zone in developing areas.
  • H-GO zoning has been implemented in areas identified in approved Local...

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NEW COMMUNITY OPTIONS FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT 

Posted on Aug 19, 2024 in For Builders & Developers



Blanket rezoning was passed (with amendments) on a 9-6 vote earlier this year, and it is now officially in effect as of August 6th, making R-CG the citywide base low-density residential zone. Under R-CG zoning, detached and semi-detached properties are permitted to be used without a minimum lot size, meaning that traditional detached and semi-detac...

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TOWNHOUSE STYLES EXPLAINED

Posted on Apr 02, 2024 in For Builders & Developers



Townhouse development in Calgary is booming - it seems that everywhere you look in the inner-city there are corner lots being transformed into 4-8 unit townhouse complexes. Thanks to the R-CG zoning that came in a number of years ago, 4 above grade townhouse units plus basement suites are possible on a typical 50' x 120' lot if zoned R-CG. And re-z...

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HOW TO MINIMIZE RISK ON A SPEC BUILD

Posted on Feb 28, 2024 in For Builders & Developers



Spec builds definitely have their perks: no clients to please throughout the construction phase, full control on decision making, and the ability to execute the project at your own speed. However, there are also risks, such as the project not making any money or sometimes even losing money. Here are our top picks for minimizing this risk. While it...

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