City of Calgary celebrates new affordable housing development in Kingsland
City of Calgary celebrates new affordable housing development in Kingsland A dedication and community celebration was held September 9 for a new affordable housing development in the community of Kingsland, the third new City of Calgary affordable housing development to open this year. Named Clarke Court in honour of Ann Clarke, long-serving member of the […]
Child care centre coming soon to CHC property
Child care centre coming soon to CHC property In a first for Calgary Housing (CH), a child care centre will soon be operating from within one of our properties. Calgary Housing Company (CHC) is working with Thornhill Child Care Society on plans to use 4,000 square feet of space within CHC’s Lumino South property—located northeast […]
Carya signs on to develop plans for East Village Place community space
Carya signs on to develop plans for East Village Place community space Not-for-profit service provider Carya Society of Calgary is joining with Calgary Housing Company (CHC) and The City of Calgary to develop a community space within East Village Place. Carya signed a letter of intent with CHC to develop the first two floors of […]
Mission 27-unit affordable housing regeneration celebration
Mission 27-unit affordable housing regeneration celebration Calgary Housing Company and The City of Calgary are excited this week to be celebrating the regeneration of a 27-unit affordable housing property in the Southwest community of Mission. “It seems appropriate, gathering here today under one of Calgary’s oldest heritage trees, to celebrate the Province’s investment into ensuring […]
Affordable homes celebrated in Bridgeland community
Affordable homes celebrated in Bridgeland community On July 19, the community of Bridgeland, The City of Calgary and the Government of Alberta celebrated the opening of The City’s newest affordable housing development located at 816 McDougall Road NE. The 24 residence stacked-townhome development features four studio, eight one-bedroom, four two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom family homes. […]
What does the new Alberta Affordable Housing Strategy mean for Applicants and Current Tenants
What does the new Alberta Affordable Housing Strategy mean for Applicants and Current Tenants The Province of Alberta has released a new Provincial Affordable Housing Strategy that may bring some changes for housing applicants and tenants of Calgary Housing Company. The new Strategy and changes to some regulations were announced on Monday, June 26, 2017. […]
New affordable housing development breaks ground in Wildwood
New affordable housing development breaks ground in Wildwood May 29, 2017 (CALGARY, AB) – The City of Calgary is pleased to announce that site preparations have begun on a new three-storey affordable housing development at 4012 Bow Trail S.W. in the community of Wildwood. Comprised of 48 residences; the building will be constructed to Built Green […]
Expanding Support for Tenant Tax Clinics
Expanding Support for Tenant Tax Clinics Calgary Housing Company (CHC) is expanding support offered to help tenants’ complete tax returns this year. CHC has partnered with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta (CPAA) and other providers for more than a decade to offer free tax filing support to hundreds of tenants. In 2017, registration is […]
Computer Access Speeds Up Process for Tenants and Applicants
Computer Access Speeds Up Process for Tenants and Applicants New computers and printers installed at Calgary Housing Company district offices are increasing speed and efficiency for tenants and applicants. The five computers and printers installed at three district offices in January allow tenants and applicants to search the internet for required information, which can include […]
Desire to Help Brings Edgemont Community Together
Desire to Help Brings Edgemont Community Together Three years ago the principal of the local elementary school in Edgemont came to the community association with a problem. Kids were arriving at school hungry and it was impacting their ability to focus and learn. Edgemont Community Association member Barb Elms says a desire to help led […]
