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Calgary Housing (CH) is proud to announce a new Home Based Business policy that aims to support residents who wish to operate small home-based businesses to supplement their income, build financial independence, or hone their entrepreneurship skills. With the growth of the digital economy and increased access to technology, home-based businesses are becoming more common in residential settings.

CH is committed to supporting financial resiliency and entrepreneurship for residents while ensuring compliance with local regulators. To support this, CH is rolling out a new Home Based Business Policy for residents.

The policy can support residents to operate small home-based businesses, provided all applicable legislation and requirements are met. CH is also pleased to connect residents with community partners such as Momentum and YW Calgary, for those interested in exploring entrepreneurship opportunities.

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Calgary Housing (CH) and Rohit Homes are partnering on an acquisition and construction deal for new purpose-built rental housing at Midfield Heights. The planned development of 176 rental homes will expand access to high-quality, non-market housing in Calgary. This new development also introduces a new model for the development and delivery of non-market housing in Canada.

Located in northeast Calgary, Midfield Heights represents an opportunity to reintroduce a new form of mixed-income housing to the area, building on the site’s longstanding history while advancing a modern approach.

The partnership is built around an integrated, fixed-price delivery approach that brings together planning, design, construction, and execution under a single coordinated model. By aligning these elements from the outset — and shifting key development and construction responsibilities to one partner — the approach is designed to provide greater cost certainty, reduce delivery complexity, and accelerate timelines. Calgary Housing and Rohit Homes both gain greater certainty through this approach.

This model enables the delivery of housing at a cost meaningfully below publicly-procured construction contracts, while maintaining quality, accessibility, and long-term durability.

“Midfield Heights allows us to think differently about how non-market housing gets built,” said Calgary Housing interim President and CEO Bo Jiang. “By structuring the project for certainty and accountability from day one, we’re able to focus on outcomes, delivering more homes faster, while maximizing value for public dollars.

“This development is just one of the ways that Calgary Housing is increasing affordable housing supply for Calgarians using our build/buy/partner strategy.”

At Midfield Heights, the development is being designed to support a range of housing needs, with an emphasis on accessibility, livability, and long-term integration. The development will advance strong sustainability performance, with energy-efficient design and building strategies that target performance above current code requirements, supporting long-term environmental and operating efficiency.

For Rohit Homes, the partnership represents an expansion into non-market housing, applying its fully integrated development platform to support public-sector housing objectives.

“We believe the fastest path to more affordable housing is private builders and non-market operators working side by side,” said Adil Kodian, Executive Vice President of Rohit Homes. “At Midfield Heights, we’re applying 40 years of experience in design, construction, and delivery to support Calgary Housing in creating a model that delivers more housing, faster, and at meaningfully lower cost.”

The model reflects a broader shift toward partnership-driven housing solutions, where public and private sectors collaborate to unlock new efficiencies and deliver stronger affordability outcomes.

As part of this initiative, CH and Rohit Homes plan to engage with industry partners to share and scale this delivery model, with additional sessions to be announced. Those interested in learning more or participating can register at rohitgroup.com/rohit-homes.

Calgary Housing and Rohit Homes plan to announce the groundbreaking of the development with our funding partners on the Midfield Heights site before the end of April 2026.

About Calgary Housing

Calgary Housing (CH) is the largest provider of safe and affordable housing solutions in Alberta, serving more than 25,000 Calgarians. Founded in 1977, CH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Calgary that operates more than 6,700 homes owned by CH, The City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta, and administers more than 3,500 private rent supplements.

Acting on the direction of its shareholder, CH is expanding housing supply and choice for Calgarians through a build, buy, partner model. This includes CH acting as The City of Calgary’s developer on key projects and heading up construction and redevelopment on land it stewards, applying its deep operational experience to the front end of the housing system.

About Rohit Group

Rohit Group is a privately owned national real estate company operating in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. The company’s subsidiaries enrich communities by providing land development, home building, commercial real estate, residential rentals, and health, as well as social infrastructure. Since being established as a humble Edmonton builder in 1986, Rohit Group has grown to hold over $1.4B in assets under management with an interest to expand across North America.

Media Contact:
Andrew McIntyre
Leader, Government Relations and Communications
Calgary Housing
(403) 200-3645

Lina Nguyen
Director of Marketing
Rohit Homes
info@rohitgroup.com
(780) 436-9015

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This bursary aims to support residents pursuing post-secondary education.

Starting in May, applications will open for Calgary Housing’s inaugural educational scholarship. With a total of $10,000 in scholarship money, funded by Calgary Housing, The Stability for Success Educational Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to four Calgary Housing residents up to $2,500 each, who are pursuing post-secondary education. Winners will be determined by a selection committee.

Scholarship applicants can be studying any discipline but must be registered in an accredited institution. With the launch of this bursary, Calgary Housing intends to empower resident success and also support in equipping residents with the education and skills they need to achieve their employment goals.

The application is simple and straightforward to reduce barriers to applicants. Residents must live within Calgary Housing and demonstrate financial need. They must also outline how this scholarship will support them in achieving their employment goals.

Applications will open in May, with the scholarship being awarded in August.

Learn more about the scholarship.

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On a cold Thursday afternoon, the community room in Temple fills with the sound of kids dropping backpacks, grabbing snacks and joking around as they browse through books brought in by the Calgary Public Library. What looks like an after-school snack break is something much bigger – a lifeline of support woven together by Calgary Housing and Women In Need Society (WINS), helping families steady themselves when life gets hard.

For 34 years, Women In Need Society (WINS) has been a reliable presence for women and families in Calgary, offering everything from food hampers to employment support. But at the heart of their work is something simpler – dignity, choice, and the knowledge that when women flourish, families prosper too.

“We believe that when a woman is thriving, their whole family is, and they’re the true head of household, and the glue to that family,” says Samantha Schmidt, program manager at WINS.

The organization helps women and their families in times of crisis, providing emergency food hampers, clothing and basic hygiene products like soap, shampoo and laundry detergent as well as diapers, formula and onesies for infants.  WINS runs thrift stores that help move donated goods back into the community.

WINS runs programs to help folks find jobs in retail and warehouses, helping them transition from crisis to stability. Other programs include ESL classes and digital literacy courses. What ties all of it together is a commitment to meeting people where they’re at, without judgement. Even when someone receives a voucher to shop at a WINS thrift store, Schmidt says the experience is designed so they blend in with everyday shoppers.

There are two WINS locations on Calgary Housing properties: one in Temple, and another in Erin Woods. These sites make support easy to access for residents who may be facing financial challenges, falling behind on rent, or navigating a crisis. Calgary Housing works closely with WINS to offer referrals and connect residents with the resources they need to stay housed.

One of the programs WINS runs in the community is Grab a Snack. It’s exactly what it sounds like. Kids can stop by after school for something to eat. But, Schmidt says, it has grown into something much more meaningful.

“Kids can come after school and literally grab a snack. But they are definitely invited into the space,” she says. “We do some group programming, and we really try to assess what the need is in the community.”

Every two weeks, the Calgary Public Library joins the program with its book bus, giving kids access to literacy and connection to Library resources.

Building community isn’t something that happens overnight, but Schmidt has seen this partnership’s impact firsthand. Last summer in Temple, residents came together to makeover their shared spaces. They painted murals, created community gardens, and transformed their shared space into a welcoming gathering place. WINS and Calgary Housing supported the project, but the vision, initiative, and energy came from the residents themselves.

“I think from that moment, we saw that everybody wants to connect,” Schmidt says. “They’re resolving conflict on their own, and they’re a very powerful community because they now have solid relationships.”

For WINS, client journeys often begins with basic needs: food, clothing, household essentials. But it doesn’t end there. As trust grows, so do the opportunities for stability, learning, wellness, and long-term support.

Calgary Housing and WINS share the same goal: helping individuals and families move from crisis to stability, with dignity leading the way.

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Calgary Housing is marking a milestone at the Mount Pleasant affordable housing development.

The buildings for the 16 homes are closed in and siding is being installed. This means internal works like plumbing, electrical, HVAC and finishing can continue, as part of meeting the summer 2026 completion target.

“We’re very excited to have the 16-home development closed-in from the elements,” said Bo Jiang, interim President and CEO of Calgary Housing. “The crews have made good time in getting to this stage in the construction, and it’s enticing for area residents to begin to see the vision we’ve had for these homes.”

When the building envelope work is completed, it will save 24 per cent more energy than the minimum building code by using triple-glazed windows, improved air tightness and better insulation practices, as part of carefully considered use of sustainable design elements.

Construction began in April 2025 after The City of Calgary signed over development management authority to Calgary Housing in September 2024.

The development, anticipated to serve 45 residents, features on-site parking and has an existing playground and off-leash dog park on the same block. The 16 homes are designed to visually fit into the existing neighbourhood and use high quality materials to help cut down on maintenance.

This development is a collaborative affordable housing effort supported by the Government of Alberta and City of Calgary, and will operate under the mixed-income housing model.

The mixed-income model is a sustainable form of housing that serves Calgarians living on lower- and middle-incomes by offering a wide range of rents in a perpetually sustainable funding model. Rents just below market rates help to fund more deeply affordable rents and fund maintenance costs, eliminating the need for operating funding from governments.

Calgary Housing is looking forward to completing the construction work and welcoming residents later this year.

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Calgary, AB – January 21, 2026 – Calgary Housing announced a change in senior leadership, effective immediately.

The Board of Directors thanks Sarah Woodgate for her 11 years of leadership and service to Calgary Housing and Calgarians as chief executive at Calgary Housing.

The Board appointed Bo Jiang as Interim President and CEO. Mr. Jiang currently serves as Vice President, Asset Management & Development, and has previously held the role of interim CEO. The Board is confident in his ability to provide continuity and stable leadership.

Calgary Housing’s mission, strategic priorities, and day-to-day operations remain unchanged. The organization continues its focus on providing safe, affordable housing and supporting resident well-being across Calgary and increasing housing supply and choice for Calgarians.

Further updates regarding the permanent CEO recruitment process will be shared as soon as possible.

Media Contact for Calgary Housing’s Board of Directors:

Lori DeLuca
Email: lori.deluca@thechangemakers.com
Phone: (250) 217-5339

About Calgary Housing

Calgary Housing (CH) is the largest provider of safe and affordable housing solutions in Alberta, serving more than 25,000 Calgarians. Founded in 1977, CH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Calgary that operates more than 6,700 homes owned by CH, The City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta, and administers nearly 3,000 private rent supplements.

For more information, visit Calgary-Housing.org.

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This growth will represent a nine per cent increase in the number of Calgarians that Calgary Housing (CH) serves, and confirms CH’s place as the largest non-market housing provider in the city and province.

We would like to thank Mayor Farkas and every Councillor for their unanimous support and for their strong endorsement of the mixed-income housing model that is at the core of CH’s ongoing fiscal and housing successes.

The self-supported mortgage debt will go towards capital expenditures like land acquisition and construction of new homes.  When combined with the significant support pledged from the provincial and federal governments, these funds will help unlock construction on 700 homes. And under the mixed-income model, the operating costs of those homes will be self-sustaining, funded by rent revenues collected across the portfolio.

“Building on decades of serving thousands of Calgarians, we’re proud to be The City of Calgary’s developer of mixed-income housing,” CH President & CEO Sarah Woodgate said.

“Today’s decision will help get thousands of more Calgarians into housing they can afford, across the city.”

“Council’s decision helps Calgary Housing further our goal to buy, build, and partner to increase housing supply and choice for Calgarians.”

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