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We surveyed Calgarians annually for five years, asking them about housing and urban development.

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Complete Streets mean more of us are getting around on our own two feet.

New multi-family developments offer amenities for our connected times.

Taking a nature break in the city can make you healthier and smarter.

Measuring walkability is an important step in urban design.

Noise sensors could one day bring a little peace and quiet to city streets.

Observation is the key to creating exciting urban areas.

From solar panels to pollinator gardens, developers are going green.

New approaches to rainfall and snow melt have environmental and financial benefits.

From densification to woonerf – a guide to urban planning jargon.

Young Canadians won’t miss out — just get creative.

Our new video reviews 7 widely held beliefs about secondary suites, and presents the research.

Creating thriving mixed-use communities.

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