Smarter Growth Initiative Articles

Fostering conversation about urban development

Decoding Density

Is higher or lower density better? There are proponents of both. Read more in @smarter_growth’s article Decoding Density.

Growth Management Board

Calgary is still growing significantly. Learn how the provincial government is managing that growth.

Small and Smart

What it comes to smart communities, is being small an advantage? Get the story on Cochrane’s Smarter Cities Challenge bid:

Secondary Suite Reform

Diversity, affordability and vibrancy are just a few potential outcomes of secondary suites. Read more, plus get updated on the application process, in case you missed it:

Dream Home: Single Family

What do Canadian #homebuyers want in a new home? For the majority, they still prefer single-family dwellings.

Building Nature

Designing cities to fit the natural world. Read about the role nature plays in cities.

Climate Action in Calgary

Two scholars argue the City of Calgary’s carbon-reduction goals are within reach, not through dramatic changes, but through strategic decisions and thoughtful planning.