Recent content by IanO

As mentioned, an 'Attainable Housing Program' is forthcoming and so that should spur additional housing, but it begs the ongoing question of why is Downtown not carrying its own weight and being attractive enough to more people. Why do people 'choose' Downtowns to live in? Root demand questions...

Everyone, including the City, has revenue issues and cost control challenges, but for me it is about the how, where and why that frustrates me when you look at the overall benefit and ancillary benefits to a more patio-friendly city. It's important to be mindful that these fees were...

I'm still holding out for a Block 1912-like spot there, even a French cafe. It's such a great corner and needs something that caters to the hotel/business crowd and really acts as a gateway into RHW.

I don't think it's an either or, but rather a better balance given that COVID is over. Yes, the world has changed and work can be approached in a variety of ways, but it's about ensuring flexibility when needed for all, while bring folks back to the office in a more meaningful way.

It's likely due to noise generation and to be honest, 10pm seems like a good balance.

I'm 100% behind zero patio fees and am often found on a Downtown/Central patio and have spoken with a few of the folks interviewed about a different pathway forward. BUT, I get the need to find some sort of new formula given the changes to revenue, it's just that this plan is punitive and needs...

They needed to introduce a colour, perhaps forest green, for some accent and to break up the building a little bit, but overall it is well done.

I chatted with a couple who connect skilled (foreign) workers to Alberta with South Americans looking to move here and they said '80%' of folks want Calgary (vs Edmonton) due to reputation/perception, 'climate' and the overall look/feel of the city that is being promoted.

I get the need to be responsible with taxpayers money and that a 'shared investment model' needs to be part of this, but I believe that this is partly due to the loss of photo radar funds as well. Our urban environment and climate are challenging enough and while these can be revenue producing...

Except that Broadway is very much driven by tourism/destination bach/bachettes, live music and conferences that we simply do not have in any real magnitude comparatively speaking. Not to say that we cannot create our own drivers and destinations, but it's quite a different world. We need to...

Bodega 103st continues to be one of the best post-work spots for bites and vino.

He also mentioned the importance of 'staying true to our word' (with the unions), but I do then ask, what about staying true to Here's hoping that with the Feds coming back that the City does in fact move back to at least a 4 day work week for most and brings back a number of those who now...

Heard one of the Councillors last night share that our electric bus fleet continues to sit idle and are largely unusable. While it was mostly federal $, it's still 'our money' and one would think that there has to be a work around to get them operational again.

Lots of work along 102 Avenue this week.