What will 6 affordable housing recommendations mean for Calgary?
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The task force claims the recommendations will create a more equitable, inclusive and affordable housing market for Calgarians.
Calgary’s housing and affordability task force announced six recommendations that aim to improve housing affordability for residents.
The task force claims the recommendations will create a more equitable, inclusive and affordable housing market for Calgarians and ensure everyone will have access to safe and adequate housing.
In a news release on Thursday morning, the task force said the recommendations are “tailored to the unique needs and context of Calgary.”
The recommendations are also informed by best practices from other jurisdictions, according to the news release, as well as opinions from 18 experienced contributors and an open forum through the city’s engagement portal.
“The recommendations provide a roadmap that enables policymakers, housing developers, community organizations, and other partners to work collaboratively towards creating more housing and sustained affordable housing options for Calgarians,” the release read.
The recommendations come as renters in Calgary are asking for more housing supports as rents reach record highs.
According to Zumper’s rent research portal, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment as of Thursday is $1,800 a month. This is a 42 per cent increase compared with this last time last year, according to data from the website.
Others have lower averages for the city: RentFaster’s rent report pegged Calgary’s one-bedroom apartment average rent at $1,742 a month.
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