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The impacts of single-dwelling homes
Being a resident, I have been included in Airdrie's growth for over 20 years. We chose Airdrie at the start of being a young family. It was family-friendly and affordable. Airdrie has a wonderful reputation for attracting families. It is due to the type of housing suitable for family needs (single-family homes), and with this market demand, Airdrie has grown to have 65% single-family homes in the housing supply, and increasing urban sprawl. What does this mean for a growing c
Kristen Shima
Nov 172 min read
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The importance of bottom-up approaches and solutions.
Philanthropy or top-down approaches alone cannot bring cities, neighbourhoods, and communities together. Civic renewal must also come...
Kristen Shima
Oct 81 min read
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Tools: What is Land Value Capture?
Chinook Gate Neighbourhood Let's talk about growth, balance, and regeneration in city building! It truly is a partnership between the...
Kristen Shima
Sep 251 min read
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Community Questions: What is my current role?
I am an Executive Director of a Business Improvement Area (BIA) supporting an economic ecosystem for downtown revitalization. I work with...
Kristen Shima
Sep 231 min read
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