Calgary Urban Planning
Posted by Jim Sparrow on Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 5:18pm.Urban Planning in Calgary
Urban planning is a relevant topic for anyone interested in the Calgary Real Estate market.
The city, suburban and even development plans for individual subdivisions can have a significant impact on future real estate values. As such, both buyers and investors in Calgary real estate should make sure to have an adequate understanding of the future impact of this significant topic.
This is a topic that many real estate agents gloss over – but we feel that educating potential buyers and investors is highly important. Urban planning is a formalized discipline that looks at a wide variety of planning topics; from zoning to green space and community features, such as skateboard parks.
Community features and future structures obviously have a huge impact. Buyers and sellers of real estate in Calgary need to both protect their long-term investments and establish whether the future profile of their area fits their needs. From schooling and “kid friendly” areas to liquor license and future business expansion plans, finding the right fit for you future life plan is incredibly important.
The city of Calgary underwent one of the most comprehensive city planning exercises with imagineCalgary to create a long-term sustainable vision for the city and surrounding areas.
imagineCalgary resulted in a 100 year vision and 30 year interim targets and strategies to fulfill that vision.
One of the key challenges for the plan and opportunities for Calgary Real estate investors was to address the transportation issues of our rapidly growing and populous city. Understanding the future plans for public transit and transportation can help you pick the right neighborhood for your particular needs and increase the chance that your real estate investment in Calgary will increase in value.
Check out the imagineCalgary plan, visit your city/town website and search for their urban planning information. Inform yourself to make the best investment decision in Calgary real estate
Jim Sparrow sells Calgary Real Estate with Royal LePage Calgary & specializes in South Calgary estate and luxury homes. Visit our website Calgary Luxury Real Estate our blog Calgary Real Estate Blog or page me directly at Royal LePage Solutions 403.252.5900
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