City of Calgary Planning

We had an incredible weekend with all three core Partners in Planning courses in action! 🙌 Next up: Exploring the Planning Application Review Process. Learn how to review applications and provide impactful feedback. Register now for Nov. 7! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ calgarycommunities.com/events/explo...

Want to understand how planning decisions shape our city? Partners in Planning is a free program from the Federation of Calgary Communities that helps residents build skills and confidence to take part in Calgary’s planning process. 📅 October 16 & 17 Register: calgarycommunities.com/partners-in-...

Three courses. One weekend. Endless insight. Join Partners in Planning & The City of Calgary Oct. 16-17 at Sunalta Community Hub and explore how Calgary grows, how planning shapes communities and how you can make your voice heard. Reserve your spot today! #YYC calgarycommunities.com/partners-in-...

It's not too late to join Partners in Planning and The City of Calgary @calgary.ca for this free course exploring the legislative framework, policies and planning principles that guide heritage conservation in Calgary. #YYC #YYCEvents Register today! ⬇️ calgarycommunities.com/events/partn...

Partners in Planning is back! Discover how historic places are conserved while shaping our city’s future. Explore real-life heritage examples in Inglewood & Ramsay through an engaging presentation and walking tour. Sign up now! #YYC 📅 - Sept. 12 ⏰ - 9 AM - 12 PM 📍 - YWCA Calgary in Inglewood

🏠 The Secondary Suite Incentive program applications are coming to a close after helping thousands of homeowners create more housing options in communities across our city. More than 26,000 secondary suites are now registered. See registered suites in your community at secondarysuites.calgary.ca

🏆Nominations are open for The 2026 Mayor’s Urban Design Awards which honour the urban designers, architects, landscape architects, planners and artists who help make #YYC a great place to live. #MUDAYYC 📅 Submit your entry by 4 p.m. on Aug 17 ➡️ calgary.ca/muda

🏠 The Secondary Suite Incentive Program is wrapping up. Get up to $10K to build and register a safe suite. Funding is almost all claimed. Learn more at calgary.ca/suite-incentive.

Bring your local knowledge to the table! Join #PIP on May 30 to learn how planning works, how to stay informed, and how your voice can help shape your community. #YYC 📅 May 30 ⏰ 9 AM - 12 Noon 📍 Good Places HQ Register Now⬇️⬇️⬇️ calgarycommunities.com/events/partn...

Come explore how planning decisions have shaped the community of Bridgeland-Riverside over time through a guided presentation and walking tour. Join a free Partners in Planning (PIP) session with Federation of Calgary Communities. 📅 April 25 ➡️ calgarycommunities.com/events/pip-c...

Calgary is always evolving. Join the #PartnersInPlanning workshop to explore the city as a living system and learn how land use, transportation, infrastructure, and community voices shape the places we call home — today and for future generations. Sign up now! calgarycommunities.com/events/pip-c...

We’ve launched the Backyard Suite Incentive Program to help homeowners create flexible housing close to home for families, caregivers, and students. Learn more at calgary.ca/bys-incentive.

Don't forget to register for Partners in Planning's "Meet the Projects Celebration" Connect directly with the planning teams behind the work, explore what’s shaping our city, and build relationships through meaningful conversations! calgarycommunities.com/events/partn...

Join Partners in Planning & @calgary.ca Planning on Dec. 6 for “Meet the Projects”. Explore initiatives shaping 2026, connect with planning teams, enjoy this short speaker series & trade show-style format, and celebrate planning Calgary together! Sign up now ⬇️ calgarycommunities.com/events/partn...

Have you built a backyard suite or thought about building one? We want to hear from you about the Backyard Suites Incentive Program to help homeowners build backyard suites more easily and affordably. Share your thoughts by Nov. 28 at engage.calgary.ca/backyard.

Only a few days left. The Infill Fast Track Program 2.0 design submission deadline is Oct. 31. Pre-approved designs: ✔️ Semi-detached w/ suites ✔️ Four-unit townhomes w/ suites ✔️ Four-unit corner row houses w/ suites ✔️ Three-unit corner rowhouse w/ suites Learn more at calgary.ca/InfillFastTrack.

We’re accepting submissions for the Infill Fast Track Program 2.0 including: ✔️ Semi-detached w/ suites ✔️ Four-unit townhomes w/ suites ✔️ Four-unit corner row houses w/ suites ✔️ Three -unit corner rowhouse w/ suites 📅 Submit pre- approved designs by Oct 31 Learn more at calgary.ca/InfillFastTrack.

UPDATE: Partners in Planning’s Oct. 4 workshop — Community at the Core: Best Practices in Planning Participation — has been rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 1. All those who have already signed up will be automatically re-registered for the new date. calgarycommunities.com/events/partn...

Partners in Planning's Built Form Evolution: Case Studies in Marda Loop walking tour has been rescheduled to Sept 6. Register now and take advantage of this unique learning experience. 📍 - Marda Loop Community Association 📅 - Sep. 6th, 2025 ⏰ - 9 AM - Noon calgarycommunities.com/events/partn...

It's not too late to sign up for Partners in Planning's walking tour: Built Form Evolution: Case Studies in Marda Loop 📅- Sunday, June 22 ⏰- 9 AM - 12 Noon 📍- Marda Loop Community Association Register here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ calgarycommunities.com/events/partn...

Missed the latest Dispatch newsletter? No problem - check it out here! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ mailchi.mp/calgary.ca/p... Don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date on all planning matters! calgary.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Partners in Planning will host Built Form Evolution: Case Studies in Marda Loop on Sunday, June 22nd. Don't miss this interactive walking tour that will explore how zoning rules, planning policies, and urban design guidelines shape the built environment in Calgary’s residential neighbourhoods. #YYC

Zoning determines the shape and size of buildings and how land can be used. The new Zoning Bylaw is evolving the current Land Use Bylaw by guiding growth, making rules clearer, and supporting the long-term vision of the Calgary Plan. Share your thoughts by May 31 at calgary.ca/CityBuilding.

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🚧 Planning a Commercial Multi-Family (CMF) project? Watch our recorded webinar to learn the permit process, avoid delays and start building sooner. Check out the recorded webinar at calgary.ca/webinars.

Don't miss Partners in Planning's Navigating Calgary’s Blueprint: Understanding Planning — a core workshop on May 31, 9 AM–12 PM at the Capitol Hill Community Association. Learn how city plans, policies, and bylaws shape our communities and guide growth to 2 million residents. Register Now!

Behind every building and neighbourhood is a set of processes that guides how our city takes shape. We’re working on a new draft Zoning Bylaw that will guide the shape, size and use of buildings and where they can be built. Learn more and share your feedback by May 31 at calgary.ca/CityBuilding.

🎉Exciting News!🎉 We're launching a brand-new channel dedicated to all things planning and city-building! 🏙️ Follow us, the Planning & Development Services department, for updates, insights, and to share your ideas. Let's shape the future of Calgary together!