Calgary, AB,
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2013
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Five year forecast calls for growth in Calgary
Calgary’s population and housing growth over the next five years is forecast to rise according to the 2013-2017 Suburban Residential Growth report released today by The City of Calgary. The five year forecast anticipates a population increase of 118, 600 and 50, 600 additional housing units with approximately 94% of this population and 77% of the housing growth being captured in new suburban development.
The City’s long term goal, as set out in the Municipal Development Plan, is to strike more of a balance between inner-city redevelopment and new suburban development. However, striking this balance is very challenging based on current growth patterns.
The City currently has 10-12 years of planned land supply, land identified for future residential use, that can accommodate 310 834 people in a mix of single/semi units and multi-residential units. In the short-term over the next 3-5 years The City has serviced land supply with approved land uses in place that can accommodate 130 047 people. Additional supply will be added by The City in 2013. In consultation with industry, the report has garnered positive support.
“[We are] pleased this year’s summary incorporates the reporting of single/semi & multi-unit supply breakdown and we appreciate the new section adding in the serviced land supply details (single/semi, multi-unit) in areas with approved land use in place,” said Donna Moore, CEO of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Calgary Region. “These changes will enable a more robust analysis of the changing market.”
“UDI-Calgary appreciates having the opportunity to comment on the 2013-2017 Suburban
Residential Growth Information update and is supportive of the document,” said Michael Flynn, Executive Director of the Urban Design Institute – Calgary.
The 2013-2017 Suburban Residential Growth report is a resource used to efficiently manage City investment and maintain enough serviced land to support a competitive housing market.
Five suburban residential growth categories from the report are outlined in the table below:
Suburban Residential Growth Category | Housing Starts | Population Capacity | Land Area (Hectares) | Years of Supply | Description |
Planned Land Supply |
| 310 834 | 4571 | 10-12 | Unbuilt lands identified for future residential use in approved area structure plans (ASP). |
Approved Land Use in Place |
| 176 455 | 2277 | 4-6 | Not all land use may be serviced. |
Serviced Land Supply |
| 153 474 | 2210 | 4-6 | Lands with water, storm and sewer capacity in place. |
Serviced Land Supply with approved land use in place. |
| 130 047 | 1745 | 3-5 | With approved land use in place. |
Serviced & Subdivided Supply |
| 30 387 | 340 | 1 | Lands & units available to the building industry |
The Suburban Residential Growth Report 2013-2017 is available online at: www.calgary.ca/geodemographics. . In Fall 2013, the Developed Areas Growth and Change report is scheduled to be released.
Calgary’s growth is guided by the Municipal Development Plan (MDP)- www.calgary.ca/mdp.
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