Media Availability: Bankview 26-unit affordable housing redevelopment celebration

Media are invited to attend a celebration for the redevelopment of a 26-unit affordable housing property in the Southwest community of Bankview today.

What: Bankview Redevelopment Celebration BBQ

When: Friday, May 26, presentation at 5:15 p.m. (media availability to follow)

Where: 1827 16A St. S.W.

Who:

• Mayor Naheed Nenshi
• Calgary Housing Company President Sarah Woodgate
• MLA Calgary Curry Brian Malkinson

Originally constructed in 1983, the Bankview property has recently undergone interior and exterior renovations that will extend its usable life by at least 25 to 30 years.

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Media contact:

Kyle Marr
Communications Advisor
Calgary Housing Company
(587) 390-1350