Following months of engagement wtih key interest holders, we have wrapped up a feasibility study to explore the future of a potential affordable housing development on a parcel of land in Palliser referred to affectionately as "The Moustache Lands".
The study outlines a proposed design that includes four buildings a mix of commercial retail space and 270 residential rental units. This project advances the spirit of the Palliser Area Structure Plan and embodies the following key design principles:
- A Flexible Network of Support
- Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility
- Connection to the Land
- A Celebration of People & Place
- Walking/Biking as Transportation
Next steps include council approval on July 8, 2025 to move forward with capital funding applications, with an anticipated groundbreaking in Feburary 2026.
We are committed to addressing affordability by providing available land and continuing to work with other stakeholders, such as the provincial and federal governments to access additional funding. Does work like this resonate with you? Our Livability Tax Program will help unlock future afforable housing opportunities like this one.
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Learn more about how we are taking action to address the housing crisis by making homes more accessible for Canmore residents.