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A collective of curious Calgarians, making our city better, together. https://community.unsprawling.org https://discord.unsprawling.org https://www.youtube.com/@unsprawling/

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what are the rough annual costs?

21.06.2025 07:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Did the video get deleted for now? I saw there may have been an error with the blurring.

08.06.2025 20:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The Uncertain Future of Granville Island
The Uncertain Future of Granville Island YouTube video by About Here

Should we start charging admission for Granville Island? Or sell naming rights to the place? These are some of the ideas I explore to address Granville Island's uncertain financial future in About Here's latest video: youtu.be/d_9JGVRjm1I

08.06.2025 18:11 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
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Urbanists.Social We're a server for people who like bikes, transit, and walkable cities. Let's get to know each other!

@samw.dev we might be interested in running urbanists.social

08.06.2025 01:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bottom-Up Shorts: How To Build a Network of Advocates Podcast Episode Β· The Bottom-Up Revolution Β· 2025-05-21 Β· 12m

Check out the latest Strong Towns’ Bottom Up Revolution podcast featuring Calgary’s own Hazen.
#Calgary @unsprawling.bsky.social

podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

22.05.2025 13:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

$50k+ for a product that is destroying a habitable climate, that immediately loses value, that is so poorly designed that even a low speed small fender bender now runs in the thousands of dollars to fix, that comes with high and increasing energy and insurance rates...

can't imagine why

05.05.2025 04:37 πŸ‘ 304 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

While cars are obviously a hamper on the individual's wallet, I'm sick of it being framed as only that.

Why not make cars more affordable, and then everything is okay?

The answer is that they drain our collective wallets too. They spread our infrastructure thin, and then shatter our city budgets.

05.05.2025 07:21 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As always, Uytae is a gem, making approachable videos that help explain some of the causes of the housing crisis. Highly recommend to watch if you haven’t yet!

Let’s talk a bit more about development costs, Vancouver in particular. Because we do some things right, and other things horribly wrong.

25.04.2025 14:47 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Hi, we're More Homes Canada, an umbrella group for housing orgs across the country. We want to build more homes because everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live.

15.04.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
Regressive infrastructure at critical intersection in Kensington #unsprawling
Regressive infrastructure at critical intersection in Kensington #unsprawling YouTube video by Unsprawling

Regressive infrastructure in Kensington! #yyc #unsprawling
youtube.com/shorts/fvQS5...

Why did we downgrade an intersection right near a train station with beg buttons?

This is inconvenient, and dangerous for the folks who move through here.

@cityofcalgary.bsky.social @311calgary.bsky.social

05.03.2025 09:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Women in Urbanism Canada

Hello, Bluesky! πŸ¦‹βœ¨ We are women-led community working to transform Canadian cities into more equitable, enjoyable, and sustainable places for everyone. Check out our website to learn more: www.WomenInUrbanism.ca.

03.01.2025 22:08 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The battle of Glenmore Landing | The Sprawl A 60-year fight against density by the reservoir shores.

A long and controversial history on Glenmore Landing to build much needed housing and #TOD (Transit Oriented Developments) #Calgary #YYC www.sprawlcalgary.com/glenmore-lan...

15.02.2025 19:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Calgary is facing a pedestrian safety crisis. #unsprawling
Calgary is facing a pedestrian safety crisis. #unsprawling YouTube video by Unsprawling

In 2024, #Calgary had the most #pedestrian injuries and fatalities on record dozens of preventable deaths are happening every year in our growing city. If city council isn't willing to take action, then we will. JOIN US community.unsprawling.org
www.youtube.com/shorts/5UCRn...

15.02.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the callout!

15.02.2025 18:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

On the one hand, banning right on red is a proven way to save lives and reduce injuries. On the other hand, drivers are delayed by a few seconds. So it’s impossible to say if it’s good or not.

17.01.2025 22:27 πŸ‘ 525 πŸ” 90 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 8
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Winter? That’s still biking season! With the right prep, the ride goes on. Thanks to @albertaecotrust, we’re diving into the wonders (and woes) of winter biking. Our refurbished fleet, now with studded tires from @bpcyclesports, is ready for action. Here’s YER staff testing them in Fish Creek Park!

17.01.2025 22:31 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

2. Area councillor Andre Chabot says he’ll look into how the city can make this intersection safer… yet should already know this intersection is planned for 5A Network improvements. This would narrow the street and promote slower driving speeds but no mention of it.

18.01.2025 01:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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We're getting there slowly in Calgary too!
www.calgary.ca/bike-walk-ro...

10.12.2024 23:27 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"The gang opposes affordable housing" bsky.app/profile/more...

10.12.2024 23:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Always a blast collaborating with @moreneighboursyyc.bsky.social on shorts β€” make sure to check this one out!

10.12.2024 23:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"I'm not opposed to Affordable Housing, but..." #unsprawling
How many times have we heard this phrase from folks, right before they start listing reasons that they oppose Affordable Housing? #yyc #calgary #affordablehousing #urbanism

10.12.2024 22:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0