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TOWNHOUSE STYLES EXPLAINED

Posted on Apr 02, 2024 in For Builders & Developers

Townhouse development in Calgary is booming - it seems that everywhere you look in the inner-city there are corner lots being transformed into 4-8 unit townhouse complexes. Thanks to the R-CG zoning that came in a number of years ago, 4 above grade townhouse units plus basement suites are possible on a typical 50' x 120' lot if zoned R-CG. And re-z...

HOW TO MINIMIZE RISK ON A SPEC BUILD

Posted on Feb 28, 2024 in For Builders & Developers

Spec builds definitely have their perks: no clients to please throughout the construction phase, full control on decision making, and the ability to execute the project at your own speed. However, there are also risks, such as the project not making any money or sometimes even losing money. Here are our top picks for minimizing this risk. While it...

HOME OFFICE IDEAS FOR NEW INFILLS

Posted on Nov 22, 2023 in For Builders & Developers

There's no way around it. More people than ever are working from home since 2020, and the need for home offices is not going anywhere any time soon. A home office is a very attractive feature for a lot of home buyers, and even if it's just located in a nook somewhere, it's a feature to keep in mind when designing future projects. Surprisingly, ther...

WHY BUILD AN INFILL WITH A SUITE

Posted on Oct 02, 2023 in For Builders & Developers

Since the City of Calgary relaxed the bylaw to allow for suites in infill properties, legal basement suites seem to be getting more and more popular by the day. Many new homes, especially infills, are now including them, so as a builder/developer, it's worth exploring the option of adding a secondary suite to your next project. Here's why we think...

INFILL FEATURES GAINING POPULARITY

Posted on Sep 29, 2023 in For Builders & Developers

Classic infill design can sometimes feel stale, so it's nice to see things shaken up. When designing a spec build, it's easy to default to the "infill template," but as the market is shifting and lifestyle needs are changing, it's a natural progression for buyers to start desiring different features. Since you want to be careful not to overspend as...

R-C2 vs R-CG vs H-GO ZONING: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Posted on Sep 08, 2023 in For Builders & Developers

Zoning is one of the cornerstones of building and developing, and knowing which zones allow what is vital. Now that the City of Calgary has introduced a new zone, H-GO, it's a good time to review some of the more popular zones, their revisions, their restrictions, and their differences.

WHAT IS R-C2?

A residential contextual one/two dwelling low dens...

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