Cochrane’s real estate continues to be a seller’s paradise.
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Category Archives: Cochrane (Alberta)
Council passes motion to integrate all elements of Springbank Area Structure Plan into one
At a Rocky View County (RVC) Council meeting on May 28, council heard a presentation from RVC Planning supervisor Steve Altena about the Springbank Area Structure Plan (ASP) Options Report.
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Calgary home sales remain robust despite supply shortages in lower price ranges
In a market that continues to show resilience, May saw a total of 3,092 resale home sales. While this figure is nearly one per cent below last year’s record high, it is 34 per cent higher than long-term trends for the month. The pullback in sales was primarily driven by declines in lower-priced detached and semi-detached homes, where there was limited supply choice compared to last year.
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Heidelberg holding back on batch plant for now
Heidelberg Materials Canada Limited has withdrawn its development permit for a concrete batch plant on its gravel pit adjacent to the Precedence neighbourhood and intends to further engage the public and town before reapplying.
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Council assesses Town’s recent public engagement initiatives
A new public communications advisor, improved website, new engagement strategy, public (and private) meetings, a transit survey launched on the heels of a budget feedback survey and even a focus group: the Town of Cochrane is using every tool at its disposal to engage residents in perhaps the most important function – public engagement.
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No Direct Control District designation for Southbow Landing developer
It’s back to the drawing board for developer Qualico, as they now go to a plan B for the Southbow Landing area in south Cochrane.
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Mayor Genung addresses Concrete Batch Plant Proposal in Cochrane
To better address the distress around the proposed concrete batch plant in Cochrane, Mayor Jeff Genung shared more information on the proposal to better inform residents on the situation.
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3.63% residential tax increase approved by council
The average Cochrane home assessed at $615,000 will be paying $140 more in property taxes for 2024.
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Rural communities near Calgary could see influx of residents in coming years, says study author
Richard and Wendy Davies loved living in Calgary, their home of 17 years.
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Rocky View Schools seeking input on proposed ward boundary changes
Rocky View Schools (RVS) also launched a ward boundary review on Monday as part of its preparations for board elections in 2025.
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