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Melbourne trial could finally unlock electric vehicles for Australia’s renters (Australia)

  Australia’s EV boom has a renter problem — and it’s stalling the revolution in our cities. More than 410,000 EVs are on the road, yet a third of households can’t charge at home; now a Melbourne build‑to‑rent trial putting shared EVs downstairs is surging in demand and could be the shortcut that finally brings renters into the electric era.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/8m54frrz     

As Canada's population growth slows, an economic shift emerges (Canada)

  The effects of slowing population growth have started to show up in some sectors of the economy, more than a year after the federal government reduced its immigration targets.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/37nucvp3     

Bellerose redistricting increases development options (St. Albert)

  St. Albert council unanimously approved two redistricting applications during its regular Tuesday, March 3 meeting, with one along Bellerose Drive aimed at improving flexibility for an already developed site.            Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/7np3b8a9  

Brisbane apartment crisis: Shocking new data reveals supply threat (Australia)

  More than a third of future apartment supply is at risk and existing stock could dry up within a month as shock new data reveals the extent of Brisbane’s housing crisis.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/53jpruf6     

Think-tank member Karen Brookman: Growth must align with thoughtful planning (Calgary)

As an entrepreneur, when I hear the word “growth” I immediately think of business growth.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/473k9rcf  

Edmonton residents upset over multi-unit infills turned into rooming houses (Edmonton)

  Residents of the McKernan neighbourhood in Edmonton are up in arms over new multi-unit infill homes being used as rooming houses and Airbnbs.        Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yyvpm3xb      

Fort McMurray leaders frustrated by CNRL mine expansion delay (Fort Mcmurray)

  Political and economic leaders in northern Alberta say they are frustrated with news that Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has delayed a planned mine expansion north of Fort McMurray.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2srd8ks8      

Hwy 3 twin to Seven Persons to break ground in 2027 (Medicine Hat)

  Five years after the UCP government first announced a plan to twin Highway 3, the section terminating in Medicine Hat is slated for expansion in the new fiscal plan.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3mnuzus8     

S3 Group moving Ontario division to Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat)

  A major agricultural manufacturing company is relocating the base of operations for one of its divisions from Ontario to Medicine Hat.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2md5r8ny     

The renter’s trap: Why saving for a home is getting harder (Australia)

Renters could be paying more than a mortgage each month by 2034, as rising rents erode deposit savings and lengthen the road to home ownership.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3jrdjujp      

Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments (Canada)

  EDMONTON — EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will see major projects be approved more efficiently.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2w5w5wpa     

Edmonton's homes market is shifting to a balanced year ahead (Edmonton)

  Alberta’s residential housing market is slowing down.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/25pxs7bd           

Lorne Gunter: 107 Street project postponement the city's minimal attempt to limit construction disruption (Edmonton)

  They city made a surprise announcement on summer road construction late last week. It was postponing construction along 107 Avenue until next year (2027).       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yc4tterm