BOLD workshop

Thanks for having us to your garden party on the weekend !

Last week, “What’s Next for the Neighbourhood?” hosted by , brought together , , , policy thinkers, and to discuss Calgary’s future following City Council’s repeal of R-CG blanket zoning.

The presentation by and and following panel discussion focused on what comes next: how do we continue to deliver more housing, improve affordability, and creating clearer, more predictable pathways for thoughtful neighbourhood growth as Calgary moves toward a population of 2 million.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared ideas and our fellow panelists Kate MacGregor (xycdesign) (.co), Chris Bell () and moderator . There’s still a lot of work ahead, but the momentum and optimism in the room made one thing clear: Calgary is ready to keep building toward a more affordable and inclusive future.

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New Monica update: abatement is officially complete and we were slated to move into demolition this week. But development always finds new ways to keep you humble 😅

When we went to do the water shut off last week, the site’s 75 year old valve refused to turn. We’re now waiting on the to replace it, or we have the option to crimp the line ourselves at a cost of roughly $8k.

It’s a good reminder that the cost of housing is shaped by a lot more than construction alone. Aging infrastructure, delays, and unexpected site conditions all add up, especially on small urban infill projects trying to deliver more attainable housing options.

The tower version of wandering stones house

Great time presenting at the Alberta Association of Banff Conference this past weekend with . Inspiring presentations from architects all over North America! And the location can't be beat, simply breathtaking ⛰️

Pre demo abatement is underway at our New Monica project 🙌

What started in 2023 took three years to reach , not what we imagined, but a reminder that meaningful projects take time.

Proud to be moving forward with an ambitious self development project, designed in house by our dream team BOLD and our collaborators , built by .shirt.ltd