Monklands In Airdrie

News and Events

June 16, 2010 – Habitat for Humanity Calgary held a community Open House on June 16th at the Ralph McCall school in Airdrie to present our revised development concept plan which resulted from a community focus group meeting held on April 21, 2010.

As a result of the valuable feedback received from this group we have revised the concept plan as follows:

• A total of 31 affordable Habitat for Humanity homes
• The exterior finishing of all the homes will include architectural features (“Craftsman-inspired”) that blend with the existing residential community

We believe this revised plan incorporates valuable community feedback and aligns with the City of Airdrie’s vision of a vibrant, caring community rich in urban amenities and opportunities for everyone. We have designed and created a community that is sustainable, healthy and inclusive.

We invite you to learn more about the revised Monklands plan and Habitat for Humanity Calgary. Click here to see the detailed presentation that was outlined at the open house. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

April 21, 2010 – Habitat for Humanity Calgary met with a community focus group in Airdrie and we felt that it was a very productive and positive meeting. The focus group was supportive of our proposal and we are looking forward to continued work with the community. They are anxious for us to share our concepts with the community, and we will have information available at the Airdrie Home and Garden Show.

We hope to host a public open house at the Ralph McCall school in June. Please check back here regularly for updates and an announcement of the specific date and location. 

Letter to the Editor

Airdrie Echo, February 19, 2010

Letter to the Editor, Airdrie Echo.

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Habitat issue packs city council

Airdrie Echo, February 3, 2010

You could cut the tension with a knife.

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Habitat Project a Go

Airdrie Echo, February 3, 2010

Council votes 3-2 in favour of redesignation of 2.37 acre land next to Monklands

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An open letter to the community

Re: CBC News Calgary – “Airdrie approves zoning for affordable housing” – Story comments

As I read through the comments on this page I see many passionate citizens taking the time to share their views and feelings regarding a very important issue.

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Airdrie City Council Approves Re-Zoning of Land for Habitat Development

HFH Calgary News Release, February 2, 2010

The final Public Hearing for the Habitat for Humanity Calgary (HFHC) Monklands Development was held last night at Airdrie City Hall. Many residents; both opposed and in favour of the development, were in attendance to voice their concerns.

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Airdrie approves zoning for affordable housing

CBC News, February 2, 2010

Councillors in Airdrie have approved zoning changes for an affordable housing project, despite strong opposition from the neighbours.

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CBC – The Eyeopener Podcast

CBC News, February 2, 2010

“Well, it got loud and testy but in the end, City Council in Airdrie last night approved a zoning change that clears the way for a controversial Habitat for Humanity project.”

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Airdrie City Council approves zoning change

ctvcalgary.ca, February 2, 2010

Massive opposition from Airdrie residents didn't stop city council from approving a zoning plan to allow for a possible affordable housing project on Monday night.

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CBC – The Eyeopener Podcast

CBC News, February 1, 2010

“Habitat for Humanity is fighting a ‘Not In My Back Yard’ battle in Airdrie tonight.”

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CBC News Broadcast

CBC News, February 1, 2010

Habitat for Humanity Calgary
Airdrie Monklands Development

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Airdrie residents move to block housing project

CBC News, January 30, 2010

Plans for an affordable housing project in Airdrie, Alta., are running into opposition from the surrounding community.

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CBC News Broadcast

CBC News, January 29, 2010

Habitat for Humanity Calgary
Airdrie Monklands Development

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Final Public Hearing for Airdrie Development on February 1st

CBC News, January 29, 2010

The final Public Hearing for the Habitat for Humanity Calgary (HFHC) Monklands Development will be held Monday, February 1st at 7:00 pm at Airdrie City Hall.

This article is followed by some of the comments that were posted in response to this article.

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Final Public Hearing for Airdrie Development on February 1st

HFH Calgary News Release, January 28, 2010

The final Public Hearing for the Habitat for Humanity Calgary (HFHC) Monklands Development will be held Monday, February 1st at 7:00 pm at Airdrie City Hall.

This article is followed by some of the comments that were posted in response to this article.

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Diligence for Compassion

Here’s the Scoop, January 27, 2010

“On one hand, the citizens of the world have rallied to save brothers and sisters from another land. On the other hand, I’ve also seen what self-interest can do in a community, causing them to choose to sacrifice the opportunity to help others instead.” – Al Jones

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Habitat project returns to council

Airdrie Echo, January 27, 2010

A controversial housing development proposal will head back to city council Monday night after being tabled in December.

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Shaw TV Interview with Andrew MacLachlan

Shaw TV, January 25, 2010

Interview with Andrew MacLachlan, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Calgary,·and Linda Ray, who approached Habitat for Humanity Calgary to build an attainable housing development in her community of Airdrie.

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Radio Interview with Andrew MacLachlan

Range-FM Radio, January 25, 2010

Radio interview with Andrew MacLachlan, regarding the Monklands development project in Airdrie.

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 Airdrie low-income housing opposed

Calgary Sun, Saturday, January 23, 2010

More than 600 Airdrie residents have signed a petition against a Habitat for Humanity affordable housing development.

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Habitat for Humanity pleads for support

Airdrie City View, January 22, 2010

Habitat for Humanity president and CEO Andrew MacLachlan says it is time to turn some Airdrie residents’ “Not in my Backyard” (NIMBY) mentality into a “Yes in my backyard” (YIMBY) attitude.

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Habitat for Humanity Calgary Hosts Second Open House for Proposed Monklands Development in Airdrie Prior to Final Council Hearing

HFH Calgary News Relese, January 21, 2010

Habitat for Humanity Calgary will host a second Open House for their proposed Monklands Development in Airdrie, AB on Tuesday, January 26, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Airdrie City Hall. Information boards detailing the proposed development will be on display and Habitat for Humanity team members will be on hand to respond to questions.

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We hosted our open house in Airdrie at City Hall on October 27th and wish to thank those members of the community who took the time to come and ask questions about the development!

Click here to see the detailed presentation that was outlined at the open house.