The Cycle Lifestyle
April 08, 2014
Right out of the chute: I acknowledge that I ride a bicycle. And I enjoy it. I do not however, ride my bike to work. It’s winter! On those days when the weather is sane, my work calendar permits and I am so inclined, I do ride to work.
Funding Municipal Services: Who Should Pay?
March 28, 2014
If you read the Calgary Herald today you may have seen a story on non-residential property tax featuring comments from BOMA’s President & CSO. The City is considering changes that would lower the amount of tax non-residential properties pay relative to residential properties.
BOMA Cycle Track Survey: Have Your Say!
February 13, 2014
Cycle tracks have been front of mind over the past week as the City announced the entire plan for the downtown/Beltline network. BOMA sits on the Centre City Bicycle Projects Committee where we have been engaged with officials on this project.
Business Tax: Coming Soon to a Property Tax Bill Near You!
February 12, 2014
You may recall that a few years ago the City of Calgary considered, and then passed a bylaw that consolidated the Business Tax with the Non-Residential Property Tax. BOMA Calgary opposed the proposal on the grounds that it actually represented a tax increase of over $200 million to commercial real estate in Calgary.
Looking for Better Transportation Solutions: Cycling
January 15, 2014
(Note: These views are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of BOMA Calgary.) If you, like me, have ever ridden your bicycle into downtown Calgary, you know very well that you are taking a significant risk, given the sheer volume of traffic on the city’s streets and avenues.
Role of Government
January 10, 2014
What is the proper role of government? What services should they provide, and what should they leave to the private sector? These questions have plagued policy makers for as long as societies have been organized into governments. In Canada we live this question each time a level of government presents and considers a budget.
Is Bill 28 Good for Alberta?
October 31, 2013
[vc_column_text pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Bill 28 – Modernizing Regional Governance Act, was introduced in the Alberta Legislature on Monday of this week. That’s first reading. It was debated in the legislature on Wednesday night until the wee hours of Thursday October 31, which coincidentally is Halloween.
YYC Food Trucks
October 20, 2013
[vc_column_text pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] For the last two years food trucks have roamed Calgary streets serving up their fare under a City of Calgary pilot project. In September, those rules were codified in the City’s bylaw that will be in effect on October 31st.