Calgary Connected: A Communities First Podcast
Calgary Connected: A Communities First Podcast
Podcast Description
If you've ever asked, "What's really going on at Calgary City Hall?" - this podcast is for you.
Calgary Connected is a behind-the-scenes look at how Communities First will fix what's broken at City Hall, from red tape to rezoning. We'll talk about why we formed, what we stand for, and how we plan to bring back transparency, accountability and strong leadership back to City Council.
No spin. No party whip. Just honest conversations about where Calgary is headed, and how we can get it back on track. Because the future of our city should always put communities first.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on municipal politics, community engagement, and governance reform, with episodes discussing issues like taxation, transparency in governance, and the motivations behind the formation of the Communities First initiative, as seen in the premiere episode that highlights frustrations leading to political action.
If you’ve ever asked, “What’s really going on at Calgary City Hall?” – this podcast is for you.
Calgary Connected is a behind-the-scenes look at how Communities First will fix what’s broken at City Hall, from red tape to rezoning. We’ll talk about why we formed, what we stand for, and how we plan to bring back transparency, accountability and strong leadership back to City Council.
No spin. No party whip. Just honest conversations about where Calgary is headed, and how we can get it back on track. Because the future of our city should always put communities first.
Ward 10 Candidate Andre Chabot and Ward 11 Candidate Rob Ward join us to talk about why Communities First is committed to repealing blanket rezoning.
From families blindsided by fourplexes next door to infrastructure systems already under strain, blanket rezoning isn’t creating affordable housing, it’s creating confusion and distrust. Andre and Rob break down what actually needs to change in Calgary’s planning process, and how we can build more homes without bulldozing community input.
This isn’t about saying no to growth. It’s about saying yes to common sense, meaningful engagement, and neighbourhoods that work for everyone.Because Calgarians deserve a planning system that puts communities first — not last.
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