Healthy Communities
Healthy communities are environments that prioritize and promote physical, mental, and social well-being through accessible healthcare, green spaces, affordable housing, and community engagement.
NewsRooted in Awareness: Protecting Alberta’s Trees from Invasive Pests
A new field guide and e-course are providing Albertans with the tools to identify their trees, recognize common pests, and protect the trees that make our communities greener.
ResourceState of Our City 2026
Using 40 indicators, this report tracks Calgary’s progress on sustainability, equity, community well-being, governance, and environmental resilience.
ResourceA Toolkit for Equity-Centred Design Research Involving People with Disabilities
This toolkit provides design teams with a set of equity lenses that can be used to modify design activities and accommodate people with disabilities.
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13 Ways Presentation
The 13 Ways Presentation equips Alberta community leaders, REALTORS® and volunteers with practical insights to strengthen local leadership and community development.
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Avenue 15 Architectural Feasibility Study
This request to AREF’s Development Grant program is in support of Trellis Foundation conducting a feasibility study and simple concept for this reimagining of Avenue 15.
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Where Newcomers Live and Shop: Evidence from Edmonton
This research examines how newcomer settlement patterns influence residential growth, commercial development and real estate opportunities across Edmonton.
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Housing Is a Human Right: Celebrating 40 Years of ECOHH
"The Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH) celebrates 40 years of partnership with housing and homeless sector organizations in Edmonton and across Alberta.
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Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026
ULI's Emerging Trends in Real Estate events bring industry leaders together to explore market trends, investment outlooks and development opportunities across Alberta.
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AiLA Attendance at Prairies Affordable Housing Summit
AiLA is strengthening its affordable housing expertise by attending the Housing Forward Summit to advance inclusive housing solutions for autistic Albertans.
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The Invisible Anchor: Nonprofit Space and Real Estate Stability in Alberta
The Nonprofit Chamber is developing a first-of-its-kind data and insight platform to better understand how nonprofit organizations participate in Alberta’s real estate system.
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Universal Home Score: Enhancing Aging-in-Place Readiness in Alberta Real Estate
This project develops the Universal Home Scoring (UHS) framework, a data-driven tool that evaluates how well homes support aging in place.
NewsBiophilic Design for Healthy Environments
In partnership with the Alberta Real Estate Foundation, Vivo has launched a research initiative to evaluate the impact of Biophilic Design in the built environment on its members.