Calgary property values are on the upswing following a decline last year, which means more than half of city homeowners can expect to pay higher rates based on new assessments released Tuesday.
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About 55% of Calgary residential property owners will likely see a tax increase while 45% can expect a decrease, based on the annual assessment the city conducted.
The value average single family has jumped to $410,000 compared to $374,000 in 2010, while a condo unit goes up to $250,000, up from $233,000.
City assessor Stuart Dalgleish said 472,500 assessment notices have been mailed to owners of residences and businesses, which kicks off a two-month customer review period.
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Rubber sidewalks are being tested in three locations around Calgary. The sidewalks give the appearance of stamped concrete without the expense or inevitable cracking associated with real concrete.
The City will monitor this pilot and encourages feeback via 3-1-1 from citizens who use the pathway. It is expected the new sidewalk will direct water into soil which reduces water run-off in storm drains and absorb sound, reducing decibel levels of foot and wheeled traffic.
“The anticipated environmental benefits are that it saves the urban forest by eliminating the need for tree removal due to root issues and because it is made with recycled tires diverts this rubber from landfill sites,” says Blanka Bracic a transportation engineer with The City.
The cost for the rubber sidewalk is about the same to construct and install as concrete sidewalks but slightly more expensive than asphalt. The life-cycle cost for the rubber sidewalk should be less than the other two materials.
“Most of the rubber materials are salvageable and can be reused after utility cuts or other repairs,” says Bracic.
The pilot will run through the winter months, if you have any questions or comments please visits calgary.ca/roads or call 3-1-1.