Edge Writer: Murdoch Macleod

Articles by Murdoch Macleod

Date	Article Title
Jul 08, 2004	Market feeling effects of energy economy Vacancy rates drop in West's big cities
Jul 08, 2004	Space final frontier in shrinking office vacancies Downtown Vancouver building restrictions will send staff to suburbs
May 20, 2004	'Green premiums' don't have to put buildings in the red System designed to avoid delaying process
May 06, 2004	Commercial market opens 2004 on high note: survey Vacancy rates down, occupancy up downtown
Apr 22, 2004	Theatre group has Grand plans for future Live production troupe makes bid for historic building
Apr 08, 2004	Developers’ dollars work before taxpayers’ How your hard-earned cash pays for that new home
Mar 25, 2004	Eclectic Calgary avenue ready for facelift Businesses and residents asked to participate in process
Mar 04, 2004	Kelowna railyard transformed into living space Multi-family project to be built on remediated CN land
Mar 04, 2004	Cities need tax deal to dig way out of hole – report Infrastructure, other issues a concern for future
Feb 26, 2004	Built Green Homes captures accolades Builders roll out new eco-friendly program
Feb 12, 2004	Transit corridor facelift will erase eyesore Total package is object of exercise
Feb 05, 2004	Kimberley's all-season area booming Golf and skiing proving magnet for house buyers
Feb 05, 2004	Calgary, Edmonton office markets look steady Owner-user projects likely in suburbs
Feb 05, 2004	Lower Mainland hungry for industrial space Steady year predicted for commercial leasing
Jan 29, 2004	Market seeks new investor to recapture festival air Eau Claire facility once a downtown magnet
Jan 15, 2004	New children’s hospital has grassroots appeal Families to benefit from new N.W. facility
Jan 08, 2004	Legendary hotel looks to one more round Classic King Eddy enters New Year with expansion hopes
Dec 18, 2003	School system soliciting private partnerships Short list of candidates sought to upgrade, build facilities
Dec 11, 2003	Computer model highlights city's evolution Commercial campus set to build
Dec 04, 2003	Resale housing market still flexing muscle MLS dollar volume, unit sales up in Calgary, Edmonton
Nov 27, 2003	‘Green’ roofs taking root in building plans Workshops show benefits of planting roof-top gardens
Nov 20, 2003	Edmonton earns top spot in investment ranking Alberta's two largest cities rated for investment potential
Nov 13, 2003	Office-condos keep business close to home Development will overlook golf course
Nov 06, 2003	Campuses open to P3 opportunities Universities prime ground for private-public partnerships
Oct 30, 2003	Unique architecture expresses Alberta spirit Edmonton City Hall, Calgary Tower among the Top 50 buildings in the province
Oct 23, 2003	$10M golf facility to aid charities New facility planned near Calgary airport
Oct 16, 2003	Builders measure up to ‘green’ standard Home developers kick off environmental program
Oct 09, 2003	Office lease incentives can woo new tenants Deals available for landlords and customers
Sep 25, 2003	High vacancy rate turns office space into tenants’ market Commercial sector brightens in quarter
Sep 18, 2003	Lumber prices new factor for home buyers But rising costs of wood won’t deter homebuyers
Sep 18, 2003	Calgary Torode partners buy Vancouver operation Further expansion in the works
Sep 11, 2003	Surge in office leases suggests recovery TransAlta’s Seebe property could be rezoned for resort development
Aug 21, 2003	Former hotel making room for homeless Calgary Dream Centre to offer support through residential program
Aug 07, 2003	Architect ignites interest in new fire centre Edmonton office struggles with aftermath of fire
Jul 24, 2003	City parks plan shows natural foresight Enmax revenue powers vision
Jul 10, 2003	Greater efficiency, M&As opening up office space Report reveals more space available, but vacancy rate unchanged
Jul 10, 2003	East Victoria looks to a fresh direction Historic Beltline area has eye on future
Jun 19, 2003	Rentals appealing to resort property owners Escalating recreational property values spur creative financing
May 29, 2003	Keep your bridges - we've got cheap land Industrial lease rates a steal in Alberta
May 22, 2003	Renovations showcase new hope for youth Home design event will benefit two charities
May 08, 2003	Energy efficiency plugs profit into buildings Economics support green approach, building symposium told
Apr 24, 2003	Property tax assessments won't curb appeals No avoiding annual levies
Apr 17, 2003	Churches on move to meet changing needs Some congregations outgrowing their space
Apr 10, 2003	Art Central adds splash of colour to core Failed downtown nightclub rises again as visual arts complex
Mar 27, 2003	Moving to Yankton? Check out the house prices Real estate index rates Canadian communities
Mar 20, 2003	Office vacancies hinge on drilling activity Downtown real estate market could level off this year
Mar 13, 2003	Real estate donations alternative to equities Philanthropist Dick Haskayne explains value of community investment
Mar 06, 2003	Show helps open doors for city’s homeless 'Garage sale' raises funds for foundation
Feb 27, 2003	Market Mall primed for $90-million facelift Calgary retail centre will 'feel like a refined resort hotel lobby'
Feb 20, 2003	Kimberley beckons Alberta investors Outdoor lover’s mecca boasts golf, hiking, rafting
Feb 13, 2003	Overheated housing markets take a breather Pace of resales unlikely to meet records in ’02
Feb 06, 2003	Travellers’ roost gets facelift after Army departs Downtown Calgary building is back in businesses
Jan 30, 2003	Apex strives for pinnacle of housing quality Alberta-based firm leads the way
Jan 23, 2003	Grits lash ‘P3’ partnerships as short-sighted folly But government says P3s a viable funding solution
Jan 16, 2003	Calgary office vacancies increase slightly Downtown market vacancy near nine per cent
Jan 09, 2003	Housing options expand for aging seniors New projects meet growing demand in Calgary
Jan 09, 2003	Property values take hike but inventory stays low Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. offers 2002 insight
Jan 02, 2003	Victoria Crossing building on potential Marketing campaign taps into city's 'soul'
Dec 19, 2002	Genesis continues to create in city's north end Calgary-based firm has projects under way in several communities
Dec 12, 2002	Calgary interior designers earn awards Parchoma & Jones, The Martens Group honoured for work
Dec 05, 2002	There is no real estate bubble, says industry Executive says Baby Boomers, immigrants part of upturn
Nov 28, 2002	Freeport seen as vital transportation link Calgary developer sets sights on airport area
Nov 21, 2002	HouseWeb’s home-spun option has virtual focus Prospective buyers can tour homes online
Nov 14, 2002	Blazes haven't scorched appeal of wood Recent Coventry fire no cause for alarms
Nov 07, 2002	Capital city house prices continue to climb Sales down slightly from 2001
Nov 07, 2002	East Village image problem not going away Chunk of central core still needs reviving
Oct 31, 2002	Teamwork opens doors to affordable housing Cyprus Greens complex eases burden for working families
Oct 24, 2002	New IBM building plugged into the future Beltline building a room with a view
Oct 17, 2002	There’s more to office leasing than money Forethought a big part of finding the right space, say realtors
Oct 10, 2002	Fast-growing Airdrie pursues annexation plans “Little City that Could” copes with success
Oct 03, 2002	U of C development deal finalized City, university works out details on new projects
Sep 26, 2002	Builders strut their stuff at Three Sisters Creek New Canmore subdivision takes off
Sep 19, 2002	Waterford back on track after permit snafu Walls going back up in wake of massive fire, red tape
Sep 11, 2002	Building owners girded by security knowledge Security of assets and people is a 24/7 job, says BOMA
Sep 05, 2002	Penny Lane site redesigned for office giants New towers distinctly Calgary
Aug 22, 2002	Women building dreams in southeast Calgary Habitat for Humanity home reflects changing times
Aug 08, 2002	Architecture a career to build a future on Saving heritage buildings also important
Jul 25, 2002	No quick fix rising from Erlton ashes Blaze hasn't hurt condo sales
Jul 11, 2002	Edmonton home sales stall while Calgary keeps pace Provincial activity levels out
Jul 11, 2002	Urban redevelopment targets city's heart Inner neighbourhoods hold key to tone of future growth
Jun 27, 2002	Shaw Millennium Park tower a view for the ages Architectural awards also laud Edmonton's TELUS Plaza
Jun 20, 2002	BOMA advising prudence for G8 Summit week<br> Security in place for office buildings<br>
Jun 13, 2002	Museum showcases popular Alberta architect Red Deer native's retrospective on display at U of C
Jun 06, 2002	Greener buildings make business $ense Building Symposium opens door to better practices
May 30, 2002	Caring at heart of new Discovery House Family violence shelter looks ahead to new home
May 23, 2002	There's more to St. Mary's than old bricks Its heritage will live on in the tradition of faith and education
May 16, 2002	Mountain golf resort on track to set quality standard Real estate development a year-round venture
May 09, 2002	Designer showcase opens doors for kids Mount Royal home raises funds for youth help line
May 02, 2002	Portland Street Depot project offers flexibility Second phase of work under way at office-warehouse distribution facility
Apr 25, 2002	Calgary industrial land sales near record low Report cites lack of supply
Apr 18, 2002	Building owners seek tele-convergence Consumers gaining much more choice, columnist says
Apr 11, 2002	Whirlwind housing market choking supply Alberta cities sizzling in 2002
Apr 04, 2002	Office space reflects character of business Real estate agent helps companies make statement
Mar 28, 2002	Calgary and Toronto top-rated commercial markets Merrill Lynch survey shows city real estate booming
Mar 21, 2002	Calgary airport keeps on growing and growing Northeast facility addressing user needs
Mar 14, 2002	Home sales at fever pitch in sellers' market February called a banner month
Mar 07, 2002	Executive homes built with economic sense Elbow Valley builder looks to buyers for guidance
Feb 21, 2002	Nature included in new retail centre 115 acres on river set aside for wildlife reserve
Feb 21, 2002	High rate of housing starts adds to Edmonton's lustre Commercial market shines
Feb 14, 2002	Economic growth drives demand for office space Alberta's two cities lead pack in Canada
Feb 07, 2002	Architects on a Mission to be creative Inner-city community's character part of city's history
Jan 31, 2002	Downtown edifice has roots in oil industry Barron Building was city's first skyscraper in 1951
Jan 24, 2002	Warehouse to be transformed into 'business park' Calgary reputation as distribution hub is growing
Jan 17, 2002	Renewal hopes rise for Calgary's East Village Proposal would revitalize corridor east of city hall
Jan 10, 2002	Urban village to rise from General's ashes Former Bridgeland hospital site undergoes facelift
Jan 03, 2002	Office market offers stability in 2002 Calgary's commercial sector still strong
Dec 20, 2001	Hybrid warehouse targets freight demand Fastfrate Inc. takes novel approach
Dec 13, 2001	Faith finds home in village development Prince of Peace Village aimed at empty-nesters
Dec 06, 2001	Calgary housing market ready to weather storm City still leads nation in housing starts per capita
Nov 29, 2001	War research plant evolves into funky digs Ramsay building has air of history while offering high-tech services
Nov 22, 2001	Office-home concept gaining in popularity Professional exterior ideal for home-based entrepreneurs
Nov 08, 2001	Demand hot for wired northwest community Panorama is Calgary's first e-community
Nov 01, 2001	Old industrial land reborn as retail mecca Former railway and cement plant in southeast to be redeveloped as shopping complex
Oct 25, 2001	Resilient resale market resists slowdown Alberta sector regaining strength after Sept. 11 terrorist shockwaves
Oct 11, 2001	Interactive CD good for home buyers, pros CD explains how houses are made and what goes in to them
Oct 04, 2001	Cochrane's contaminated land cleaned up Community teamwork paves way for environmental action
Oct 04, 2001	Office vacancy rates show Alberta still in good shape Strong local economy buffers cities from economic pinch
Sep 27, 2001	Genesis in good books as Taravista unfolds Calgary developer reaps rewards of years of work
Sep 20, 2001	Would you like fries with that computer? Downtown building will have a bit of everything
Sep 13, 2001	Richmond Square facelift boosts fortunes S.W. mall booming since it was redeveloped as an outside mall
Sep 06, 2001	Housing squeeze eased with low-cost units Influx of new workers puts strain on existing accommodations
Aug 23, 2001	Developer-built schools attracting interest CBE could exchange inner-city properties for schools in new communities
Aug 09, 2001	Airport-area condos land industrial clients Clean, quite businesses eyed for 10-bay structure on Pegasus Bay N.E.
Jul 26, 2001	Home inspectors aim for peace of mind From the Ground Up keeps a watchful eye on buying process
Jul 12, 2001	Heritage buildings safe in Vic Park future Stampede expansion plans seal fate of historic community
Jun 28, 2001	AFS moves into Deerfoot Tech Centre New location will improve efficiency, communication
Jun 28, 2001	AFS moves into Deerfoot tech centre New offices will eliminate shuttle woes
Jun 21, 2001	Calgary abode a Canadian first for Wingate Inns Hotel in city's south caters to business travellers
Jun 14, 2001	Sustainable offices spell productivity payoff A few changes can make a world of difference at work
Jun 07, 2001	Make yourself at home in 'character' office User-friendly approach has led to two awards
May 31, 2001	AMJ Campbell's growth a moving story Company has moved itself — into new premises in Deerfoot Business Park
May 24, 2001	Ye olde turrets highlight grand new Marquis Condo project rises up at west end of Eau Claire
May 17, 2001	Shift Networks building up telecom business Calgary company develops suite of services for buildings
May 09, 2001	Chrysler Building lookalike in works A stylish new face is planned for trendy Eau Claire
May 02, 2001	Real-estate research critical in changing markets Information is power in fast-paced industry
Apr 25, 2001	Regus brings flexible philosophy to Calgary Company opens 40,500-sq.-ft. space in Bankers Hall
Apr 18, 2001	Technology changes real estate landscape E-commerce has renewed importance of people power
Apr 11, 2001	Boomers buying up second homes More Calgarians looking for getaway property – and not just for summer vacation
Apr 04, 2001	Facilities managers make your buildings work Companies get help taking care of the details
Mar 28, 2001	Construction cranes arrive in Eau Claire Times are changing in downtown Calgary
Mar 21, 2001	Commercial real estate winners named Building owners and managers honour industry leaders
Mar 14, 2001	Golf communities no longer in market forefront High cost of raw land driving down interest in new development
Mar 07, 2001	Marriott to open all-suite hotel New Residence Inn to open doors May 1 in Hopewell Business Park
Mar 07, 2001	Warehouse businesses taking off near airport Northeast area diversifying its real estate holdings
Feb 28, 2001	Industrial areas coming of age as good neighbours Warehouses take up a big part of city's industrial land base
Feb 21, 2001	Lougheed House gets that old familiar feeling Historic Connaught-area mansion being revamped as a public heritage centre
Feb 14, 2001	Skyscrapers cope with sky-high energy costs Office towers and workers changing the way they use power
Feb 07, 2001	Electric Avenue survives dot.com doom Former bar strip evolving into business-friendly zone
Jan 31, 2001	New suburban office space has cost advantage But city won't see mass exodus from downtown
Jan 24, 2001	No recession coming, economist tells realtors Calgary's strong economy will survive short-term slowdown, industry reps told
Jan 24, 2001	$2 million in federal grants will help Calgary’s homeless Funding will help new projects under way in several city locations
Jan 17, 2001	Program helping Inglewood get in shape Business and residential areas see benefits
Jan 17, 2001	Cities predict action on homelessness Ottawa asked to play role in national policy on homelessness and affordable housing
Jan 10, 2001	Real estate prospects looking good for 2001 Alberta still the hottest housing market in Canada, survey shows
Jan 03, 2001	Building doesn't just look smart – it is POP switch will open up every telecommunications feature in the world to tenants, says company
Dec 20, 2000	Fuel-cell plant opens in Calgary Global Thermoelectric Inc. hopes furnace model will be in your basement in a few years
Dec 20, 2000	Inglewood Art space packed with creativity New gallery bringing new life to former packing plant
Dec 13, 2000	Fewer houses on sale, more condos sold Calgary Real Estate Board figures reveal usual seasonal slowdown
Dec 06, 2000	High-end condos coming to Kensington Four-storey Providence Point developed to suit the area's village lifestyle
Nov 29, 2000	Lorraine rising from ashes into office block Character building on 12th Avenue S.W. gets new life after fire
Nov 22, 2000	Welcome to Silicon Barracks, high-tech haven Revamped area on former army base attracts creative businesses
Nov 15, 2000	Employees can learn at their own speed Calgary's INet e-Seminar Center takes staff development online
Nov 15, 2000	Realtors react to demands of new economy Growing high-tech sector requires flexible approach by commercial landlords and developers
Nov 08, 2000	Building managers line up e-learning course Online seminar helps keep floor-space measurements to industry standard
Nov 01, 2000	Creative people need space with character Demand for unique office real estate is a market trend in Calgary
Oct 25, 2000	Wired community’s technology will grow Calgary builder adapting to wireless world
Oct 18, 2000	Construction industry hard hat and high tech Local efforts bring smart houses one big step closer to reality
Oct 18, 2000	AgriPlace builds success by including farm advisers Internet market-making firm wants to expand beyond Prairies
Oct 11, 2000	Technology takes root in agriculture New economy changing farms and ranches
Oct 11, 2000	Rural community connected Web ripe with agricultural offerings
Oct 11, 2000	Tech tools narrow the search for new home Real estate agents have become knowledge workers

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