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CTV News
13 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Public hearing focuses on exempting rowhouse development permits in new Calgary communities
Calgary city council will discuss an amendment to a bylaw that would allow certain high-density housing developments to be built in new communities without the requirement of a permit. A public hearing at Calgary city council will focus on exempting rowhouse development permits in new communities. In May 2024, council narrowly voted in favour of moving forward with the change to allow for more density in residential areas. Over 100 hours, 736 people spoke to council during the public hearing on the issue, with nearly 70 per cent of those who spoke against blanket rezoning. When this was approved, administration was directed to bring forward amendments to the Land Use Bylaw that would speed up the approval process for rowhouses in new communities by removing the requirement for a development permit. Currently, rowhouse developments in new communities still require a permit but single and semi-detached homes do not. To be exempt from a development permit, a rowhouse must meet the following criteria: align to all rules in the bylaw; be a permitted use in the developing area; maximum of one dwelling unit per parcel and parcel is not a bare land unit; where there is a rear lane, all parking must be accessed from the lane; be subject to an active development agreement; and have each lot drain direction to the street and lane or provide a swale and overland drainage easement. BILD Calgary, Mattamy Homes, Rohit Homes and Baywest Homes are just some of the companies in favour of this change. In a letter to city council, BILD Calgary says, 'Removing the requirement for a developing permit will eliminate a significant barrier to constructing rowhomes in new, developing communities.' 'The time and cost associated with the development permit process has been prohibitive, often discouraging developers and builders from pursuing this housing form.' Public hearing focuses on exempting rowhouse development permits in new Calgary communities These proposed amendments align with the City of Calgary's Housing Strategy, approved in 2023, specifically supporting the outcome of amending and streamlining planning policy and process to allow for diverse housing.
Globe and Mail
15 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Mattamy Homes founder Peter Gilgan to start prefab housing factory in Ontario
Real estate developer Peter Gilgan plans to start a home-building factory in the Toronto area, the billionaire's second attempt to create a prefabricated homes business as the federal government looks to boost construction of new homes. Mr. Gilgan, whose Mattamy Homes is one of the country's largest home builders, opened a prefab home factory in the late 1990s only to shutter the money-losing venture about a decade later. This time, the climate appears to be more conducive. The technology is available to make prefab homes faster. And all levels of government are under pressure to create affordable housing, with many Canadians shut out of home ownership or struggling to pay rent. 'Now is the time to try this again,' said Peter Hass, general manager of the new venture, called Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc., which expects to produce modular components for about 3,000 housing units a year once its factory opens. The first phase, slated to open in 2026, will focus on making modular parts and components for six-storey condo buildings with one- to three-bedroom units, Mr. Gilgan said in an interview. He expects the factory to help slash construction timelines for such structures to less than six months, down from as much as three years. 'I'm trying take a lot of the things that are very boring, laborious, time consuming, tedious work on the job site, and prebuild, preinstall in the factory in a different way than has ever been done before,' Mr. Gilgan said. That includes finding a different way to fireproof and soundproof components of the home before they leave the factory. Opinion: In a challenging market, a few brave developers push forward Opinion: Canada can't solve its housing crisis without the provinces Although Prime Minister Mark Carney singled out prefab homes as part of the solution to speed up the pace of home building, Mr. Gilgan said Stelumar has been in the works for more than a year. Mattamy will be Stelumar's first customer and Mattamy's parent company, Mattamy Asset Management, is Stelumar's main investor. Mr. Gilgan said Stelumar has already spent tens of millions of dollars to develop new technology for fireproofing and soundproofing, design the six-storey condo buildings and housing units, hire consultants and key personnel. Mr. Hass, a previous employee of affiliate Mattamy Ventures who joined in September, said the company has hired 12 people and expects to employ more than 300 once the factory is operating. Mr. Hass said the factory will cost hundreds of millions of dollars to set up, primarily for equipment made by European suppliers, which will be partly debt-financed. Mr. Hass said Stelumar may bring on other investors and will also look to 'work with the federal government on fundraising. The main benefit would be that we'll be able to accelerate what we plan to build way quicker' if the company can secure public aid. Mr. Gilgan expects Stelumar's output will translate into lower construction costs and home prices. When asked how much the cost would come down for the buyer, he described the amount as 'holy smokes.' Mr. Carney's campaign said that prefab and modular housing could reduce construction times by up to 50 per cent and costs by up to 20 per cent. Mr. Gilgan said: 'I would say he is significantly accurate.' Construction is not the only big expense. The cost of the land, government development charges and taxes also contribute to the price of a home. As well, permits and building approvals can slow the home building process. Mark Carney's bet on prefabricated homes has promise – and big risks There has been little demand for new homes for the past year, with borrowing costs still high and prebuilt homes selling for less than preconstruction homes. Asked if there would be demand for his prefab homes, Mr. Gilgan said his products will meet people's needs. Stelumar homes will be larger than the newly built condos on the market today. For example, a one-bedroom made with its modular parts will be 700-plus square feet, compared to 600 square feet or less for many newly built one-bedroom condos. Setting up Stelumar is personal for Mr. Gilgan. Stelumar – named after three of his children, Stephanie, Luke and Markus (Mattamy is named after two other children, Matt and Amy), was also the name of his first prefab home factory, which made single-family detached homes that were transported whole to construction sites. Mr. Gilgan said the technology wasn't advanced enough and that the operation was unprofitable. Asked if he though the new Stelumar could make money, he replied, 'Absolutely. Having learned from the mistakes that I made 25 years ago, I think I'm pretty well equipped to know what will work.' Mr. Hass said Stelumar is close to selecting a site in the Greater Toronto Area. Stelumar plans to source at least 75 per cent of its materials from Canada, which would help the company get around the higher costs associated with the trade war with the U.S. Mr. Gilgan characterized Stelumar as a personal project to make home ownership more affordable for young adults. 'People want to own a home. We're trying to give them the opportunity to live that dream.'
Globe and Mail
22-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Mattamy Homes Named One of Canada's Best Managed Companies
TORONTO , /CNW/ - Mattamy Homes has again been recognized for its industry-leading performance, global business practices and sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada's Best Managed Companies award. Mattamy was a winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies program in 2020 and requalified in 2025 to maintain its status as a Best Managed Gold Standard company. Celebrating more than 30 years, Canada's Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance. "Over the past year, the pace of change in our industry has only accelerated — and once again, our team at Mattamy has embraced every challenge as an opportunity," says Brad Carr , CEO of Mattamy Homes Canada. "What continues to inspire me is how adaptable, resourceful, and forward-thinking our people are. In the face of uncertainty, they consistently find ways to drive success. Being again named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in this environment reflects that resilience, and it's something we're incredibly proud of." Canada's Best Managed Companies is one of the country's leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests. The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance. Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem. "For over 30 years, the Best Managed program recognizes companies who see challenges as checkpoints and obstacles as opportunities," said Lorrie King , Partner, Deloitte Private and Co- Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program. "This year's winners, including Mattamy Homes, have combined strategic expertise and a culture of innovation to not only drive impactful business outcomes, but serve their communities as well. They should be extremely proud of this designation and use it as a catalyst to continue the work they do every day." About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit About Mattamy Homes
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Diverso Energy and Mattamy Homes Announce Joint Venture to Advance Sustainable Homebuilding across Canada
Through this newly formed partnership, Diverso will be the exclusive provider of geothermal services to select Mattamy residential developments across Canada, spanning a range of single-family homes, townhouses, and multi-family mid-rise and high-rise developments. The partnership makes possible lower-emission communities without compromising affordability, homeowner experience or aesthetic design. Leveraging Diverso's turnkey EaaS geothermal model, select Mattamy homes will now feature fully electrified, emissions-free heating and cooling, with unique benefits such as whisper-quiet operation and greater outdoor deck space thanks to more compact HVAC systems. "Each of us brought half the solution," said Tim Weber, CEO, Diverso Energy. "It took trust and shared vision to bring the partnership together, which will greatly accelerate the adoption of geothermal technology in residential developments across Canada." The announcement builds on Mattamy's efforts to reduce carbon across its communities. Mattamy has committed to achieving a 10% greenhouse gas reduction in its FY2025 sold homes as compared to code-built homes—representing a 31 percent reduction from a typical resale home built in 2005/2006. "We've taken what was once a niche, custom energy solution and integrated it into our mainstream production model over the past several years," said Brad Carr, CEO of Mattamy Homes Canada. "It's evolved into a scalable offering, and our joint venture with Diverso enables us to use the proven, reliable technology to deliver numerous operational benefits to thousands of Canadian homeowners at no additional cost to them." Both companies intend their partnership to serve as a benchmark for the broader development community, offering a real-world case study in how to meet the demands of increasingly strict building codes—without sacrificing the bottom line. About Diverso Diverso Energy Inc. offers a unique geoexchange utility model for low-rise, multi-family, office, and institutional buildings. Diverso designs, builds, owns, and operates geoexchange utility systems allowing clients to leverage the significant benefits of geoexchange without the financial or operating risks associated with the technology. To date, Diverso has helped hundreds of clients, including some of Canada's leading real estate developer partners, benefit from Diverso's unique and proven combination of financial and technical solutions, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to electric buildings. About Mattamy Homes Mattamy Homes is one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in North America, with more than 45 years of history across the United States and Canada. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of homeownership. In Canada, its communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. In the United States, the company is represented in 11 markets – Dallas, Charlotte, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tucson, Jacksonville, Orlando (where its US head office is located), Tampa, Sarasota, Naples and Southeast Florida. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Severely injured U.S. Army veteran provided new home through Helping a Hero, others
PORT ST. LUCIE − Sue Crutchfield said she's been in the area about eight weeks, remarking at feeling invited and welcomed by those in Port St. Lucie. Severely injured during military service in Afghanistan, Crutchfield, 45, and her husband, Tim Crutchfield, 55, stood May 9 by the site of their new specially-adapted home on Southwest Indra Way in the Kenley community in Tradition. 'Everybody's just been really, really nice here," Sue Crutchfield said. "We met a neighbor actually already. She invited us to her church.' Sue Crutchfield, originally from Tennessee, spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for the residence that's being provided through efforts of organizations including Helping a Hero and Mattamy Homes. 'It's hard to put into words,' Sue Crutchfield said. 'I want tear up about it, too, because people want to help, people want to help, and it makes me really happy to know that we have that support out here.' Founded in 2006, Helping a Hero is a non-profit organization that supports military members severely injured in the war on terror, according to its website. Sue Crutchfield said she connected with Helping a Hero years ago when Meredith Iler first started the organization and expressed interest in building her a home. "At the time I wasn't ready, but she stayed in contact with me throughout the years," Sue Crutchfield said. Tim Crutchfield said he's been working for Helping a Hero for close to a year. He said he and Sue started dating in 2021, and married in April 2022. Sue Crutchfield's injuries, which include losing both legs below the knee, came in 2006. Two others in her Humvee died, she said. 'Helping a Hero's mission of empowering the wounded heroes one home at a time, it really aligns with our Mattamy core values,' said Jose Becerra, vice president of purchasing for Mattamy Southeast Florida. Becerra said Sue Crutchfield wanted to ensure the doors were at least 3-feet wide, and she wanted an oversized tub. He said the rough market value of the home is about $600,000. According to Helping a Hero's website, the Wounded Hero Home Program requires the wounded veteran pay a minimum of $50,000 toward the cost in addition to a Veterans Administration Specially Adapted Housing grant. Other factors can vary. Sue Crutchfield said she joined the U.S. Army in December 2004, and went to Germany before deploying to Afghanistan in February 2006. A military police officer, Sue Crutchfield said she'd been there about 10 months and just returned from R&R when she was asked to be the gunner on an overnight mission. 'That morning we got up, I got the truck ready, got the satellites ready in the truck, got my gun loaded,' Sue Crutchfield said. 'I had a .50 (caliber machine gun), made sure we had all the ammo, everything we needed, drinks. I was the mama of the truck.' They were in the mountains and it was snowing heavily. She recalled fixing a neck gaiter over her face so she wouldn't get so cold. 'I do remember a blast and I remember being hit really hard in my hips that I found out later that was a gunshot,' Sue Crutchfield said. She was standing in the turret at the time, and said they were the lead truck. Two others were behind them. 'It was an ambush,' she said. 'I got shot and then our truck blew up, that's all I remember.' She recalled being very cold, noting she was bleeding out. 'They thought I had died at first because I wasn't awake. Then I came to and started screaming and they came to me to pull me out of under the truck,' Sue Crutchfield said. 'I was stuck under this turret shield. The turret shield had took both my legs.' She said they hit five land mines with rocket propelled grenades connected to them. Two others in her Humvee died instantly. A helicopter couldn't get her because conditions were too bad. She was taken by vehicle to Bagram Air Base, an eight-hour trip, stopping at a hospital to see if blood was available. 'They did not have O negative blood, so they gave me O positive blood,' Sue Crutchfield said. 'My medic at the time said he just wanted to keep my body warm and give me a fighting chance.' She said at the time she was a single mother with two children. It's the second residence for which Mattamy Homes has partnered with Helping a Hero in the Port St. Lucie area, but the third that Helping a Hero has helped provide in the area, according to representatives of both organizations. Becerra said he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2012 through 2016 in the logistics field, and was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, though also was sent to Italy. 'I've seen firsthand the sacrifice that my brothers and sisters have been through and some gave the ultimate,' Becerra said. 'I'm deeply grateful that Mattamy Homes empowers us to partner with Helping a Hero, and it's a meaningful opportunity to give back in a way that honors sacrifice but with purpose.' JP Lane, a U.S. Army veteran, and his wife, Crystal Lane, are ambassadors for Helping a Hero. JP Lane said he received a home through the program in 2014 north of San Antonio, Texas. The Lanes spoke at the May 9 ceremony, standing at a podium with a large excavator and front end loader behind them. An array of American flags and Mattamy Homes flags fluttered in the breeze, as a jazz band from Tradition Preparatory High School was off to one side. JP Lane said he deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, and was severely injured in 2011 in the Kandahar area when a 200-pound bomb blew up while he was in an RG31, a mine-resistant vehicle much larger than a Humvee. Lane said he lost both legs, and had other injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and was in a coma for a month and a half. He said his story is similar to that of Sue Crutchfield, noting both sustained severe leg injuries. 'Most of the time we're in our house, we're actually spending our time in our wheelchairs to get off our prosthetics,' he said. 'So every doorway is needed to be widened. The hallways are widened, everything is just a much more open concept layout.' JP Lane said recipients sign a contract with Helping a Hero indicating they will stay in the home for at least 10 years. Crystal Lane said Helping a Hero has helped to build more than 200 homes in 27 states. Former officer arrested: Former police officer arrested after accusations he punched arrestee in Fort Pierce Deadly shooting: 79-year-old man dead after 'stray shot' in Fort Pierce Teresa Young is general manager of Bass Pro Shops Port St. Lucie, and said Johnny Morris, the founder and owner of Bass Pro, pledged to donate 25 percent of the overall cost for 100 homes, and that this one is of those 100. 'It's truly an honor the sacrifices that are made for our freedoms," she said. "This home today can't even give enough of my gratification for all that you've done for my freedom that I have and everybody else's.' Sue Crutchfield said she's grateful and overwhelmed. "It's gonna be great and I'm happy I found my peace," she said. "I'm able to plant myself and just know that I am where I'm meant to be." Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Severely injured U.S. Army veteran provided new home
