Airdrie’s rapid growth demands a forward-thinking approach to housing, one that balances development with affordability and sustainability.

While continuing to build new communities is essential to keeping up with our growth, we must also get creative with alternatives to single-family developments. Young families, seniors, professionals, and students are struggling to find affordable housing, and we need to ensure Airdrie remains an accessible and attractive place to live for everyone.

As a realtor, I see firsthand the challenges that buyers and renters face in today’s market. Families are close to being priced out, seniors are struggling to find suitable housing, and the supply is not keeping up with demand. I understand the factors that drive housing costs and some of the barriers that prevent new homes from being built efficiently. With this knowledge, I will push for policies that make homeownership and rental options more attainable, ensuring that development in Airdrie serves the needs of the people, not just developers.

One of the most promising developments is Airdrie’s recent agreement under the Housing Accelerator Fund, which will provide over $24.8 million in funding and aims to fast-track more than 900 homes over the next three years. This is a big step in the right direction. But to make this a reality, we need to keep pressure on the federal government to ensure that this funding is delivered on time and without delay. Municipalities like Airdrie are doing the work on the ground, but we can’t afford to wait while bureaucracy slows us down. The need is urgent, and council must act accordingly.

And by working closely with developers and holding them accountable, we can integrate a mix of housing options—townhomes, multiplexes, transit-oriented developments, and continue loosening the legislation around secondary suites. Things that make sense for our city’s future. It’s about building smarter, not just bigger. 

In addition to larger-scale projects, we should also be recognizing and supporting organizations doing incredible grassroots work, like Habitat for Humanity. Their efforts in Airdrie are making a real difference by building affordable homes and helping families who otherwise wouldn’t have access to stable housing. Projects like these don’t just put roofs over heads, they create strong neighbourhoods that allow working families to stay rooted in our community. By supporting initiatives like Habitat, we can amplify solutions that are already working and help create a more inclusive Airdrie. Between the fall of 2025 and the Spring of 2026, they will have helped build 11 new and affordable homes in the community of Bayside. 

Did you know that although Airdrie’s seniors' population is smaller compared to Calgary and other Alberta municipalities per capita, it’s growing very rapidly? Without proper support, this could lead to a sharp rise in our core housing needs. Right now, 15% of households headed by those over 65 are already in core housing need, and for those over 85, that number jumps to 23.4%—nearly 1 in 4 households. Some seniors are waiting years to get into appropriate housing, and these numbers will only increase if we don’t act. That’s why funding affordable housing for seniors needs to be a priority. These are the people who helped build our communities. They’ve raised families here, paid taxes here, and contributed to our success, and they've earned the right to live in accessible and affordable homes.

My experience in real estate has given me a solid understanding of how communities grow and what makes neighbourhoods thrive. I know what families look for in a home, what young professionals need to stay and invest in a city, and how smart urban planning can create livable spaces. Airdrie’s future depends on strategic, sustainable planning. The streamlining of the development processes and investing in the right infrastructure will go a long way. 

My commitment is to keep the pressure on the federal government to get that housing built, and get the funding that we need, but also ensure that our rapid growth is still managed effectively. And continuing the relationships that we have built with world-class organizations like Habitat. We do these things, and we will build an Airdrie that benefits everyone.