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Podcast: Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
Episode: Downtown Turnaround: How Calgary’s Transforming Its Core
Description: Calgary is looking to convert six million square feet of vacant office space for new use. The city's already a third of the way there, capturing the attention of other cities around the world. How are they doing it? What's the secret to Calgary's success?
2:00 | Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks to Ryan about evolving Calgary's reputation, including downtown revitalization and reconciling a hot housing market with an affordable housing strategy. Plus, was she used by Danielle Smith to win seats for the UCP in Calgary? We get into the arena deal, mental health funding, using Minecraft in schools, a...