Calgary - the Eco City

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January 21st, 2012 | Alan | Around the World

I think that the trend of moving towards “green” building and lifestyles is going to continue, especially as people begin to find new innovative ways to further this goal of sustainable living. Cities such as Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, have done a great job at incorporating eco-friendly operations into the daily life of the city. Even many of the great homes for rent in Calgary offer environmentally friendly features (so much so that third-party rating organizations rated Calgary as the #1 eco-city in 2010).

The great thing about Calgary is that they seem to have achieved this environmentally friendly standing without pushing up the cost of living too high for residents. Many of the homes that are being rented out in Calgary are extremely affordable, while still offering great amenities and construction quality. This push has also resulted in job growth in the area, meaning that prices are being kept down while income is up. If you are looking for a great place to live in Canada, Calgary seems to be one of the leading options.