Mayoral Candidates Forum on Housing and Neighbourhood Growth

​Open Concepts Design Collective (OCDC) invites you to a public forum on one of the most urgent issues of the 2025 election: housing affordability and neighbourhood growth.

​Featuring mayoral candidates Jeromy Farkas, Jyoti Gondek, Sonya Sharp, and Brian Thiessen, this moderated discussion will explore how Calgary can address rising housing costs, guide neighbourhood change, and balance community concerns with citywide priorities.

​Over the course of the evening, candidates will share their visions, respond to key questions, and engage with the public on topics ranging from design, land use policy, permitting, and the role of community voices.

​This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates, compare perspectives, and take part in a vital civic conversation about Calgary’s future.