I don't know much about his initative, however leaving city planning to simple supply and demand forces unchecked is about one of the most naive and destructive things you could do.
Calgary hasn't had much 'planning' until recently but has made decent strides and has good initiatives planned over the next.
Speficically, Calgary has one of the lowest density counts on earth for larger cities. Everyone here thinks it is their birthright to have a huge 50ft lot and a massive house on it. The reality is that this is unsustainable from a amenities perspective and also an energy perspective.
Things like TOD's and the consolidation of the beltline communities are good steps.
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