Airdrie's population has grown by 11.65 percent  from 34, 116 in 2008 to 38,091 in 2009 according to the 2009 city census. Dwellings also incresed by 8.31 percent going from 13,375 in 2008 to 14,487 in 2009. New home starts are still at good rates and Airdrie continues to have a healthy real estate market.
Yes, there are some success stories in this time of financial woes. 
Airdrie is a great place to call home and with all the planned growth in the area it is also a great place to start a business.