PROJECT UPDATE - APRIL 15, 2024

The What We Heard report for our information and education activities is now complete. Click the links below to view the report, as well as the verbatim comments we received.

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

With the approval of Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy, Council directed us to take actions to address the housing crisis. One of these actions is the proposed citywide rezoning to a base residential district, or zone. This change will help increase the supply of housing to meet demand. This will also significantly reduce the costs and timelines for permit approvals, and allow for greater housing variety and options to suit your needs.

To learn more about what this means to you, and to use our interactive address map, visit calgary.ca/rezoningforhousing.

No zoning will change without Council approval.

A public hearing date has been set for April 22, 2024, when Administration will present a recommended approach to citywide rezoning to Council. The public may attend the public hearing in person or submit written input. Learn more about participating in public hearings at calgary.ca/publichearing.

Public submissions for the public hearing are now closed. Click here to learn more about how to participate in the public hearing on April 22, 2024.

HOW WILL THIS IMPACT ME?

Depending on where you’re located in the city, rezoning may affect you differently. You can search for your address using our interactive map here.

Rezoning is...Rezoning is not...
Making it easier to build different types of homes in our communities. Preventing owners from replacing existing homes with new, single-detached homes, nor is it removing existing single-detached homes.
Making it more affordable for Calgarians to find the housing they need in the community they want to live in. Going to eliminate single-family homes or only support rowhouse development.
Going to allow community builders to respond to housing demand more organically, without the need to rezone. Removing the development permit process. Landowners still need to apply for (re)development and building permits to ensure the proposed new home(s) remain compatible with the surrounding community.
Helping to revitalize our maturing communities, especially when existing infrastructure capacity exists to handle more types of housing. Going to reduce the property value of you or your neighbours.
Helping Calgarians stay in the same community close to friends, family, and the things we enjoy, as housing needs change over your lifetime.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here to view up to date Frequently Asked Questions

WEBINAR RECORDINGS

PAST INFO SESSIONS

Past In-person Sessions

All are welcome to drop in to an in-person session:

Past sessions:

  • January 30, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre (197 1 Street SW)
  • February 1, 5:30 to 8:30 PM, Dalhousie Community Association (5432 Dalhart Road NW)
  • February 3, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Bowness Community Association (7904 43 Avenue NW)
  • February 6, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre (formerly the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 1316 33 Street NE)
  • February 7, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, McGivney Hall, St. Mary's University (14550 Bannister Road SE)
  • February 10, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Grace Lutheran Church (3610 Sarcee Road SW)
  • March 11, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport (6620 36th Street NE)
  • March 13, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre (9030 Macleod Trail S)
  • March 16, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Ranchlands Community Association (7713 Ranchview Drive NW)

Past Online Sessions

  • January 29 - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • February 8 - 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Past Development Industry Online Sessions

  • February 5, - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • February 12, - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM


Want to review the info session information boards? Click on this link: Info Session Boards

Provide Your Input!

Submissions to the project team are now closed. Do you still have issues, concerns or positive feedback you would like to share? Provide your feedback directly to Council! See below for more info.


Public Hearing Submissions

Public submissions for the public hearing are now closed. Click here to learn more about how to participate in the public hearing on April 22, 2024.