Welcome to the second engagement for the Southview Affordable Housing development.

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The Southview feasibility study has explored options for affordable housing that meet the needs of affordable housing clients and reviewed options for operationally sustainable development over the long term (in partnership with The City of Calgary, the Province of Alberta, and Calgary Housing Company).

The site offers many advantages, including proximity to downtown Calgary, area services like the MAX Purple bus rapid transit line, and convenient access to area amenities and workplaces.

The Southview affordable housing development will allow for:

• 200 units proposed in the redevelopment
• Better integration into the community with more public amenities and open space.
• A mixed-income rent model

Affordable Housing in Calgary

The Affordable Housing division at The City of Calgary works to meet housing objectives and policies as approved by City Council.

To meet the ongoing need for affordable housing in Calgary, The City of Calgary’s Foundations for Home Affordable Housing Strategy 2016-2025 includes the design and construction of new Affordable Housing units as a key priority, increasing the supply of homes to those in need.

Affordable housing sites are chosen based on specific criteria including proximity to amenities such as transit and grocery stores. Redevelopments are informed by research on tenant preferences, industry best practices and extensive consultation with community stakeholders and citizens to ensure the developments are well-integrated into existing neighbourhoods.

Some of the policies that guide our work:

• Recognize and encourage affordable housing as an integral part of complete communities.
• Create affordable housing in all areas of the city.
• Create affordable housing located close to amenities such as parks, schools, transit, recreation facilities, and medical and commercial services.
• Develop affordable housing that is indistinguishable from market housing.
• Provide rental housing that is affordable to low and moderate income

What is mixed-income affordable housing?

The mixed-income housing model integrates different rental rates for units, from deeply-subsidized affordable housing up to near-market rates. By offering some units at near-market rates, housing providers can offset the operating costs of the lower-rate units. There are no differences in quality between units offered at higher or lower rates.

Benefits for mixed-income housing

• More self-sustaining, and less reliant on tax-supported government funding.
• Allows affordable housing tenants to remain in place as their income changes.
• Integrates residents of varying incomes, providing a sense of community and inclusivity.
• Gives Calgarians of varying income the opportunity to live in their neighbourhood

What is a development permit (DP)?

Each land use district has its own set of development rules outlined in the Land Use Bylaw. A development permit confirms that all the rules and planning policies have been considered. It also provides a process for neighbours, community associations and other affected individuals and organizations to provide feedback.

A City Planner will consider the following when reviewing a DP application:

• Assess the context and character of the neighbourhood.
• Research relevant planning policies and apply them as required.
• Check for applicable provincial planning legislation that may impact the application.
• Receive and respond to comments from the public and the circulation groups.

How to provide your feedback to the City Planner