Urban Agriculture Pilot Program and Land Use Amendments
Are you a non-profit interested in developing urban agriculture on City land? Read on to learn more as well as find out about new urban agriculture land use changes.
Land Use Bylaw Amendments
The City of Calgary will be proposing minor technical amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, and is expecting to bring forward a report to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development on December 13, 2017 as part of a response to the Zero-Based Review of Calgary Building Services.
Calgary Airport Authority-Runway Usage Trial now live!
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Calgary Airport Authority will launch a six-month Runway Usage Trial that will look to improve the balance of aircraft departures of the southerly runways (17L and 17R) over the weekends. Learn more and find out how to provide feedback.
Infill scoping Report Update
As you know, we have been working on the infill scoping report. We now know the direction that they want to take this report but we do not know the specifics i.e. outcomes, timeline and etc. In general, the City would like to take a comprehensive or a big picture approach to addressing the themes […]
Community Challenges presented to City Managers
The Federation is always looking for methods to ensure that we are representing and advocating for your needs. On a regular basis, we along with Leslie meet with the Directors of Planning to talk about projects and planning matters affecting our communities. At our latest meeting, we presented a list of some, but not all, of the most common community concerns that we have heard from you. Click here to see this list!
Bylaw Amendments coming soon
Land Use bylaw (LUB) coming soon to differentiate basement and backyard suites in certain districts. Please note suites are NOT being added to any new districts or neighbourhoods.
Creating Coventry – Seeking Planning Volunteers!
Northern Hills CA and VIVO are looking for volunteers for their Creating Coventry visioning event. Read on to learn more.
Glenmore Dam Pathway Closure
A message from the City of Calgary The Glenmore Dam has been key part of Calgary’s water infrastructure system since the early 1930’s. The wear and tear the dam has experienced over 85 years of service, and the ever increasing demands of a growing city, mean the time has come for an extensive upgrade. These […]
Airport Community Consultative Committee (ACCC) minutes
The August 23rd minutes and presentation have been published. Read them here: http://www.yyc.com/en-us/calgaryairportauthority/environment/aircraftoperationsatyyc/airportcommunityconsultativecommitteemeetinginformation/august2017.aspx Highlights from the Minutes: Proposed Trial for Runway 17L and 17R(south) Following the RNP update NAV CANADA addressed runway utilization and the proposed trial to respond to some of the communities’ concerns: The trial’s goal will be to improve the balance of […]
Road Closures – September 2017
Read on to learn more about road work occurring in Calgary in the near future.