Calgary Council Repeals Controversial Rezoning Policy

0:00Calgary City Council just voted 12-3 to repeal the citywide rezoning policy that's been stirring up debate for months. The move came after eight public hearings where 411 residents spoke up, plus nearly 3,300 written submissions. Counselors Nathaniel Schmidt, Mike Atkinson and Andrew Yule were the only ones voting no. This policy, approved by the previous council back in 2024, had switched to most residential zones to allow row houses, townhouses, and other infill options by default. City data shows that Greenlit 639 development permits so far, including 386 row homes, mostly in wards like 7, 11, and 9. Residents and some counselors argued it divided neighborhoods, created uncertainty, and didn't actually speed up or cheap in housing builds. Ward 13's Dan McLean put it straight, it eroded trust and changed community vibes without delivering results. Meanwhile, pro housing voices like more neighbors Calgary say it's a setback for meeting

1:02demand. The repeal redesignates 306,774 properties back to low-density residential districts, but it won't kick. And until August. Ward 10's Andre Shabot, who pushed the motion, says it'll pave the way for a targeted, made-in Calgary housing plan to grow smarter without blanket. Groups like Calgarians for thoughtful growth are praising council for listening, while advocates worry it'll slow progress. Either way, the push for affordable homes in Calgary rolls on, hunting that balanced path forward. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Calgary News today, update. AI powered and always on.