Calgary Council Reverses Controversial Rezoning Policy

0:00Calgary City Council just scrapped his controversial blanket rezoning policy with a 12-3 vote, rolling back changes that led developers, build up to four units on single-family lots without public hearings. The policy had said residential grade-oriented infill as the default zoning city-wide starting August 6, 2024, but now properties. Revered to their old designations, effective, August 4. Critics like those from Calgarians for thoughtful growth are celebrating, saying it opens the door for smarter, community-driven planning, instead of top-down decisions. They argue growth is needed, but should come with real input from residents and experts, especially in older neighborhoods where the policy sparked the most pushback. Developers, though, are hitting paws. Worried the uncertainty will scare off investments and slow housing starts, leaving Calgary to balance. Affordability with clear rules moving forward. That wraps Calgary News today. Brought to you with AI.