Calgary's Marathon Housing Debate: Rezoning Policy Up for Review

0:00Calgary is gearing up for another marathon public hearing on its controversial citywide rezoning policy with more than 350 people. Already signed up to speak starting Monday, and that number likely to climb. The policy, approved by the previous council in 2024, allows more housing types like row houses and duplexes on single-family lots, too. Increase supply and affordability, but a face-massive opposition in a prior 15-day hearing were 736 speakers weighed in. Most against it. After last fall's election, the new council promised a rethink, voting 13-2 in December to begin the repeal process, sparking fresh debate. On balancing housing needs with neighborhood character, supporters argue it's boosting homes were needed through targeted spots with community input, while opponents fear it erodes local feel, the mayor. This is respectful change with resident involvement. With nearly 2,400 written submissions and overflow seating outside chambers, the hearing

1:01runs 12 hours a day this week, and, possibly next, open for more registrations as it unfolds, leaving council to eye a replacement housing plan if the policy shifts. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory, with the story.