Springbank Hill: New Homes Plan Stirs Debate

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome to Calgary News Today, powered by AI. Developers Truman Holmes and Civic Works want to build around 1100 new homes on 53 hectares of empty land in Springbank Hill on Calgary's Southwest Edge. The spot sits on hilly ground west of 85th Street, north of 34th Avenue Southwest, right by the Ring Road and highway A Junction. This call for mostly low-density single-family lots, plus some semis, townhomes, and a few four to six-story apartments in the center, along with parks and mixed-use spots. Ward 6. Counselor John Panthazopoulos is stressing the need for heavy resident engagement before anything moves forward. He calls it a big shift to the local area plan, and questions if roads, sewers, water, fire, and police can handle the load. Living spots in his ward, like along 17th Avenue and 85th Street, have seen massive residential booms lately, so he's pushing too.

1:02Balance growth for current Calgaryans and newcomers alike. The application's still under-city review, heading to a public hearing soon, with developers aiming for the minimum density required in Greenfield, zones to make it all work.