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Calgary Reverses Housing Rezoning | Calgary News
Calgary’s city council has scrapped its controversial blanket rezoning policy — a 2024 move that allowed denser housing across most neighborhoods — after mounting public backlash and political shifts. Designed to tackle the housing crisis by permitting multi-family homes and secondary suites, the policy faced fierce opposition from homeowners worried about traffic, parking, and neighborhood character. The repeal now paves the way for slower, community-specific Local Area Plans, raising fears among developers that delays could push rents and prices higher. As Calgary recalibrates its housing…
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