by D. Jeanne Kimber
Since the repeal of “blanket
rezoning” there have been no new Development Permit (DP) applications received
for Highland Park in the past month. The following are ongoing from 2025 and
earlier in 2026:
·
DP2025-02163
for four rowhouse/townhouse buildings at 425 – 439 37 Ave NW. Despite amendments,
the plans still demonstrate non-conformance issues with the Land Use Bylaw,
especially now that residential buildings are no longer allowed in the rear of
mid-block parcels with R-CG zoning. This application continues to be “Under
Review”. Comments may still be submitted to the City through the Development
Map (DMAP) at https://developmentmap.calgary.ca
·
DP2025-04201
for a multi-residential development at 3820 and 3824 Centre A Street NE. The plans
now consist of two rowhouse/townhouse buildings containing 13 units with 9
suites and with underground parking for 9 units only. The parcel is mid-block,
laneless and slopes steeply. The application is still “Under Review” and “Open
for Comment” through the DMAP.
·
DP2025-07323
for a 4-unit rowhouse with suites at 3301 1 Street NW is still “Pending
Decision”. The project plans can still be downloaded from the DMAP.
·
DP2026-01022
for a multi-residential building with 3 suites at 3832 Centre Street NE is
still “Under Review” and “Open for Comment”.
·
DP2025-04756
for a multi-residential development at 4004 Centre A Street NE is still “Under
Review” and “Open for Comment”. This project consists of two rowhouse buildings
containing 14 units, 2 suites and 8 parking spaces in an underground garage. It
is next door to #4008 Centre A Street NE (See DP2026-02247 below).
·
DP2026-01836
for a 4-plex with suites at 4008 2 Street NW is Pending an Appeal to the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB).
·
DP2026-02161
for a multi-residential development at 4111 1 Street NE remains “Under Review”
and “Open for Comment”.
·
DP2026-03760
for a semi-detached with suites at 3403 Centre A Street NE is “Open for
Comment”.
·
DP2026-04086
at 3520 Centre Street NE for a multi-residential apartment building with 8
units is “Under Review” and “Open for Comment”.
Recently approved Development Permits
in Highland Park include:
·
DP2026-02247
for two rowhouse buildings (front and rear) at 4008 Centre A Street NE. Like
the other projects on Centre A Street NE mentioned in this article (e.g.
DP2025-04201 and DP2025-04756), this is on a mid-block, laneless and steeply
sloped parcel. The plans were amended and now show six units, two suites and three
attached single garages. The DP application was approved on September 4. The
appeal deadline is October 1.
·
DP2025-05966
for a carport in the front yard at 311 44 Ave NW
City Administration has been
working on an update to the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) since 2024. The
new Calgary Plan would update the MDP and integrate it with the Calgary Streets
Manual and three development guidebooks. Like the MDP the Calgary Plan would
set high level vision, goals and policies to guide Calgary’s long-term growth. It
does not deal with land use zoning or development approvals – those are dealt
with by such processes as Land Use Change or Development Permit applications or
Local Area Plans. The latest revised version was presented to Council in June
2026. Council sent it back for additional updates. It is scheduled to return to
Council in January 2027 for further review and amendments, aiming for a final
draft later in 2027. Follow the Plan’s progress on
https://www.calgary.ca/planning/city-building-program/city-building-program/the-calgary-plan.html.
If you have concerns about a
proposed development near you, follow its progress through the approval process
on the DMAP https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/. Just enter the address or the
DP file number to search for the property.
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