Rezoning is Here: Join Our Planning and Development Committee to Fight Back
by Pauline Wallace
The City of Calgary’s blanket rezoning proposal passed. Unless it is overturned, Deer Run will likely be facing more redevelopment than ever before. Amendments added to the rezoning proposal broaden the input opportunity for community associations and neighbours in shaping proposed builds. To take full advantage of those opportunities, the Deer Run Community Association Board is following the example of other established Calgary neighbourhoods and launching a Planning and Development Committee.
A potential volunteer list is being created with plans for an initial information meeting in September. Would you like to help strengthen our community’s voice with your skills, passion, and experience? Eventual committee applicants will be reviewed based on experience, skill set needs of the committee, and conflict of interest considerations. Committee members must be Deer Run residents and have valid DRCA memberships.
First actions will be to review the city planning process together (leaning heavily on The Federation of Calgary Communities resources), start monitoring redevelopment building permits in Deer Run, and gathering information from residents around what is and isn’t wanted.
Committee responsibilities may include:
• Organizing canvassing campaigns, surveys, and community engagement meetings.
• Writing formal responses back to the city.
• Meeting with developers, file managers, city officials, and Councillor Demong’s office.
• Attending and speaking at City Council Meetings.
• Creating a formal action plan.
For more information or to get on the potential volunteer list, contact Pauline Wallace, DRCA board member at large at [email protected].
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