The PBPCA board learned more about the planned RioCan development at their May 2 board meeting and we will be sharing additional details with the community across our social media platforms and on our website at www.pbpcommunity.ca. In addition, Urban Systems, who is RioCan’s interdisciplinary community consulting firm, will be posting updates to their website.
As fellow PBP community members, we appreciate the concern expressed by our members both in person and via email. We are all affected and concerned by the changes proposed by RioCan. However, the PBPCA’s role in the Glenmore Development process is limited by our charitable status charter. As a registered charity, the law states that we cannot oppose, or change the law, policy, or decision of any level of government in Canada, in this case, the approval by the City of Calgary.
The City of Calgary approved the sale of their surplus lands to RioCan with the express purpose of leveraging the investment in the Max Yellow BRT with nearby residential development with a focus on creating a place where people can live, work, shop, and play within walking and cycling distance. This was voted on and approved by Calgary’s City Council in 2015. As such, we must remain a neutral party to the developmental process. However, this does not mean that we cannot help our residents express their support, concerns, or opposition to RioCan’s plans.
The PBPCA’s mission is to connect the residents of the PBP and surrounding communities. So, while we strongly encourage community members to reach out and share their concerns, our role is to bring the community together and help support meaningful initiatives. This can be done by coordinating events, communicating updates through our social media channels, and making our facilities available for gatherings of interested groups in favour or in opposition to all/some of the proposed developments. Given the current state of the RioCan development initiatives, you have two areas of recourse. The first is through the Ward 11 Councilor, Kourtney Penner. The Councilor can be reached at 403-268-2430, or through email at [email protected]. The second is through the City of Calgary’s Planning Department; you can visit https://www.calgary.ca/development/contacts.html or call 403-268-5311.
Sincerely,
Sam Swain
PBPCA President on behalf of the PBPCA Board of Directors
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