Calgary Council repeals blanket upzoning bylaw
Key Questions
What was the outcome of Calgary Council's vote on the blanket upzoning bylaw?
On March 29, 2026, Calgary Council voted 12-3 to repeal the blanket upzoning bylaw. This marks a major reversal impacting multifamily development pipelines amid permitting strains and a glut of applications.
How did public hearings factor into the upzoning bylaw decision?
Public hearings were skewed, with 78% of participants being homeowners and only 14% renters. Opposition came strongly from zero-permit areas despite 995 total applications, influencing the repeal.
What impacts does the repeal have on development projects like Ship and Anchor?
The repeal hits multifamily development pipelines, putting projects like the residential redevelopment around Calgary's Ship and Anchor Pub in peril. Solutions are available to address such challenges, amid debates where feelings sometimes outweighed facts.
Council 12-3 repeals upzoning measure (2026-03-29), major reversal hitting multifamily dev pipelines amid glut/permitting strains; hearings skewed 78% homeowners vs 14% renters, opposition from zero-permit areas despite 995 apps. Echoes CMHC rezoning letter pushback; track replacement strategy, project impacts, process equity.