288 Calgary residents challenge city rezoning bylaw, arguing it threatens affordability and community character; judge sets hearing to decide on development stay.

A group of 288 Calgary residents is challenging a recently passed city rezoning bylaw that permits homeowners to convert single-family homes into low-density housing without prior approval. Led by retired lawyer Robert Lehodey, they argue the bylaw threatens housing affordability and community character. A judge has set a special hearing for November 8 to decide on a stay of development applications under the new rules, as opponents fear irreparable harm.

October 07, 2024
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