Zoning shift unlocks mixed-use housing

Summary#

Calgary City Council passed Bylaw 61D2026 at third reading on May 12, 2026, changing the land-use district for five properties at 2208, 2212, 2216, 2220 and 2224 – 37 Street SW in Killarney/Glengarry, Ward 8. The stated goal is to allow more housing choices and possible commercial uses in an area near services and transit.

  • The 0.28-hectare site changes from Multi-Residential – Contextual Low Profile (M-C1) to Mixed Use – General (MU-1f4.0h24).
  • City staff say the new district could allow a six-storey residential or mixed-use development. No development permit has been submitted, so this decision does not approve a specific building.

What it means for you#

  • Owners and future developers: The new land-use district allows different development options on these properties. A separate development permit is still needed before a specific project can proceed.
  • Nearby residents: The land-use rules have changed, but the final building design, landscaping and amenity space will be considered at the development-permit stage.
  • Other residents: The decision does not itself build homes or require commercial uses.

Money#

City staff report no anticipated financial impact.

  • The available material gives no estimate of private development costs or any future City costs related to a specific project.

What is unclear#

  • How many homes would be proposed, what the building would look like, and whether it would include commercial space.
  • What parking arrangements a future project would have.
  • The development-permit application and its timing; none has been submitted.

Case for#

  • City staff say the site is on a Neighbourhood Main Street and is within walking distance of the Westbrook LRT station. They consider the change consistent with applicable city planning policies.
  • Staff say the zoning could provide more housing choices and allow commercial uses at street level.

Case against#

  • A public submission opposed the change, arguing that more development could worsen parking, traffic, privacy, sunlight and construction impacts. These are the submitter’s concerns, not established outcomes.
  • Councillor Jamieson voted against the bylaw. The supplied minutes do not give the reason for the vote.

Votes

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.13 (Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at multiple addresses, LOC2025-0234, CPC2026-0166): That with respect to Report CPC2026-0166, the following be adopted: That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 61D2026 for the redesignation of 0.28 hectares ± (0.69 acres ±) located at 2208, 2212, 2216, 2220 and 2224 – 37 Street SW (Plan 2412BC, Block 12E, Lots 23 to 26; Plan 9212018, Block 12E, Lot 27A; Plan 1725AJ, Block 12E, Lots 29 to 32) from Multi-Residential – Contextual Low Profil…

For (93%)
Against (7%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.13 (Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at multiple addresses, LOC2025-0234, CPC2026-0166): That Bylaw 61D2026 be introduced and read a first time.

For (93%)
Against (7%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.13 (Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at multiple addresses, LOC2025-0234, CPC2026-0166): That Bylaw 61D2026 be read a second time.

For (93%)
Against (7%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.13 (Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at multiple addresses, LOC2025-0234, CPC2026-0166): That Bylaw 61D2026 be read a third time.

For (93%)
Against (7%)