Summary#

Calgary Council passed Bylaw 54D2026 at third reading on May 12, 2026. It changes the land use for about 3.91 hectares at 6600 and 6815 – 133 Street NW in Haskayne (Ward 1), from Commercial – Community 1 to Multi-Residential – Low Profile and Special Purpose – Community Service. The stated goal is to allow multi-residential development and a permanent fire station.

• The new land use allows residential development and community-service uses on the site. It does not approve a specific building or number of homes.
• City staff say the community-service portion is intended for a future fire station.
• No development permit application had been submitted when City staff wrote their report.

What it means for you#

• People in Haskayne: The land can now be developed under the two new land use districts. The number of homes, building design and on-site parking have not been decided in this land use approval.
• Fire services: The amendment allows a community-service use, intended to accommodate a permanent fire station. It does not itself build the station.
• People concerned about commercial land: The land use changes from a commercial district to residential and community-service districts. The amendment does not specify what commercial uses, if any, might be included in a future proposal.

Money#

City staff report no anticipated financial impact from the land use amendment.

• City staff also report that Council has approved funding for a permanent Haskayne fire station, but the amount is not given here.

What is unclear#

• The number of homes, building height, design and parking are not set by this decision; City staff say these are considered at the development-permit stage.
• The materials do not give a schedule for development or construction of the fire station.
• The amount and timing of the previously approved fire-station funding are not provided.

Case for#

• City staff say the change aligns with the Municipal Development Plan and Haskayne Area Structure Plan.
• City staff say the residential district would add housing options in a neighbourhood activity centre, while the community-service district allows for a future fire station.
• One public letter supported more housing near commercial areas, citing walkability and human-scale design.

Case against#

• City staff received 114 letters opposing the application and one supporting it. Concerns included traffic, parking, infrastructure and public-space capacity, community character, building height and scale, and less commercial land.
• Some opposing letters questioned whether the proposal fits the area plan or the developer’s community master plan. City staff concluded it was appropriate and aligned with the applicable plans.
• One member of the public spoke at the hearing; the supplied minutes do not state their position.