Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions and answers address a number of subjects that continue to be raised. We hope this will help your understanding of this proposed project. Please click on the questions below to view the answers. For further updates please read the Fiction/FACT document here.
I hear conflicting numbers about the numbers of residential units for the proposed development. What are the actual numbers in the application?
The application contained a detailed concept plan which is to serve as a bylaw template for the development of each parcel and the overall project. The concept plan numbers range from 1248 to 1416 units, the range being a result of variations in the number of units in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area. Approximately half of all units are located in the TOD area being low-rise apartment style condos. The proposed bylaw would provide a working range of 1134 to 1613 units; the bylaw would reference the concept plan as a primary measure of the actual development.
What is the density of the current Shawnee Slopes Residential area and how does it compare to the proposed Shawnee Park?
The present density of Shawnee Slopes is 6.06 units per acre (upa) for the single family areas; the proposed Shawnee Park concept plan is 5.42 upa for the predominantly single family lands. This excludes the TOD area and the environmental reserve. The present densities in Shawnee Slopes for condo developments are 41.3 upa for the Beacon Hill condos, and approximately 102 upa for the Highbury project. The density for the Shawnee Park concept plan TOD area ranges from 25.25 upa to 31.25 upa.
We have heard that insufficient Municipal Reserve (for parks or schools) has been set aside or dedicated. Is this true?
This is not correct. All undeveloped lands are required under the Municipal Government Act to provide 10% of the area as dedicated reserve/public open space. This can be done in two ways: immediate provision of land or if the municipality requires, it can be provided as what is known as deferred reserve which the municipality did at the time of the first phases of subdivision of the Shawnee Slopes lands. It was known at that time that future development would occur and reserves could be taken at that time. Hence, the current application provides all required public open space, both the regular 10% and the previously deferred reserves.
Has the traffic which Shawnee Park would produce been studied?
Yes. A city required traffic impact assessment study was submitted as part of the application. The scope of the study is set out by the City which clearly identifies the issues, roadways, trip generations and intersections requiring investigation.
If this golf course is redeveloped does that mean that lots of golf courses will change to residential?
No. This application is unique to the circumstance, that is, a private land holding with a single owner. This does not set a precedent regarding other golf courses in Calgary. Each application for rezoning for any parcel of land is judged on its own merits.
Where exactly are we in the proposed development process?
An application for the land use redesignation (rezoning) and outline plan has been submitted to the City of Calgary and is now under their review and consideration. The initial comments from the City circulation have been received and now the process focuses on the resolution of the issues identified.
How do I get updates on this proposed development?
This website will be updated as any new information becomes available, additionally, the City of Calgary can be contacted.
How do I provide comments?
As a part of this website, comments can be provided through the 'Contact Us' section of the web site. We encourage you to provide your feedback. We respectfully ask that if you have already submitted a comment sheet, please indicate that you are now submitting additional comments.