Glenmore Landing Application – Project Update November 8, 2024

The current Glenmore Landing application was presented to Calgary Planning Commission (CPC) on November 7, 2024. The proposal includes an anticipated 1,165 units to be developed on the surplus City owned lands, with tower style multi-residential development and the opportunity for a range of support commercial uses.

Though approved at CPC. Councillor Penner and Administration continue to with the applicant to address concerns raised by residents. As a result, building heights have been significantly reduced and adjusted throughout the site to reduce shadowing impacts on adjacent communities, the natural area to the north, and public pathways to the west in South Glenmore Park. Furthermore, the proposed Glenmore Landing Land Use and Design Framework has policies that will inform future development applications to ensure shadowing impacts are mitigated.

The proposal also includes a conceptual vision for the long-term redevelopment of the existing Glenmore Landing Shopping Centre but at this time does not put forward any land use changes to include residential uses. A guiding policy document has been created to shape the redevelopment of this area over time. As it is not expected to be redeveloped for many years to come this responds to community concerns about overall density across the site.

A Preliminary Natural Site Assessment (PSNA) was completed and approved by the Parks Ecologist.  This assessment indicates there would be no impact to the Glenmore Reservoir or water quality from the proposed development on the site. Further, it found that the current green spaces are not significant with respect to wildlife use.

Traffic impacts have been thoroughly reviewed through the submission of a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA). The TIA identified that modifications will be required and will be phased in as development on the site progresses. Improvements identified are intersection improvements at 90th and 16th, 90th and 14th, walking and wheeling connections through the existing site, and pathway improvements along 90th including intersection upgrades that cross the multi-use pathway.
The policy framework and outline plan that accompany the land use changes proposed ensure that updated transportation impact studies and mobility upgrades are to be repeated with each development permit.

Both the TIA and PSNA have were made available for surrounding community associations to view. Administration has honoured an extension for community associations to view these documents should they wish.

You can watch the CPC proceedings HERE. This file is proceeding to Council for consideration at the December 3, 2024 Public Hearing of Council. Councillor Penner is working to make this a timed item on the agenda and will update the public as this is confirmed.
 
Please visit Kourtney's Glenmore-Landing-Redevelopment page to catch up on past information and statements from Councillor Penner about the Glenmore Landing Redevelopment.