Attached is the revised Circulation package received from the City for Glenmore Landing development. This updated Circulation Package represents a substantive change to the previous land use application. There is a significant increase in the number of buildings, the height of buildings and changes to the surrounding municipal reserve/parklands affected. There is also 265% increase in the projected density and occupancy numbers.
The new proposed height in each tower is:
NOTE: Calgary DMAP states that outside 6 towers will be approx:3.33 meters per storey & Inside development will be approx.: 3.36 meters per storey. ( according to the DMAP details).
- Tower 1 West on 90 Ave: 50 meters. (164 feet high) = 15 storeys
- Tower 2 heading East on 90 Ave: 65 meters, (214 feet high) = 20 storeys
- Tower 3 East of entrance on 90 Ave: 80 meters, (263 feet high) = 24 storeys
- Tower 4 by emergency vehicle access on 90 Ave: 96 meters, (315 feet high) = 30 storeys
- Tower 5 facing 14 street: 65 meters, (214 feet high) = 20 storeys
- Tower 6 facing 14 street: 65 meters, (214 feet high) = 20 storeys
Please note that their new proposal indicates 9 additional towers inside RioCan’s land from:
37 meters (121 feet high) to 75 meters (247 feet high).
- Future Development #1. = 37 meters (122 feet high) = 11 storeys
- Future Development #2. = 37 meters (122 feet high) = 11 storeys
- Future Development #3. = 37 meters (122 feet high) = 11 storeys
- Future Development #4. = 37 meters (122 feet high) = 11 storeys
- Future Development #5. = 37 meters (122 feet high) = 11 storeys
- Future Development #6. = 60 meters (197 feet high) = 18 storeys
- Future Development #7. = 60 meters (197 feet high) = 18 storeys
- Future Development #8. = 75 meters (246 feet high) = 23 storeys
- Future Development #9. = 75 meters (246 feet high) = 23 storeys
Under density analysis they are going from 1,922 units to 3,205 units.
Under density analysis people they are going from 2,667 to 7,049.
Under density analysis people + Jobs they are going from 3,039 to 8,047.
In view of the above new Traffic Studies, Shadow studies, Environment Impact Assessment are required. Concerns around the water infrastructure and safety of our drinking water from reservoir need to be addressed considering the recent breakdown of water supply to the City for the past month and a half.
Changes of this magnitude represent a new project and the City must return the project process to the public engagement stage. Furthermore, we suggest the land use signage at Glenmore Landing be changed to reflect this is a revised application with increased densification.
We request that renewed meaningful public engagement for the Glenmore Landing redevelopment be conducted by the City of Calgary. Community Associations believe listening to Calgarians and understanding and addressing their concerns is an important part of the engagement process.
Meaningful public engagement requires information sharing. To conduct meaningful engagement, the traffic impact analysis, environmental impact analysis, infrastructure capacity and condition analysis and shadow studies must be updated and shared with Community Associations for review and comment.
Please respond to the City directly by July 22 2024.