Westwinds Land Use Redesignation
City Vibe Developments is proposing to build three six-storey multi-family rental buildings in the community of Westwinds, on the southwest corner of Castleridge Boulevard and 64 Avenue N.E.
An application has been submitted to the City of Calgary to redesignate this land from Commercial – Regional 1 (C-R1) to Multi-Residential Medium Profile (M-2) with a height modifier of ~1.6m
The M-2 zoning designation was chosen to facilitate medium-density housing in Westwinds while delivering an affordable option to help combat the current housing crisis Calgary is facing.
We believe the following reasons makes this site an ideal location for a multi-family rental building:
- Provides a more efficient use of the underutilized lands.
- Castleridge Boulevard N.E. and 64 Avenue N.E act as natural setbacks and buffers from adjacent homes.
- Proximity of community amenities including the Prairie Winds Park, the Baitun-Nur Mosque, medical centres, shopping, restaurants and the train station .
Given the site’s location within the TOD (Transit-oriented Development) zone around the McKnight/Westwinds LRT station, there is a large opportunity to support the City of Calgary’s Municipal Development Plan goals of locating higher density residential uses within 600 metres of transit hubs.
Artistic conceptual rendering, subject to change through development permit process. View from internal surface parking area of the western building.
Our vision for the site includes:
- A variety of 1, 2 or 3 bedroom suites (428 units total) to accommodate the needs and preferences of various renters.
- Underground resident parking as well as surface visitor parking, exceeding the City of Calgary’s bylaws.
- Design to blend with the existing homes and businesses by using colors that interact with the environment and create visual appeal.
- An outdoor gathering space will provide an amenity to the residents for socializing and fostering a sense of community.
- Connectivity to the LRT station and the Superstore will be maintained for adjacent residents.
- Sidewalks along the parking area, and along the front of each building will ensure clear and safe pedestrian connections within the site, and to multi-use pathways along 64 Avenue N.E. and Castleridge Boulevard N.E.
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
- We invite you to join us for a Virtual Information Session, where we will share additional information regarding the proposed Land Use Redesignation, answer questions and collect feedback.
- Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Tamille Beynon
Communications & Engagement Advisor
403-852-3054
tamille@tabletalkce.ca