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Historical preservation, population density considered for Staffordville

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More people and more preservation: those are two goals in a new redevelopment plan for Staffordville.

The northside neighbourhood, dating back to coal-mining days, is the first in a series of residential areas where property owners and tenants are being invited to look to the future. Senior planner Robert McKay unveiled a draft proposal for residents there Tuesday.
It focuses on preserving the historical character of the neighbourhood, while encouraging redevelopment and possibly higher population density.

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Calgary eyes redevelopment of popular Stanley Park

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Calgary’s Stanley Park is in line for a redesign, but not everyone thinks changing the popular green space or adding to its long list of activities is a good idea.

“It’s got a multitude of users, and that’s one of the main reasons we want to spend some effort on it,” said Keath Parker, a parks planning manager.

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New plan for northwest shopping centre sparks worry

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People living near the Stadium Shopping Centre in northwest Calgary are worried about the future of their community as the city looks at a major redevelopment of the area.

Preliminary plans call for replacing the 1960s-era plaza with a multi-story facility that could include retail, offices, medical facilities and even a hotel.

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Sketches for planned new Hawrelak beach released

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EDMONTON – The city released new sketches Thursday of a possible $5-million beach at Hawrelak Park and said construction could start as early as this fall.

Consultants with Stantec proposed a shallow wading area and sandy area between the existing lake and the main parking lot. The feature would include boardwalk, outdoor showers and lockers, and lots of space for picnic tables, umbrellas and sunbathers.

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Councillor pushing Colchester

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Strathcona County councilor Linton Delainey warned fellow councilors at Nov. 20’s meeting that he will not be backing down when it comes to developing the potential growth area of Colchester rural/urban transition policy area.

“You can be sure, that you’ve not heard the last of me on this issue,” Coun. Delainey said, following council’s approval Tuesday to launch a strategy initiative for future urban growth into the area. “My total commitment is to what is right to the county and this just happens to be part of it.”

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Public Service redevelopment process up for change

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How former churches and other public service districts are redeveloped may be changing, as well as the way nearby residents are informed of new developments.

Monday’s city council meeting will include a public hearings on a bylaw amendment to allow wider discretionary uses for Public Service districts, including everything from continued use to low-rise apartments to transforming existing buildings into businesses such as restaurants and residences. The changes would not apply to districts reserved for school sites.

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Calgary’s ‘epicentre’ of evil, death and darkness may soon become a frightening piece of the past

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CALGARY— The Cecil Hotel is the kind of landmark that gets noticed only once as commuters edge their way in and out of Calgary’s downtown. Its windows now boarded, the building is painted a shade of pale blue that seems to become invisible against the skyline in winter, when the light blanches everything except the city’s ever-growing garden of glass skyscrapers.

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