We have heard concerns circulating about the development permit for a Dairy Queen at 1906 Centre St NE. The original building was destroyed in a fire in 2019. We empathize with the owner and franchisee in navigating a difficult situation in trying to rebuild this business. 1/5
In circumstances such as this, applicants have the ability to build a like-for-like structure to replace the original building. This is an option for any business owner in this situation. 2/5
However, the applicant proposed changes to the previous structure and site plan which included a different configuration for the drive-thru and a modest expansion of the building. This then triggered the project to be evaluated against current bylaws and policies. 3/5
The City tried to work with the applicant to align their new proposal with current City standards. They decided to proceed with their new plans, and then filed an appeal of The City’s decision with the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) 4/5
Upon decision of the SDAB, The City is prepared to continue to work with the applicant on this project, as we recognize the importance of small business success to the Calgary community. 5/5
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To celebrate Earth Day 🌎 we’re taking a look at one of our natural spaces with a long history - 12 Mile Coulee Park. An important Cultural Landscape, numerous archaeological sites have been recorded within and adjacent to the Park, some dating to nearly 8000 years ago. 1/5
More than 15 archaeological sites were recorded within and adjacent to the park. They range from stone circle (tipis) sites and small artifact scatters, to stone cairns found along the coulee's edge. There is also a significant bison hunting location near the north end. 2/5
Archaeological research indicates that the area was important for Indigenous peoples. They relied on the natural resources in the area for food and shelter for thousands of years before settlers arrived. 3/5
How has the demand for City services changed over the last few years?
It has remained consistent in some areas & grown in others. This is a reflection of the growing size & complexity of our city. Here are a few key highlights. (thread)
🔨 We've seen a 30% increase in home renovation project permit applications this year.
We've also seen a dramatic increase in non-standard proposals related to development applications. That means that developers are doing things in new ways in 2020.
🚌 Our Fair Entry program makes applying for fee-subsidized City services easier, like the @calgarytransit low-income pass, rec fee assistance, property tax assistance & more.
In 2018, 67% of low-income Calgarians were served through the program. In 2019, that jumped to 72%.
When you get up in the morning & brush your teeth, you probably don’t think about how that tap water got to you.
High-quality tap water costs less than one cent per glass in Calgary. That’s 500 times less expensive than bottled water. Here’s a thread of fun water facts 👇
Our three wastewater treatment plants treat over 300,000 litres of wastewater per minute – the equivalent of over 57,000 dump trucks of sewage a day.
Our stormwater system protects our communities from damage and flooding. We manage over 125 billion litres of rain and runoff every year.
After the 2013 flood, over 200 flood recovery projects were completed.
Calgary Transit’s mission is to connect you with people & places you care about by providing safe, accessible, reliable & courteous public transportation.
But how do we achieve that mission & how do the numbers break down? If you’re into stats, this is the thread for you 👇
It costs $0.48 per kilometer to drive, versus $0.27 per kilometer to use @calgarytransit over an average trip of about 12 km.
So that means it costs $6.02 to drive an average car on an average trip versus the $3.40 for a single-ride fare to make the same trip on Calgary Transit.
We are striving to create a cleaner environment for our future generations. For each C-Train, 500 cars are taken off our roads, equivalent to a carbon dioxide emissions reduction of 3,778 barrels of oil consumed.
Earlier this week, it came to our attention that someone had installed bench plaques at Bowmont Park. Due to our policy around commemorative plaques and graffiti, we removed them.
But we heard from Calgarians that you loved the sayings and you wanted them to stay. (thread)
We listened & reinstalled all the plaques. As The City, we have to err on the side of caution - but in this case, it was a bit too cautious.
Listening to what’s important to Calgarians is part of our job. If we can make changes for a better outcome, that’s what we’ll do.
Visit Bowmont Park and see if you can find all six signs. And for more adventures and unique experiences, head to a park in your community. Calgary parks make life better every day.
We ask that you contact us at 311 for any future ideas on park signage or installations.
With the beautiful weather we’ve been having, we hate to say it – but winter is coming.
The good news is that we are ready with supports to help businesses continue their operations safely. (thread)
Council has waived several permit fees until April 2021.
✅ Development permits for outdoor cafes, changes of use & more.
✅ Building permits related to outdoor cafes & dividers to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
✅ Fees related to construction intended to extend the patio season.
We are also prioritizing applications for permit applications for outdoor cafes on private land.