Planning

Committee

The WHCA Planning Committee reviews land use applications, development proposals, and city planning initiatives that impact our neighbourhood. We advocate for thoughtful, sustainable redevelopment that supports the long-term livability of West Hillhurst.

Goals
Goals
Contacts
Contacts
News + Updates
News + Updates
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes

Our Goals

  • Review land use applications and development proposals that impact West Hillhurst

  • Share timely, clear information with residents about planning initiatives

  • Advocate for thoughtful, sustainable redevelopment

  • Encourage growth that supports long-term livability and community character

  • Provide a forum for residents to ask questions and share perspectives

Have a question or concern about a development or land use change in our community?

Committee Contact:

Planning Committee

Contact

Community Contact:

Ward 7 City Councillor Myke Atkinson

ward07@calgary.ca

News + Updates

  • The boundary for Area 4, the Riley Communities, is 16 Ave NW in the north, the Bow River to the south and Centre Street N to the east and Crowchild Trail to the west and beyond to include all of West Hillhurst.

    There are 4 communities within the policy area including: Sunnyside, Hillhurst, West Hillhurst and Hounsfield Heights – Briar Hill, that share common destinations, infrastructure and amenities. There are activities that naturally join our communities, such as shopping and parks, and physical boundaries that can separate us, such as the river and major roads.

    Please refer to  engage.calgary.ca/Riley for more information.

    Riley Communities Local Area Planning – April Newsletter

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  • The Province of Alberta included funding in the 2023 budget to redevelop the Bethany Care Centre.

    Proposed project details:

    • New: Assisted Living (1 building) facility that provides limited on-site health care services and where residents have access to communal kitchens and on-site social and recreational activities;

    • 7 storeys (28.7 metres) in height; and

    • 420 beds and a total floor area of 3,101 square metres.

    For more information please refer to the project’s website developmentbethany.com, the City’s Development Map at developmentmap.calgary.ca , contact Councilor Wong’s office at  caward7@calgary.ca, contact the File Manager at Lucas.Sherwin@calgary.ca, or email the WHCA Planning Committee at whcaplanningcommittee@gmail.com.

    Kensington Area Improvements: The City is in the 3rd and final phase of the Kensington Area Improvement project.


    Please refer to: Kensington Area Improvements for more information.

  • July 2024 Update – for more information and to view the City’s What We Heard Report, please visit engage.calgary.ca/kensingtonarea/westhillhurstimprovements

  • The following Land Use Amendments are proposed in our community:

    LOC2023-0244: 405, 407, 411, 415 19 Street NW, Land Use Amendment to accommodate H-GO

    LOC2024-0297: 406-422 19 St. NW, Land Use Amendment to accommodate MU-1.

    LOC2025-0132: 2330 5 Ave NW, Land Use Amendment to accommodate H-GO.

    For more information, please refer to the City’s Develop Map at developmentmap.calgary.ca, contact Councilor Wong’s office at  caward7@calgary.ca or email the Planning Committee at whcaplanningcommittee@gmail.com.

  • There are homes with lead water pipes in West Hillhurst.

    Use this City of Calgary map to find out more.

    For information about the map and how to use it:

    https://calgaryjournal.ca/2020/12/08/ever-wondered-what-your-water-pipes-are-made-out-of-use-this-city-of-calgary-map-to-find-out/

Committee Minutes