Marathon blanket rezoning hearing begins

The City of Calgary has begun a marathon public hearing on the potential repeal of its blanket rezoning policy, with council holding 12-hour hearing days and hundreds of residents signed up to speak. The extended process creates near-term regulatory uncertainty that could influence future development approvals and housing supply in Calgary, affecting local developers and landowners until a decision is reached.

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The City of Calgary has begun a marathon public hearing on the potential repeal of its blanket rezoning policy, with council holding 12-hour hearing days and hundreds of residents signed up to speak. The extended process creates near-term regulatory uncertainty that could influence future development approvals and housing supply in Calgary, affecting local developers and landowners until a decision is reached.