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We are proposing land use redesignation and development permit applications for a project called The Bennett, located at 2822 25 ST SW along Richmond Road SW and near 26 Avenue SW. The proposed change will enable a six-storey multi-residential building with 3 live work units and 94 dwelling units, designed as a mix of three-bedroom, two-bedroom, and one-bedroom units, to reflect the evolving housing needs of Calgarians.
To support this development vision, the Mixed Use – General (MU-1f4.0h24) District is proposed to permit a maximum building height of 24 metres and a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 4.0. To demonstrate a high-quality ‘bricks-and-mortar’ outcome, the project team is undertaking a concurrent process, meaning a Development Permit application has been submitted by Formed Alliance Architecture Studio (FAAS) alongside this Land Use Redesignation application.
The Bennett’s proposed six-storey form reflects the scale of both existing and proposed buildings and land uses along the developing Richmond Road corridor, including the Cascade building located directly across the laneway, as well as the proposed Minto Viscount Bennett redevelopment located directly across Richmond Road SW. The Bennett seeks to contribute to its eclectic neighbouring context of multi-residential buildings and provide a wider range of housing options on a Collector Road and in close proximity to transit, community amenities, and services.
2822 25 ST SW
Calgary, AB
Richmond
Unitii
CivicWorks
Formed Alliance Architecture Studio (FAAS)
Bunt & Associates
0.21 ha (0.52 ac)
24.0m Bylaw Maximum
Proposed 6-storey Building
4.0 Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
3 Live Work Units
94 Dwelling Units
±70 One-Bedroom Dwelling Units
±23 Two-Bedroom Dwelling Units
±4 Three-Bedroom Dwelling Units
±91 Vehicle Parking Stalls Proposed
±63 Vehicle Parking Stalls Required
±107 Bicycle Parking Stalls Proposed
±97 Indoor Class 1 Bicycle Stalls
±10 Outdoor Class 2 Bicycle Stalls
±59 Bicycle Parking Stalls Required
Design is conceptual and for illustrative purposes only. Details subject to change through the development permit application review process.
The above visualization is conceptual in nature and for illustrative purposes only.
To support the development vision for The Bennett , a Land Use Redesignation application from the Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District to the Mixed Use – General (MU-1) District is proposed. The MU-1 District is intended to be located in developed areas, generally near community nodes and transit corridors. This redesignation would facilitate the subsequent development of a multi-residential development. The project team has intentionally limited the proposed MU-1 District density and height through modifiers to a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 4.0 and a maximum building height of 24.0m. This will accommodate the proposed building design, while providing greater clarity and certainty of the development vision’s built outcome.
Proposed Land Use Redesignation application illustration based on Land Use Bylaw 1P2007
The Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan (LAP) designates this site as a “Neighbourhood Connector” on its Urban Form Category Map. This designation allows for a variety of housing types and small-scale commercial uses along higher-activity roadways. The Building Scale Map further identifies the site as “Low Scale,” supporting buildings up to 6-storeys. Together, these maps guide a smooth transition from higher intensity, denser development along major roadways to the lower-density residential core of the Westbrook Communities. The site is also located within the “Transition Zone” of the 26 Avenue / Crowchild Transit Station Area, where activity is envisioned to be higher. No policy amendment to the Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan is anticipated.
Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan (2023) Map 3 (Urban Form Category) & Map 4 (Building Scale).
Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan (2023) Map 3 (Urban Form Category), Map 4 (Building Scale), and Figure 18: (26 Avenue/Crowchild Transit Station Area).
For more detailed information about the proposed change and development vision, please see the supporting project documents available for download below.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in the project team’s Digital Information Session on January 16, 2025 to discuss the proposed change at 2822 25 ST SW.
We received a lot of thoughtful feedback and had the opportunity to address many of the questions posed to the project team during the Q&A segment.
The Digital Information Session Presentation slide deck has been made available for public download in the “Supporting Documents” section above, and the project team will be preparing a What We Heard Report that will also be made publicly available once complete.
We’re committed to working with community members throughout the application process to ensure a clear and transparent process for all interested parties. The Unitii project team thanks everyone for their continued interest and feedback.
Unitii is committed to being a good neighbour and working with community members throughout the application process. The project team will be undertaking a meaningful and comprehensive outreach process in support of this application to ensure a clear and transparent process for all interested parties.
You can find out more about this proposal and directly share your feedback and questions using the online feedback form here or contact details below.
Phone
587.747.0317
engage@civicworks.ca
Phone
587.747.0317
Land Use Redesignation
LOC2024-0292
DP2024-08864
Land Use Redesignation
LOC2024-0292
Development Permit
DP2024-08864
engage@civicworks.ca
Phone
587.747.0317
Land Use Redesignation
City Website
City File Manager
Development Permit
Land Use Redesignation
LOC2024-0292
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