considerthiscalgary

100% correct. Rapacious developers want MONEY. They drop their bombs all over communities. Leave havoc behind & brag how easy government makes it for them to “rapidly evolve” (destroy) neighbourhoods. Disgusting! @cityofcalgary #yyccc #ableg

Surrounding neighbours pay the price for density-at-all-costs, while developers move on to the next project with their pockets stuffed with cash. Consider this, Calgary.... #yyc #yyccc

@considerthisyyc I don’t recall anyone running on repeal with amendments. It was repeal.

Has blanket rezoning delivered as promised in Bowness? Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

Excellent account. The vid is so perfect 🤣

Has the City of Calgary damaged the social contract with citizens? Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

Clear as mud. Five recommendations with major implications. Does anyone actually understand what’s being decided at this public hearing? Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

Day 2 of Public Hearing to Repeal Blanket Upzoning today. I think most residents want a Full Repeal without amendments?

Confusion right outta the gate at the public hearing on repealing blanket rezoning, and if that’s how it starts, trust in administration will just keep dropping. Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

A personal account from a Bowness resident explaining how loss of privacy & loss of sunlight negatively impact quality of life. 2024 Public Hearing Spotlight #14 Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

Selling blanket upzoning to your citizens as a tool to end the housing crisis when the data is not conclusive, gives them false hope. 2024 Public Hearing Spotlight #13 Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

"The elders of Calgary are not gatekeeping or standing in the way of progress. They are protecting to the best of their tired-selves, the communities that we, future generations, will inherit.” 2024 Public Hearing Spotlight #12 Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

“It is not NIMBYism to oppose a plan that randomly inserts dwellings at the wish of a developer, instead of following established bylaws and guidelines.” 2024 Public Hearing Spotlight #11 Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

“Blanket upzoning is not just a zoning change, it’s a radical, large-scale public works experiment.” 2024 Public Hearing Spotlight #10 Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

A one-size-fits-all approach ignores how people actually want to live. 2024 Public Hearing Spotlight #9 Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

@jjhutton A textbook case of confusing correlation with causation, and using it to defend a bad policy.

@considerthisyyc Since basic zoning was adjusted rents have come down substantially as have prices for homes. Not one doomsday prediction has come true. #yyccc

"It is possible to add more housing, while at the time reducing the supply of affordable housing" 2024 Public Hearing Spotlight #7 Consider this, Calgary.... #yyc #yyccc

Why are secondary suites not counted in density calculations? 2024 Public Hearing Spotlight Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc

The democratic process matters. Your voice matters. 2024 public hearing Spotlight #6 Consider this, Calgary... #yyc #yyccc