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THE FILM BUFF

STORY AND PHOTOS BY SCOTT KINGSMITH | skingsmith@cjournal.ca Matt Aussel, 24, has been living in his roomy basement suite since October 2013. …

THE GAY COUPLE

STORY AND PHOTO BY SARAH COMBER | scomber@cjournal.ca   Brady Price-Berry lived in an illegal basement suite from November 2013 to February …

Calgary waits in limbo on secondary suite development, other cities push forward

Throughout the Calgary Journal’s extensive coverage on secondary suites, overarching patterns and issues involving these developments were uncovered.

If a Calgarian wishes to apply for a development permit they must go through the City of Calgary Development Authority, which manages developments throughout the city and also classifies each suite as legal, illegal or non-conforming.

THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

STORY AND PHOTO BY JESSICA PHILLIPS | jphillips@cjournal.ca Spencer Townsend and Devon Kiddell are students attending the University of Calgary. They have …

THE UPSTAIRS RENTER

 STORY AND PHOTOS BY ARIELLE BERZE | aberze@cjournal.ca Andrew Quesnel says rather than paying a standard rate every month, he just pays …

‘Unsound fears’ around zoning stunt multi-family housing

Proponents of alternative housing argue that as Calgary grows, urban development must also evolve. They say members of the community should be able to afford to stay for the long haul instead of being pushed out by rising prices and a lack of housing availability at any stage of life

Uncover the issue of urban sprawl in Calgary

Propelled by its booming economy, the lure of employment in an up-and-coming city draws thousands of new residents to Calgary every year. Calgary has become one of the fastest-growing cities in North America and has experienced its fair share of growing pains in the process. With a population that has nearly doubled over the past 35 years, discussions over exactly how this rapidly expanding city should grow have pushed their way to the forefront of public debate.

1. Appeal #2010-0030

Type of Suite: Detached garage upper suite

Address: 11 Aberdare Way N.E.

Neighbourhood: Abbeydale

Appealed by: Homeowner

When: 2010 (SDAB #2010-0030)

Decision: Suite Denied

2. Appeal #2010-0098

Type of Suite: In-house basement suite

Address: 232 Deer Ridge Place S.E.

Neighbourhood: Deer Ridge

Appealed by: Homeowner

When: 2010 (SDAB #2010-0098)

Decision: Suite Allowed (with conditions)

3. Appeal #2010-0129

Type of Suite: In-house basement suite

Address: 1243 Mardale Dr. N.E.

Neighbourhood: Marlborough Park

Appealed by: Neighbour

When: 2010 (SDAB #2010-0129)

Decision: Suite Allowed (with conditions)

4. Appeal #2011-0018

Type of Suite: In-house suite

Address: 81 Evansbrooke Way N.W.

Neighbourhood: Evanston

Appealed by: Neighbours

When: 2011 (SDAB #2011-0018)

Decision: Suite Allowed (with conditions)

 

5. Appeal #2011-0038

Type of Suite: In-house basement suite

Address: 121 Chaparral Ridge Point S.E.

Neighbourhood: Chaparral

Appealed by: Neighbours

When: 2011 (SDAB #2011-0038)

Decision: Suite Denied

 

6. Appeal #2011-0144

Type of Suite: In-house suite

Address: 2728 Morley Tr. N.W.

Neighbourhood: Banff Trail

Appealed by: Neighbours (represented by Geoffrey Horne of Cameron Horne)

When: 2011 (SDAB #2011-0144)

Decision: Suite Allowed

7. Appeal #2011-0182

Type of Suite: In-house suite

Address: 1621 13th Ave. S.W.

Neighbourhood: Sunalta

Appealed by: Homeowner (represented by Peter Schryvers of Citytrend)

When: 2011 (SDAB #2011-0182)

Decision: Suite Denied