Peter Demong News Today

A city committee heard seven applications to build new communities on Calgary's outer edge, but only four were recommended and given initial approval.

Calgary city council's decision comes in the fourth week of meetings on the issue, including an historic public hearing that saw more than 700 speakers address councillors.

After a 16-day long meeting of council and a marathon public hearing, Calgary's city council has voted in favour of changing the city's land use bylaw to rezone residential areas for higher-density housing.

On Tuesday, Ward 8 Coun. Courtney Walcott put forward a notice of motion asking Alberta Municipalities to explore allowing permanent residents to vote in local elections.

A Calgary councillors motion that seeks to lobby the provincial government to allow permanent residents to vote was approved Tuesday.

Hundreds of people attended two meetings this week organized by veteran city councillor Peter Demong on the city's proposal to upzone a wide swath of Calgary to create more housing.

Calgary residents gathered at an open house on Tuesday to have their voices heard on proposed blanket rezoning throughout the city.

Recall Mayor Gondek petition point man Landon Johnston warns Calgary councillors they could be the next target for recall

Calgarians will still be going directly in front of city council in April to share their thoughts on the proposed citywide rezoning to allow for more density. 

Calgary city council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to debate a motion to send the blanket rezoning proposal to a plebiscite.