2127 24 Ave NW – LandUse Redesignation (H-GO)
What is Housing - Grade-Oriented (H-GO) as a land use district?
The Housing - Grade-Oriented (H-GO) district allows for diverse and flexible housing developments within inner-city communities, an efficient use of existing infrastructure and nearby amenities by providing new housing in established communities. Some influential factors include the site's location on/near a main street with a rear lane for vehicle access, its proximity to public transit, schools, and parks. Key H-GO district characteristics include:
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Up to 5 units with secondary suites
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Maximum building height of 12.0m
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0.5 parking stalls per unit and suite
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Maximum parcel coverage of 60.0%
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Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.5
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Close proximity to a transit network/BRT station/LRT platform
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Must be located in a Neighbourhood Connector or Neighbourhood Flex urban form category
The below map showcases the subject parcel and the 600m radius with all of the transit in the area:
The Subject Site: 2127 24 Avenue NW
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Mid-Block Site (18.29m wide x 44.35m deep)
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Falls within South Shaganappi LAP and Banff Trail ARP
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Located along 24th Avenue NW
The subject site is situated in a Neighbourhood Connector area along 24 Avenue NW; a main Avenue with BRT transit access along 24 Avenue and Morley Trail NW. The surroundings mainly consist of low-density residential housing from the 1950’s, educational institutions (University of Calgary and other schools), and commercial buildings (shopping centres).
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