Shawnessy Land Development
By Diane Colley-Urquhart on February 23 2016
This Spring, the 9.46 acre parcel of land situated immediately north of the Shawnessy Superstore and east of the LRT will soon be fenced off to the public to allow for land servicing construction. This stage of construction includes earthwork, installation of underground water utilities, and construction of a roadway and sidewalk to prepare for future development.
The property is now zoned for mixed-use development which includes a combination of residential, office and commercial space. It is most commonly used in Transit Oriented Developments (TOD) to take advantage of the nearby transit service and reduce the need for personal motor vehicles.
The site has been vacant for approximately 10 years and has been informally used for overflow parking and sometimes a refuse dump. By bringing in new business opportunities, The City is able to increase its tax base and create “complete communities”.
The property is situated immediately north of the Shawnessy Superstore and east of the Shawnessy LRT station. It is bordered by:
- Shawnessy Boulevard S.E. to the north
- Shawville Boulevard S.E. to the west
- Macleod Trail S. To the east
- Shawnessy Superstore to the south
The project follows extensive consultation with the Shawnessy Community Association, Calgary Planning, Development & Assessment and the Calgary Planning Commission.
Pre-qualified contractors will be notified in early 2016 of opportunities to bid on various pieces of construction for this project.
Existing access roads will be blocked off to the public in April 2016 and construction will begin shortly thereafter.
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