Real Estate

“I remember the conversation council had in 2020 about whether our not to proceed with The Aster in the midst of a pandemic and council’s north star was we will need housing into the future despite the current state of tourism and of the world."

“We want to see them finish on time and we don’t want to see them lingering in our system. It’ll also reduce the amount of administration processing for all the extensions we give throughout the year.”

“The Town does not have direct influence or responsibility in management of wildlife corridors, so there’s been a hesitancy to take responsibility of land that we do not have the authority to manage. The other is the cost since there would be some work in addressing the unsanctioned trails, signage and education.”

“Seemingly, Parks Canada has taken the position that the new management plan has created a new policy framework for the commercial cap, which we vehemently disagree,” said Darren Enns, the director of planning and development for the Town of Banff.

“One of the things I am most excited about is over 30 people are coming back home who had to leave the valley and go to Calgary and Cochrane and elsewhere to get the level of care that wasn’t here before."

A 10-unit visitor accommodation on 10th Street will move forward after Canmore’s Subdivision and Appeal Board upheld its approval by the Town’s development authority.

The biggest concern was the structure type, with the original tower being a lattice design with antennas mounted in a flower formation. Based on the public feedback, a monopole structure was then proposed.

“I do think it is important that it is looked at. We can’t allow more development if we don’t have water and wastewater availability for future growth. It is kind of putting the cart before the horse. We need to make sure we got that ability before we can add that growth into an MDP.”

“We really felt that under the previous qualification criteria we weren’t necessarily capturing all the people who could be part of the program. Times are tough and we really want to make sure we’re helping residents stay in the community.”

The Town’s Development Appeal Board (DAB) upheld the order in a Dec. 6 hearing, but agreed to delay enforcement allowing the homeowners of 321 Squirrel Street – Gail Morgan and Janna-Joy Goff – additional time to apply for a development permit and bring the home up to compliance.