Planning & Development

The Planning and Development Committee’s primary role is to coordinate and communicate with the City of Calgary and Private developers on urban planning issues, and the future development of the community. The committee strives to uphold the objectives of the neighbourhood and work towards a more inclusive and cohesive community. Reporting directly to the BCA Board of Directors, the committee aims to have an open dialogue with local residents and business owners.

The West Elbow Communities Local Area Plan, created by the City of Calgary, is the result of nearly two years of extensive engagement with residents, community associations, youth, seniors, business owners, and industry stakeholders. Shaped by diverse input, the Plan provides a 30-year vision to guide growth, change, and investment across 17 communities, including Bankview, Mission, Sunalta, and others. It outlines policies for land use and redevelopment, while also identifying community improvements such as enhanced parks, improved mobility, greater housing choices, and climate resilience strategies. The Plan includes specific guidelines for Heritage Guideline Areas to ensure new development aligns with historic character. With City Council’s approval, this document now serves as a shared roadmap for residents, developers, planners, and elected officials when considering future development and investment.

Welcome to the latest updates on development activity in Bankview — a vibrant, eclectic inner-city neighbourhood full of character and community spirit. Below is a list of current development permit applications. We share this information to keep our residents informed and empowered to have their voices heard.

Want to weigh in? Click on the DP number to access the City of Calgary’s comment form.

• Land use redesignation – LOC2025-0100
  • 2502 14A ST SW, 2506 14A ST SW, 2512 14A ST SW, 2516 14A ST SW
  • This application proposes to change the designation to allow for:
    • a mixed-use building (e.g apartment buildings that may have commercial storefronts), community use and the additional use of a museum;
    • a height of 60 metres, (up to 12 storeys), an increase from the current maximum of 11 metres;
    • a maximum building floor area of 16,655 square metres;
    • the uses listed in the proposed Multi-Residential – High Density High Rise (M-H3f8.0h60) District.
• Land use redesignation – LOC2025-0106
  • This application at 2111 15 Steet SW proposes to change the designation of this property to allow for:
    • multi-residential buildings (e.g. townhouses) that may contain suites;
    • a maximum building height of 12 metres (an increase from the current maximum of 11 metres);
    • a maximum of 6 dwellings units (an increase from the current maximum of 4 dwelling units); and
    • the uses listed in the proposed M-CG designation.
• Land use redesignation – LOC2025-0102
  • A change is proposed at 2116 16A ST SW to allow for:
    • primarily apartment buildings [Multi-Residential – Contextual Medium Profile (M-C2) District];
    • a maximum building height of 16 metres, about 3 to 5 storeys (an increase from the current maximum of 11 metres); and
    • a maximum building area of 1,370 square metres

For the most accurate, real-time updates, check out the City of Calgary’s Development Map.