A proposed 9 Ave. S.E. condominium complex has some Inglewood residents worried the project could cast an unfavourable shadow on the neighbourhood.
If approved, Avli on Atlantic will be the tallest building in the area and the 22.5 metre structure will exceed the Inglewood Development Plan’s current maximum height allowance.
Developers are asking Calgary City Council to grant an easement allowing for the condo building to be erected as planned, eclipsing the 20 metre height limit.
Some people who live in the shadow of the proposed building fear a height allowance exception could lead to further development.
“We do have a concern that if we do put in a height relaxation for one condominium building this could open up the floodgates,” said Bill Bakelaar, president of the Inglewood Community Association. “We could have all of 9 Avenue seeing the same sort of developments.”
On Monday, city council will debate the building proposal and the easement request. If approved, the developer plans to file paperwork the same day.
Inglewood residents have planned a march on city hall, prior to the council session, in the hope councilors will shoot down the proposal.
With files from CTV's Kevin Green
