Project and Land Use History
This section carries forward key information, documents, and background from the earlier land use process. It reflects the engagement, planning, and community input that helped shape the foundation for Parkline.
Land Use Application Updates
Thank you to everyone who attended the in-person meeting to learn more about the final application for 2501 Richmond, ahead of its consideration by the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC).
The session provided:
- An overview of the final application, which remains consistent with the presentation from November 2024, with only minor changes and technical edits.
- An opportunity for participants to ask questions and gain additional insights into the application.
- Responses to questions and feedback received since our last meeting in November 2024.
Presentation Materials
You can view the materials from the event, including the latest outline plan, here
For those who were unable to attend or wish to revisit the session, the presentation recording is now available, here
Thank you to those who attended the virtual information session on November 5, 2024. The project team appreciates the questions and comments shared during the session and by email.
Minto is pleased to provide recent updates on the application;
- The Sanitary Servicing Study has been reviewed and accepted by the City of Calgary.
- To answer your questions, a Questions & Responses document has been prepared to provide clarity and understanding of project elements.
Review the materials:
The accepted Sanitary Servicing Study can be viewed here.
The Questions & Responses document can be viewed here.
Thank you for attending the recent virtual information session, where we shared updates on the resubmitted land use application (LOC2023-0359) for 2501 Richmond. We appreciate the thoughtful questions and comments shared by participants.
The project team will prepare a Q&A document to address the inquiries received, which will be shared with all participants. If you have further questions or comments, please continue to reach out to Minto at engage@minto.com.
If you couldn’t join the session, please find the materials below for your review:
Minto Communities appreciates the valuable feedback we have received since sharing the revised concept in June 2024. Thank you to everyone who participated during the City’s extended comment period and engaged with the 2501 Richmond project team.
As part of the approval process, the City has compiled its technical and public comments and issued a second Detailed Review letter (DR2). You can view it here.
Next Steps:
With the technical review from the City, and community feedback on the revised concept, the project team will update the application for resubmission this fall. The feedback submitted to Minto will be summarized in an updated What We Heard report and we will share how the feedback was used to refine the application.
Stay tuned to 2501Richmond.com for future updates.
Minto Communities appreciates your participation in the process. Here’s how you can continue to share your thoughts and help shape the future of 2501 Richmond:
- Extended Comment Period: The City has extended their comment period until August 30, 2024. You can submit your comments via the City’s development map, found here
- Direct Feedback to Minto: You can submit your feedback directly to Minto Communities through our online feedback form. The comments submitted to Minto will be summarized and shared with the community and the City.
Minto Communities is pleased to share that the 2501 Richmond land use application (LOC2023-0359) has been resubmitted to the City of Calgary on July 5, 2024. Following the resubmission, the City will undertake its technical review and circulation. The application supporting information document can be viewed here.
Share your feedback on the revised concept via our online feedback form here.
Thank you for attending the Virtual Information Session. The 2501 Richmond project team has updated the initial concept and is preparing to resubmit our application to the City this summer. The information session shared the revised concept plan, shadow studies, and details on the resubmitted Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA). In addition to the project team, representatives from the City of Calgary transportation team attended to share information and answer questions.
Review the materials:
The information session presentation and the Transportation Impact Assessment are available to view under project resources.
Unable to attend? You can view the information session recording here.
To share your questions or comments with the project team, please fill out our online feedback form.
Minto Communities greatly appreciates the thoughtful and robust feedback we have received from both the community and the City throughout the process. We are pleased to share the “What We Heard” report, which summarizes the feedback we have gathered since November 2023 and previews how that feedback is changing the application.
The “What We Heard” report includes:
- An overview of the recently resubmitted Transportation Impact Assessment.
- Responses to the City’s comments on the November 2023 application.
- An overview of the comments and questions received from the community since November 2023.
- Insights into the direction we are taking with the next concept.
You can view the What We Heard report here.
Participants were able to register for the small group sessions:
- April 3, 5-6pm: Virtual Session
- April 4, 12-1pm: Central Library, Room 3-20A (Idea Lab) (800 3 St SE)
- April 8, 5-6pm: Killarney-Glengarry Community Association (2828 28 St SW)
- April 10, 12-1pm: Virtual session
- April 11, 5-6pm: Richmond Knob Hill Community Association (2433 26 Ave SW)
- April 17, 4-5pm: Virtual Session
- April 18, 5-6pm: Veranda at the Stables (#200, 2566 Flanders Ave SW)
The survey is now closed. Thank you for participating.
The 2501 Richmond project team appreciates the thoughtful and robust feedback we have received from the community and the City on the preliminary concept. Now that we have received community comments and technical review from the City, the project team is completing further technical analysis, providing more opportunities for community input, and updating our application for resubmission later this Spring.
The 2501 Richmond project team appreciates the thoughtful and robust feedback we have received from the community and the City on the preliminary concept. Click here to view the anticipated application timeline. The timeline identifies a typical process for a land use application of this scale. Our next steps include:
- Sharing a summary of the feedback and responses to the frequently asked questions we received on the preliminary concept.
- Future engagement with the community on key themes that emerged through our first round of outreach. We look forward to sharing more details shortly.
- Now that we have received community comments and technical review from the City, the project team will undertake further analysis and update the application to reflect this feedback.
We encourage you to continue sharing your questions and comments with us at engage@minto.com and stay tuned to 2501Richmond.com for future updates.
The 2501 Richmond project team appreciates your time and feedback at the virtual and in-person information sessions. Share your thoughts on the project by Wednesday, January 31, 2024 through our online feedback form:
Click here to share your feedback
View the information session materials below:
Virtual Information Session – November 29, 2023
View the virtual presentation recording
View the virtual presentation slides
In-Person Information Session – November 30, 2023
View the in-person session project boards
All feedback submitted to Minto will be summarized in a What We Heard report and considered by the project team as the plan is refined. We will continue to share what we hear and how stakeholder feedback influences the plan. Stay tuned to 2501Richmond.com for future updates.
Thank you for attending the information session. If you were unable to attend, please review the materials under project resources. We encourage you to complete our online feedback form and share your thoughts by Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
Site Improvement Updates
Demolition and abatement will be completed by Zeuss Demo and Recycling, commencing on October 10, 2024.
Safe removal and decommissioning of the structure is a priority for Minto Communities, as such we are happy to announce that the demolition work will begin earlier than planned. The building has stood in a dangerous state of disrepair for several years and we have heard through community engagement that safe removal is of utmost importance for many in the community.
What neighbours can expect:
- Site crews and equipment will be active onsite.
- For your safety, fencing will line the entire property, marking an active construction site. This includes green space within the site’s property line.
- A commitment to safety and environmentally responsible removal of hazardous materials which may include; lead paint, mould, and asbestos.
- Site work will respect and work within Calgary noise bylaw restrictions.
Asbestos abatement specialists have been engaged and will take extensive measures to ensure all hazards are contained within our site. This will include third-party verification for air quality.
We do not anticipate any changes to traffic patterns within the community. Trades will park onsite rather than on neighbouring streets.
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If you have questions or concerns regarding the site improvements, please contact us at engage@minto.com.
Minto Communities is pleased to provide this status update on the actions we have taken in our management of the 2501 Richmond site since we purchased the lands on May 24, 2023. We are pleased to share that the physical improvements and security program we have implemented have had a positive impact on the site, and we hope you have noticed the same. These changes include:
- Signage on the building has been enhanced to identify security contact information as well as the personal health hazards that exist from use of the site.
- The unsafe playground equipment has been successfully removed.
- Over 90% of the windows and doors have been boarded up and barricaded with the involvement of our security contractor and support from the City of Calgary Police and Fire. This has proven to be effective at preventing individuals from accessing the building.
- A full-time security presence includes added cameras, lighting and 24-hour security guards that monitor the site.
- Several adjacent streetlight outages were repaired through escalations with the City of Calgary to improve nighttime visibility.
- Landscaping has removed shrubs and pruned existing trees to eliminate hiding areas and improve security sight lines.
- General maintenance of the site is ongoing, including mowing grass and actively removing debris from the site.
Minto and our security provider maintain ongoing contact with the City of Calgary’s Coordinated Safety Response Team (CSRT). Implementing their recommendations in late June effectively prevented unauthorized building access, resulting in a significant decrease in attempted site access.
If you see suspicious activity or non-emergency situations at the site, please call 1-855-543-8477. For any emergencies or crimes in progress, call 911.
Project Resources
This package has been prepared by the City of Calgary and is included as part of the agenda for the February 27, 2025, Calgary Planning Commission meeting. It provides a technical review of the application, which will help assess whether the proposal is ready to move forward to a Public Hearing.
For more details and to access the full agenda package, please visit the City of Calgary’s official webpage.
View the City of Calgary CPC report
The in-person meeting provided an overview of the final application.
The outline plan has been updated following review by the City of Calgary.
View the most recent outline plan
The Sanitary Servicing Study has been reviewed and accepted by the City of Calgary.
View the Sanitary Servicing Study
The project team prepared a Questions & Responses document to address recent inquiries received from the community.
View the Questions and Responses
The information session provided an overview of the recent updates to the land use application that was submitted to the City of Calgary on October 15, 2024.
The project outreach summary shares an overview of public feedback received throughout engagement and identifies how the concept has changed throughout the land use process.
The document contains other resubmission materials provided to the City of Calgary on October 15, 2024.
The outline plan was updated and submitted to the City of Calgary on October 15, 2024.
View the most recent outline plan
The proposed land use changes the subject land from R-CG to a Direct Control District that is separated into four separate sites.
View the most recent direct control district details
The Outline plan was submitted to the City of Calgary on July 5, 2024. This document with land use statistics is also outlined in the supporting information document.
The Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) was resubmitted to the City of Calgary along with the revised Land Use Application and Outline Plan on July 5, 2024.
Minto Communities appreciates the feedback received from all stakeholders. We are pleased to share a summary of what we heard through engagement and how the feedback is shaping updates to our application.
The 2501 Richmond project team hosted a virtual information session over Zoom on November 29, 2023, and an in-person information session on November 30, 2023 at the Richmond Knob Hill Community Association. Details about the vision for the 2501 Richmond site and land use application were shared with the public.
View the in-person session project boards
The Land Use Redesignation supporting information document was submitted to the City of Calgary on November 15, 2023
Minto and project team members met with the Richmond Knob Hill Community Association to provide an update on the land use redesignation application, details on the project vision, and information on next steps.
