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Calgarys new city council grapples with a contentious issue as a public hearing begins on March twenty-third. The policy in question, R-CG, allows for increased density in tens of thousands of lots, a decision made by the previous council in May twenty twenty-four. With fifteen new councillors, theyre reviewing nearly two thousand four hundred public submissions and a six thousand eight hundred four-page agenda before voting. Residents, particularly in historic neighborhoods, express concerns about rapid change. Councillors acknowledge varying impacts across wards and prioritize personal letters. Mayor Jeromy Farkas encourages open minds, emphasizing the need for balanced growth and community protection. As the hearing unfolds, council seeks to create a smarter land use plan that respects both growth needs and community concerns.

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