Sage Hill residents concerned with impacts of proposed condo development
Global News
Hundreds of people have signed a petition in Sage Hill asking Calgary's city council not to approve the development of a new condo complex in the area.
It’s a busy place, both for wildlife and for development — but a new residential housing proposal on Calgary’s northwest limits has Sage Hill residents on the defensive.
For Maureen Elko, it’s more than just a beautiful view.
“My graduate degree is in environmental health and I have a deep concern for the soil, the water, and the runoff situation,” said Elko, whose home overlooks the proposed development area.
The proposal includes up to 30 three-storey townhouse condos on the site which is currently occupied by green space and the 1898 Christie Ranch House.
The site along Nose Creek is a popular spot for bird watching and a place many owls call home.
“We have deer, coyotes, porcupine, and we also have a resident mink family,” said Elko.
Hundreds of people in the area have signed a petition asking council to turn down the development proposal.
Many of them are also expressing concern more four-wheeled traffic could soon replace habitat, creating increased challenges for parking.