Multi-Family Application

  • The majority of land within the future Southbow Landing community has received land use approval, with the exception of two multi-family sites located south of The Willows and north of the future James Walker Trail extension (identified as Parcel A and Parcel B).

  • Based on feedback received earlier in 2024 through a public hearing held over two evenings and feedback from Cochrane Council, we have developed two revised concepts that we feel respond to community concerns.

  • We are seeking your feedback on these revised options and a new Land Use Amendment (LUA) application will be submitted to the Town for review incorporating your input.

Application Context

  • When the neighbourhood plan was developed in 2012 and 2013, these parcels were identified for future multi-family development in this location.

  • The total area of these parcels represents just over 16 acres within the Southbow Landing Neighbourhood Plan (approximately 3% of the total plan area).

  • James Walker Trail is identified as a transit corridor with a future transit hub located immediately south of Parcel A.

  • These lands are intended to be walkable for residents to the future Village and Employment Centre as well as adjacent school sites.

  • This location is well connected to various other amenities including regional paths and trails that connect Southbow to the rest of Cochrane

  • This location and multi-family use supports a diversity of housing options in Cochrane.

Timeline

Multiple engagement events were held for anyone who was interested in learning more about the proposal:

In-Person Coffee Chats

Join us for an in-person, informal, small group conversation between community members and the development team to learn more about the proposed multi-family application, offer your feedback, and ask questions of the project team. These meetings occurred:

  • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH @ 12:00PM - 1:00PM

  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH @ 10:00AM - 11:00AM

In-Person Site Tours

Join us for an in-person, on-site event where attendees can tour the proposed multi-family sites, learn more about the proposed application, and ask questions of the project team. These meetings occurred:

  • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH @ 1:30PM-2:30PM

  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH @ 11:30AM-12:30PM

Online Open House

Join us online in a virtual event to learn more about the proposed application, the changes that have been incorporated based on previous public feedback, offer your feedback, and learn more about the next steps for development in your community. This meeting occurred:

  • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD @ 7:00PM-8:00PM