As this housing typology is considered discretionary in the developed areas (R-CG parcels), the discretionary process will remain – which means notice posting and advertising still applies.  The community is able to comment and/or appeal if required. If major changes are required or the application does not meet the Infill Fast Track process once submitted, the application may be removed and put into the Development Application Review Team (DART) process.

The Catalogue will be for infill Residential Contextual Grade Oriented R-CG zoned sites.  Typologies that will be displayed in the first Catalogue publication will be:

• two (2)-unit semi-detached (with two (2) secondary suites) and two (2) backyard suites, 
• four (4)-unit townhouse (with a minimum of two (2) secondary suites), and 
• four (4)-unit corner rowhouse (with a minimum of two (2) secondary suites).

If the program is successful, we hope to explore ways to include more typologies to the catalogue in the future.

Selecting one of these designs may result in a faster Development Permit approval, however, there is no guarantee of approval.  Development Permit applications for this built form are Discretionary applications, subject to a planning policy review, and require notice posting and advertising and are subject to appeal.  

If your design is not chosen, there may be future opportunities to submit. This is a pilot and if the program is successful, we hope to have future opportunities to add to the catalogue.

If your application does not meet the minimum criteria, your application will not be further considered for the IFTP Design Evaluation process. Based on the success of the program, we hope to offer opportunities for future submissions to the catalogue.

With an expected increase of an estimated 110, 000 new residents in Calgary between 2023 and 2028 (sourced from Corporate Economics), The City seeks to increase high quality housing availability through the Infill Fast Track Program 1.0 through a streamlined approvals process.

Infill Fast Track Program 1.0 allows us to provide:

• Improved predictability of service levels, timelines, and costs for this development and building application type
• Clear submission requirements
• Simplified intake and review process
• Predictable housing form
• Availability of pre-reviewed designs providing opportunity for a range of applicants to redevelop their property i.e. homeowners etc.
• Faster review/approval timelines leading to more homes on the ground
• Housing diversity and choice
• Easy and faster internal process through reduced DART involvement in review of Infill Fast Track applications

You may be eligible to submit a design for selection if you answer ‘yes’ to all questions below:

• Do you have a design that meets the minimum criteria?
• Are you able to submit a complete application as per the Infill Fast Track Program 1.0 Design Selection Complete Application List? 
• Are you submitting a two (2)-unit semi-detached (with two (2) secondary suites) and two (2) backyard suites, four (4)-unit townhouse (with a minimum of two (2) secondary suites), and four (4)-unit corner rowhouse (with a minimum of two (2) secondary suites).
• Have you contemplated choosing a design that considers the IFTP Design Evaluation Criteria?
• Do you have copyright or permission to use the designs submitted in your application?
• Do you understand and agree to the Application Requirements Legal Acknowledgment?

Development Permit applications for the designs featured in the Catalogue are Discretionary applications and are subject to a planning policy review, notice posting, advertising and  are subject to appeal.

This project is aligned to the “Home is Here - The City of Calgary's Housing Strategy” and connected to the draft The Calgary Plan. With the draft Calgary Plan and the Draft Zoning Bylaw work underway, additional requirements or changes to the Infill Fast Track Program 1.0 may be required in the future.

The design submission is not a procurement or a design competition.  The designs selected are determined based on whether the design meets the minimum criteria, and then further evaluated using IFTP Design Evaluation Criteria. The Design Evaluation Criteria was determined using the City of Calgary Urban Design Guidelines and supported by strategic direction in the Calgary Climate Strategy – Pathways to 2050 and the Municipal Development Plan.

• We activated City-wide social media campaigns starting March 5, 2025. 
• We published content on the newsletters of the following industry groups, community group and  City platforms: Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD); Calgary Inner City Builders Association (CICBA); The Federation of Calgary Communities ; City of Calgary Planning and Development Services Newsletter and webpages; #YYCplan (City of Calgary Planning and development services X (Twitter) handle.

Selecting one of the designs featured in the Catalogue may result in a faster Development Permit (DP) and Building Permit (BP) reviews, however, there is no guarantee of approval.  Development Permit applications for the designs featured in the Catalogue are Discretionary applications and are subject to a planning policy review, notice posting, advertising and are subject to appeal.

• “The Missing Middle Housing types provide diverse housing options, such as duplexes, fourplexes, cottage courts, and multiplexes. 
• These house-scale buildings fit seamlessly into existing residential neighborhoods and support walkability, locally serving retail, and public transportation options”
• missingmiddlehousing.com

• A team of Engineering and Planning generalists and specialists that review Development Applications.

• R-CG (Residential - Grade-Oriented Infill District, (R-CG) - is a residential designation that allows for a variety of housing forms such as single-detached, semi-detached, secondary suites, and rowhouses and may include a secondary suite. Land Use Bylaw - R-CG

• Townhouse: Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 Part 4, Division 2, Section 319

• Rowhouse Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 Part 4, Division 2, Section 287