That is all a lawyer will be able to do ... maybe delay of process. I fail to see what strong legal arguments there would be.

I went to the GoFundMe page. They have raised $1270 of a $15,000 goal. That might buy a lawyer for a day. There is also a picture of a 1930's bungalow with the caption "Imagine a 75 ft building beside this little bungalow" ... funny!
Would it make any difference if it was 4 story instead of 6? ... probably not to these people. They would only be happy if it is another 'little bungalow' being built.
 
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There are lawyers and even entire firms that specialize in nothing but municipal law, development appeals and applications for judicial review of administrative decisions. How worthwhile it is for a property owner or CA to hire a lawyer will depend on the facts. Lawyers cannot and do not arbitrarily delay cases. Administrators, the SDAB, and courts decide the timelines not lawyers.
 
I do find it odd that this one is getting appealed, when there are several other significant ones in Bowness that have been approved already. The Jake is a block north of this one at the corner of Bowness Rd and 33rd Ave, This one on Bowwood Drive and 61st Street NW, Another on Bowood Drive and 63rd Street, and this one by FAAS, and this last one by FAAS as well.
 
JonnyCanuck said:
That is all a lawyer will be able to do ... maybe delay of process. I fail to see what strong legal arguments there would be.

I went to the GoFundMe page. They have raised $1270 of a $15,000 goal. That might buy a lawyer for a day. There is also a picture of a 1930's bungalow with the caption "Imagine a 75 ft building beside this little bungalow" ... funny!
Would it make any difference if it was 4 story instead of 6? ... probably not to these people. They would only be happy if it is another 'little bungalow' being built.
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I checked out the page too. They’re already beside an apartment building already lol.
I pray the appeal fails. I’d hate to see a gofundme projects fighting every project that ever get proposed becoming the norm.
The only people who will win is the lawyers.
 
Project has changed considerably and is now called "Bowness 43".

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  • New: Dwelling Unit (2 buildings)
  • Two, 3-storey buildings (10.4 metres)
  • 21 dwelling units

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Bummer. I really liked the form of the original one, plus it had 58 units as opposed to 21, but this one is still solid. This style of housing seems to appeal to developers lately. I imagine it appeals to buyers more than a mult-ifloor apartment.
 
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Damn. Massively preferred the midrise to yet another bland, cookie cutter rowhouse development...
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If only we could figure out that affordable family-sized apartment format common in most major cities outside of North America. Otherwise apartment market is limited to mostly 1 and 2 bedroom seekers which is broad, but not as broad a market. 3 / 4 bedroom townhomes with direct ground access are compelling to a large swath of the population.
 
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The newer "Bowness 43" DP was approved.
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Well, at least it's active. I much preferred the previous design, but this is still a decent decent boost to the area.

These style of developments are becoming ubiquitous around older inner city neighborhoods. 16-22 units of two rows of townhouses with units above and below. parking usually at one side either an underneath car-port or a multi-bay garage.

This one not far from my place is 22 units, with a very similar design, and there are a few others like this in the area.

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/\I live not far from this one as well and am pleasantly surprised with how it is turning out. The red brick makes a huge difference IMO. I wish we'd see more of those sort of warmer and more vibrant colours and interesting materials, but FAAS Architects (who, much to my dismay, seems to be doing most of these rowhouse projects) seems to favour the grey and beige siding look.

I hope as the rowhouses become more prevalent, that other, better architects will enter the ecosystem with some more inspiring designs.

With regard to this housing form, I believe the main reason it's favored over apartments is development cost. No underground parking, no large waste & recycling areas to figure out, less space dedicated to common areas, faster construction times. I'I remain unconvinced that it's a great way to build a city, but at least it's a more efficient development pattern than infill semis that were prevalent in years past.
 
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