Should 10 Townhouses Replace a Single Home on Muskrat Street in Banff?
Official title: Town of Banff 25DP57 418 Muskrat Street Redevelopment
A developer wants to tear down a house at 418 Muskrat Street in Banff and build 10 townhouses in its place. The project includes demolition, excavation, construction, and landscaping.
Why This Matters
Live in Banff or nearby? This could change the character of a residential street. More housing units might help with Banff's tight rental market, but neighbours may have concerns about density and construction impacts.
What Could Change
If approved, one single-family home becomes 10 townhouse units. That's a significant density increase for this lot. Parks Canada would set conditions for construction in the national park townsite.
Key Issues
- Is replacing one home with 10 townhouses appropriate for this location?
- What are the impacts of demolition and construction in a national park townsite?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.