Dundee Realty Corp. moves for rezoning of Arbor Creek school sites for residential

Dundee Realty Corp. has taken initial steps for a rezoning of the eight-acre parcel it owns within Arbor Creekthat was originally set aside to accommodate an elementary school in each school system. The city will hold a public meeting on October 27 to discuss the developer’s plan to build more single-family homes on the land.

While two elementary schools were initially included in the neighbourhood concept plan, both the public and the Catholic schools boards shifted their focus from Arbor Creek to Willowgrove when considering new schools in 2007.  Funding for a joint project housing a public and a Catholic school was approved for Willowgrovethis year.

Most children living in the Arbor Creek area have settled into schools in neighbouring Erindale.

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