Reimagining the future of St. Pius X

A land use amendment application has been submitted to allow for the development of a residential building and a new parish hall adjoining to the existing church. 

About

Homes by Avi Group of Companies is partnering with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary to develop a portion of the St. Pius X Church site.

As part of the project team, B&A Studios, a planning, design and engagement firm – is supporting Homes by Avi Group of Companies in the technical preparation of the land use amendment application
needed to pursue the development vision of the site.

The proposal envisions a new parish hall integrated into a six-storey residential building that will connect to the existing church. 

+ Location: 2424 24 Ave N.W., in the neighbourhood of Banff Trail.

+ Ownership: The Diocese owns the five-parcel site.

+ Current Use: Site includes church, old hall, and an unpaved parking lot.

The site is currently zoned Special Purpose – Community Institution (S-CI) and Residential – Grade Oriented Infill (R-CG). A land use amendment to a Direct Control District, based on the Mixed Use – General (MU-1) District, is being sought to enable a new residential building alongside updated parish amenities.

VISIOn

After a series of extensive consultations with the parish, Homes by Avi Group of Companies is planning a development that revitalizes the parish with a new hall, new amenities, and a new residential building. Multiple engagement sessions were held with the parishioners in 2024-25 resulting in the parish issuing their support for the proposed vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

A. The City of Calgary has just completed improvements at 24 Ave NW under the Banff Trail Area Improvements. The City’s Mobility Engineering team will determine if any further studies are required once the application is submitted. Sufficient on-grade will be provided for the parishioners and future residents. The site is also 600 metres from the Banff Trail LRT Station, an attractive option for commuters.

A. This will be determined during development permit phase depending on the market demand for the area.

A. Between 120 and 150 residential units are being planned.

A. St. Pius X parishioners have expressed a strong desire to preserve the existing church. Homes by Avi Group of Companies will support the parish by keeping the existing church and completing renovations to modernize positions of the church building service.

A. Community members are invited to connect with B&A Studios directly. You can email Leah Thomson at lthomson@bastudios.ca. The application (LOC2025-0163) has been submitted to the City of Calgary and can be viewed on the Development Map. You may also share your comments related to the application until September 30, 2025.

PROJECT TIMELINE

The following is the anticipated timeline based on the City’s application process.

2025-192 Timeline Revised

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About Homes by Avi – Group of Companies

Homes by Avi, a renowned home builder and community developer with over 45 years of experience, has made it their mission to go beyond building homes – they build communities. With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Homes by Avi has built over 25,000 homes in 165 exceptional communities across Calgary, Edmonton, and Austin, Texas. Founder Avi Amir set high standards to ensure the company went above and beyond, with a commitment to customer satisfaction. Best known for their quality and affordable single-family homes, Homes by Avi recognized a demand for innovative multi-family developments and launched their multi-family division alongside Avi Construction in 2000. The company has earned multiple Multi-Family Builder of the Year awards, adding to its single-family accolades and is a recipient of the 2025 Best Managed Companies Program. Homes by Avi offers a range of communities, including modern live/work, inner-city developments, street-oriented row housing, master-planned front drive, laned, townhome, duplex, and apartment communities. In 2018, the company added Blue Jean Management, delivering top condo and property management services. Throughout Homes by Avi’s successful growth, they remain true to their Founder’s commitment to customer satisfaction, building homes and communities that are “Built for You, Designed for Life” – providing Better Value by Design.