Boyle Street denied permit to build south Edmonton overdose prevention site
Edmonton’s subdivision and development appeal board (SDAB) has revoked a development permit for a proposed health hub and overdose prevention site one block south of Whyte Avenue.
Boyle Street Community Services wants to set up the facility in a single-storey commercial building at 81st Avenue and 101st Street in the Ritchie neighbourhood. It would be the first overdose prevention site on the city’s south side.
Overdose prevention sites allow people to use drugs without judgment or fear of legal repercussions. The facilities have trained staff to intervene if someone needs help after taking drugs.
In a decision released Wednesday following an appeal hearing last month, the SDAB found the city should not have approved the facility.
The plans failed to consider the principles of crime prevention through environmental design to “enhance the safety and natural surveillance of the parking area,” the appeal board said in its decision.
The city also did not consult with its heritage planner over changes to the building’s facade, the SDAB said.
The decision marks the second time the board has revoked the development permit. A previous permit was revoked last year over accessibility concerns.
Boyle Street’s plans to open the facility have been met along the way with opposition from some Ritchie businesses and neighbourhood residents.
Early in 2023, the Ritchie Community League gave its support to the proposal on the condition that Boyle Street address community concerns.
In a written statement Wednesday, Boyle Street said it is disappointed by the SDAB ruling as it denies essential services for its clientele.
“The critical support that overdose prevention sites provide [is] needed now more than ever,” the statement said.
“As we move forward, we will take the necessary time to consult with legal counsel and deliberate on our next steps.
“Our commitment to exploring all possible avenues remains unwavering, ensuring that this essential service is available in our community.”
More to come.
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