Calgary city council has approved a scaled-back version of the long-awaited Green Line.

Councillors voted to shorten the line and cut six stations, reducing the total to seven from 13. Despite the reductions, thelight-rapid transit line project is now slated to cost $6.2 billion, up from $5.5 billion.

The move could have major commercial real estate implications, because transit-oriented developments were expected to be constructed.

One notable project has already been affected. A previously planned station in the Quarry Park area was cut from the list shortly after council had approved local developer Remington’s plan to convert an office project to multi-residential.

Remington has indicated that it will proceed with the project anyway.

Councillors voted to build the line between Eau Claire area, located downtown, and Lynnwood/Millican. Original plans called for the line to stretch from Eau Claire to the Shepard area deeper in the city’s southeat.

Councillors have countered public criticism by suggesting that the cut stations could be built during future phases when more funds are available.

Rendering: Remington Development Corporation