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October 2, 2024
The City of Edmonton continues to modernize its plans for growth expected now and over the coming decades, as City Council approved the new District Policy and 14 district plans.
“We have taken major strides in streamlining how planning and development happens through the new District Policy and plans City Council approved, and through the new Zoning Bylaw approved a year ago,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. “These two initiatives support City Council’s goal of making it easier to build in Edmonton as we continue to welcome record numbers of newcomers to our City and see record numbers of housing development permits.”
“The District Policy and Plans shape the future of Edmonton’s neighbourhoods, advancing The City Plan vision of a vibrant, urban and climate-resilient city where residents can easily access amenities and services close to home,” said Kim Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy. “The District Policy and plans will be an important part of guiding growth and development in Edmonton, showing Edmontonians how and where they can expect their communities to change and evolve over time.”
The District Policy, plans and the Zoning Bylaw each play a role as we continue building our city through the 2050 timeframe outlined in The City Plan. The District Policy and plans set the general direction for how communities will grow and change over time, whereas zoning generally determines what can be developed on a plot of land today.
With City Council’s approval, the new policy and 14 new plans are now in effect as of October 2. Council will still consider the Rabbit Hill District Plan, at a future public hearing.
The City will begin implementing the new policy and the 14 approved plans immediately. A digital map of the district boundaries, nodes, and corridors is available on edmonton.ca/districtplanning to help residents and stakeholders explore the changes in detail.
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