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Municipal Development Plan Bylaw
(being Bylaw No. 20/2020 of the City of St. Albert, as amended by Bylaw No. 1/2022, and
Bylaw 18, 2023 consolidated and printed under the authority of the Chief Administrative
Officer of the City of St. Albert)
This is certified to be a true copy of consolidated
Bylaw No. 20/2020 of the City of St. Albert.
_______________________________________
Marta Caufield
Director of Legal, Legislative and Records Services
Chief Legislative Officer
BYLAW 20/2020 (Page 2)
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN BYLAW REGISTER
BYLAW
Number
1st Reading
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Signed and
Passed
ORIGINAL
BYLAW
20/2020
(Repeals
15/2007)
Dec. 21, 2020
Apr. 19, 2021
Apr. 19, 2021
Apr. 28, 2021
AMEND
#1
1/2022
Jan. 31, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
Nov 23, 2022
AMEND
#2
18/2023
Oct 17, 2023
Oct 17, 2023
Oct 17, 2023
Oct 19, 2023
BYLAW 20/2020 (Page 3)
CITY OF ST. ALBERT
CONSOLIDATION OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN BYLAW 20/2020
Consolidated by Bylaw 18/2023
Being a bylaw to adopt a Municipal Development Plan
The Council of the City of St. Albert, duly assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Municipal Development Plan Bylaw".
2.
The document entitled "Flourish - Growing to 100K - City of St. Albert Municipal
Development Plan", attached hereto as Schedule "A" to this Bylaw, is hereby
adopted as the City of St. Albert's Municipal Development Plan.
CITY OF ST. ALBERT MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MARCH 15, 2021
BYLAW 20/2020
Schedule "A"
This is an interactive version of Flourish, St. Albert's
Municipal Development Plan, designed to help readers
to navigate the Plan more easily. Features include:
- The Table of Contents contains clickable links to
each section.
- References to Maps and Tables are clickable links in
bold text.
- on the left side of each page there is an arrow
that will take you back to the previous page you
were viewing.
- Many glossary terms are Italicized and a definition will
pop-up when hovered over with the cursor. Please note
that certain other words and terms, such as Flourish,
may also be italicized without pop-ups.
All photos by City of St. Albert, unless otherwise noted
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples.
As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.
Contents
1. Introduction
1
1.1. What is Flourish?.......................................................................................... 2
1.2. How Flourish Was Created........................................................................... 3
1.3. How to Navigate and Use Flourish............................................................... 4
1.4. Interpretation................................................................................................ 6
2. Context
7
2.1. Legislative and Policy Context...................................................................... 8
2.2. Drivers of Change.......................................................................................13
3. Goals and Principles
17
4. Urban Structure
23
CITY-WIDE POLICIES
5. Green Environment
27
5.1. Natural Features.........................................................................................29
5.2. Biodiversity.................................................................................................32
5.3. Water Quality and Quantity.........................................................................33
5.4. Urban Forest...............................................................................................34
6. Robust Economy
35
6.1. Business Attraction and Retention ...........................................................37
6.2. Employment Growth ..................................................................................38
6.3. Agriculture..................................................................................................40
6.4. Business Innovation...................................................................................41
6.5. Tourism.......................................................................................................42
7. Housing Options
43
7.1. Housing Diversity .......................................................................................45
7.2. Housing for Everyone..................................................................................46
8. Mobility Choices
47
8.1. Multi-modal Transportation........................................................................49
8.2. Street Network ...........................................................................................50
8.3. Public Transit..............................................................................................51
8.4. Active Transportation..................................................................................52
8.5. Parking........................................................................................................54
8.6. Goods Movement.......................................................................................55
9. Cultural Richness
57
9.1. Cultural Development and Programming...................................................59
9.2. Heritage Conservation ...............................................................................60
9.3. Payhonin Reconciliation St. Albert..............................................................62
9.4. Public Art....................................................................................................63
10. Resilient Infrastructure
65
10.1. Servicing Standards.................................................................................67
10.2. Infrastructure Costs.................................................................................68
10.3. Utility Alignments and Locations..............................................................69
10.4. Water and Wastewater.............................................................................70
10.5. Stormwater Management.........................................................................71
10.6. Solid Waste Management........................................................................72
10.7. Resource Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Reduction........................73
10.8. Risk Management and Resiliency............................................................74
11. Community Well-being
75
11.1. Municipal Reserve...................................................................................77
11.2. Parks, Open Spaces, and Trails ..............................................................78
11.3. Community Facilities ...............................................................................80
11.4. Schools.....................................................................................................81
11.5. Social and Family Services .....................................................................82
11.6. Urban Agriculture and Local Food Production.........................................83
11.7. Safety and Protective Services.................................................................84
12. Great Places
85
12.1. Gathering Places......................................................................................87
12.2. Streetscapes............................................................................................88
12.3. Built Form and Site Planning....................................................................89
12.4. Accessibility and Comfort ........................................................................90
12.5. Signage.....................................................................................................91
12.6. Downtown.................................................................................................92
13. Sustainable Growth
93
13.1. Outward Growth.......................................................................................96
13.2. Intensification...........................................................................................98
14. Land Use and Development
100
14.1. Development and Major Open Spaces .................................................102
14.2. Major Open Spaces...............................................................................103
14.3. Downtown ..............................................................................................104
14.4. Trail Corridor Areas.................................................................................105
14.5. Mixed-use Nodes...................................................................................106
14.6. Neighbourhoods.....................................................................................107
14.7. Employment Areas..................................................................................109
14.8. Mixed-use Employment Areas................................................................110
IMPLEMENTATION
15. Working Together
112
15.1. North Saskatchewan Regional Plan.......................................................114
15.2. Edmonton Metropolitan Region ............................................................114
15.3. Intermunicipal Planning.........................................................................115
16. Implementation Tools
118
16.1. Land Use Bylaw......................................................................................120
16.2. Statutory Plans.......................................................................................120
16.3. Development Permits and Design Review.............................................121
16.4. Other Municipal Plans............................................................................121
16.5. Amending Flourish..................................................................................121
16.6. Monitoring..............................................................................................122
GLOSSARY
MAPS
Map 1: Regional Context.................................................................................131
Map 2: EMRB Growth Plan Structure..............................................................132
Map 3: Urban Structure and General Land Use..............................................133
Map 4: Priority Areas for Growth......................................................................134
Map 5: Natural Features.................................................................................135
Map 6: Planning Areas and Neighbourhoods..................................................136
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130
Economic
We prosper and excel
through a strong and diverse
economy that is supported by
forward-thinking commerce,
outstanding local businesses
and a dynamic downtown core.
Built Environment
We build our community towards the
future to sustain balanced development,
with a reverent eye to the past,
honouring our unique settlement
history and distinct identity.
Social
We are a friendly and
inclusive community of
passionate equals, where
everyone feels a sense of
belonging. We believe that
community starts with the
person next door.
Natural
Environment
We protect, embrace,
and treasure our deeply-
rooted connections with
the natural environment
through championing
environmental action.
Culture
We are proud of our storied
history that has fed and
nurtured our festive and
culturally rich community.
From January 2014 to February 2015, St. Albert residents were asked to help develop a vision to guide the city's planning and decision
making for the next 50 years. More than 6,000 residents shared over 15,000 ideas, which were used to help create the vision and five
complementary Pillars of Sustainability. The resulting document, called Cultivating Our Future, was approved by City Council in June
2016 and provides the foundation for Flourish.
Pillars of Sustainability
Vision
St. Albert is a vibrant, innovative and thriving city that we all call home, that sustains
and cherishes its unique identity and small town values. We are the botanical arts city.
St. Albert's Community Vision
"Cities have the capability
of providing something for
everybody, only because,
and only when, they are
created by everybody."
- Jane Jacobs, writer and champion
of community-based planning
1. Introduction
1.1. What is Flourish?
Consistently ranked as one of the best places
to live in Canada, St. Albert is recognized as a
safe, healthy, and prosperous city with a high
quality of life. Our city's steady growth is expected
to continue, with forecasts from the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region estimating, on average, the
addition of almost 1,000 new residents and 500
new jobs to the city every year.
Flourish is the City of St. Albert's Municipal
Development Plan (MDP). It is a comprehensive,
city-wide plan for growth and change, envisioning
a future population of 100,000, and up to 13,000
new jobs over the coming decades. Flourish
contains a growth strategy and planned urban
structure that shape the physical growth of the city.
The Plan's goals, policies, and strategic directions
complement the growth strategy, taking a holistic
approach that integrates the City's environmental,
economic, social, and cultural aspirations.
Residents, property owners, businesses,
community groups, and other stakeholders can
look to Flourish for changes they can expect in the
years to come.
Flourish reflects the passion, insight, and
commitment of many residents and stakeholders.
It provides direction and guidance for a range
of future City actions and projects intended to
reinforce St. Albert's livability, sustainability, and
resilience. Flourish is a forward-thinking plan
that lays the groundwork for a prosperous future.
With a focus on responsible land use and urban
design practices, Flourish is also the guiding plan
for more detailed statutory plans and Land Use
Bylaw regulations, which are to be consistent with
this Plan.
St. Albert, and the world around it, is constantly
changing and evolving. Rapid technological
advances, shifting demographics, and a dynamic
economy will change the city in many ways as
it grows. Flourish anticipates changes that lie
ahead, recognizing that the future is not entirely
predictable. The nine overarching goals and
corresponding principles and policies of Flourish
connect the community's vision with the tools
needed to achieve it.
Flourish positions St. Albert to seize new
opportunities, proactively plan for growth, and take
decisive action for the future.
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Sandyne Beach-McCutcheon
Introduction
1.2. How Flourish Was Created
Building on the vision of
Cultivating Our Future, the
team conducted in-depth
background research and
technical studies, interviewed
over 30 stakeholders, and
held a City Summit kick-off
event where we gathered
input from hundreds of
St. Albertans.
The team took what we
heard and developed MDP
goals and growth scenarios,
which we refined with input
from over 1,300 participants
at pop-up events all over
St. Albert, meetings with
community stakeholders
and advisory committees, an
open house, and an online
questionnaire.
Exploring
Issues and
Opportunities
Goals
and Growth
Scenarios
Using what we heard through
the first two phases, we
developed principles and
policies that support each of
the goals and contribute to
the growth strategy.
Developing
Flourish
The goals, principles,
and policies were refined
through many discussions
with subject matter
experts, our community
advisory committee, City
Administration, and the
general public.
Refining,
Revising, and
Finalizing
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1.3. How to Navigate and Use Flourish
As a statutory, long-term plan adopted by
City Council and approved by the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Board, Flourish will guide
and inform everyone involved in the city-building
process, including Council, City Administration,
residents, developers, property owners,
business owners, service providers, government
agencies, community groups, non-governmental
organizations, school boards, and neighbouring
municipalities. Flourish will be implemented in
a number of ways, including through the City's
Land Use Bylaw, statutory plans such as Area
Structure Plans and Area Redevelopment Plans,
more detailed topic-specific non-statutory plans,
guidelines for development, community group
initiatives, and strategic decisions by Council.
More specifically, Flourish should be used by:
-
Residents seeking to understand how
St. Albert is intended to grow and develop over
the long term;
-
Landowners, developers, and consultants
preparing statutory plans, plan amendments,
and development applications for individual
properties;
-
Design professionals involved in private-sector
or public-sector development projects;
-
City Administration responsible for reviewing
development applications;
-
City Administration involved in preparing
complementary or area-specific planning
documents related to St. Albert's growth and
development; and
-
City Council in making decisions about the
city's growth and development.
Flourish contains the following:
Introduction and Context introduce Flourish,
summarize the planning process, and describe
the context for its development in terms of higher-
order plans and pressing issues influencing urban
development.
Plan Foundations contains the broad goals of
Flourish, principles aligned with the goals, and the
long-term Urban Structure and General Land Use
Plan for St. Albert, which together underpin the
policies of the Plan.
City-wide Policies contains policies related to
the environment, the economy, housing, mobility,
community well-being, culture, infrastructure,
placemaking and growth management.
Land Use and Development contains policies
that set out how land in all areas of the city can
be used and developed, based on the land use
designations in the Urban Structure and General
Land Use Plan.
Implementation describes the essential tools and
strategies that will be used to implement Flourish.
The Glossary contains important defined terms
found in Flourish.
Maps that clarify where certain policies apply and
contain other information relevant to Flourish can
be found at the end of the document.
What is a statutory plan?
A statutory plan is a document adopted by
Council as a bylaw. Different statutory plans
enable planning at different scales--for
example some statutory plans are adopted
for the entire area within a municipality's
boundary (a Municipal Development Plan)
while others are adopted for individual
Neighbourhoods (Area Structure Plans).
Statutory plans include details about future
land use and transportation systems as
well as physical, economic, and social
development. They're a great resource for
anyone who wants to know more about future
plans for their region, city, or neighbourhood.
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Introduction
Each page of policies
is organized by
policy theme.
Each policy theme has an
associated principle.
Introductory text provides
context and describes
the general intent of
the policies.
Policies which support
each principle are
listed below.
Pop-out boxes on some
pages provide more
detail on related terms
and concepts.
Figure 1: Policy Structure
City of St. Albert | Municipal Development Plan| 5
Flourish is a comprehensive, integrated document, in which the policies of each section frequently interrelate with other sections. Users
of this plan should read the entire plan and not consider policies or sections in isolation.
Within Flourish, "The City" refers to the City of St. Albert corporately as a municipal government. "The city" and "St. Albert" are used
interchangeably to refer to the geography or physical area of the municipality. References to "Flourish" or "the Plan" refer to the City of
St. Albert's Municipal Development Plan (MDP).
Flourish contains four types of policies:
-
Mandatory policies align with prevailing
statutory requirements and are critical to
achieving the goals of Flourish. These policies
begin with words such as Require and Ensure
and include words such as prohibit and must.
-
Permissive policies facilitate achieving the
goals of Flourish. Although compliance or
implementation is generally discretionary,
in the case of proposed development,
applicants are expected to demonstrate why
a relevant permissive policy is inappropriate
or unreasonable. These policies begin with
words such as Encourage, Support, Promote,
and Allow.
-
Restrictive policies are intended to limit
practices or actions that are contrary to the
goals of Flourish, although compliance or
implementation is generally discretionary.
These policies include words such as
discourage or limit.
-
Action-oriented policies identify important
initiatives, generally led by the City, that will
support the goals of this plan. These policies
begin with words such as Adopt, Partner with,
Establish, Develop, Evaluate, Monitor, Maintain,
Prepare, Assess, and Update.
1.4. Interpretation
In Flourish, certain terms have definitions that
are specific to the Plan. These terms are defined
in the Glossary. Words not defined in Flourish
may be defined in the Municipal Government
Act or other higher-order legislation and plans.
Words not specifically defined in either Flourish or
other statutory documents have their usual and
customary meaning.
Locations and boundaries shown on the Flourish
maps are approximate and for general illustrative
purposes. Property lines, rights-of-way, or other
distinguishing physical features generally form the
boundaries of areas and features included in the
maps. Boundaries and locations will be refined
through subsequent stages of planning, including
statutory plans and subdivisions. When further
refining locations and boundaries for these areas,
the approval authority and applicant shall have
regard for existing development, natural features,
and infrastructure. Such changes may not require
an amendment to Flourish, provided the intent for
the areas affected is maintained.
Flourish is implemented by the City of
St. Albert through ongoing planning, decision
making, actions, and partnerships. The Plan's
implementation also relies on annual strategic
planning and resourcing, monitoring, and reporting
on progress. Once adopted, all statutory plans and
land use bylaw regulations are to be consistent
with Flourish. A Municipal Development Plan, such
as Flourish, however, does not commit Council, nor
local or regional partners, to proceed with specific
projects identified in Flourish.
For further clarification on how to interpret the
policies and maps of Flourish, consult with the
City's Planning Administration.
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Veronica Tchir-Corrigan
Jessi Fry
"You can't achieve greatness
if you don't know where
you're going."
-St. Albert Olympic Gold Medal
Curler Marc Kennedy
2. Context
2.1. Legislative and Policy Context
City of St. Albert plans, policies, and regulations
are part of a larger planning hierarchy, illustrated
in Figure 2. This hierarchy determines the order of
authority of plans in the province, region, and City.
Statutory plans, such as Municipal Development
Plans, within municipalities must be consistent
with one another and with higher-order plans and
policies, including the Alberta Land Stewardship
Act and the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth
Plan. Flourish has been prepared to comply with
all relevant provincial legislation, regulation, plans,
and policies, including the Land Stewardship Act
Land use Framework and Municipal Government
Act. It has also been prepared to conform to the
Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan.
These and other relevant, higher-order statutory
documents are briefly described on the following
page. Should inconsistencies arise between
Flourish and any federal, provincial, or Edmonton
Metropolitan Region policy, plan, or regulation, the
higher-order policy, plan, or regulation prevails.
Other statutory plans, such as Area Structure
Plans and Area Redevelopment Plans, as defined
by the Municipal Government Act, for lands within
St. Albert must be consistent with Flourish. As
Flourish is a foundational document for the City,
non-statutory municipal plans and guidelines
should also be aligned with its policies and
intent. Where there is any inconsistency between
municipal statutory plans, the provisions of the
higher-order plan prevail.
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
CITY OF ST. ALBERT
MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT ACT
(MGA)
SUBDIVISION AND
DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION
ALBERTA
WETLAND POLICY
LAND-USE
FRAMEWORK
EDMONTON METROPOLITAN REGION GROWTH PLAN
LAND USE BYLAW (LUB)
COUNCIL
STRATEGIC
PLAN
COMPLEMENTARY
PLANS AND
POLICIES
NORTH
SASKATCHEWAN
REGIONAL PLAN
(UNDER DEVELOPMENT)
MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT ACT
(MGA)
WATER ACT
ALBERTA LAND
STEWARDSHIP ACT
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MDP)
AREA STRUCTURE PLANS (ASP)
AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLANS (ARP)
Figure 2: Planning Hierarchy
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Context
Municipal Government Act
The Municipal Government Act provides the
legal framework for governance and planning in
Alberta municipalities. It is the legislation that
enables the City of St. Albert to create statutory
plans and requires each municipality in Alberta
to have a Municipal Development Plan. Municipal
Development Plans are prepared in accordance
with Section 632 of the Municipal Government Act.
Alberta Land Stewardship Act and Land
Use Framework
The Land Stewardship Act provides the legal basis
for regional land use planning in Alberta and
ensures coordination of planning and decision
making between regional, Metropolitan Region
Growth Board, and municipal land use decision
makers. The Alberta Land Stewardship Regulation
provides direction for the implementation of
regional plans.
North Saskatchewan Regional Plan
(under development)
St. Albert is located within the area subject to
the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan, which
was under development at the time of Flourish's
preparation. It is one of seven regional plans that
will be included in Alberta's Land Use Framework.
With a planning horizon of 50 years, the regional
plan will provide specific strategies and actions
intended to balance economic, environmental, and
social objectives across the region.
Alberta Water Act and Alberta Wetland
Policy
The Water Act supports and promotes water
conservation and the management of water,
through the use and allocation of water in Alberta.
Approval processes for water-related activities and
diversions, such as those that might occur through
urban development, are governed by the Water Act.
The Water Act also provides the primary legislative
basis for implementing the Alberta Wetland
Policy. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to
conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta's
wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the
environment, society, and economy.
Marilyn Carlyle-Helms
City of St. Albert | Municipal Development Plan| 9
Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth
Plan
The City of St. Albert is a member municipality of
the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB),
which is a growth-management board established
through the Municipal Government Act. The
purpose of a growth-management board is "to
provide for integrated and strategic planning for
future growth in municipalities."
As part of this strategic planning for future growth,
a 30-year regional growth plan was created by
the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and
approved by the Government of Alberta in October
2017. The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth
Plan provides direction for achieving the vision
of a region that will grow collaboratively, make
efficient use of infrastructure, foster economic
opportunities, and create vibrant communities. As
a regional partner in the Edmonton Metropolitan
Region Board, St. Albert must ensure Flourish
complies with the policies of the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Growth Plan, which is guided
by the following seven principles:
1. Collaborate and coordinate as a Region to
manage growth responsibly.
2. Promote global economic competitiveness and
regional prosperity.
3. Recognize and celebrate the diversity of
communities and promote an excellent quality
of life across the Region.
4. Achieve compact growth that optimizes
infrastructure investment.
5. Ensure effective regional mobility.
6. Ensure the wise management of prime
agricultural resources.
7.
Protect natural living systems and
environmental assets.
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan
includes several key policy directions and targets
that focus on a balanced, responsible approach to
growth. These include:
-
Establishing minimum greenfield residential
density targets for new Neighbourhoods;
-
Establishing aspirational intensification targets
for built-up urban areas;
-
Guiding transit-oriented development
(TOD centres);
-
Establishing aspirational density targets for
urban centres;
-
Planning for and promoting market affordable
and non-market housing;
-
Shifting away from reliance on private vehicle
use by providing more transit and active
transportation options;
-
Conserving and restoring the natural
environment, and protecting the regional and
sub-regional watersheds; and
-
Supporting regional prosperity by promoting
job growth and economic diversification.
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth
Plan locates the City of St. Albert within the
"Metropolitan Area" policy tier. This policy area
supports a contiguous urban settlement pattern,
consisting of elements such as major commercial
development, health facilities, employment
areas, and regional transit service. The regional
growth plan contains "Structure Components"
that reinforce existing urban communities and
major employment areas, while building on
existing infrastructure and land use patterns. The
following structure components have been applied
to St. Albert's urban structure, as seen in Map
2: Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan
Structure and included in Map 3: Urban Structure
and General Land Use:
-
Built-up Urban Area
-
Urban Centre (Downtown)
-
Transit-oriented Development Centres (Mixed-
use Nodes and Rapid Transit Station Areas)
-
LRT Corridor (Trail Corridor Area -
St. Albert Trail)
-
Major Employment Area
In September 2018, the City adopted a
Regional Context Statement and submitted it
to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board in
accordance with the regional growth plan. The
Regional Context Statement focuses on the
regional guiding objectives applicable to St. Albert
and provides a framework for planning policy
alignment. The Regional Context Statement is
an implementation tool, which assisted in the
formation of the policies of Flourish.
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Context
Regional Context
Sturgeon County
Morinville
Fort
Saskatchewan
Strathcona
County
Edmonton
St. Albert
Parkland County
Leduc County
Paul First Nation
Enoch Cree
Nation
Leduc
Beaumont
Spruce
Grove
Stony
Plain
Devon
Alexander
First
Nation
CFB Edmonton
Villeneuve Airport
Edmonton
International Airport
0
10
20
5
km Z
LEGEND
St. Albert City Boundary
First Nations Reserve
o
o
o
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EDMONTON
Villeneuve Road
St. Albert
ANTHONY HENDAY DRIVE
Ray Gibbon Drive
North
St. Albert
TOD
Naki Transit Centre &
Park and Ride
St. Albert Trail
0
1
2
0.5
km Z
LEGEND
Metropolitan Area
Major Employment Area
Natural Living System
Regional Bus Transit Corridor
LRT Transit Corridor
Regional Road
Urban Centre
Planned TOD Centre
St. Albert City Boundary
Built-up Urban Area
^
EMRB Growth Plan Structure
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Context
2.2. Drivers of Change
Climate Change
Extreme weather events frequently result in the
loss of property and lives and have major impacts
on a city's infrastructure, services, and economy.
Like all cities, St. Albert needs to adapt to climate
change impacts to ensure its infrastructure is
resilient and its facilities and services are prepared
when extreme events occur. Cities and their
citizens also need to mitigate and reduce climate
change impacts and human contributions, in
particular by adopting renewable energy resources,
ensuring buildings are energy efficient, embracing
low-impact development practices, and reducing
reliance on private vehicles.
Economic Diversification
A variety of factors have contributed to ongoing
economic uncertainty around the world, including
the impact of COVID-19, rapid advances in
technology, climate change, and the ups and
downs of globalization. Federal, provincial, and
municipal governments are continuing the push
to diversify Alberta's economy by attracting new
businesses, and industry is developing new
products, services, and markets to enable their
long-term success. Cities play a vital role in
supporting economic growth and diversification as
hubs for education, research and development,
manufacturing, and international trade. St. Albert
can build on its many assets to become an
innovation and economic hub within the region.
Linking Public Health to the Built
Environment
In Alberta, rates of obesity and diabetes are
increasing, and a range of societal and personal
issues are increasing the demand for mental
health services. Cities have long supported good
public health by providing a range of recreational
and cultural services. Policy makers and public
health professionals now recognize that how we
plan and design our cities is also strongly linked
to public health. For example, compact, complete
communities with interconnected street and trail
networks encourage walking and cycling, both of
which have physical and mental health benefits.
This is a time of dramatic change in St. Albert, Canada, and the world. The drivers listed below are some of the most important
considerations St. Albert faces today and will continue to face in the future. They are wide ranging in nature and affect all aspects of
how the city will grow and change over time.
Michael Rivera (Creative Commons: CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Emerging Technologies
Municipal governments recognize the opportunity
to make better use of new technologies for
operational efficiencies and improved service
delivery. "Smart cities" use advances in data
gathering, analysis, and transmission, including
artificial intelligence, to respond more quickly
and effectively to issues that arise in the
community and to predict future needs. Over
time, autonomous vehicles are expected to
fundamentally change how people move around,
reducing the need for private vehicles and
transforming public transit.
Affordable Housing
The cost of housing affects low-income and middle-
income urban households. With an increasing
number of households forced to spend more than
30% of their income on housing costs, it is difficult
to afford other necessities. Overspending on housing
also leads to ongoing housing instability, which may
in turn lead to homelessness. St. Albert's median
housing prices and rents are some of the highest in
the Edmonton region. With aging citizens and younger
residents struggling to afford their own homes,
St. Albert needs to address housing affordability to
ensure a high quality of life and economic growth. A
diverse mix of new housing choices is an essential
part of the solution. Strategic intensification and
the convenient location of services, amenities, and
transit, in proximity to housing will also help.
Aging Society
As baby boomers move into their retirement years,
and with many of them expected to live well into
their eighties and nineties, cities need to grow
and adapt to meet their needs. Many people in
this age cohort want to downsize to affordable
smaller homes within their neighbourhoods. With
more leisure time, seniors are using recreational
and cultural facilities more frequently. As they age,
many will stop driving and rely on transit services
or other modes of travel instead. As cities address
the needs of an aging population, they also need to
attract young and middle-aged adults who provide
a skilled workforce that contributes to the economy
and tax base.
Grendelkhan (Creative Commons: CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Context
Migration
New Canadians will fuel much of St. Albert's
future growth. New Canadians will help our city
flourish, supporting population and economic
growth and enriching cultural diversity. To attract
new Canadians, the city needs a range of job
opportunities and a variety of housing choices.
Transit service may see increased demand, and
municipal services need to respond to the needs
of newcomers, for example, by adding recreation
facilities and gathering spaces that reflect changing
demographics.
Truth and Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
examined the traumatic impact of residential
schools on generations of Indigenous families and
explored ways for Canadians to support the healing
process. As part of its mandate, the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission of Canada identified
actions that municipalities can take to further the
work of reconciliation. Reconciliation refers to the
efforts we take to increase understanding and
restore balanced relationships among Indigenous
and non-Indigenous people. At the municipal level,
planning has an important role to play by providing a
connection between people, land, and government.
As part of St. Albert's reconciliation journey,
planning policies and processes can help support
the healing process.
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Kim Hamson
"There is no power for change
greater than a community
discovering what it
cares about."
- Margaret J. Wheatley, author
and teacher
3. Goals and Principles
Goals and Principles
Flourish builds on the City's Cultivating Our Future Vision by facilitating further conversations with the community about
the opportunities and challenges facing St. Albert. These conversations, together with the community vision and Pillars of
Sustainability, informed the development of nine overarching and interconnected goals for Flourish. The goals and related
principles should be considered comprehensively and holistically, with none taking precedence over another.
Steve Boer Photography
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Goals and Principles
Goal
St. Albert has a thriving, diverse economy that
offers a range of opportunities to work and invest,
thereby supporting a sustainable tax base.
Principles
Business Attraction and Retention: Attract,
support, and retain businesses, thereby growing
St. Albert's economy and meeting the needs of
residents and employers.
Employment Growth: Expand opportunities for
employment and economic growth with new
Employment Areas that accommodate a mix of
industries and businesses.
Agriculture: Support agricultural producers'
ongoing contribution to the economy.
Business Innovation: Create a local business
environment that facilitates and promotes growth,
innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Tourism: Support and leverage unique assets,
attractions, and events that contribute to the
tourism economy.
Goal
St. Albert accommodates a full and balanced mix
of housing choices, meeting the needs of everyone,
at all stages of life.
Principles
Housing Diversity: Support a greater diversity in
housing forms, sizes, and tenures through new
development and redevelopment opportunities.
Housing for Everyone: Strive to ensure that
housing is available to everyone by meeting a full
range of community needs.
Goal
St. Albert values and protects the natural
environment, conserving and enhancing its features
and functions for the well-being of our community
and our planet.
Principles
Natural Features: Protect, conserve, and enhance
natural features within St. Albert.
Biodiversity: Conserve and enhance the diversity
and health of wildlife, vegetation, and landscapes
within St. Albert.
Water Quality and Quantity: Contribute to the
protection of water quality and quantity in the
Sturgeon River watershed.
Urban Forest: Protect and expand St. Albert's
urban forest and tree canopy.
Green Environment
Robust Economy
Housing Options
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Goal
St. Albert supports a safe and efficient
transportation network, providing a full range of
attractive and healthy options for moving around.
Principles
Multi-modal Transportation: Support a
transportation system that provides a full range of
viable transportation choices.
Street Network: Develop a street network that
balances the efficient and safe movement of
pedestrians, cyclists, public transit, emergency
services, and private vehicles.
Public Transit: Make public transit and multi-
modal commuting a more attractive and viable
alternative to private vehicles for more residents by
providing a supportive public transit network.
Active Transportation: Support more people to
walk or cycle for everyday transportation.
Parking: Implement parking standards that can be
adapted to changing needs and do not adversely
affect the public realm.
Goods Movement: Facilitate goods movement
throughout St. Albert while minimizing its negative
impacts on residential and other sensitive areas.
Goal
St. Albert celebrates its heritage, promotes the
arts, and provides residents and visitors with
opportunities for cultural enrichment.
Principles
Cultural Development and Programming:
Provide opportunities for residents and visitors to
experience arts and cultural programming.
Heritage Conservation: Promote St. Albert's rich
history by conserving tangible and intangible parts
of the city's heritage.
Payhonin Reconciliation St. Albert: Support
reconciliation and increase residents' awareness
of the rich Indigenous history and culture in the
St. Albert area.
Public Art: Celebrate cultures, instill civic pride,
and support placemaking by increasing the
prominence of public art across the city.
Goal
St. Albert's infrastructure systems are resilient,
efficient, adaptable, and technologically innovative.
Principles
Servicing Standards: Facilitate the logical,
efficient, and sustainable provision of essential
infrastructure to all areas of St. Albert.
Infrastructure Costs: Facilitate growth through
infrastructure that equitably distributes costs and
is fiscally sustainable.
Utility Alignments and Locations: Ensure the
location and provision of utility rights-of-way align
with long-term needs and plans.
Water and Wastewater: Reduce per-capita
water consumption and encourage low-impact
development practices.
Stormwater Management: Manage stormwater
effectively to protect residents, infrastructure, and
property while minimizing environmental impacts.
Solid Waste Management: Minimize solid waste
generation and manage solid waste in an efficient
and environmentally responsible manner.
Resource Conservation and Greenhouse Gas
Reduction: Fight climate change and improve
air quality by reducing energy consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions from all sources.
Risk Management and Resiliency: Take measures
to prepare for and minimize the adverse impacts of
climate change.
Mobility Choices
Cultural Richness
Resilient Infrastructure
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Goals and Principles
Goal
St. Albert cherishes a sense of place and
community, designing built environments that
create lively spaces and instill civic pride.
Principles
Gathering Places: Design and build distinctive
gathering places that encourage outdoor activity,
social interaction, and the enjoyment of civic life.
Streetscapes: Create safe, comfortable, and
inviting streets, designed for people.
Built Form and Site Planning: Facilitate
development that enhances the character of its
surroundings and the city and that contributes to
attractive, enduring, and memorable places.
Accessibility and Comfort: Design St. Albert to be
accessible and inviting, to everyone in all seasons.
Signage: Consider signage when designing
buildings, streetscapes, and landscapes, ensuring
it contributes positively to the character of places.
Downtown: Grow and reinforce Downtown as
St. Albert's civic and cultural heart, a thriving
business district, and a dynamic neighbourhood.
Goal
St. Albert optimizes its land, infrastructure, and
financial resources to support intensification and
outward growth that together attract a diverse
range of residents and businesses.
Principles
Outward Growth: Manage and coordinate growth
in a logical manner that efficiently utilizes land,
infrastructure, and fiscal resources.
Intensification: Support the strategic
intensification of established areas of the city.
Community Well-being
Great Places
Sustainable Growth
Goal
St. Albert supports the physical, mental, and social
well-being of residents through community services
and neighbourhoods that support healthy lifestyles.
Principles
Municipal Reserve: Enable the optimal use of
municipal reserve land for the benefit of the City
and residents.
Parks, Open Spaces, and Trails: Ensure all
residents have convenient access to a park system
that is connected, accessible, safe, and responsive
to the diverse needs of the community.
Community Facilities: Support social connectivity
and personal well-being through community
facilities and gathering spaces that respond to
community needs.
Schools: Enable all children and youth to have
convenient and safe access to primary and
secondary schools.
Social and Family Services: Ensure residents have
access to a coordinated and connected network of
social services that responds to the broad needs of
the community.
Urban Agriculture and Local Food Production:
Support food security, community building, and
cultural awareness through local food production.
Safety and Protective Services: Design and build
St. Albert to enhance safety and security.
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"First we shape cities -
then they shape us."
- Jan Gehl, architect and
urban designer
4. Urban Structure
Urban Structure
A city's urban structure is comprised of the following: major environmental features and open spaces, major roads and
other transportation infrastructure, and distinct land use areas. An optimal urban structure considers these elements
holistically and in an integrated way to ensure they support and complement one another.
St. Albert's planned urban structure, identified in Map 3, builds on the existing structure of the city and illustrates an
overall vision for the city in terms of land use, gathering places, and major infrastructure. At the centre is the city's historic
Downtown, where the Sturgeon River and St. Albert Trail meet. These defining features divide the city into four quadrants
made up of mostly residential neighbourhoods. As St. Albert grows, its urban structure will evolve as new Neighbourhoods
and Employment Areas are developed. It will also gradually develop to include more mixed-use areas where residential,
commercial, and other uses come together to create distinct places, particularly around planned rapid transit stations
along St. Albert Trail.
The planned urban structure provides a reference for many of Flourish's city-wide policies, as well as the
land use and development policies in Section 14.
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Downtown will
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heart of the city,
where an increasing
number of people will
live and work, and the
primary destination for
culture, specialty retail,
entertainment, and
government services.
Trail Corridor Areas along St. Albert Trail are
currently dominated by commercial uses but will
be encouraged over time to also accommodate
residential uses (mostly apartment buildings,
but also townhouse developments) and office
buildings.
Mixed-use Nodes are areas within Neighbourhoods
that contain a range of commercial uses, apartment
buildings, townhouses, and community services, all
arranged within a cohesive, pedestrian-oriented network
of streets and open spaces.
Employment Areas are
dedicated locations for a variety
of industrial and office-based
businesses that benefit from
convenient access to the
regional transportation network.
Mixed-use Employment Areas are
locations for the clustering of related light
industrial, office, and retail businesses.
Neighbourhoods are
predominantly residential areas
made up of low-rise housing,
along with schools, parks,
local shops, and services.
Many existing Neighbourhoods
will continue to add new
housing that respects the
established character, while
new Neighbourhoods will be
developed with a greater variety
of housing types.
Major Open Spaces in the Sturgeon River and Carrot
Creek corridors and around Big Lake include natural
features and parkland to be protected and enhanced as
the city grows.
Major Roads and
Primary Mobility
Corridors include
St. Albert Trail and
several east-west roads
that will be improved
over time to facilitate
and encourage greater
mobility by public transit,
cycling, and walking,
while continuing
to accommodate
private vehicles.
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City-wide Policies
The city-wide policies outlined in Flourish guide growth and change
throughout the city. This part of the Plan is divided into nine goals
that reinforce linkages between city-wide policies and the goals
and principles they support. Since the goals are interconnected,
the policies in one section often support the goals and principles in
other sections.
Katie Mahoney
Goal: St. Albert values
and protects the natural
environment, conserving
and enhancing its features
and functions for the well-
being of our community and
our planet.
5. Green Environment
Green Environment
The natural environment is fundamental to St. Albert's physical character and is closely linked to quality of life and
overall community well-being. Nature provides the essentials of life, and its value is multi-faceted, including ecological,
economical, recreational, historical, spiritual, medicinal, cultural, and social dimensions. The protection and conservation
of St. Albert's natural, or "green," features are essential elements of city building and will become more critical as the city
grows. By adopting an ecological network approach, the City recognizes that natural living systems function best when
they are strongly connected to each other, both within and beyond city boundaries. The principles and policies in this
section intend to foster a green environment through conservation efforts and sustainable development practices.
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Green Environment
5.1. Natural Features
Policies:
5.1.1. Require all development to adhere to
provincial and federal acts and regulations relating
to the environment, including, but not limited to
those related to air quality, water quality, wetlands,
wildlife, land use, and flood hazard lands.
5.1.2. Protect and conserve natural features
identified on Map 5, and sensitively integrate
them into statutory plans and conceptual
plans for development, where such plans are
envisioned or proposed, as the foundation of an
ecological network.
5.1.3. Enhance the ecological network over time by:
a) Encouraging and supporting the
protection, conservation, and restoration
of natural areas in addition to the natural
features shown on Map 5, as identified
in the supportive technical documents
associated with the preparation and
amendment of statutory plans;
b) Encouraging and supporting the
naturalization of open spaces; and
c) Prioritizing opportunities to create links
within the local and regional ecological
network when supporting the conservation
and restoration of natural areas and the
naturalization of open spaces.
Principle: Protect, conserve, and enhance natural features within St. Albert.
St. Albert's natural features provide wildlife habitat and support the health and quality of life for residents. Maintaining a balance
between development and the conservation of natural features is essential and may require limiting development within, and close
to, natural features. The following policies ensure that the ecological benefits of natural features are conserved, and potential adverse
effects are understood and avoided, or mitigated where avoidance is not possible.
What is an ecological network?
Natural areas within and near the city have value
as individual features, but they also work with
each other as an ecological network that is greater
than the sum of its parts. Together these features
form valuable ecological corridors allowing
for nutrient flow, seed dispersal, and wildlife
movement for a wide variety of small and large
species including wide-ranging species such as
coyote, deer, and moose.
Some of the parts of this ecological network
include:
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A Regional Core Area, in the areas
around Big Lake and the downstream
Sturgeon River.
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Riverlot 56 is a Local Core Area for many
native species of plants and animals.
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The Sturgeon River and Carrot Creek
function as regional ecological corridors.
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Throughout the city, numerous ravines
and retained shelterbelts extend for short
distances through neighbourhoods and
across agricultural land and function as
Local Ecological Corridors.
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Scattered and more isolated, smaller
natural areas throughout the city function
as stepping stones, habitat patches that
can provide resources to small species
and can also be used temporarily by
wider-ranging species that move through
the city to more suitable habitats.
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5.1.4. Protect and conserve natural features using
the following means:
a) environmental reserve dedication or
easements, in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Government
Act;
b) municipal reserve dedication, in
accordance with the provisions of the
Municipal Government Act and in
alignment with the City of St. Albert
Parks and Open Space Standards and
Guidelines;
c) conservation reserve dedication, in
accordance with the provisions of the
Municipal Government Act; or
d) any other means identified by City
Administration, including, but not limited
to, land exchanges, land purchases,
transfer of development rights, donations
and requests, and conservation
easements.
5.1.5. Prepare an acquisition strategy that
prioritizes the protection and conservation of
natural features and includes the establishment of
a Conservation Reserve Fund.
5.1.6. Require environmental reserve,
conservation reserve, and environmental reserve
easements to maintain ecological functions, while
contributing to the City's open space and trail
system, where appropriate.
5.1.7. Enable public access to environmental
reserve, conservation reserve, and environmental
reserve easement lands, where those areas
have capacity to sustain human uses without
adversely affecting and degrading the functional
integrity of the natural feature and overall health of
the ecosystem.
5.1.8. Establish appropriate buffer zones,
setbacks, and other mitigation and design
measures when enabling public access to
environmental reserve, conservation reserve, and
environmental reserve easement lands.
5.1.9. Require development and construction
areas that abut natural features to be separated
by physical barriers during construction, protected
through erosion control measures, and, after
construction is complete, be clearly demarcated
from abutting properties.
5.1.10. Assess, and potentially require, restoration
work to take place if grading or construction activity
adversely affects natural features.
5.1.11. Require satisfactory environmental studies
to be included in statutory and non-statutory
plan proposals that may impact natural features,
ecological systems, or lands unsuitable for
development.
Derek McLagan
"When we plan for the future generations
to thrive on our lands, we must also plan
for the future of all living beings that
share the land with us. We must plan for
the future of our life-givers for without
them our future is in jeopardy."
- Douglas Cardinal, architect
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Green Environment
What is a "Riparian Setback
Matrix model"?
The Riparian Setback Matrix Model is a tool
used by a qualified professional such as a
biologist, hydrologist, or engineer to determine
the appropriate setback from a water body or
watercourse. This setback is established to
limit water pollution and protect public safety,
and considers things such as the slope, soil
type and texture, vegetation cover, height of
bank, and adjacent land use. Land within
this setback area is typically designated as
environmental reserve.
What are "lands unsuitable for
development"?
Certain lands might be considered unsuitable
for development for a variety of reasons--for
example to preserve natural features, ensure
public safety, prevent pollution, or allow
access to a body of water. Alberta's Municipal
Government Act allows municipalities to
require the dedication of these types of land.
Examples of land unsuitable for development
include ravines and gullies, land subject to
flooding, land with unstable slopes, and the
land on either side of the bed and shore of
water bodies.
5.1.12. Identify relevant environmental studies
as part of the statutory plan and development
application submission requirements, as
determined by the City. Such studies may include,
but are not limited to:
a) Environmental impact assessments
b) Environmental site assessments
c) Biophysical assessments
d) Wetland assessments
e) Natural area assessments
f)
Traditional ecological knowledge studies
g) Traditional land use studies
h) Environmental construction operation
plans
5.1.13. Require appropriate setbacks
from identified natural features and lands
considered unsuitable for development, to be
established as follows:
a) Based on the greater of:
i.
A minimum 50-metre setback from
the top-of-bank of the Sturgeon River
or Carrot Creek to lot boundaries;
ii.
A minimum 30-metre setback
from conserved waterbodies to lot
boundaries;
iii. The application of an ecologically
appropriate tool, such as a Riparian
Setback Matrix Model or Slope
Stability Analysis.
b) Or as determined through appropriate
studies and plans, as deemed satisfactory
by the City. The cost of supporting studies
and plans are the responsibility of the
applicant.
5.1.14. Require all lands that are considered
unsuitable for development, including required
setbacks from these areas, to be dedicated as
environmental reserve, in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
5.1.15. Limit the removal of vegetation within
riparian setback areas, unless removal is required
for public hazard reduction, weed management,
and general maintenance of parks and
open spaces.
5.1.16. Collaborate with neighbouring
municipalities, public agencies, community
organizations, Indigenous communities, and other
levels of government to protect environmental
features and ecosystems within and connected to
the City of St. Albert.
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5.2. Biodiversity
Principle: Conserve and enhance the diversity and health of wildlife, vegetation, and landscapes within St. Albert.
Policies:
5.2.1. Assess the impacts of major transportation
and utility projects on wildlife habitat and
movement corridors and implement appropriate
mitigation strategies and measures if these areas
cannot be avoided.
5.2.2. Support the protection, restoration,
and enhancement of wildlife habitats and
movement corridors within the natural features
identified on Map 5.
5.2.3. Assess decisions regarding proposed
changes to the natural features identified on Map
5, based on an ecological network perspective.
5.2.4. Assess the potential cumulative impacts
of development on the integrity of the ecological
network, including natural features, wildlife habitat
and movement corridors, and green corridors.
Biodiversity refers to the entire variety and range of life within a geographic area and can be understood at a variety of scales, from
global to local. Development can influence local biodiversity negatively or positively.
St. Albert's consideration and management of biodiversity aims to maintain a healthy and connected ecological network that supports
the co-existence of development and the natural world. The following policies maintain and enhance a healthy ecological network and
habitats throughout the city.
5.2.5. Support local ecological networks within the
overall ecological network in new development,
redevelopment, and public projects by conserving
natural features and identifying opportunities
to restore and enhance ecological connectivity
through open space connections when planning
parks, other open spaces, trails, stormwater
management facilities, and major infrastructure.
5.2.6. Explore acquiring ecologically sensitive lands
or other lands that contribute to the ecological
network and that support enhancing biodiversity
for future generations.
5.2.7. Support the monitoring and management
of invasive species that pose a threat to native
biodiversity.
5.2.8. Support the use of native and locally
appropriate plant species through landscape
design standards and guidelines.
5.2.9. Support naturalization where appropriate, to
enhance, buffer, and complement natural features.
Eric Schultz
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Green Environment
5.3. Water Quality and Quantity
Principle: Contribute to the protection of water quality and quantity in the Sturgeon River watershed.
Policies:
5.3.1. Encourage the use of Low Impact
Development (LID) principles and best practices
in new development and redevelopment, such as
green roofs, permeable pavement, and bioswales,
subject to the City's standards and guidelines for
such features.
5.3.2. Support the use of LID principles and best
practices through incentives.
5.3.3. Support improved water quality and quantity
through monitoring and reporting programs,
implementing awareness and conservation
incentives, encouraging naturalization initiatives,
and developing planning policies.
5.3.4. Conserve, restore, protect, and manage
wetlands in accordance with provincial wetland
legislation and policy.
5.3.5. Assess the following possible impacts when
proposed development abuts a watercourse:
a) Impediments to the flow of water
b) Soil erosion or damage to the riparian area
c) Loss of recreation potential
d) Negative effects on fish and wildlife
habitat
Water quality is a key indicator of St. Albert's ecological health. Buildings and roads cover much of the city's surface, and these
built features can contaminate water sources and make it difficult for rainfall to infiltrate the ground. The following policies help
protect water quality and quantity in the Sturgeon River watershed by reducing the impact of the built environment.
Meesha Lee
5.3.6. Support the work of the Sturgeon River
Watershed Alliance and the North Saskatchewan
Watershed Alliance.
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5.4. Urban Forest
Principle: Protect and expand St. Albert's urban forest and tree canopy.
Policies:
5.4.1. Incorporate existing tree stands into parks,
other public open spaces, and private amenity
spaces, where feasible and appropriate.
5.4.2. Encourage the protection and maintenance of
existing private mature trees.
5.4.3. Promote tree planting on private property to
support tree canopy succession and regeneration.
5.4.4. Protect City trees through requirements such
as tree preservation plans, hoarding, and securities.
5.4.5. Require satisfactory on-site replacement
planting when City tree removal is unavoidable, as
deemed necessary by City Administration.
5.4.6. Implement the direction of the City of
St. Albert Urban Forest Management Plan, through
landscaping standards and regulations for new
development and redevelopment.
5.4.7. Support maximum opportunity for boulevard
tree planting through engineering standards and
design guidelines.
5.4.8. Establish and implement compensation
payment in situations where City tree replacement
cannot be accommodated on site, based on a
satisfactory tree valuation submitted to the City.
The urban forest consists of all vegetation within the City's boundary, including trees, shrubs, and grasses. The tree canopy refers to
the uppermost layer in a forest, formed by the crowns of the trees within the urban forest. St. Albert's urban forest reinforces the city's
strong green character and provides many benefits to the city. These benefits include improved community health and well-being,
cleaner air, more shade, and healthier wildlife habitats. The following policies protect and expand St. Albert's urban forest and tree
canopy, so that residents and visitors can continue to enjoy this cherished asset.
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Goal: St. Albert has a
thriving, diverse economy
that offers a range of
opportunities to work and
invest, thereby supporting a
sustainable tax base.
6. Robust Economy
Robust Economy
St. Albert supports a robust local service economy and is home to many office-based and industrial employers. The city's
economic health, nevertheless, is inextricably linked to the larger Edmonton metropolitan regional economy. More than
half of employed St. Albertans have jobs based in Edmonton, and many people from outside the city visit St. Albert for its
renowned features, events, and services, contributing to the dynamics of a regional economy. Moving forward, disruptors
and technological advances are expected to transform workplaces and the way we obtain goods and services.
With its educated population and high quality of life, St. Albert has great potential to attract and accommodate significant
employment opportunities. Increasing the number of businesses and jobs in St. Albert will achieve a sustainable balance
between residential and non-residential tax revenue. Much of the city's employment growth will be accommodated in
the Lakeview Business District. The City will also continue to support business retention, entrepreneurship, and post-
secondary educational opportunities within St. Albert. The principles and policies in this section support a robust
economy within St. Albert and the broader region.
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6.1. Business Attraction and Retention
Principle: Attract, support, and retain businesses, thereby growing St. Albert's economy and meeting the needs of residents and
employers.
Policies:
6.1.1. Develop and maintain an economic
development strategy that reports on employment
growth in the city, targets economic sectors, and
identifies initiatives intended to attract, support,
and retain businesses.
6.1.2. Support the development of a long-term
commercial strategy that identifies demand and
responds to a changing commercial landscape.
6.1.3. Encourage the growth and diversification of
the local commercial economy, providing residents,
businesses, and visitors with access to a full range
of shops, services, and entertainment.
6.1.4. Support the co-location of synergistic
industrial businesses and related services.
6.1.5. Encourage collaboration among
businesses for the efficient use of resources and
reduction of waste.
6.1.6. Encourage the redevelopment and
revitalization of commercial shopping areas,
transforming them into mixed-use sites with new
residential development and complementary uses.
6.1.7. Explore and support Indigenous economic
development partnerships and initiatives.
6.1.8. Facilitate home-based businesses that
complement the neighbourhood and built form.
6.1.9. Encourage the development of live-work
housing in planned mixed-use areas.
6.1.10. Develop efficient, streamlined, and
straightforward regulations and processes that
continuously improve St. Albert's attractiveness to
businesses.
6.1.11. Explore and encourage social enterprises
to provide employment opportunities that respond
to community needs.
Local businesses and the opportunities they provide for owners and employees are a key component of St. Albert's economy. As the
city evolves, streamlined regulations and support for new and existing employers will reinforce St. Albert's reputation as a great place
to do business. The following policies foster a business environment conducive to continued growth and success in the local and
regional economy.
6.2. Employment Growth
Principle: Expand opportunities for employment and economic growth through new Employment Areas that accommodate a mix of
industries and businesses.
Policies:
6.2.1. Facilitate the availability of easily
serviceable and developable, or re-developable,
land for employment purposes by:
a) Planning new Employment Areas where
generally identified on Map 3. The
intended employment uses and design
standards for these areas are determined
through the Area Structure Plan process;
b) Working with landowners and developers
to expedite the cost-effective and
sustainable development of municipal
infrastructure in planned Employment
Areas west of Ray Gibbon Drive; and
c) Optimizing the use of existing
infrastructure and services in the
planning and phasing of development in
Employment Areas.
6.2.2. Establish an Area Structure Plan for
Lakeview Business District, identified on Map 3,
that accommodates a range of light and medium
industrial uses, office uses, and complementary
commercial, service, and institutional uses. An
Area Structure Plan that includes urban design
guidelines will guide development in the Lakeview
Business District, ensuring edges and areas with
high public visibility are defined by high-quality
buildings and landscaping.
6.2.3. Support initiatives and incentives that retain
and attract new businesses to the Downtown
and major employers to priority areas, as
identified on Map 4.
6.2.4. Ensure Employment Areas contain parcels
of widely varying sizes to accommodate a diversity
of businesses.
6.2.5. Explore and consider opportunities for
the advancement of servicing infrastructure that
facilitates new development in priority areas.
6.2.6. Explore incentives to attract businesses that
generate significant job creation.
Historically, businesses and jobs in St. Albert have been concentrated in the city's Employment Areas, along St. Albert Trail, and in
Downtown. While new employment growth will occur across the city, more than half of future jobs are expected to be located in the
Lakeview Business District. This growth is expected to include light and medium industrial uses, manufacturing, transportation and
logistics, technology, health, and research and development. The following policies ensure that Employment Areas are planned for
and developed in ways that support the local and regional economic development objectives, respect St. Albert's distinct identity, and
contribute to a more complete community.
6.2.7. Encourage the redevelopment and
intensification of established Employment Areas
to facilitate new employment and economic
development opportunities.
6.2.8. Protect and promote the Riel Business Park
and Campbell Business Park for a range of office-
based and compatible industrial uses.
6.2.9. Ensure retail and service uses in
Employment Areas primarily serve employees and
businesses in the area.
6.2.10. Optimize development opportunities
around railway infrastructure to maximize the
potential of such areas.
6.2.11. Promote partnerships that create
opportunities for growth and investment at the
regional scale.
6.2.12. Collaborate with regional partners
and organizations to attract a diverse range
of economic development opportunities
for the region.
6.2.13. Collaborate with the Chamber of
Commerce and businesses to identify future local
business development opportunities.
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How does employment growth
affect residential taxes?
Property taxes are a primary source of revenue
for Canadian municipalities. The revenue helps
the City to pay for public services such as
recreation centres, fire protection, and roads.
Taxes are paid by residential, commercial, and
industrial property owners. Historically, St. Albert
has had a high proportion of residential
neighbourhoods and a relatively low proportion
of commercial and industrial land. Designating
new commercial and industrial areas is one way
that a municipality can achieve a balance. Once
developed, these properties provide new tax
revenue that can help to reduce the tax burden
on residents while providing local jobs and
opportunities for business owners.
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6.3. Agriculture
Principle: Support agricultural producers' ongoing contribution to the economy.
Policies:
6.3.1. Support the development and
implementation of the Edmonton Metropolitan
Region Board Regional Agriculture Master Plan
through the creation of an urban agriculture
strategy and other opportunities.
6.3.2. Prevent the premature fragmentation
and subdivision of agricultural land, thereby
maintaining viable agricultural operations and
reducing development challenges when urbanized.
6.3.3. Protect existing agricultural operations
by maintaining appropriate development
definitions and upholding land use districts in the
Land Use Bylaw.
6.3.4. Require an Agricultural Impact Assessment
for all new Area Structure Plan applications and
for any newly proposed greenfield development
associated with Area Structure Plan amendments,
to help sustain the continuation of agricultural
operations.
6.3.5. Require appropriate buffers and other
measures to minimize conflicts between
agricultural uses and urban development.
6.3.6. Require new development within agricultural
lands to reflect agricultural context and servicing
requirements. Proposed development that exceeds
requirements will be considered when an Area
Structure Plan governs the lands and urban
servicing is available.
Agriculture and food production are an important component of the regional economy. Planning that supports local agriculture also
supports business and consumer access to locally grown food and maximizes opportunities for food and agriculture businesses. The
City of St. Albert can create conditions that support the viability of existing agricultural operations and reduce conflicts with other land
uses. The following policies accommodate future urban development while recognizing agriculture as a valued industry that provides
economic and social benefit to the community.
6.3.7. Encourage value-added agricultural uses to
advance economic development and synergistic
opportunities.
6.3.8. Promote land and environmental
stewardship by supporting existing provincial
legislation and policy related to agriculture within
the context of an urban environment.
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6.4. Business Innovation
Principle: Create a local business environment that facilitates and promotes growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Policies:
6.4.1. Position St. Albert as a "living lab" for testing
new business, social, cultural, and environmental
innovations.
6.4.2. Support the establishment of a multi-
sector innovation centre where entrepreneurs and
business, academic, social, culture, and public
innovators collaborate to create shared value.
6.4.3. Encourage and facilitate the development
of post-secondary education facilities and
partnerships with post-secondary institutions
to attract and support students and employers,
particularly within Downtown, Trail Corridor Areas,
and Employment Areas.
6.4.4. Coordinate with post-secondary institutions
and businesses to provide land supply that is
practical for development and responsive to
changing needs.
6.4.5. Encourage the development of business
incubators, shared workspace, and other low-
cost spaces that facilitate and accelerate
the establishment and growth of local
businesses start-ups.
6.4.6. Work with partners to enable ongoing
investment and reinvestment in next generation
digital infrastructure networks.
6.4.7. Explore opportunities for digital
infrastructure investment that boosts innovation
and employment.
Innovation is key to a thriving economy, and St. Albert will continue to create opportunities for new and creative business ideas. The
following policies foster a business environment that supports local business growth, new business incubation, and innovation through
research and development opportunities.
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6.5. Tourism
Principle: Support and leverage unique assets, attractions, and events that contribute to the tourism economy.
Policies:
6.5.1. Develop and maintain a tourism
strategy that supports the broader economic
development strategy.
6.5.2. Encourage the growth of tourism in
St. Albert by:
a) Promoting festivals and other cultural
events and activities;
b) Continuing to revitalize Downtown as a
focus for tourism;
c) Continuing to offer high-quality public
spaces throughout the city;
d) Conserving and enhancing the city's
natural and historic assets; and
e) Developing and facilitating new tourist
attractions, events, services, and
accommodation, as outlined in the
identified tourism strategy.
6.5.3. Partner with community organizations to
expand tourism attractions, including sport tourism
and related events.
6.5.4. Recognize and enhance the value of arts
and culture as sustainable sources of economic
growth by supporting creative strategies, practices,
and partnerships that deliver arts and culture
amenities, programs, and activities.
6.5.5. Support the development of heritage
attractions as unique tourism destinations
celebrating St. Albert's history and culture.
Tourism is an important economic development driver that St. Albert is ideally positioned to benefit from. Renowned features such as
the Sturgeon River corridor, the Red Willow Park trail system, Lois Hole Provincial Park, and their connections to the city's Downtown
offer significant opportunity for tourism development. A wide variety of cultural and recreational attractions, festivals, and events in the
city and surrounding region, also contribute to St. Albert's strength as a tourism destination. The following policies support and promote
cultural events, recreational assets, and other tourist attractions.
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Goal: St. Albert
accommodates a full and
balanced mix of housing
choices, meeting the
needs of everyone, at all
stages of life.
7. Housing Options
Housing Options
To create an inclusive community for St. Albertans at all life stages, income levels, and lifestyles, a range of housing types
and tenures is essential. Flourish prioritizes an increase in the variety of housing types, as a way to accommodate the
diverse needs of existing and future residents.
Historically, housing in St. Albert has been dominated by low-density, detached homes. An increasing variety of housing
types, such as townhomes and apartment buildings, has emerged in the city in more recent years. As the city grows, a
variety of housing options in appropriate locations is needed to meet the increasingly diverse needs and preferences of
citizens. This includes seniors who are downsizing, those with unique housing needs, younger individuals and families
seeking affordable starter homes, and newcomers to Canada. The principles and policies in this section support a variety
of housing options for St. Albertans.
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What is the "missing middle"?
The "missing middle" is a range of house-scale
buildings with multiple units--compatible in
scale and form with detached homes--located
in a walkable neighbourhood. Common forms
of missing middle housing include duplexes,
fourplexes, sixplexes, courtyard apartments,
townhouses, and live-work units. Changing
zoning to enable development of missing middle
housing can help cities provide diverse housing
options that fit seamlessly into low-rise walkable
neighborhoods and support walkability, locally
serving retail, and public transportation options.
New missing middle housing also supports
neighbourhood renewal and gives residents more
choice of unit size and prices.
7.1. Housing Diversity
Principle: Support greater diversity in housing forms, sizes, and tenures through new development and redevelopment opportunities.
Policies:
7.1.1. Address housing needs by monitoring
changes in the local housing market and
encouraging and enabling housing forms that
respond to emerging housing needs.
7.1.2. Monitor contemporary housing practices
and trends and respond to these through updates
to the Land Use Bylaw, as appropriate, to achieve
a more diverse range of housing forms, sizes,
and tenures.
7.1.3. Encourage intensification through innovative
and emerging housing types that are compatible
with existing and planned Neighbourhoods.
7.1.4. Facilitate a range of seniors' and multi-
generational housing forms and housing
arrangements to support aging in place that is
close to public transit, services, and amenities.
7.1.5. Encourage the inclusion of purpose-built
rental housing in all Neighbourhoods.
7.1.6. Encourage partnerships that promote the
co-location of market affordable and non-market
affordable housing with municipal facilities
and services.
7.1.7. Identify opportunities for Land Use Bylaw
updates that support Neighbourhood renewal,
aging in place, intensification, and diversification
of existing housing stock through incremental
redevelopment.
Diverse housing forms provide housing that is suitable for all St. Albert residents, regardless of family status, income, or life stage. More
diverse housing stock is required throughout the city, including within new Neighbourhoods and through infill development in existing
Neighbourhoods. The following policies support housing options that align with the needs of current and future residents.
7.1.8. Accommodate a greater mix of housing
forms in existing Neighbourhoods that respect the
scale and character of the area.
7.1.9. Require new high- and medium-density,
multi-unit residential development to provide
common private amenity spaces.
Duplex
Townhouse
Low-rise Apartment
Mid-rise Apartment
Stacked Townhouse
Triplex
Fourplex
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7.2. Housing for Everyone
Principle: Strive to ensure that housing is available to everyone by meeting a full range of community needs.
Policies:
7.2.1. Require all new statutory plans with a
residential component to include a variety of
housing forms.
7.2.2. Develop and maintain a Housing
Affordability Strategic Plan that identifies issues
and gaps in the housing supply, objectives to meet
current and projected housing needs, sustainable
funding, and implementation tools.
7.2.3. Encourage the incorporation of accessibility
features into new and renovated homes, which can
transition and accommodate all people, regardless
of age or ability.
7.2.4. Encourage a diverse and inclusive range
of housing by:
a) Offering incentives;
b) Identifying and acquiring land for
affordable housing projects; and
c) Implementing varying planning and
engineering standards, as deemed
appropriate by the City.
7.2.5. Partner with local and regional
organizations, agencies, and private enterprises
to develop and maintain a systematic response to
meet the emergency, transitional, and permanent
housing needs of vulnerable groups.
7.2.6. Enable specialized accommodation and
care facilities in all Neighbourhoods, Trail Corridor
Areas, and Mixed-use Nodes to promote inclusive
communities.
7.2.7. Partner with housing stakeholders,
developers, and agencies to proactively increase
the long-term supply of market and non-market
affordable housing, in accordance with the City's
housing strategies.
7.2.8. Encourage a mixture of market and
non-market affordable housing through
redevelopment plans.
7.2.9. Leverage long-term non-market affordable
housing through targeted municipal investment
and funding.
7.2.10. Encourage and support collaboration
between developers, non-governmental agencies,
other levels of government, and other partners
to include affordable housing within new
development and redevelopment.
Housing is a fundamental human right in Canada. Not only is housing essential to people's inherent dignity and well-being, it is also
essential to building inclusive communities. Government, agencies, and other community building partners all have roles to play in
ensuring that housing exists for a range of community needs and income levels. A limited amount of affordable housing is a barrier to
many who may want to make St. Albert home. Providing housing for vulnerable populations is a key component in building an inclusive
community. The following policies support the provision of housing options, enabling everyone to have a place to call home.
7.2.11. Support the use of municipal lands that
are surplus to City needs to enable non-market
affordable housing development.
Aging in place and age-friendly
communities
Aging in place is a person's ability to live
in the same home or community safely,
independently, and comfortably, as they
age. Aging in place might mean renovating
an existing house for accessibility, moving
to a smaller, lower maintenance home
nearby, or accessing in-home supports and
services. Municipalities can support aging
in place by encouraging age-friendly design
in new and redeveloping areas. Age-friendly
communities are accessible, inclusive, and
designed to meet the needs of residents as
they age by optimizing opportunities for health,
participation, and security.
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Goal: St. Albert supports
a safe and efficient
transportation network,
providing a full range of
attractive and healthy
options for moving around.
8. Mobility Choices
Mobility Choices
Like many Canadian cities, St. Albert is a car-dependent community. As the city grows, the transportation network needs
to better support the use of public transit, cycling, and walking, while continuing to facilitate travel by vehicle. Providing
more ways to move around the city will make St. Albert more accessible, meeting the mobility needs of everyone,
regardless of age, ability, or mode choice. A range of viable transportation options, including rapid transit connections
to destinations in Edmonton, supports the efficient management of traffic congestion and creates more walkable
neighbourhoods.
Emerging and evolving transportation technologies are expected to have a significant impact on how people get around in
the future. Automated and connected vehicles, car sharing, ride sharing, electric vehicles, and intelligent transportation
systems could contribute to an overall mobility network that is more convenient, efficient, and adaptable, but may also
pose challenges for creating an equitable, environmentally sustainable, and high-quality public realm. As part of the City's
commitment to innovation, St. Albert will monitor these trends and technologies and plan future development accordingly.
Greater attention to urban design and the integration of land use and transportation is fundamental to achieving
Flourish's mobility objectives. The principles and policies in this section ensure future street networks and land use
development patterns facilitate walking, cycling, and efficient transit service, providing more options for how citizens
get around.
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8.1. Multi-modal Transportation
Principle: Support a transportation system that provides a full range of viable transportation choices.
Policies:
8.1.1. Plan and develop a transportation network
that supports multi-modal travel and enables safe
and comfortable travel for pedestrians, cyclists,
transit riders, and motorists.
8.1.2. Balance the needs of all travel modes
in all transportation decisions, transportation
investment, and service improvements.
8.1.3. Assess transportation network design
and improvements using a multi-modal level of
service evaluation factor to determine functionality
for all users.
8.1.4. Design transit hubs to enable multi-modal
connections and transportation options.
8.1.5. Ensure accessibility for all users
when developing new or improved
transportation services.
8.1.6. Investigate car share, ride share, bike share,
short-term vehicle rentals, and other privately-
operated transportation services that utilize
information technology and reduce reliance on
private vehicles.
8.1.7. Apply and monitor emerging technologies
that enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and
safety of all travel modes throughout the city.
8.1.8. Explore synergies and potential
collaborations between public and private
transportation services that would enhance the
convenience, cost effectiveness, and sustainability
of the local transportation system.
8.1.9. Explore opportunities for first and last mile
mobility options, enabling people to connect to
transportation systems.
8.1.10. Support multi-modal transportation
in Downtown by enhancing transit service,
incorporating new mobility technologies, and
improving the pedestrian realm.
People travelling around St. Albert and to and from neighbouring communities use multiple modes of transportation each day. An
efficient transportation system allows people to make the best choice for their travel purposes, for example, walking or taking a scooter
to the corner store, biking to a job across the city, taking transit to work in Edmonton, or driving for a big grocery trip. The following
policies enable a wide range of safe, comfortable, and appropriate transportation options that are easily available for residents.
What are the "first and last
mile"?
In order to fully benefit from public transit
networks, people need to be able to access
stations without depending on their cars. This
is called the last mile problem, which asks how
cities can enable convenient access to stations
from homes, workplaces, and other destinations
so that people can get door-to-door not station-
to-station? Street and neighbourhood design
that helps to give people more options for the
first and the last mile of their journey - whether
walking, cycling, driving, or using rideshare
services - can help to complement public transit
networks.
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8.2. Street Network
Principle: Develop a street network that balances the efficient and safe movement of pedestrians, cyclists, public transit, emergency
services, and private vehicles.
Policies:
8.2.1. Require that development of future
transportation roadways, transit, and trails aligns
with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth
Plan and the Edmonton Metropolitan Region
Integrated Regional Transportation Master Plan.
8.2.2. Require street networks to be designed with
high interconnectivity and small block sizes for
new development and major redevelopment plans
so that they support connectivity, walkability, and
transit use.
8.2.3. Ensure that street, pedestrian, and cycling
networks in new developments and redevelopment
connect directly with corresponding networks in
existing and proposed adjacent developments.
8.2.4. Collaborate with neighbouring municipalities
on the planning and development of roads that
service the sub-region.
8.2.5. Increase pedestrian, cycling, and emergency
services connectivity as opportunities arise through
redevelopment.
8.2.6. Enhance public safety by designing streets
that encourage safe vehicular speeds and minimize
collisions.
8.2.7. Require local street networks to include
public streets. Where private streets function
like public streets, Section 8.2 of Flourish and
municipal standards should apply to their design.
8.2.8. Support an inclusive community by enabling
connectivity and access between public and
private streets.
8.2.9. Require public roadway access to
development, unless other arrangements that
satisfy the City's interest in permanent access to
lands are provided.
8.2.10. Require the submission of a Traffic Impact
Assessment, prepared by a qualified professional,
for all new and applicable amended statutory
plans, as well as for proposed commercial,
industrial, and multi-unit residential development,
as deemed necessary by the City.
The street network has a profound impact not only on how people move around the city, but also on their ease of movement. An
interconnected street network disperses traffic and provides more options for moving around by walking, cycling, and taking public
transit within Neighbourhoods. As St. Albert grows, a well-connected street network is essential for providing more options for how
citizens get around.
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8.3. Public Transit
Principle: Make public transit and multi-modal commuting a more attractive and viable alternative to private vehicles for more
residents by providing a supportive public transit network.
Policies:
8.3.1. Support the development of St. Albert Trail
as a rapid transit corridor that provides improved
connectivity within the city and to destinations
in Edmonton.
8.3.2. Work with municipal, regional, and
provincial partners on the planning and
implementation of local services and rapid transit
facilities linking St. Albert to the planned Light Rail
Transit (LRT) extension from Edmonton.
8.3.3. Notwithstanding other policies in Flourish,
accommodate development of a park-and-ride
facility at the North Transit Oriented Development
Centre, as identified on Map 3, to support a
regional transportation network.
8.3.4. Facilitate testing opportunities to improve
transit service along St. Albert Trail, such as
dedicated transit lanes and high occupancy vehicle
lanes, as steps toward rapid transit.
8.3.5. Encourage residential and employment
growth within Downtown, Mixed-use Nodes, and
generally along St. Albert Trail, as identified on Map
3, to coordinate land use with transit planning.
8.3.6. Develop Mobility Corridors, as identified
on Map 3, by:
a) Ensuring extensions and upgrades to
roadways in the corridors align with
City standards and include facilities for
transit riders, pedestrians, and cyclists
designed for safety, comfort, and universal
accessibility;
b) Ensuring future Mixed-use Nodes and
other community destinations are oriented
to Mobility Corridors; and
c) Exploring and implementing improvements
to public transit service along the
corridors.
8.3.7. Encourage new development and
redevelopment that facilitates the use of public
transit through interconnected street networks and
pathways and by locating new dwelling units within
400 metres (walking distance) of an existing or
planned transit service.
8.3.8. Identify opportunities for improving transit
access, efficiency, and level of service through
street design and re-design associated with
redevelopment in existing Neighbourhoods.
8.3.9. Ensure future commercial destinations,
high-density residential areas, major community
facilities, and schools are located along existing or
planned transit routes.
8.3.10. Design new or retrofitted transit services
and associated infrastructure according to
universally accessible design principles.
8.3.11. Explore emerging mobility technologies in
transit and other forms of personal transportation
through pilot projects.
8.3.12. Design new and retrofitted streets to make
adequate provision for transit infrastructure, such
as shelters and other transit-supportive features at
existing or planned transit stops.
Frequent, reliable, and efficient public transit provides a sustainable, accessible transportation option for St. Albert residents. The
following policies improve the City's transportation and transit networks, providing more direct, accessible, and convenient transit
routes that serve more people.
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8.4. Active Transportation
Principle: Support more people to walk or cycle for everyday transportation.
Policies:
8.4.1. Consider opportunities to support
cycling and pedestrian needs in all street and
transportation infrastructure projects, including,
but not limited to, dedicated cycling infrastructure,
improved and widened sidewalks, street lighting,
and bicycle parking.
8.4.2. Ensure that appropriate pedestrian and
cyclist connections and facilities are provided
between Neighbourhoods and adjacent Mixed-use
Nodes and Trail Corridor Areas.
8.4.3. Prioritize pedestrian safety, comfort, and
convenience by:
a) Providing either sidewalks or multi-use
trails on both sides of all roadways,
designed and built to the satisfaction of
the City;
b) Designing all pedestrian crossings to
be universally accessible and enhance
safety and comfort for pedestrians, with
preference given to at-grade crossings;
c) Providing trees, street furniture, and
lighting to create a comfortable, walkable
environment in areas with an anticipated
high volume of pedestrians, including
Downtown, Trail Corridor Areas, and
Mixed-use Nodes; and
d) Including an Active Transportation
Connectivity Plan, completed by a qualified
professional, for all new or amended
statutory plans and major development
proposals, as deemed necessary by the
City.
Walking and cycling provide environmental, community, and personal benefits by helping to reduce traffic congestion and overall
greenhouse gas emissions, supporting cleaner air, and providing physical activity. While the relationship between the built environment
and health is complex, a community can be designed to facilitate healthy choices. A built environment that supports walking and cycling
provides the opportunity for physical activity in everyday routines. As well, pedestrians and cyclists help animate streets and the public
realm, fostering social connections. More people will choose to walk or cycle if they have appropriate, safe, and connected routes with
supporting infrastructure. The following policies ensure that streets and transportation infrastructure are designed to support more
people to choose walking and cycling to move around the city and beyond.
8.4.4. Support the ongoing development and
enhancement of a continuous and interconnected
cycling network in all new development and
redevelopment by:
a) Re-allocating road space and vehicle
parking space to provide cycling facilities
where appropriate; and
b) Installing separated cycling facilities on
high-volume roads, or on-street facilities
on low-volume roads, in accordance with
City standards.
8.4.5. Collaborate with neighbouring municipalities
and other partners to support a connected
intermunicipal trail system.
8.4.6. Provide covered and secure bicycle storage
in new and retrofitted transit stations and park-
and-ride facilities.
8.4.7. Ensure recreational trails and dedicated
cycling lanes are designed to minimize the
potential for conflicts between all users.
"If we're going to talk about transport, I
would say that the great city is not the
one that has highways, but one where a
child on a tricycle or bicycle can go safely
everywhere."
- Enrique Peñalosa, urbanist and former
mayor of Bogotá
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What are the health benefits of
active transportation?
Active transportation helps to increase physical
activity levels by providing opportunities for
people to be active not only during sports and
leisure activities, but also as part of regular trips
like walking to transit or getting groceries. Active
transportation includes any human-powered
travel such as walking, cycling, running, using a
non-mechanized wheelchair, or skateboarding.
Active transportation can reduce the risk of
stroke, heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes,
and depression. When people use active
transportation to get around, the whole city
benefits through increased road safety for all
users, environmental benefits, and a stronger
sense of community and local economy.
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8.5. Parking
Principle: Implement parking standards that can be adapted to changing needs and do not adversely affect the public realm.
Policies:
8.5.1. Update parking requirements for vehicles
and bicycles in the Land Use Bylaw, based on:
a) Contemporary practices
b) Emerging trends
c) Planned Urban Structure and General
Land Use Designation, as identified on
Map 3
d) Planned built form and infrastructure
e) Current data
8.5.2. Develop a Parking Strategy that manages
parking and responds to the changing built
environment, including programs such as
paid parking, permit systems, and cash-in-lieu
of parking.
8.5.3. Encourage shared and central parking
within Downtown, Trail Corridor Areas, and Mixed-
use Nodes to be integrated with land use and
development plans.
8.5.4. Encourage shared-use parking
arrangements among multiple developments, if
anticipated parking demands are complementary.
Parking can shape land use patterns, promote high-quality urban design, support economic development, and influence mobility
choices. The amount of parking, as well as the type of parking infrastructure, can impact a city's walkability and the quality of its public
realm. Emerging trends and technologies are leading to reduced reliance on private vehicles. The following policies ensure that parking
requirements in St. Albert can flexibly respond to changing built form, trends, and technologies, while improving overall walkability and
quality of the public realm.
8.5.5. Support the dedication of designated
loading zones for pickup and delivery services and
clustered parking spaces, as appropriate, for car-
share services and carpooling.
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Mobility Choices
Eric Schultz
8.6. Goods Movement
Principle: Facilitate goods movement throughout St. Albert while minimizing its negative impacts on residential and other sensitive areas.
Policies:
8.6.1. Encourage the location of warehouses and
local distribution centres in areas that provide
direct roadway connections to goods movement
corridors so that they support the access needs of
the logistics industry.
8.6.2. Ensure dangerous goods routes are
reviewed and updated regularly to respond to new
trends in the movement of such goods and the
city's evolving land use context.
8.6.3. Ensure commercial, mixed-use, and
employment development includes adequate
loading zones and access for goods delivery with
minimal impact to the public realm.
8.6.4. Develop a strategy to manage and facilitate
delivery services and potential conflicts between
delivery service operational requirements and
other road users.
8.6.5. Require new development in proximity
to railway operations be appropriately located,
designed, and buffered, thereby promoting public
safety and mitigating adverse impacts from noise
and vibration.
8.6.6. Require a noise study, vibration study, or
both, prepared by a qualified professional, for
proposed residential development and other
sensitive land uses along goods movement
corridors, to mitigate associated adverse impacts.
The efficient movement of goods is essential to St. Albert's local economy, as well as the broader economy. Goods movement corridors
include St. Albert Trail, Ray Gibbon Drive, and railways. The following policies encourage a collaborative approach to managing
the movement of goods in St. Albert, while promoting public safety and reducing potentially adverse effects of goods movement
through the city.
8.6.7. Work with municipal, regional, and provincial
partners on the planning and implementation of
regional goods movement corridors.
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Goal: St. Albert celebrates
its heritage, promotes
the arts, and provides
residents and visitors with
opportunities for cultural
enrichment.
9. Cultural Richness
Marc Chalifoux
Marc Chalifoux
Cultural Richness
Culture is the shared, multi-dimensional, and ever-changing identity of a community, and St. Albert attaches great
importance to its cultural amenities. Events and activities provide opportunities for expression, entertainment, dialogue,
and community building, while simultaneously reinforcing a shared sense of place. Cultural initiatives support a city by
bolstering economic and neighbourhood revitalization, animating public spaces, supporting community connections, and
enhancing quality of life. Flourishing cities assist cultural leaders to meet their potential by providing access to facilities,
events, and opportunities.
Fostering a thriving cultural community requires an awareness and acknowledgment of St. Albert's history. Recognizing
the important relationship that Indigenous and Métis people have with the land supports an increased understanding
and restoration of respectful and positive relationships among Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. This enables
St. Albert to highlight this history and celebrate the people, places, and stories that make the city what it is today while
supporting reconciliation. The principles and policies in this section support and enhance St. Albert's cultural richness as
the city grows.
Marc Chalifoux
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9.1. Cultural Development and Programming
Principle: Provide opportunities for residents and visitors to experience arts and cultural programming.
Policies:
9.1.1. Identify cultural infrastructure, programming,
and partnership opportunities through
complementary plans and strategies, which would
also guide the location of cultural facilities.
9.1.2. Assess the impact of development and
redevelopment proposals on cultural assets
and identify opportunities for the creation or
enhancement of these assets.
9.1.3. Maintain and enhance existing cultural
facilities and other community spaces used for
cultural programming, guided by the City's cultural
plan and associated strategies.
9.1.4. Explore opportunities for offering City- and
community-run cultural programming in new and
existing community facilities.
9.1.5. Explore opportunities for integrating cultural
programming facilities and other community
services into new private development through
partnerships.
9.1.6. Identify and promote Downtown and the
surrounding area as a cultural district.
9.1.7. Maintain and promote Downtown as the
preferred location for major new cultural facilities.
St. Albert has a long history of supporting cultural development and programming. The city offers a variety of public art, history, heritage,
and theatre programs and events that are treasured by residents and visitors alike. This cultural infrastructure has established St. Albert as
a hub for storytellers, creators, doers, and dreamers, as well as for those who have experienced and been enriched by their work.
Maintaining and building on St. Albert's cultural legacy requires community partnerships and creative responses to the opportunities that
lie ahead. The following policies guide cultural development and programming that delights, informs, and involves residents and visitors.
9.1.8. Support St. Albert's artistic, cultural, and
creative industries as a tactic for growing economic
development opportunities.
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9.2. Heritage Conservation
Principle: Promote St. Albert's rich history by conserving tangible and intangible parts of the city's heritage.
Policies:
9.2.1. Identify, conserve, and celebrate significant
historic and archaeological resources in St. Albert,
including, but not limited to, historic buildings, public
spaces, landscapes, streetscapes, and districts.
9.2.2. Identify, conserve, and celebrate intangible
cultural heritage in St. Albert, including oral
traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals,
festive events, and the knowledge and skills to
produce traditional crafts.
9.2.3. Encourage and promote heritage
conservation through a variety of methods,
including, but not limited to, the following:
a) Supporting and promoting historic
resource designation programs;
b) Maintaining an inventory of potential
municipal historic resources candidates;
c) Collaborating with other levels of
government, organizations, or individuals
to protect historic resources; and
d) Designing and implementing guidelines
and regulations to minimize potentially
adverse impacts of development on
significant historic and archaeological
resources.
Founded in 1861, St. Albert is the oldest non-fortified prairie community west of Winnipeg. The area that would become St. Albert is
also the traditional home and meeting ground for many Indigenous peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, and
Nakota Sioux peoples. St. Albert, which was founded as a Métis settlement by Father Albert Lacombe of the Missionary Oblates of Mary
Immaculate (OMI), is rich with history and home to numerous historic and archaeological resources. The policies below support the
identification, conservation, and protection of historic and archaeological resources in the city and manage the potential impacts of new
development and redevelopment on these resources.
Cultural Richness
Levels of historic protection
Designation is a form of legal protection
that helps to recognize and protect historic
places. Historic places can be protected at the
municipal, provincial, or national level.
Alberta municipalities are empowered under the
Historical Resources Act to designate historic
places through the passage of a local bylaw. The
bylaw legally protects historic resources from
demolition or alterations that take away from
their heritage value.
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9.2.9. Ensure restoration and conservation
activities maintain the historical and architectural
integrity of historic resources, as may be specified
through a municipal or provincial heritage resource
designation and in alignment with the Standards
and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic
Places in Canada.
9.2.10. Encourage new development or
redevelopment that abuts historic resources to be
compatible in terms of height, mass, setbacks, and
overall architectural treatment.
9.2.11. Encourage historic resources within
new developments and redevelopment plans to
align with the Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
9.2.12. Explore ways to incorporate local history
interpretive elements through public improvements
in Neighbourhoods.
9.2.13. Support appropriate changes to
the Land Use Bylaw that encourage the
retention, conservation, and adaptive reuse of
historic resources.
9.2.14. Encourage land use changes that increase
the viability of retaining historic resources.
9.2.4. Support the conservation and enhancement
of designated municipal historic resources and
historic resources identified by other levels
of government.
9.2.5. Encourage statutory plans, design
guidelines, and related studies to identify,
respect, and conserve the heritage features
and historic character of areas, districts, and
individual properties.
9.2.6. Require heritage assessments or studies,
as deemed necessary by the City, where
development is proposed on or abutting sites that
contain provincially or municipally designated
historic resources.
9.2.7. Facilitate the review of heritage
assessments, which include a Statement
of Significance, for properties on the City's,
Province's, or Canada's Register of Historic
Places, when reviewing planning and development
applications, to protect their historic integrity
and context.
9.2.8. Facilitate and support using City-owned
designated municipal historic resources for
different uses than originally intended, provided
that the redevelopment does not result in adverse
impacts on its heritage value.
What does Payhonin mean?
Payhonin is a Cree word for gathering place
and is a traditional Indigenous description of
the valley where St. Albert is located. Many
stories passed down through the Nehiyaw
people describe numerous places at certain
lakes and along the Sturgeon River valley as
places of Payhonin to rest, camp or use as
navigable coordinates in their travels.
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9.3. Payhonin Reconciliation St. Albert
Principle: Support reconciliation and increase residents' awareness of the rich Indigenous history and culture in the St. Albert area.
Policies:
9.3.1. Identify opportunities to contribute to
reconciliation efforts through City and land use
policies, processes, and decisions.
9.3.2. Acknowledge and promote Indigenous
culture within the context of the history of the city
and Treaty 6 territory.
9.3.3. Incorporate Indigenous place names and
cultural and historic interpretive elements in new
development and redevelopment and actively involve
Métis and First Nations communities in the process.
9.3.4. Recognize and celebrate traditional and
contemporary Indigenous art and culture in
the community.
Payhonin Reconciliation St. Albert is a City initiative that supports our ongoing journey towards reconciliation. St. Albert is located on the
traditional territory of many Indigenous groups, is the homeland of the Métis people of Alberta, and is located within Treaty 6 territory.
The First Nations and Métis history of the St. Albert area has often been overlooked when telling the story of the city's development
and when making land use decisions. The policies below support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action by engaging
Indigenous communities in meaningful ways and advancing the community's reconciliation journey with Indigenous peoples.
Marc Chalifoux
Cultural Richness
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9.4. Public Art
Principle: Celebrate cultures, instill civic pride, and support placemaking by increasing the prominence of public art across the city.
Policies:
9.4.1. Incorporate art in public spaces to reinforce
a distinct and memorable sense of place and to
enhance the quality of life for St. Albert residents.
9.4.2. Use capital project contributions to create
public art on site or to initiate a fund for public art
that is managed by the City, in accordance with the
City's Public Art Policy.
9.4.3. Encourage private commercial and high-
density residential developments to include public
art in development and redevelopment plans.
9.4.4. Engage with artists and public art
stakeholders when undertaking significant
infrastructure projects and when identifying
opportunities for public art.
Public art reflects the diverse cultural character of St. Albert. It reflects local history and stories, creates an enhanced sense of
community, inspires viewers and participants, and challenges the way they understand the city and the world. Public art contributes
to an engaging and visually rich environment, activates public spaces, attracts tourism, and supports business. Public art stimulates
growth in the community's arts and culture sector by providing opportunities for learning about, participating in, and experimenting with
arts and culture. The following policies facilitate the integration of public art in new developments and provide opportunities for the
public to experience art throughout the city.
"A city always contains more than any
inhabitant can know, and a great city
always makes the unknown and the
possible spurs to the imagination."
- Rebecca Solnit, writer and activist
Steve Knight
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Goal: St. Albert's
infrastructure systems
are resilient, efficient,
adaptable, and
technologically innovative.
10. Resilient Infrastructure
Katie Mahoney
Resilient Infrastructure
Infrastructure forms a vital network in a city. The way that buildings and utilities are designed, operated, and used directly
impacts everything from water and energy consumption, to greenhouse gas emissions, natural systems, community
resilience, health, and well-being. Building, operating, and maintaining this infrastructure comes at a significant financial
cost. Emerging technologies present new opportunities for cities to adapt and build better to successfully meet the
challenges of the future. The City of St. Albert is committed to exploring and considering alternative servicing and energy
sources while optimizing existing utilities, building new infrastructure efficiently and durably, and applying green and
smart technologies to help ensure the city grows sustainably. Given the global need to both mitigate and adapt to climate
change, the city also needs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reducing energy consumption, adopting
renewable energy sources, and building a more adaptable, resilient city. The principles and policies of this section enable
and support resilient, sustainable infrastructure.
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10.1. Servicing Standards
Principle: Facilitate the logical, efficient, and sustainable provision of essential infrastructure to all areas of St. Albert.
Policies:
10.1.1. Require new urban development to be
serviced with municipal water, wastewater, and
stormwater infrastructure, as well as shallow
utilities, as determined necessary by utility
providers, in consultation with the City. Limited
exceptions to policy 10.1.1 may be considered at
the sole discretion of the City for certain recreation
and industrial uses not requiring potable water and
wastewater services or where on-site servicing is
deemed appropriate by the City.
10.1.2. Require the provision, maintenance,
alignment, and capacity of servicing infrastructure,
including water distribution and water mains, as
well as wastewater and stormwater mains and
trunks within development, to conform with City
standards and be confirmed through approved
servicing studies and plans.
10.1.3. Update servicing standards, including
stormwater management standards, to account for
ongoing climate change impacts.
10.1.4. Evaluate proposed alternative servicing
standards for municipal infrastructure, where
energy efficiency, life-cycle costs, feasibility, and
demonstrated need have been addressed.
10.1.5. Encourage development that incorporates
sustainable and innovative technologies, servicing
practices, and design standards, thereby increasing
energy and water efficiency and effectiveness and
resiliency while reducing environmental impacts.
10.1.6. Evaluate and implement incentives
that incorporate renewable energy sources into
development and redevelopment.
Essential infrastructure seamlessly links residents and businesses with the services that they rely on. As the city grows, strategic
infrastructure investment will be needed to extend servicing connections to developing areas and to upgrade and adapt systems in
existing Neighbourhoods. The following policies guide the provision of essential infrastructure and enable innovative solutions that meet
servicing needs for properties with a broad range of uses.
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10.2. Infrastructure Costs
Principle: Facilitate growth through infrastructure that equitably distributes costs and is fiscally sustainable.
Policies:
10.2.1. Collect off-site levies in accordance with
the Off-site Levy Bylaw to enable the funding
of new infrastructure requirements associated
with growth.
10.2.2. Review and update the Off-site Levy Bylaw
in accordance with applicable requirements to
reflect the updated costs of major infrastructure
required and remaining benefiting area.
10.2.3. Encourage cost-share agreements between
landowners, as appropriate, for new and upgraded
infrastructure requirements for development,
facilitating proportionate contributions from
benefiting landowners.
10.2.4. Ensure costs for new and upgraded
infrastructure that is required for individual
developments are captured to the greatest level
possible through development agreements.
10.2.5. Explore and facilitate funding
mechanisms to enable the satisfactory provision
of infrastructure and services associated with
redevelopment.
10.2.6. Adopt new processes and technologies,
enabled by digital infrastructure, to improve
municipal efficiency and realize cost savings.
To grow sustainably, St. Albert's development should happen in a fiscally responsible manner. To do so requires planning for and
developing municipal infrastructure that effectively and efficiently meets the present and future growth needs of the City. The following
policies ensure that infrastructure costs are equitably distributed and do not place an unsustainable burden on the City's financial
resources.
Craig Holland
Resilient Infrastructure
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10.3. Utility Alignments and Locations
Principle: Ensure the location and provision of utility rights-of-way align with long-term needs and plans.
Policies:
10.3.1. Ensure that utility rights-of-way,
easements, and public utility lots are provided to
accommodate the development or extension of
municipal utilities.
10.3.2. Require that development of future
water and wastewater systems align with
the Infrastructure Corridors of the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Growth Plan.
10.3.3. Ensure that utility networks extend to
new development in a contiguous, logical, and
efficient manner.
10.3.4. Require that the location of all utility
infrastructure and the provision of rights-of-way
and easements and related line assignments
be addressed to the satisfaction of the City and
the utility companies, in consultation with the
developer, with the understanding that they may be
refined at each stage of development, as required.
10.3.5. Ensure that development that occurs in
proximity to pipelines, oil and gas infrastructure,
and utility corridors aligns with provincial regulatory
requirements.
10.3.6. Require appropriate development
setback from sour gas wells, as determined
by provincial legislation, regulations, and
guidelines, to be applied through the planning and
development process.
10.3.7. Require utility rights-of-way to be located
and designed to promote the long-term viability of
street trees.
Utility connections form an essential network that enables the day-to-day function of the city. In order to accommodate new growth,
utilities need to connect both within and beyond our boundaries, linking with existing municipal networks while seamlessly tying in with
regional plans and municipal neighbours' utility networks. The following policies guide the location of utility rights-of-way for the future
benefit of the City and the region.
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10.4. Water and Wastewater
Principle: Reduce per-capita water consumption and encourage low-impact development practices.
Policies:
10.4.1. Encourage the use of natural features
to help manage stormwater, capture carbon, and
mitigate climate change impacts where feasible
and subject to other policies of this plan affecting
such features.
10.4.2. Consider alternative servicing
requirements, such as holding tanks for non-
residential development proposals, on a case-
by-case basis.
10.4.3. Require the submission of a Wastewater
Servicing Study or associated re-evaluation,
prepared by a qualified professional, for all new
applicable amended statutory plans, as well as for
proposed commercial, industrial, and multi-unit
residential development, as deemed necessary
by the City.
10.4.4. Evaluate publicly owned localized
wastewater treatment systems for new
Neighbourhoods and Employment Areas, as a
complement to city-wide utilities, where such
systems would benefit the municipality and the
environment.
10.4.5. Require the implementation of water
conservation strategies and initiatives, such as
drought tolerant landscaping, rainwater harvesting
technologies, and wastewater reuse, for all new
development and redevelopment in order to reduce
per-capita water consumption.
10.4.6. Work with government and industry
partners to develop and apply standards for
reclaimed water use associated with new
development and redevelopment.
10.4.7. Optimize existing wastewater infrastructure
capacity by implementing measures that prevent
the inflow of stormwater and reduce demand on
wastewater infrastructure.
10.4.8. Co-operate with other levels of government
and private and public agencies to promote the
conservation and wise use of potable water,
surface water, and groundwater resources.
Water and wastewater infrastructure are essential for providing clean water, as well as for managing and treating wastewater. While
providing these services across the city means expanding services and capacity in some areas, water conservation efforts also
contribute to more efficient use of the system that is already in place. The following policies ensure that development within St. Albert is
adequately serviced with water and wastewater infrastructure and supports water conservation.
Katie Mahoney
Resilient Infrastructure
What are "Low Impact
Development" features?
Urban development can have a significant
impact on the natural environment. By
increasing the amount of impervious areas
within a city (such as those covered with
pavement), this development can disrupt
and change natural hydrological processes,
typically by changing the flow of stormwater and
other runoff. This stormwater runoff contains
pollutants from the urban environment, and can
impact the health of streams and lakes within a
watershed.
Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to
development and stormwater management that
mimics or restores natural processes in order
to manage stormwater closer to the source.
Some examples include introducing limits to
impervious areas, green roofs, permeable
pavement, bioswales, and rainwater harvesting.
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10.5. Stormwater Management
Principle: Manage stormwater effectively to protect residents, infrastructure, and property while minimizing environmental impacts.
Policies:
10.5.1. Require the submission of a Stormwater
Management Plan, prepared by a qualified
professional, for all new and applicable amended
statutory plans, as well as for proposed
commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-unit
residential development, prepared according to
City standards.
10.5.2. Encourage the use of existing wetlands and
topography to help manage stormwater storage and
flows while maintaining the integrity and ecology of
such features.
10.5.3. Require stormwater outfall discharge
locations, maximum allowable release rates, unit
area release rates, runoff volume control targets,
and stormwater treatment to be consistent with the
City's stormwater management plans.
10.5.4. Protect public safety, infrastructure, and
property through the appropriate placement and
design of stormwater management facilities.
10.5.5. Require stormwater management facilities
to be located on public utility lots, except where
an alternative location is found to be satisfactory
by the City. Stormwater management facilities
identified as public utility lots and lands prone to
flooding will not be accepted as municipal reserve
dedication.
10.5.6. Encourage the use of built forms,
development standards, landscaping, and green
infrastructure tools to limit the impermeable
surface area and reduce inputs into the stormwater
management system.
10.5.7. Encourage the design of surface parking
lots that incorporate green infrastructure and LID
features to reduce stormwater runoff.
10.5.8. Encourage the naturalization of all new
stormwater management facilities, thereby
reducing maintenance costs, adverse effects of
stormwater runoff, and the spread of invasive
species and algal blooms, while improving
water quality.
10.5.9. Work with municipal, regional, and
provincial partners to facilitate development
that does not adversely impact drainage and
stormwater management.
The effective management of stormwater is critical for the protection of life, property, infrastructure, and the natural environment.
Traditional approaches to stormwater management have evolved from essential flood protection to include measures that minimize
water runoff and consider water quality. A balanced approach to stormwater management includes reducing runoff, improving
water quality, promoting water infiltration, and reducing soil erosion. The following policies manage the impacts of stormwater, while
encouraging Low Impact Development (LID).
What is three-stream waste
separation?
Three stream waste separation reduces the
amount of waste that goes to the landfill by
separating waste into recycling, organics, and
garbage streams. While most detached and
semi-detached homes have curbside collection
for the Brown Garbage Cart, Green Organics
Cart or Blue Recycling Bag in St. Albert, multi-
unit residential developments are separate from
this system, presenting future opportunities for
change.
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10.6. Solid Waste Management
Principle: Minimize solid waste generation and manage solid waste in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
Policies:
10.6.1. Minimize the production of solid waste by:
a) Promoting city-wide programs that
encourage residents and businesses to
reduce, reuse, and recycle solid waste
products;
b) Providing opportunities for safe and
convenient disposal of household
hazardous wastes; and
c) Encouraging the use of landscaping
practices that minimize yard and garden
waste.
10.6.2. Encourage three-stream waste separation
in all buildings to divert more waste away
from landfills.
Solid waste management is everyone's responsibility--government, businesses, industries, and individuals. Effective management,
collection, and disposal of waste contributes to a clean and healthy environment. Minimizing waste generation, by reducing, re-using,
and recycling, is integral to the success of St. Albert's solid waste management program. While recycling has long been a cornerstone
of this program, changes to global markets offer the possibility of alternative practices and innovative solutions. The following policies
reduce the amount of solid waste produced in the city and ensure its efficient management.
10.6.3. Encourage new development and
redevelopment to follow sustainable planning
and building practices by utilizing best practices
in building construction and demolition, with
emphasis on:
a) Reused, salvaged, and refurbished
products
b) Recycled content
c) Design practices that reduce construction
waste
d) Adaptive reuse of existing buildings, where
applicable
10.6.4. Maximize efficiency in the solid waste
management process by exploring waste-to-energy
models and enabling the harvest of alternative
energy in new facilities where feasible.
10.6.5. Protect the operational needs of waste
transfer and recycling facilities by reducing conflicts
through appropriate land use planning.
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10.7. Resource Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Principle: Fight climate change and improve air quality by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from all
sources.
Policies:
10.7.1. Facilitate energy efficiency, adoption of
renewable energy sources, resource conservation,
and net-zero development by:
a) Adopting Green Development Standards
and related performance checklists with
qualitative and quantitative requirements
for all development to meet or exceed.
The Green Development Standards should
include, but not be limited to:
i.
Energy efficiency
ii.
Water conservation
iii. Building materials
iv. Waste reduction
v.
Renewable energy
vi. Natural feature conservation
vii. Active transportation
viii. Cultural heritage
ix. Public health and safety
x.
Climate change adaptation
b) Facilitating the installation of renewable
energy sources and energy efficiency
improvements in existing buildings;
c) Incentivizing the use of renewable
energy sources in new development and
redevelopment;
d) Exploring opportunities and funding
partnerships for district energy initiatives;
e) Encouraging the exploration of new
technologies and innovative practices that
support net-zero development;
f)
Update the Land Use Bylaw to support
renewable energy source ready
development;
g) Encouraging the adoption of Net Zero
Energy Ready (NZER) codes in advance of
National Building Code adoption; and
h) Support all new commercial buildings to
be net zero by 2030.
10.7.2. Incorporate high industry standards for
energy and environmental design for all new
municipal buildings, in accordance with other
relevant City policies.
10.7.3. Promote electric vehicle use by
incorporating charging infrastructure provisions in
Land Use Bylaw regulations.
10.7.4. Partner with neighbouring municipalities,
public agencies, environmental organizations,
Indigenous communities, and other levels of
government to monitor air quality, maintain air
quality standards, and implement emission
reduction programs. Such programs include, but
are not limited to, promoting net-zero development,
public transportation, active transportation,
carpooling, and walkable neighbourhoods.
10.7.5. Encourage the attraction, retention, and
expansion of businesses that reliably demonstrate
a commitment to water and energy efficiency,
reduced emissions and waste, and environmental
protection or enhancement.
Cities are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally; these emissions come from all aspects of urban life, including
heating and cooling buildings, transportation, and waste disposal. Minimizing the detrimental environmental and health effects
associated with climate change requires drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions before 2050. St. Albert has the responsibility
and the opportunity to be a leader in this global transition to greener city-building practices. While policies throughout Flourish support
reducing the city's overall carbon footprint, the following policies advance the adoption of renewable energy sources and net-zero
development, while minimizing the adverse effects of new development, redevelopment, and transportation on St. Albert's air quality.
What is a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment?
A Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment is a planning tool that examines how climate change could
impact our safety and built environment. This assessment helps cities and other levels of government
determine how to respond to the impacts of climate change. The assessment considers past and current
weather trends and projected changes in the climate and estimates the City's capacity to adapt in terms of
financial resources, human resources, and adaptation options.
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10.8. Risk Management and Resiliency
Principle: Take measures to prepare for and minimize the adverse impacts of climate change.
Policies:
10.8.1. Conduct a Climate Change Vulnerability
Assessment to understand the risks of climate
change and develop a Climate Change Mitigation
and Adaptation Strategy to minimize such risks.
10.8.2. Ensure that climate change impacts are
considered when locating and designing public
infrastructure.
10.8.3. Incorporate climate change adaptation
tools and mitigation strategies into new statutory
plans, including innovative solutions to floodway
or wetland management, prolonged periods of
drought, and extreme temperatures.
10.8.4. Support the natural environment in
adapting to and mitigating climate change impacts,
through strategies such as carbon sequestration,
reducing the urban heat island effect, stormwater
retention and filtration, and other LID and green
infrastructure standards and practices.
Climate change is leading to more frequent and more severe extreme weather events, including flooding, droughts, and storms. Such
events compromise public safety, cause property damage, and impact infrastructure, services, and economy. Without proper resiliency
measures in place, the ability of a city to respond is compromised, leading to longer and more costly recovery. The following policies
ensure St. Albert's adaptability and resilience in the face of climate change.
Goal: St. Albert supports
the physical, mental,
and social well-being
of residents through
community services and
neighbourhoods that
support healthy lifestyles.
11. Community Well-being
Lisa Mueller
Community Well-being
A flourishing city supports residents not only during emergencies and times of acute need, but also through the regular
provision of municipal services that increase overall well-being, health, and sense of inclusion. As St. Albert grows, social
diversity will increase, as current residents age and new residents arrive from elsewhere in the region, across the country,
and around the world. Parks and open space, community facilities, schools, social services, child-care facilities, local
food access, and safety and protective services are necessary to meet the needs of these residents.
Achieving the following objectives requires collaboration between the City, other levels of government, community
partners, and residents. The principles and policies in this section foster and support community well-being in St. Albert.
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11.1. Municipal Reserve
Principle: Enable the optimal use of municipal reserve land for the benefit of the City and residents.
Policies:
11.1.1. Require the maximum entitlement of
municipal reserve to be dedicated through the
subdivision process, in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
11.1.2. Require municipal reserve requirements
to be satisfied through land dedications for new
residential development. For non-residential
development, cash-in-lieu of land dedication
or land exchanges may be considered at the
discretion of the Subdivision Authority.
11.1.3. Ensure that municipal reserve size,
location, and configuration addresses City
recreation, school site, community services, and
conservation priorities.
11.1.4. Identify municipal reserve allocation
through statutory plans and subdivisions in
alignment with City standards.
11.1.5. Ensure municipal reserve is suitable
for park development and programming.
Fragments of land that are unsuitable for park
development, are not environmentally significant,
or both, are discouraged from being identified as
municipal reserve.
Alberta's Municipal Government Act empowers municipalities to acquire land for municipal reserve purposes. Community amenities,
such as parks, schools, recreation centres, and community centres, can be built on the land. The following policies provide clarity and
direction on the quantity and quality of municipal reserve lands, their allocation, and their optimal use.
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11.2. Parks, Open Spaces, and Trails
Principle: Ensure all residents have convenient access to a park system that is connected, accessible, safe, and responsive to the
diverse needs of the community.
Policies:
11.2.1. Identify standards for parkland and
recreational amenities that respond to changing
community needs, through complementary plans
and strategies.
11.2.2. Ensure municipal parks or other public
open space are located within 400 metres of
residences.
11.2.3. Support highly visible, accessible new
parks by maximizing appropriate frontage through a
public street or other public open space.
11.2.4. Identify and demonstrate community
need when considering the development and
redevelopment of recreation facilities and parks.
11.2.5. Design, develop, and provide programming
that addresses the needs of a diverse range of
park users in all seasons.
11.2.6. Design recreation facilities and parks that
are attractive, enduring, and memorable.
11.2.7. Incorporate design principles that
contribute to the development of safe and
comfortable parks, public open spaces, and trails
for all users.
11.2.8. Facilitate and implement connections to
the City's trail system when new development and
redevelopment occurs.
11.2.9. Facilitate open space and trail linkages
between parks and natural features.
St. Albert's celebrated parks, open spaces, and trails make it one of the most attractive cities in Canada. These valuable assets
enhance a sense of community well-being, providing opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and connection. The planning of parks,
open spaces, and trails is a vital city-building element as new Neighbourhoods are built, and existing Neighbourhoods evolve. The
following policies ensure that the city's parks support a high quality of life and meet the needs of residents of different ages, abilities,
and cultural backgrounds.
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11.2.10. Maintain and enhance the Red Willow
Park Corridor, as defined by the Red Willow Urban
Park Master Plan (as amended), as a Major Open
Space amenity for St. Albert by:
a) Implementing the Red Willow Urban Park
Master Plan and West update (2018)
and periodically reviewing and updating
it to respond to new opportunities and
challenges;
b) Using the dedication of Environmental,
Conservation, and Municipal Reserves,
where appropriate, or purchasing land to
extend Red Willow Park;
c) Protecting and interpreting geological,
cultural, historical, and archaeological
sites of value;
d) Planning the extension of Red Willow Park
and Red Willow Park West; and
e) Requiring lot lines to be set back from
the top of the bank of Carrot Creek, to
accommodate the extension of Red Willow
Park.
11.2.11. Identify and secure appropriate land in
the northwest quadrant of the city to develop a
park of city-wide significance that meets identified
city and regional needs, as applicable, through a
complementary plan.
11.2.12. Evaluate the possibility of purchasing
lands for park purposes above and beyond
requirements outlined in the Municipal
Government Act, as deemed necessary by the City.
11.2.13. Encourage the provision of outdoor
recreational space in private developments, for
institutional, residential, and employment uses, as
a complement to City parks.
11.2.14. Encourage parks to be located adjacent
to higher-density residential development.
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11.3. Community Facilities
Principle: Support social connectivity and personal well-being through community facilities and gathering spaces that respond to
community needs.
Policies:
11.3.1. Design and provide programming for
inclusive community facilities that accommodate a
range of social, cultural, and recreational needs.
11.3.2. Identify community needs through regular
updates to complementary plans and strategies
that provide guidance on new community facilities
and improvements to existing facilities.
11.3.3. Explore opportunities for the efficient use
of community facility lands that integrate multiple
uses, including affordable housing, community
services, transit service, and emergency services.
11.3.4. Explore opportunities for adaptive reuse of
community facilities, recognizing that community
needs change over time.
11.3.5. Collaborate with partners to develop
innovative programs and accessible facilities.
11.3.6. Locate future community facilities in highly
visible and accessible locations, adjacent to transit
stops or stations, and designed to accommodate
pedestrians and cyclists.
St. Albert's community facilities are valuable civic assets that support individual and community well-being. They provide space for
community services such as recreation, libraries, arts, culture, museums, galleries, and social programs. In addition, community
facilities provide accessible meeting and gathering space. The following policies ensure that community facilities continue to benefit the
community and reflect its needs.
"The city should strive to maximize joy and minimize hardship. It should lead us toward
health rather than sickness... Most of all, it should enable us to build and strengthen
the bonds between friends, families, and strangers that give life meaning."
- Charles Montgomery, writer and urbanist
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11.4. Schools
Principle: Enable all children and youth to have convenient and safe access to primary and secondary schools.
Policies:
11.4.1. Work with local school boards whose
jurisdictions include St. Albert, pursuant to the
School Site Allocation Agreement (as amended),
when undertaking Area Structure Plan preparation
and review, to ensure school sites are located in
accessible and appropriate locations.
11.4.2. Facilitate the provision of adequate school
sites, for new and amended Area Structure Plans,
based on projected student population.
11.4.3. Identify new school sites within new and
existing municipal reserve throughout the city,
based on need identified by the City or school
boards or both. School reserve may be required as
determined by the Subdivision Authority.
11.4.4. Evaluate school sites and transfer of
Municipal Reserve to school boards in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act, and the School
Site Allocation Agreement (as amended), having
regard for the following:
a) A school needs assessment report
that defines demographic and student
enrollment trends and school facilities'
needs;
b) The location and amount of reserve
requested;
c) The schools' anticipated student
population;
d) Submission of building plans that
demonstrate an efficient use of reserve
land by building multi-storey schools,
unless a single-storey school is more
suitable, subject to provincial government
specifications;
e) Any reserve parcels deemed surplus to
educational needs must be transferred
back to the City for municipal purposes;
and
f)
Provide the City first right of refusal for any
School Reserve parcels deemed surplus to
educational needs.
11.4.5. Encourage new school sites to be planned,
serviced, and developed in an orderly and
appropriate manner. Where any school site is to
be provided, school sites will be subdivided and
serviced with utilities to the property line prior to
subdivision of 30% of the gross residential land in
Area Structure Plan areas.
11.4.6. Promote school-site planning that
facilitates pedestrian and cyclist access and safety.
School sites located within 250 metres of medium-
and high-density residential developments
are preferred.
11.4.7. Support the location of school sites along
corridors with existing or planned transit routes.
11.4.8. Facilitate public access to school grounds
after school hours in accordance with the
established reciprocal-use agreements.
11.4.9. Design parkland that abuts school sites
to have complementary programming and shared
facilities, as deemed necessary by the City.
11.4.10. Require the development of school sites
and parks to be consistent with City objectives and
standards regarding recreation and parks services.
11.4.11. Collaborate and maintain partnerships
with school boards to enhance reciprocal-use
agreements for efficient shared use of school and
City facilities.
Schools are a core component of complete communities and serve many functions, including a place for learning, gathering, and
playing. The following policies ensure that the design and location of school lands meet the needs of residents and school boards, while
encouraging active transportation and public transit use.
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11.5. Social and Family Services
Principle: Ensure residents have access to a coordinated and connected network of social services that responds to the broad needs
of the community.
Policies:
11.5.1. Facilitate programs and initiatives that
support the physical health, mental health, and
social well-being of community members.
11.5.2. Identify local social services needs through
complementary plans and strategies, which would
also guide the location of social services facilities.
11.5.3. Support initiatives that highlight and
address unmet social needs in the community and
foster a more socially and culturally inclusive city.
11.5.4. Strive to prevent homelessness and ensure
that experiences of homelessness are brief and
non-recurring by addressing the underlying causes,
including poverty, addiction, and mental illness.
11.5.5. Work with the Government of Alberta
and non-governmental organizations to facilitate
the provision of a full range of social services in
St. Albert.
11.5.6. Support the facilities and programs
provided by the Government of Alberta and non-
governmental organizations.
11.5.7. Provide residents with access to
information about housing, community services,
education, and employment opportunities
in St. Albert.
11.5.8. Encourage social services to be located
centrally and close to public transit.
11.5.9. Encourage, in conjunction with the
preparation and amending of Area Structure Plans
and Area Redevelopment Plans, the provision of
flexible social hubs containing multiple community
services and facilities, including opportunities for
recreation, housing, learning, civic engagement,
cultural programming, and social services. Social
hubs should have the flexibility to evolve in
response to a community's changing needs.
11.5.10. Encourage the provision of child-care
facilities throughout the city in appropriate
locations, including in Mixed-use Nodes,
institutions, and places of employment.
11.5.11. Explore the possibility of including child-
care facilities in major civic projects.
A healthy community supports all residents, fostering a sense of community well-being. An integrated network of social services meets
the basic needs of all residents and identifies unmet needs. The policies below support the provision of a full range of social services in
locations that facilitate easy and equitable access.
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11.6. Urban Agriculture and Local Food Production
Principle: Support food security, community building, and cultural awareness through local food production.
Policies:
11.6.1. Encourage community-led food initiatives
that support local food security, environmental
objectives, community well-being, economic
opportunities, and community gathering.
11.6.2. Update the Land Use Bylaw, and other
relevant bylaws if required, to support initiatives
indicated in Policy 11.6.1.
11.6.3. Encourage the use of privately owned land
for food production, with limitations and mitigation
measures that reflect the surrounding context.
11.6.4. Encourage the integration of
community or privately organized gardening
through neighbourhood plans, site plans, and
building designs.
11.6.5. Promote compatibility with surrounding
land uses for all community and local food
production through site design and regulations.
11.6.6. Work with community organizations to
enable City land to be used for community gardens
and edible landscapes.
11.6.7. Support the harvest of traditional foods
and plant materials by Métis and First Nations
people within St. Albert.
Urban agriculture involves the production of food within an urban area for a wide variety of reasons, including personal consumption,
education, community building, sale, or donation. The policies below enable and promote local food production and its associated
benefits while ensuring compatibility with other land uses.
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11.7. Safety and Protective Services
Principle: Design and build St. Albert to enhance safety and security.
Policies:
11.7.1. Locate appropriate emergency
services in future development, including new
Neighbourhoods, new Employment Areas, and
areas intended for intensification.
11.7.2. Ensure that new development facilitates
appropriate fire and police response. Sites
for additional fire halls and other emergency
services, where required, may be identified and
protected in Area Structure Plans and Area
Redevelopment Plans.
11.7.3. Ensure neighbourhood design includes
multiple opportunities for access and egress to
facilitate safe and efficient evacuation.
11.7.4. Facilitate safe and adequate emergency
services access to Neighbourhoods through highly
interconnected street networks and by considering
emergency vehicle access during street design.
11.7.5. Support the location of emergency services
throughout the city, in response to changing built
form and demographics, for an efficient municipal
protective services network.
St. Albert is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in Canada. The city's protective services include fire and emergency medical
services, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and municipal enforcement, who work closely with the community to support
safety, security, and health. The following policies support safe neighbourhood design and facilitate efficient movement of emergency
vehicles and residents.
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Goal: St. Albert cherishes
a sense of place and
community, designing built
environments that create
lively spaces and instill
civic pride.
12. Great Places
Great Places
St. Albert is known for its great places, like St. Albert Place and the broader Downtown, Red Willow Park, and the tree-
lined streets of long-established neighbourhoods. Flourish ensures that the St. Albert of the future is well designed, that
existing valued places continue to inspire, and that new places are attractive, enduring, lively, and memorable.
Great places distinguish a city, contribute to a high quality of life, instill pride among residents, and bring visitors back.
Some essential principles for designing and building cities with great places include:
- Mixing land uses in a compact, pedestrian-friendly form;
- Integrating natural elements into the built environment;
- Ensuring buildings help to define and enliven streets and open spaces;
- Reflecting heritage and culture in the built environment; and
- Designing civic, institutional, and other landmark buildings to be distinct and of high quality.
Policies in other parts of Flourish support the goal of this Great Places section. For example, applying complete street
guidelines when designing new and retrofitted roads helps ensure they become places that encourage walking and
interaction with neighbours. Similarly, policies that encourage the integration of public art and heritage interpretation
into the design of public open spaces help make these spaces unique and attractive. However, the following policies
go beyond the placemaking policies found in other parts of the Plan and provide more specific direction with respect to
urban design. The policies focus on the city's public realm--its streets, parks, and other public open spaces--and how
buildings can make them inviting and lively. The principles and policies of this section drive the development of great
places across the city for all to enjoy.
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12.1. Gathering Places
Principle: Design and build distinctive gathering places that encourage outdoor activity, social interaction, and the enjoyment of civic
life.
Policies:
12.1.1. Support new and redeveloped gathering
places that are highly visible and accessible,
thereby encouraging their use and contributing to
the identity of the surrounding neighbourhood and
the city as a whole.
12.1.2. Support gathering-place design and
programming that enable a range of active and
passive recreational uses in all seasons.
12.1.3. Work with landowners and developers
to develop publicly accessible gathering places
within or adjacent to proposed high- and medium-
density mixed-use and commercial developments,
particularly within planned Mixed-use Nodes and
intensification areas. Gathering places may be
publicly or privately owned, and should be:
a) Framed on at least two sides by buildings
with active uses on the ground floor;
b) Designed for passive enjoyment, with
ample seating, trees, shelter from the
elements, and other landscaping;
c) Finished with high-quality, durable
materials that can withstand intensive
use; and
d) Designed to encourage public art and
public events.
Gathering places contribute to the vibrancy of a community. They are the places where celebrations are held, social and economic
exchanges occur, friends run into each other, and cultures unite. Gathering places occur within publicly owned lands, or within private
lands that function like a public space. The following policies support the creation of more cherished spaces in St. Albert, through new
development and redevelopment opportunities.
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12.2. Streetscapes
Principle: Create safe, comfortable, and inviting streets, designed for people.
Policies:
12.2.1. Accommodate new power infrastructure,
commonly located within public rights-of-way, below
grade where feasible, thereby maximizing space for
pedestrians.
12.2.2. Ensure streetscapes contribute to the
ongoing greening of the city through the provision
and maintenance of municipal boulevards,
associated street trees, and other landscaping.
12.2.3. Encourage and support pedestrian
activity by providing amenities such as street
furniture, pedestrian-scale lighting, transit
shelters, and clearly marked and controlled
pedestrian crossings.
Streets are typically associated with motorized traffic and underground utilities. However, they are also important public spaces where
much of a city's pedestrian life takes place. While policies related to St. Albert's street network are provided in Section 8 of Flourish,
the following streetscape policies ensure that streets are also great places for residents and visitors. Designing streets for people
encourages more walking, more social interaction, and a greater sense of community, contributing to neighbourhoods that feel safe and
comfortable while supporting local businesses. The following policies support the design and development of people-focused streets.
12.2.4. Ensure streetscape design supports a
consistent streetscape character.
12.2.5. Support the integration of public art into
streetscapes design, through elements such as
street furniture, paving, and tree grates.
12.2.6. Encourage development that is oriented to
and faces public streets.
12.2.7. Encourage development to have active
uses at grade and minimize blank walls adjacent to
streets and other public spaces.
12.2.8. Minimize surface parking areas beside
public streets and, where required, mitigate the
impacts of parking areas on the public realm
through design and landscaping.
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12.3. Built Form and Site Planning
Principle: Facilitate development that enhances the character of its surroundings and the city and contributes to attractive, enduring,
and memorable places.
Policies:
12.3.1. Ensure general consistency of scale in
developments within existing Neighbourhoods
through complementary built form, while
encouraging a greater range of higher density
built form in and around areas planned for
intensification.
12.3.2. Ensure appropriate built form and density
transitions between existing Neighbourhoods and
priority areas for growth, as identified on Map 4.
12.3.3. Encourage apartment, office, and
institutional buildings within existing commercial
or planned mixed-use areas to include commercial
or public uses on the ground floors along
public streets.
12.3.4. Encourage a building's siting and design to
maximize views of significant natural features and
existing landmark buildings.
12.3.5. Assess and minimize the shadow impacts,
through building design and setbacks, of proposed
new mid-rise and high-rise buildings on public open
spaces and private amenity spaces in abutting
properties and Neighbourhoods.
12.3.6. Prioritize the safety and comfort of
pedestrians through site plan design elements,
including direct and connected pathways,
landscaping, and appropriate lighting.
12.3.7. Encourage apartment buildings to include
at least one level of underground parking.
12.3.8. Support building and site design that
minimizes the adverse effects of garbage, loading,
and service areas on the abutting public realm.
12.3.9. Encourage the use of durable, high-
quality building materials, such as stone, brick,
decorative concrete, laminated timber, and non-
coloured glass.
12.3.10. Encourage prominent public buildings,
such as schools and government buildings, to
reflect a high standard of architecture, engineering,
and landscape architecture.
12.3.11. Require appropriate screening and
integration of rooftop mechanical units and vents
into building design.
12.3.12. Encourage the mitigation of light pollution
in environmentally sensitive areas.
Buildings contribute to placemaking through architecture and function. A building's relationship to the adjacent public realm and the
broader built environment is also critically important. Great places often are made up of many mutually compatible buildings that,
together, bring life to the streets and open spaces around them. The following policies support the creation of great places through built
form and site planning.
How do we transition between
different building forms?
Appropriate transitions between taller buildings
and low-rise neighbourhoods can minimize
impacts such as wind, noise, privacy, and
sunlight exposure. Some tools that can be
used to ensure appropriate transitions include
stepping down building heights between
taller and lower-scale buildings and ensuring
appropriate separation distances.
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12.4. Accessibility and Comfort
Principle: Design St. Albert to be accessible and inviting, to everyone in all seasons.
Policies:
12.4.1. Ensure new development and
redevelopment comply with applicable accessibility
legislation.
12.4.2. Design new City buildings, facilities, and
infrastructure that balance the spatial needs of
people of all ages and abilities by using universally
accessible design principles.
12.4.3. Incorporate universally accessible design
principles when retrofitting City buildings, facilities,
and infrastructure, where feasible.
12.4.4. Promote the incorporation of universally
accessible design principles in all new private
development and redevelopment.
12.4.5. Encourage the inclusion of universally
accessible units in new multi-unit housing.
12.4.6. Promote the design of inclusive and
welcoming spaces for everyone.
12.4.7. Promote the incorporation of winter
design principles into the public realm and private
development by:
a) Mitigating shadow impacts on public and
private amenity spaces;
b) Incorporating landscape features that
block or mitigate wind impacts;
c) Including public amenities and
infrastructure that encourage
year-round use;
d) Including colour in the design of buildings;
e) Incorporating appropriate lighting into
building and site design; and
f)
Including rest and warm-up areas
where feasible.
12.4.8. Support year-round use of sidewalks
and transit facilities through appropriate lighting,
shelter design and location, and timely operational
maintenance.
12.4.9. Ensure high-rise buildings incorporate
weather protection measures at entrances, such as
canopies, awnings, and building projections.
Great places are inviting, comfortable, and accessible at all times of the year. Universal access refers to environments, programs,
and services that respond to the needs of the widest population range possible, ensuring persons of varying abilities and ages can
access the physical environment on an equitable basis. The following policies reduce barriers to access in municipally owned buildings
and public spaces, creating a city that is comfortable for all, while encouraging private development that enhances accessibility
and comfort.
What is universal design?
Universal design is the design of an environment
so that it can be used by people of all ages,
sizes, and abilities in the widest possible range
of situations. A common myth about universal
design is that it benefits only a small portion of
the population, such as elderly or people with
disabilities. But no two people are the same
and no two people have exactly the same ability.
An estimated one in five Canadians fifteen or
older have one or more disabilities that limit
them in their daily activities. Accessibility can
be affected by a temporary illness or injury, an
unfamiliarity with the environment, or a physical
attribute such as height or size. A universally
designed environment recognizes the range of
human ability and makes life easier and safer
for everyone.
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12.5. Signage
Principle: Consider signage when designing buildings, streetscapes, and landscapes, ensuring it contributes positively to
the character of places.
Policies:
12.5.1. Encourage built form and site design
that enhances the visibility of commercial
buildings from the street and reduces the need for
multiple signs.
12.5.2. Encourage signage that complements the
design of the building.
12.5.3. Consider opportunities to enhance the
pedestrian experience and public realm through
Land Use Bylaw updates regarding signage.
12.5.4. Encourage retail signage to be displayed
at a consistent height on building facades at a
pedestrian scale.
12.5.5. Promote appropriate and consistent sign
placement to prevent sign clutter.
12.5.6. Promote effective, inclusive, and
accessible wayfinding signage.
Signage strongly influences the character of a place. It is a significant element of the urban landscape and can influence a city's
identity. The following policies ensure that signage design contributes to St. Albert's distinct identity and to a high-quality public realm.
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12.6. Downtown
Principle: Grow and reinforce Downtown as St. Albert's civic and cultural heart, a thriving business district, and a dynamic
neighbourhood.
Policies:
12.6.1. Ensure that the design of Downtown public
spaces supports a range of programming, events,
and daily use.
12.6.2. Improve pedestrian, cycling, and transit
connections to Downtown from surrounding areas,
enabling greater access to Downtown.
12.6.3. Enhance wayfinding signage by directing
residents and visitors to Downtown and to the
attractions located Downtown.
12.6.4. Explore and facilitate rapid implementation
pilot projects, initiatives, and other innovations
led by the City or community groups, where such
projects support the objectives for Downtown and
can be implemented safely. Such initiatives may
demonstrate and test new urban design, mobility
enhancements, and programming.
Downtown St. Albert is an exciting, vibrant place where residents, visitors, businesses, and government gather. It is a place to shop,
celebrate history and the arts, and enjoy outstanding events and entertainment. Building on existing assets and continuing to invest in
the public realm is critical to growing Downtown as a unique, attractive, urban neighbourhood, where residents get around by walking,
cycling, or taking public transit. The following policies focus on the public realm of Downtown. Other policies applicable to Downtown
can be found in Sections 6 and 14.
"Public space is for living, doing business, kissing, and playing. Its value can't be
measured with economics or mathematics; it must be felt with the soul."
- Enrique Peñalosa, urbanist and former mayor of Bogotá
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Goal: St. Albert optimizes
its land, infrastructure,
and financial resources
to support intensification
and outward growth that
together attract a diverse
range of residents and
businesses.
13. Sustainable Growth
Sustainable Growth
Historically, St. Albert's development has occurred primarily through the building of new Neighbourhoods and business
districts at the edges of the built-up city through the incremental approval of Area Structure Plans and subdivision
plans. The city will continue to grow outward, but it needs to do so strategically by addressing municipal infrastructure
constraints, optimizing future infrastructure, and achieving the goals of Flourish. At the same time, growth within the built-
up city, referred to as intensification, has been occurring and needs to be further encouraged to achieve a complete city,
one that offers more choices for housing, amenities, and mobility.
The following policies identify the optimal areas for growth and broadly describe how the city should develop in terms of
land uses and densities. Map 4 illustrates the City's growth strategy and complements the policies by identifying priority
areas for outward growth and intensification. The policies in this section support the growth strategy and provide specific
direction regarding the appropriate land uses and form of development in all areas of the city.
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Locations and boundaries are approximate and for general illustrative purposes.
Why grow west?
The Lakeview Business District is a prime
location for employment growth, which the
City needs to enhance its economy and non-
residential tax base. Municipal services to
the district will be optimized by also planning
residential development on the west side of
Ray Gibbon Drive.
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Significant provincial and municipal
investments are planned for Ray Gibbon
Drive, and in time it will be improved to
function as a four-lane road. Planning
growth on both sides of the road will
help to optimize these investments while
relieving pressure on St. Albert Trail.
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The City has identified a community
amenities site near the intersection of
Ray Gibbon Drive and Villeneuve Road.
An adjacent residential community will
optimize this investment.
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There will be an opportunity to enhance
the Carrot Creek corridor as a city-
wide recreational amenity, through the
planning and development of adjacent
parkland and trails, linked to Red
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Why annex land? How will annexed lands be used?
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is one of the fastest growing metropolitan
areas in Canada. As part of this region, the City of St. Albert has experienced
steady growth over the years. Annexation provides land for the City's long-term
residential and non-residential growth needs.
Annexation enables sustainable, long-term community planning as well as
planning certainty for residents, municipalities, developers, and landowners
in a manner consistent with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan.
One of the key goals of Flourish is to achieve an overall assessment split
of 70% residential assessment and 30% non-residential assessment. The
addition of the 2022 North Annexation Area will help St. Albert to reach this
target by ensuring the City has an adequate supply of land to accommodate
additional non-residential development, to support and promote economic
development and to increase the non-residential tax base. This annexation
provided an approximate 50-year land supply, which is longer than the
timeframe of Flourish. As not all of the annexation area will develop over the
course of Flourish, this will allow agricultural activities to be the predominate
land use within the annexation area in the interim.
13.1. Outward Growth
Principle: Manage and coordinate growth in a logical manner that efficiently utilizes land, infrastructure, and fiscal resources.
St. Albert will focus most of its outward residential growth within existing or amended Area Structure Plans. This will be accompanied
by employment growth west of Ray Gibbon Drive, primarily in the planned Lakeview Business District. Landowners may propose
incremental residential and non-residential growth at the northern edges of the city, beyond approved Area Structure Plans. These
proposals will be considered by the City on a case-by-case basis in light of the following policies.
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Policies:
13.1.1. Require the preparation of an Area
Structure Plan, prior to redistricting, subdividing, or
developing land identified as Urban Reserve in the
Land Use Bylaw, in accordance with the City's Area
Structure Plan Terms of Reference.
13.1.2. Ensure amended and new Area Structure
Plans for outward growth conform to Flourish.
13.1.3. Require a housing mix that achieves a
minimum overall density of 40 dwelling units per
net residential hectare for new Neighbourhoods.
13.1.4. Encourage a minimum density in the
range of 50-60 units per net residential hectare in
Mixed-use Nodes.
13.1.5. Encourage development in the Mixed-
use Node adjacent to the North Transit Oriented
Development Centre to support a minimum
aspirational density of 140 people and jobs per
gross hectare in the long term.
13.1.6. Strive to achieve an assessment split of 70%
residential assessment and 30% non-residential
assessment, to promote sustainability and reduce
reliance on residential taxes.
13.1.7. Support and facilitate the provision of
transportation and utility infrastructure required
for the development of employment, institutional,
and residential uses west of Ray Gibbon Drive,
in coordination with the planned phases of
development.
13.1.8. Explore incentives and cost-sharing
arrangements that encourage the front-ending of
necessary infrastructure for planned development
in the west side of the city.
13.1.9. Manage growth through the approval of
amended Area Structure Plans and subdivision
plans to achieve the City's annual minimum
aspirational intensification target of 20%.
13.1.10. Require new growth and development to
be contiguous to existing development to prevent
the premature subdivision or fragmentation of
agricultural land.
13.1.11. Prioritize municipal funding for the
planning, design, and construction of major
infrastructure that is necessary to support
growth in the west end of the city, while not
limiting investments in strategic locations, as
approved by Council.
13.1.12. Require appropriate land uses in proximity
to sour gas wells, as determined by provincial
legislation, regulations, and guidelines, to be applied
through the planning and development process.
13.1.13. Strive to achieve an assessment split of 60%
residential assessment and 40% non-residential
assessment within the 2022 North Annexation Area,
to promote sustainability and reduce reliance on
residential taxes.
13.1.14. Prioritize the general sequence of urban
growth and development within the 2022 North
Annexation Area to follow Map 4.
13.1.15. Allow agricultural activities, as outlined
within Section 6.3, within the 2022 North
Annexation Area, until future urban growth and
development occurs.
13.1.16. Notwithstanding policies 13.1.2, 13.1.3,
and 13.1.9, enable high density development
to a maximum density of 200 dwelling units per
net residential hectare at 200 Giroux Road (Lot
1, Block 1, Plan 142 3673; including any future
revisions to this legal land description based on
a subdivision or condominium plan) within the
neighbourhood of Ville Giroux.
13.2. Intensification
Principle: Support the strategic intensification of established areas of the City.
Policies:
13.2.1. Support growth and change in established
areas to enhance their character and vitality.
13.2.2. Encourage the development or
redevelopment of underutilized land within the
built-up city.
13.2.3. Manage growth through amendments
to the Land Use Bylaw, the preparation of Area
Redevelopment Plans, and the approval of
development applications to support a minimum
annual aspirational intensification target beginning
at 20% (of all residential units) and increasing to
30% over the course of Flourish.
13.2.4. Promote growth around existing and
planned transit stations to capitalize on transit
capacity and encourage transit use.
13.2.5. Ensure that new development or
redevelopment that occurs within 800 metres of
an identified Rapid Transit Station Area, or an area
as determined by the City, supports a minimum
aspirational density of 140 people and jobs per
gross hectare.
13.2.6. Focus intensification generally as follows:
a) Development with 50-125 dwelling units
per net hectare should be located in the
areas adjacent to Downtown and within
800 metres of existing or planned rapid
transit stations, as generally shown on
Map 3;
b) Development with more than 125 dwelling
units per net hectare should be located
within Downtown or Trail Corridor Areas;
c) Development with more than 200 dwelling
units per net hectare should be located
within 400 metres of existing or planned
Rapid Transit Station Areas, as generally
shown on Map 3, to support the minimum
density target identified in Policy 13.2.5;
and
d) The highest density developments will be
encouraged to be located Downtown to
support an overall minimum aspirational
density target of 100 dwelling units per
net hectare Downtown.
As St. Albert grows and evolves, more opportunities will arise for accommodating both residential and employment growth within the
built-up city; Flourish encourages and guides such growth. The strategic locations for intensification are Downtown and on commercial
lands along St. Albert Trail, particularly those that are close to future rapid transit stations. As well, ongoing opportunities will arise to
sensitively intensify existing Neighbourhoods with new, compatible forms of housing that keep the community healthy and attractive.
13.2.7. Prepare Area Redevelopment Plans
or master development plans that guide
intensification in the Trail Corridor Areas identified
in Map 3, in conformity with Flourish, ensuring
the studies consider opportunities for moderate
intensification and built form transitions in
adjacent areas.
13.2.8. Evaluate improvements to utility
infrastructure and the public realm, and other
potential incentives, to encourage intensification.
13.2.9. Prepare guidelines for intensification within
existing Neighbourhoods, in consultation with the
community, to facilitate new development that
contributes positively to Neighbourhoods and the
city as a whole.
13.2.10. Notwithstanding policies 13.2.3,
13.2.4, 13.2.5, and 13.2.6, enable high density
development to a maximum density of 200
dwelling units per net residential hectare at
200 Giroux Road (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 142
3673; including any future revisions to this
legal land description based on a subdivision or
condominium plan) within the neighbourhood of
Ville Giroux.
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14. Land Use and Development
"The true meaning of life is
to plant trees, under whose
shade you do not expect to
sit."
- Nelson Henderson, Canadian pioneer
Land Use and Development
St. Albert's growing population requires new places to live, work, gather, and socialize. The policies in this section guide
land use and development, according to the land use designations on Map 3: Urban Structure and General Land Use.
Together, Map 3 and the policies guide the preparation of, and updates to, Area Structure Plans, Area Redevelopment
Plans, and development guidelines. The policies also guide amendments to the City's Land Use Bylaw, which is the
ultimate and more-detailed tool regulating land use.
In addition to land use, the policies in this section address built form and other site-planning matters. Future
development should be planned holistically, with careful regard for surrounding areas and the public realm. Given the
relationships between development and other elements of the city, landowners, city builders, and residents referring
to the following policies, should also be familiar with the complementary city-wide policies. The policies in this chapter
support, complement, and help implement city-wide policies.
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14.1. Development and Major Open Spaces
The following policies apply to land use areas abutting Major Open Spaces along Sturgeon River and Carrot Creek. The policies ensure
that development near these natural features has an appropriate relationship to them, mitigates or avoids adverse environmental
impacts, and protects public access. They should be considered in conjunction with a site's applicable land use designation policies
and apply to proposed development along Major Open Spaces, regardless of land use or density.
Policies:
14.1.1. Maximize the accessibility and visibility of
Major Open Spaces through Area Structure Plans
and subdivision plans, which include the provision
of single-loaded public roads or trails or both.
14.1.2. Encourage the gratuitous dedication of
undevelopable land along Major Open Spaces
through site redevelopment.
14.1.3. Locate and design buildings that facilitate
public access to Major Open Spaces and to existing
and planned trail systems.
14.1.4. Ensure that development along Major
Open Spaces facilitates a connected, sensitive,
and complementary relationship between buildings
and Major Open Spaces.
14.1.5. Require massing that is scaled in a
manner that creates appropriate and graduated
transitions to Major Open Spaces.
14.1.6. Separate private amenity space from
Major Open Spaces with a landscape buffer or
by elevating the amenity space by at least one
metre or both.
14.1.7. Encourage high quality, visually attractive
built form, development standards, and
landscaping along Major Open Spaces.
14.1.8. Encourage improvements that protect or
enhance the ecological integrity of Sturgeon River
and Carrot Creek and enhance public enjoyment of
the waterfront.
14.1.9. Maintain important public views and vistas
of the river and creek and protect public access
where it exists.
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14.2. Major Open Spaces
Policies:
14.2.1. Increase public safety and minimize
property damage associated with flooding by:
a) Updating the Land Use Bylaw to reflect
updates to provincial flood hazard
mapping, as necessary;
b) Limiting construction within the floodway
to essential municipal services only;
c) Encouraging the relocation of existing
buildings and structures to outside the
floodway; and
d) Where historic development has occurred
in the floodway, development proposals
may be permitted at the discretion of the
City and the Government of Alberta, and
subject to satisfactory studies and plans,
as required.
14.2.2. Ensure natural features generally remain
in their natural state, while preventing or mitigating
loss of integrity or decline in overall health of the
area. If municipal infrastructure must cross natural
features, it is to be in the least intrusive manner
possible, by minimizing the impact of the crossing.
14.2.3. Maintain the Major Open Spaces identified in
Map 3 by conserving and enhancing natural features
and only permitting recreational and cultural uses
that do not adversely affect such features.
14.2.4. Limit public access to natural features,
including those within Major Open Spaces, in
situations where access poses a threat to public
safety or the ecological integrity of the area or both.
14.2.5. Support appropriate design measures, public
education, and restoration activities that enhance the
natural environment's functions and systems.
The Major Open Spaces identified on Map 3 are incredible resources that the City and its community partners are fortunate enough to
steward. Many of these spaces contain natural features that support ecosystem integrity and resiliency in the face of climate change.
Generally, development within environmentally sensitive and flood prone areas is not suitable, except for low-impact recreation facilities.
Balancing the conservation of natural features, the provision of recreational facilities, and the management of open spaces is an
important consideration as the city grows.
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14.2.6. Require land dedications, in accordance
with applicable Municipal Government Act
requirements, that support the development of
Red Willow Park West, along Carrot Creek. Lot
boundaries must maintain a minimum 50-metre
setback from the top-of-bank of Carrot Creek, or as
determined through appropriate studies and plans,
as deemed satisfactory by the City.
14.2.7. Evaluate opportunities for land purchases
that support park development plans for Red
Willow Park West and that enhance recreational
opportunities in Major Open Spaces.
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14.3. Downtown
Downtown St. Albert is well loved by residents who enjoy festivals, performances, high-quality restaurants, and shopping in all seasons
and the very popular outdoor farmers' market in the summer and fall. As the most urban neighbourhood in a growing city, Downtown
will evolve to accommodate new buildings that make efficient use of existing infrastructure in a central and well-connected location.
Intensification will bring well-designed housing and commercial amenities that will make Downtown a more exciting and vibrant place
for a diverse community.
Policies:
14.3.1. Plan and support the growth of Downtown
as a high-density, urban neighbourhood.
14.3.2. Explore opportunities to facilitate new
residential and mixed-use development.
14.3.3. Encourage the development of shared and
affordable workspaces that foster opportunities
for collaboration and provide access to business
resources for small business owners.
14.3.4. Collaborate with developers and utility
providers to ensure utility infrastructure adequately
supports residential intensification Downtown in a
timely manner.
14.3.5. Support lot consolidation for high-density
residential, office, and mixed-use development.
14.3.6. Incorporate a mix of unit types, sizes, and
tenures to meet the needs of people of all ages,
incomes, and abilities.
14.3.7. Enhance the urban character and
walkability of the Downtown by prohibiting
drive-through establishments and other vehicle-
oriented uses.
14.3.8. Maintain the Downtown Area
Redevelopment Plan (DARP) so that it adequately
guides future development and reinforces
Downtown as the city's civic and cultural heart,
a thriving business district, and a dynamic
neighbourhood.
14.3.9. Ensure future development contributes
to a lively, pedestrian-oriented, high-quality
public realm.
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14.4. Trail Corridor Areas
Designing for pedestrians
Strategies and design approaches to
encourage a more lively, inviting and
pedestrian-oriented public realm include:
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Orienting buildings to public streets or
open spaces, with minimal setbacks and
main entrances directly accessible from
the sidewalk;
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Locating active uses, such as retail and
restaurants, on the ground floor along
commercial streets;
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Making sure that driveways are
positioned to minimize conflict with
pedestrians;
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Locating parking at the rear of buildings,
underground, or in above-ground
structures;
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Designing buildings to reinforce a
consistent streetwall height and
stepping back the portions of buildings
above three or four storeys to keep a
pedestrian-scale environment; and
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Using durable, attractive building
materials.
Currently, developed Trail Corridor Areas, which are important to both regional and economic development, are dominated by vehicle-
oriented commercial activities. Through the implementation of Flourish, they will shift to become more transit-oriented, mixed-use
areas. Undeveloped Trail Corridor Areas present an opportunity to plan and develop a walkable, mixed-use neighbourhood through
interconnected streets and smaller blocks of development. The following policies encourage Trail Corridor Areas to accommodate
residential (mostly apartment, but also townhouse, developments) and office buildings, in addition to retail uses. This transformation
is expected to accelerate with the introduction of rapid transit service along St. Albert Trail. The boundaries of Trail Corridor Areas, as
generally illustrated on Map 3, will be refined through subsequent municipal planning documents and may not be limited to existing
commercial lands.
Policies:
14.4.1. Encourage a range of uses in Trail Corridor
Areas, including retail, office, medium- and
high-density housing, institutions, parks, and
public spaces.
14.4.2. Support the design, development, and
redevelopment of Trail Corridor Areas as regional
economic hubs that service the larger region.
14.4.3. Encourage the transition of Trail Corridor
Areas from vehicle-oriented to transit-oriented
development.
14.4.4. Initiate Area Redevelopment Plans or
master development plans for each Trail Corridor
Area that guide public investments and private
development.
14.4.5. Incorporate a mix of unit types, sizes, and
tenures to meet the needs of people of all ages,
incomes, and abilities.
14.4.6. Encourage intensification to occur within
400 metres of existing and planned Rapid Transit
Station Areas, as shown on Map 3, and include
medium- or high-density forms, or both.
14.4.7. Plan undeveloped Trail Corridor Areas to
become mixed-use, transit-supportive places with a
framework of interconnected streets that facilitate
intensification over time.
14.4.8. Encourage the presence of vertical mixed-
use buildings with commercial or institutional uses
on the ground floor and office space or residential
dwellings on upper floors.
14.4.9. Encourage new retail buildings, community
facilities, and other amenities to be easily
accessed from adjacent Neighbourhoods by
walking or cycling.
14.4.10. Promote future development that
contributes to a pedestrian-friendly environment
and encourages walking between uses. Buildings
should be oriented to, and have their main
entrances, on a public street.
14.4.11. Incorporate a gradual transition in height
and density towards the existing Neighbourhoods
bordering Trail Corridor Areas.
14.4.12. Reduce surface parking during
site redevelopment and through innovative
parking options.
14.4.13. Notwithstanding policies 14.4.1,
14.4.2, 14.4.3, 14.4.6, and 14.4.8, enable high
density development with a maximum density
of 200 dwelling units per net residential hectare
at 200 Giroux Road (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 142
3673; including any future revisions to this
legal land description based on a subdivision or
condominium plan) within the neighbourhood of
Ville Giroux.
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14.5. Mixed-use Nodes
Policies:
14.5.1. Ensure a range of uses in Mixed-use
Nodes, such as retail, restaurants, personal and
businesses services, medium-density housing,
institutions, parks, and public spaces.
14.5.2. Require concept plans, phasing plans,
density targets, and street network plans, as part
of the approval process.
14.5.3. Develop and maintain design guidelines
that provide specific direction regarding built form
and urban design.
14.5.4. Encourage vertical mixed-use buildings
to have commercial or institutional uses on the
ground floor and residential dwellings or office
space on upper floors.
14.5.5. Ensure Mixed-use Nodes can be easily
accessed from adjacent Neighbourhoods by
walking or cycling and are designed to have a
compact, pedestrian-friendly form that encourages
active transportation. Buildings should be
oriented to and have their main entrances on a
public street.
14.5.6. Promote a range of commercial uses that
support the day-to-day needs of residents in the
surrounding Neighbourhood. Large-format retail
uses are limited in Mixed-use Nodes.
Mixed-use Nodes are the heart of developing and future neighbourhoods, accommodating a mix of uses organized by pedestrian-
friendly streets and gathering spaces and centred on transit stops. Buildings will be oriented and designed to encourage pedestrian
activity and ideally will include mixed-use buildings with retail or other active uses on the ground floor and residential units above.
Mixed-use Nodes will be developed in the locations generally illustrated on Map 3. They will vary in size, configuration, and intensity and
mix of uses, with their boundaries and characteristics to be determined through subsequent municipal planning documents.
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14.6. Neighbourhoods
Policies:
14.6.1. Encourage a range of low- and medium-
density housing forms in all Neighbourhoods
throughout the city.
14.6.2. Regulate Neighbourhood redevelopment,
through the Land Use Bylaw, to achieve
the following:
a) Appropriate transitions in height, scale,
and design with other buildings in the
immediate surroundings;
b) General compatibility in front, side, and
rear yard setbacks within the block and
along the street;
c) A consistent streetscape;
d) Compatibility with surrounding land uses; and
e) Appropriate soft landscaping and
preservation of existing vegetation.
14.6.3. Encourage neighbourhood revitalization
through sensitive redevelopment that adds new
housing options, attracts new residents, and
brings in neighbourhood-oriented services and
commercial uses.
14.6.4. Encourage low-rise apartment buildings
on lots fronting a crosstown or connector street,
provided such buildings are oriented to and have
their main entrance on the street.
14.6.5. Encourage mixed-use development that
consists of residential units and neighbourhood-
oriented commercial uses at grade on corner
lots, providing appropriate transition to, and
minimizing impacts on, neighbouring properties
through landscape buffers, the stepping of building
heights, or both.
14.6.6. Develop and maintain Neighbourhood
Infill Design Guidelines to maintain the attractive
characteristics of existing Neighbourhoods.
14.6.7. Encourage the redevelopment of
commercial sites within Neighbourhoods to
accommodate mixed-use development that:
a) Maintains neighbourhood oriented
commercial uses;
b) Contributes to a pedestrian-friendly public
realm;
c) Includes appropriate transitions and
screening from neighbouring uses; and
d) Incorporates complementary built form
with the surrounding neighbourhood.
St Albert's low-rise, tree-lined Neighbourhoods are a defining feature of the city. Increasingly, the properties in these areas are being
redeveloped and replaced with new detached houses, semi-detached houses, townhouses, and compatible low-rise apartment
buildings. Growth and change in Neighbourhoods should support their continued vitality, mitigate population loss, and utilize existing
infrastructure more efficiently. The following policies ensure development in St. Albert's Neighbourhoods sensitively accommodates
more diverse forms of housing and a wider mix of uses in appropriate locations, while respecting the Neighbourhood's scale and
character.
The following policies also guide the planning and development of new Neighbourhoods that are subject to Area Structure Plans. These
Neighbourhoods will also consist of predominantly low-rise forms of housing, along with parks, schools, and other community facilities,
while accommodating a greater diversity of housing types and uses. Parks, which often serve as important gathering places, will be
highly visible and accessible, with frontages on public streets. Streetscapes will reinforce St. Albert's green character with street trees
and landscaped front yards. In addition, street networks will encourage active transportation, while facilitating convenient access by
public transit, private vehicles, and emergency vehicles.
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14.6.8. Ensure new Neighbourhoods are designed
and developed to be complete, inclusive, walkable,
and well serviced by:
a) Maintaining a contiguous and efficient
land use pattern;
b) Maintaining tree stands, watercourses,
wetlands, ravines, and other natural
features to the greatest extent possible;
c) Requiring a housing mix that achieves a
minimum overall density of 40 dwelling
units per net residential hectare;
d) Identifying opportunities to integrate
small-scale, neighbourhood-oriented
commercial uses;
e) Designing street networks with high
interconnectivity and direct connections
to existing streets, thereby maximizing
access and egress opportunities and
network permeability for all modes of
transportation and emergency vehicles;
f)
Requiring satisfactory vehicle access to
multi-unit residential and commercial
development;
g) Promoting access between public and
private streets;
h) Planting street trees on both sides
of the street and regulating lot and
driveway widths to maximize landscaping
opportunities;
i)
Requiring driveway locations to comply
with applicable City standards;
j)
Providing opportunities to maximize front
yard landscaping, street trees, and on-
street visitor parking by using laneways to
service medium-density housing;
k) Locating schools centrally and alongside
community parks;
l)
Providing enough parks and other public
open spaces to adequately service the
Neighbourhood, in accordance with
applicable City standards; and
m) Providing connections to city-wide trail
systems via open spaces, dedicated
cycling routes, and new trails.
14.6.9. Require each phase of residential
development in new Neighbourhoods to include a
mix of low- and medium-density housing forms, in
accordance with the housing diversity objectives
and minimum unit requirements of the applicable
Area Structure Plan.
14.6.10. Require phasing plans for new
Neighbourhoods to include multi-unit buildings in
early phases, within 400 metres of an existing or
planned transit stop.
14.6.11. Notwithstanding policies 14.6.1 and
14.6.4, enable high density development with
a maximum density of 200 dwelling units per
net residential hectare at 200 Giroux Road (Lot
1, Block 1, Plan 142 3673; including any future
revisions to this legal land description based on
a subdivision or condominium plan) within the
neighbourhood of Ville Giroux.
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14.7. Employment Areas
Policies:
14.7.1. Enable a range of light- and medium-
industrial uses, office uses, and complementary
commercial, service, and institutional uses.
14.7.2. Support employment growth by restricting
residential and other sensitive land uses within
Employment Areas.
14.7.3. Establish appropriate buffers between
Employment Areas and residential uses to
minimize conflict.
14.7.4. Require Area Structure Plans to identify
appropriate locations for complementary
commercial amenities in Employment Areas.
The clustering of such uses will be encouraged,
although the Land Use Bylaw may restrict them
as required to support the vitality of nearby
Mixed-use Nodes.
14.7.5. Ensure employment uses that front or
flank neighbourhood, connector, crosstown, and
boulevard streets contribute to an attractive
streetscape with street-oriented buildings, high-
quality facades, limited visible parking, and
appropriate landscaping.
14.7.6. Limit visual and noise impacts associated
with industrial and commercial activities.
14.7.7. Support a safe and comfortable
environment for pedestrians and cyclists through
street design and development plans.
14.7.8. Protect land for employment purposes.
Conversion to another land use will only be
considered if it does not adversely affect the
viability of adjacent employment lands and the
broader Employment Area, where required studies
demonstrate:
a) There is adequate vacant land to meet
the City's forecasted need for employment
land;
b) There is existing or planned infrastructure
to accommodate the proposed land use;
and
c) The conversion will result in a net positive
fiscal impact.
14.7.9. Facilitate and promote development of the
Lakeview Business District. The district must be
subject to an Area Structure Plan that:
a) Ensures development will not have an
adverse effect on Big Lake or Carrot Creek;
b) Protects public access to and along Big
Lake and Carrot Creek;
c) Permits a broad range of employment
uses;
d) Includes high-quality standards regarding
building facades and landscaping for sites
fronting major streets and public open
spaces; and
e) Includes urban design and sustainability
guidelines that address public and private
realms.
While businesses are located throughout St. Albert, Employment Areas are dedicated locations for a variety of businesses that are
essential to the city's economy and non-residential tax base. Employment Areas attract and accommodate a broad range of industrial
and office uses. Complementary uses, such as institutions and commercial amenities and services, are also encouraged at appropriate
locations. Although the design standards in Employment Areas need to be flexible, given the range of uses to be accommodated,
properties with high public visibility should have attractive buildings and landscaping. In addition, streetscapes should reinforce
St. Albert's reputation as a green city and be accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.
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14.8. Mixed-use Employment Areas
Policies:
14.8.1. Encourage a range of wholly enclosed light
industrial uses, as well as office development, and
accessory and small-scale, stand-alone retail uses.
14.8.2. Prohibit large-scale warehousing and
distribution uses and all outside storage, as well as
residential and other sensitive land uses.
14.8.3. Encourage a pedestrian-oriented public
realm and limit parking in front of buildings.
14.8.4. Require Area Structure Plans to include
concept plans and design policies for Mixed-use
Employment Areas.
Mixed-use Employment Areas accommodate light industrial, office, and other commercial uses that benefit from being in proximity to
one another and include businesses that require easy public access. Buildings will be oriented and designed to encourage pedestrian
activity and ideally will include mixed-use buildings with retail or other active uses on the ground floor. Mixed-use Employment Areas will
be developed in the locations generally illustrated on Map 3, with their boundaries and characteristics determined through subsequent
municipal planning documents.
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Green Environment
Implementation
This part of Flourish outlines the partnerships, collaboration opportunities, strategies, and tools
that will be used to implement its policies and realize its vision.
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15. Working Together
"It's the group sound that's
important, even when you're
playing a solo."
- Oscar Peterson, Canadian jazz pianist
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Achieving the goals and principles of Flourish requires collaboration and cooperation with a variety of city-building
partners and includes St. Albert's municipal neighbours, other levels of government, Indigenous communities, agencies,
boards, developers, business owners, community organizations, and, of course, residents. Policies that emphasize the
importance of collaboration have been integrated throughout Flourish, reinforcing the importance of working together.
As a member of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board, St. Albert is committed to regional goals and objectives,
including those in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan. The City also participates in other regional
partnerships relevant to public transit and economic development. The following policies guide St. Albert's interactions
with government partners on matters relevant to Flourish.
15.1. North Saskatchewan
Regional Plan
St. Albert is located within the North Saskatchewan
Regional Plan area. When completed, the
North Saskatchewan Regional Plan will set
out a new approach for managing lands and
natural resources with the aim of achieving the
Province's long-term environmental, economic, and
social goals.
Policies:
15.1.1. Review all municipal plans and bylaws and
amend as necessary to ensure compliance with
the completed North Saskatchewan Regional Plan.
15.1.2. File a declaration with the Alberta Land
Use Secretariat certifying that the Municipal
Development Plan complies with the Regional
Plan, should the Regional Plan require such a
declaration.
15.2. Edmonton
Metropolitan Region
Flourish aligns with the Edmonton Metropolitan
Region Growth Plan, which was approved by the
Government of Alberta on October 26, 2017. The
following policies ensure future local planning
decisions and policies support the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Growth Plan's goals,
principles, and policies.
Policies:
15.2.1. Ensure future statutory plans, policies,
and guidelines pertaining to the city's growth and
development align with the Edmonton Metropolitan
Region Growth Plan.
15.2.2. Update Flourish following amendments to
the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan
to ensure it aligns with and conforms to the plan,
as necessary.
15.2.3. Submit all applicable statutory plans and
statutory plan amendments to the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Board for evaluation through
the Regional Evaluation Framework and for
Board approval.
15.2.4. Circulate other relevant non-statutory plans
to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board in
alignment with regional direction.
15.2.5. Provide relevant data to the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Board on established
key performance indicators on an annual
basis to support its monitoring and reporting
responsibilities.
15.2.6. Work collaboratively with member
municipalities and other stakeholders to develop
and support an efficient regional transportation
network of public transit, roads, and trails.
15.2.7. Participate in regional economic
development efforts with neighbouring
municipalities and other regional stakeholders.
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15.3. Intermunicipal Planning
In addition to contributing to regional objectives,
St. Albert will maintain and develop collaborative
relationships with neighbouring municipalities.
The following policies guide communication
standards and requirements regarding
intermunicipal planning.
Policies:
15.3.1. Refer planning and development proposals
to adjacent municipalities in accordance with
statutory requirements and the requirements
specified in Table 1.
15.3.2. Update and identify intermunicipal
planning areas in consultation with adjacent
municipalities in situations where development
impacts may cross municipal boundaries.
15.3.3. Collaborate with neighbouring
municipalities on land use planning matters,
thereby supporting the orderly and coordinated
development of land and the compatibility of
adjacent land uses.
15.3.4. Facilitate statutory plan, subdivision, and
development review processes in situations where
future subdivision and development impacts may
cross municipal boundaries. This provides the
opportunity for:
a) Involvement by all affected municipalities;
b) Involvement by the public; and
c) Matters including, but not limited to, the
following to be addressed:
i.
The type, amount, location, density,
and phasing of future land uses
ii.
The cumulative effects of
development across compatible land
use and future growth patterns in
border areas
iii. Compact, contiguous long-term
development patterns
iv. Transportation issues and impacts
v.
Coordination of other major
infrastructure and servicing
vi. Environmental implications
vii. Co-operative management of other
areas of interest
viii. Plan implementation, including
staging requirements
ix. Continued protection of natural areas
x.
Continued coordination and
connection of parks systems
xi. Fiscal implications
xii. Historical and archaeological
implications
15.3.5. Collaborate with neighbouring
municipalities on long-term growth and sub-
regional needs.
15.3.6. Cooperate with adjacent municipalities,
other agencies, and non-governmental
organizations to identify opportunities for the
shared provision of infrastructure, utilities,
and services.
15.3.7. Establish levy options and arrangements
between benefiting municipalities for
intermunicipal, regional, and provincial
infrastructure projects, where mutual benefit
is determined.
15.3.8. Collaborate with the City of Edmonton
and other regional and provincial stakeholders
to achieve the long-term goal of extending rapid
transit from the City of Edmonton to St. Albert,
including by sharing services and coordinating
planning activities.
15.3.9. Co-operate with neighbouring
municipalities and other regional and provincial
stakeholders in protecting and conserving
environmentally sensitive areas, including those in
the Sturgeon River valley, Carrot Creek, Big Lake
shorelands, River Lot 56, Lois Hole Centennial
Provincial Park, and, where appropriate, providing
recreation opportunities in such areas.
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TABLE 1: Intermunicipal Planning Referrals and Notifications
Type of Referral
Referred To
Response Time (Consecutive Days)
Statutory plans and amendments
All municipalities with a border within 1.6 kilometres
of the affected area
21 (28 for Municipal Development Plans or
amendments to the Municipal Development Plan)
Areas not covered under Area Structure Plans,
Area Redevelopment Plans, or developed areas
All municipalities with a border within 1.6 kilometres
of the affected area
21
Any industrial development permits
All municipalities with a border within 1.6 kilometres
of the affected area
21
Extractive resource operations
(including sour gas)
All municipalities with a border within 1.6 kilometres
of the affected area
21
Intensive livestock proposals
All municipalities with a border within 1.6 kilometres
of the affected area
21
Road Closure Bylaw
All municipalities with a border within 1.6 kilometres
of the affected area
21
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16. Implementation Tools
Implementation Tools
Flourish provides direction to City Administration and Council regarding St. Albert's growth and development. A variety of
tools will be used to implement the policies in Flourish. More detailed planning, specifically through Area Structure Plans
or Area Redevelopment Plans, is required prior to the development of new Neighbourhoods, new Employment Areas, and
strategic areas for intensification. The following policies describe the implementation tools that will be used to achieve
the goals, principles, and policies of Flourish.
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16.1. Land Use Bylaw
Policies:
16.1.1. Review and update the Land Use Bylaw
so that it is consistent with Flourish and ensure
future amendments to the bylaw maintain that
consistency, in accordance with the requirements
of the Municipal Government Act. Amendments
may include, but are not limited to:
a) Modifications to existing land use districts
b) Creation of new land use districts
c) Modifications to existing permitted and
discretionary uses
d) Definition of new uses
e) Creation of new development regulations
f)
Modifications to existing development
regulations
16.1.2. Prior to completing a comprehensive
review of the Land Use Bylaw, the City will support
Land Use Bylaw amendments that align with the
policies in Flourish.
16.1.3. Require proposed amendments to include
a statement that outlines how compliance with
Flourish is being achieved.
16.2. Statutory Plans
Policies:
16.2.1. Ensure that all greenfield development
and significant redevelopment are accommodated
for and approved through statutory plans, such
as Area Structure Plans, Area Redevelopment
Plans, or master development plans, as required
by the City.
16.2.2. Require statutory plans or amendments to
statutory plans to be approved prior to permitting
the redistricting or subdividing of land.
16.2.3. Allow the continuation of uses that were
approved prior to adoption of Flourish.
16.2.4. Allow the ongoing implementation of
statutory plans that were approved prior to the
adoption of Flourish.
16.2.5. Require amendments to previously
approved statutory plans (Area Structure Plans and
Area Redevelopment Plans) deemed substantive
by the City to be consistent with the policies of
Flourish. Amendments deemed substantive by
the City shall also be compliant with Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Growth Plan principles
and policies.
16.2.6. Promote collaboration between applicants
and the City in City-led and developer-led Area
Structure Plan and Area Redevelopment Plan
preparation.
16.2.7. Require, at the City's discretion, the
preparation of an Area Redevelopment Plan
or development master plan prior to the
redevelopment of large sites or multiple small sites
within existing Neighbourhoods.
16.2.8. Use Flourish to guide appropriate land
uses, urban design, and other development issues
in cases where an Area Structure Plan or Area
Redevelopment Plan is absent, silent, or does not
provide sufficient detail, as deemed by the City.
16.2.9. Use the findings of required studies,
assessments, and reports associated with
statutory plan preparation to be incorporated within
and inform policy within the statutory plans or
applicable amended statutory plans.
16.2.10. Require new and applicable amended
statutory plans, Land Use Bylaw and subdivision
applications to include a statement that outlines
how compliance with Flourish and Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Growth Plan principles and
policies are being achieved.
16.2.11. Require new development or
redevelopment proposals for land on the provincial
listing of historic resources to comply with the
provincial Historical Resources Act.
16.2.12. Require that, in addition to the
requirements of the Municipal Government Act,
Area Structure Plans and Area Redevelopment
Plans are prepared in accordance with, and
address the requirements described in, the Area
Structure Plan and Area Redevelopment Plan's
Terms of Reference.
Implementation Tools
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16.3. Development
Permits and Design
Review
Policies:
16.3.1. Use Flourish policies, as applicable, to
guide municipal objectives that are implemented
through Land Use Bylaw regulations, and in the use
of discretion on land use and development permit
applications.
16.3.2. Explore the possibility of establishing an
urban design review panel or peer review process,
including specific criteria, rules, and procedures,
to assist in the review of significant development
proposals for lands in the Downtown, Mixed-use
Nodes, and Trail Corridor Areas and for major
capital projects.
16.4. Other Municipal
Plans
Policies:
16.4.1. Update or initiate complementary
municipal plans that support and align with
Flourish, including, but not limited to, plans
addressing the environment, transportation,
housing, recreation, parks, culture, infrastructure,
and economic development.
16.5. Amending Flourish
Policies:
16.5.1. Require, where applicable, before
considering an amendment to Flourish, the
submission and review of a planning rationale and
technical reports that address:
a) The nature and purpose of the
amendment
b) Proposed wording or proposed mapping
for the amendment, or both, if required
c) Planning and technical justification for the
amendment
d) Consistency with Edmonton Metropolitan
Region Growth Plan principles and policies
e) Demographic, population, and
employment forecast data and other
relevant statistical information
f)
Effect of the proposed amendment on
adjacent land uses
g) Effect of proposed amendment on
municipal infrastructure and services
h) Proposed public participation strategy
Flourish
Bylaw Approval
Implementation
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Review and Update
Figure 2: Flourish Update Cycle
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16.6. Monitoring
Policies:
16.6.1. Review Flourish annually to monitor
its success and the effectiveness of its goals,
principles, and policies.
16.6.2. Regularly engage with developers,
builders, the Chamber of Commerce,
Indigenous communities, and community
organizations to enable the exchange of ideas
and opportunities related to the planning and
development processes.
16.6.3. Undertake a comprehensive review
and update of Flourish every five years, or in
accordance with updates to the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Growth Plan, to maintain
relevant and contemporary policy directions.
16.6.4. Develop and regularly monitor a set of
key performance indicators that evaluate the
performance of Flourish and inform ongoing
implementation efforts. The key performance
indicators should, at a minimum, address the
following policy areas:
a) Housing diversity and affordability
b) Residential intensification
c) Built residential density
d) Downtown development
e) Transportation mode share
f)
Commuting times
g) Employment land supply
h) Carbon emissions
i)
Environmental protection
j)
Assessment split
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Glossary
Glossary
2022 North Annexation Area: Lands that were
annexed from Sturgeon County effective Jan. 1,
2022 as shown on Schedule 2 of the Order in
Council 362/2021.
Active Transportation: Human-powered travel,
including but not limited to, walking, cycling, in-line
skating, and travel with the use of mobility aids,
including motorized wheelchairs and other power-
assisted devices moving at a comparable speed.
Affordable Housing, Market: Rental or ownership
housing that is modest in form and specification
and capable of being produced for moderate
income households without upfront or ongoing
direct government subsidies.
Affordable Housing, Non-market: Housing that
is funded, created, and operated through direct
government subsidies and includes different
categories of housing based on client need.
Agricultural Impact Assessment: An assessment
to determine if a development proposal will
adversely affect existing and future agricultural
activities on site and in the surrounding area.
The assessment describes the proposed
development, the on-site and surrounding land
uses, and the physical and socio-economic
components of the agricultural resource bases;
identifies the direct and indirect impacts of the
proposed development on existing agricultural
operations and on the flexibility of the area to
support different types of agriculture; considers
mitigation measures for reducing adverse impacts;
considers compensation, such as the provision
of agricultural protection easements; and makes
recommendations in that regard. The assessment
also considers the cumulative effects of other
potential development.
Alternate Jurisdiction: Areas that fall under the
jurisdiction of the federal or provincial Crown.
Area Redevelopment Plan: A statutory plan,
adopted by a municipality by bylaw in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act, that provides
a framework for the future redevelopment of a
defined area of land.
Area Structure Plan: A statutory plan, adopted
by a municipality by bylaw in accordance with
the Municipal Government Act, that provides a
framework for the subsequent subdivision and
development of a defined area of land.
Automated Vehicles: Vehicles that navigate
through and respond to their operating
environments with little to no human input.
Biodiversity: The different types of life found on
Earth, and the variety of organisms present in
different ecosystems.
Biophysical Impact Assessment: An assessment
and evaluation of biological and physical elements
for the purpose of reducing potential impacts of a
proposed development on the natural environment.
Brownfield: Undeveloped or previously developed
properties that are contaminated. Brownfield
sites are usually former industrial or commercial
properties that may be underutilized, vacant, or
abandoned. The expansion and redevelopment
of brownfield sites may involve the remediation
of hazardous or contaminated substances or
pollutants.
Building(s), High Rise: Buildings of 10 storeys
and above.
Building(s), Low Rise: Buildings of 1-4 storeys.
Building(s), Mid Rise: Buildings of 5-9 storeys.
Built-up Urban Area: All lands located within the
limits of the developed urban area, with plans of
subdivision registered prior to December 31, 2016
or as shown on Map 2 or both.
City: City, when capitalized, means the City of
St. Albert, corporately as a municipal government.
City, when not capitalized, means the geographic
area of the City of St. Albert.
City Tree: A tree located on municipally owned
lands, including but not limited to, trees
located within the right-of-way, parks, and other
open spaces.
Climate Adaptation: Lowering the risks and
negative impacts and embracing potential
opportunities associated with climate change in
an effort to prepare and adapt to new climate
conditions.
Climate Change: A long-term change in the
statistical distribution of weather patterns over
periods of time that range from decades to
millions of years. It may be a change in the average
weather conditions or a change in the distribution
of weather events with respect to an average, for
example, greater or fewer extreme weather events.
Climate Mitigation: Actions taken to moderate
potential harm or take advantage of opportunities
anticipated from current or expected climate
change impacts, including extreme events. Actions
could include making physical modifications to
buildings, equipment, materials, or services,
or be less tangible, such as updating climate-
related plans, policies, bylaws, and organizational
structures.
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Community Facilities: Facilities operated by or
on behalf of a public authority for the provision
of community services, such as, but not limited
to, recreation, libraries, arts, culture, museums,
galleries, and social programs.
Complete Community: Includes housing suitable
for all ages and income levels, provides residents
with easy access to jobs, local amenities,
services, community facilities, and multi-modal
transportation.
Complete Streets: Roads designed, built, and
operated to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable
access and travel for all users, including
pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users, and
private vehicle users.
Connectivity: The directness of links and the
density of connections in a path or road network.
A connected transportation system allows for more
direct travel between destinations, offers more
route options, and makes active transportation
more feasible.
Conservation Reserve: Land provided by
the developer as part of a subdivision with
compensation for conservation purposes, in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal
Government Act.
Density: Refers in Flourish to number of units per
net hectare. Notwithstanding, Flourish refers to
density to indicate the types of housing typically
associated with different levels of density as
per below.
Density, High: Apartment buildings greater than
four storeys.
Density, Low: Detached, semi-detached, and
duplex housing.
Density, Medium: Triplexes, townhouses,
stacked townhouses, row housing, and
apartment buildings less than five storeys.
Development: A change of use of land or a
building; the construction of a building; an
extraction or stockpile; or change in intensity of
use, as defined in the Municipal Government Act.
District Energy: A system that ties together
distributed thermal energy generation and users
through a local supply loop.
Downtown: The heart of the city, where an
increasing number of people live and work, and
that is the primary destination for culture, specialty
retail, entertainment, and government services, as
shown on Map 3.
Ecological Network: A coherent system of natural
and semi-natural landscape elements.
Ecosystem: A biological environment consisting
of all the organisms living in a particular area, as
well as all the non-living, physical components of
the environment with which the organisms interact,
such as air, soil, water, and sunlight.
Edmonton Metropolitan Region: A geographic
area, as defined by the Edmonton Metropolitan
Region Board Regulation to include its members.
Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan:
Under the authority of the Municipal Government
Act, the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth
Plan was prepared by the Edmonton Metropolitan
Region Board and approved by the Minister of
Municipal Affairs in October 2017, as amended.
The plan provides direction regarding growth,
community planning, infrastructure, and economic
development.
Employment Areas: Dedicated locations for a
variety of industrial and office-based businesses
that benefit from convenient access to the regional
transportation network, as shown on Map 3.
Environmental Reserve: Lands dedicated to the
municipality for the protection and enhancement of
the environment.
Environmental Reserve Easement: An easement
registered on the title of a parcel of land in favour
of the municipality to protect and enhance the
environment.
First and Last Mile: The opportunities for getting
people to and from transit stations, mobility hubs,
and fixed-route transit services without the use of
a private vehicle. Alternatives to travelling by car
are supported by improved sidewalks and cycling
infrastructure and include walking, cycling, car
sharing, bike sharing, shuttle buses, taxis, and on-
demand services.
Flood Fringe: The portion of the flood hazard area
outside the floodway. Water in the flood fringe is
generally shallower and flows more slowly than in
the floodway.
Floodway: The portion of the flood hazard area
where flows are deepest, fastest, and most
destructive. The floodway typically includes the
main channel of a stream and a portion of the
adjacent overbank area.
Food Security: Availability of and access to food
of sufficient quantity and quality to meet the
nutritional needs of a healthy and active life.
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Goods Movement: The transportation of
goods (freight or commodities) by road, rail, or
other means.
Green Development Standards: Sustainable and
environmental practices, design elements, and
functions that are incorporated into development
and building projects, including, but not limited to,
Low Impact Development stormwater practices,
landscape materials, pedestrian and cyclist
infrastructure, exterior building materials, and
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) standards.
Greenfield Development: Land that has not
previously been developed to urban density levels
or utilized for more intensive purposes other than
agricultural production. This term is typically used
to denote new development areas for residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-
use areas that were previously agricultural or
natural lands.
Greenhouse Gas(es): A gas in an atmosphere that
absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal
infrared range. The primary greenhouse gases
in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon
dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.
Historic Resource(s): A structure, building, group
of buildings, district, landscape, archaeological
site, or other place that has been formally
recognized by the City, provincial and/or federal
government for its heritage value.
Hoarding: Temporary fencing which is installed
prior to construction to preserve and protect trees
during construction.
Indigenous: An inclusive term that represents
three distinct groups of people: First Nations,
Métis, and Inuit.
Infill: The development of vacant lots within
previously developed areas. (See Redevelopment.)
Intensification: New development at a higher
density than currently exists within an area or
site, through redevelopment; the development
of underutilized lots within previously developed
areas; infill development; or the expansion or
conversion of existing buildings. (See Infill and
Redevelopment.)
Intensification Target: An aspirational target for
residential growth in a built-up area. Intensification
targets are measured as the percentage of new
residential dwellings constructed within the built-up
urban area each year.
Land use Amendment: A change to the Land
Use Bylaw that requires council approval, which
can include, but is not limited to, a mapping
amendment or development regulation
amendment.
Large Format Retail: Large, floor-plate, single-
storey retail areas located on individual sites or
clustered on larger sites. They typically operate as
part of a chain retail business.
Low Impact Development (LID): A planning and
engineering approach for managing stormwater
runoff. LID emphasizes conservation and using
on-site natural features to protect water quality.
This approach implements engineered, small-
scale hydrologic controls that replicate the
predevelopment hydrologic regime of watersheds
through infiltrating, storing, evaporating, and
detaining runoff close to its source.
Major Open Spaces: The Sturgeon River and
Carrot Creek corridors and lands around Big Lake,
including Natural Features and parkland to be
protected and enhanced as the city grows, as
shown on Map 3.
Minimum Greenfield Density: The required
minimum residential density for greenfield areas
planned and approved under the Edmonton
Metropolitan Region Growth Plan, measured as
average dwelling unit per net residential hectare
within an Area Structure Plan.
Mixed-use: Development that mixes compatible
residential, commercial, institutional, and
recreational land uses within or close to
buildings in order to increase density, reduce
the developmental footprint, and improve public
accessibility to amenities.
Mixed-use Employment Areas: Locations for the
clustering of related light industrial, office, and
retail businesses, as shown on Map 3.
Mixed-use Nodes: Areas within new
Neighbourhoods that contain a range of
commercial uses, apartment buildings,
townhouses, and community services, all arranged
within a cohesive, pedestrian-oriented network of
streets and open spaces, as shown on Map 3.
Multi-modal Level of Service: The speed,
convenience, comfort, and security of
transportation facilities and services as
experienced by users.
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Municipal Development Plan (MDP): A long-range,
statutory planning document that is adopted by
bylaw by every municipality in Alberta. An MDP
communicates the long-term desired land use for
a community and serves as a high-level blueprint
showing how a community is expected to evolve
over time.
Municipal Government Act: Provincial legislation
that empowers municipalities to govern, raise
revenue, and plan for development.
Municipal Reserve: Land provided by the
developer as part of a subdivision for park and
school purposes without compensation, in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal
Government Act.
Natural Features: Include Significant Natural
Areas, Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and
Natural Areas, as defined in the City of St. Albert
Natural Areas Assessment, as shown on Map 5.
Naturalization: An alternative landscape
management technique. Natural processes of
growth and change are less restricted, for example,
by restricting mowing and by planting native
vegetation found locally on similar landscapes near
the City of St. Albert. As a result, the landscape
becomes more natural than ornamental.
Net Zero: A building or system that generates
as much energy as it uses from on-site
renewable sources.
Net Zero Energy Ready (NZER) Codes: Action
to develop a building code that when adopted
nationally and used by builders can enable all new
buildings to be built "net-zero energy ready." NZER
buildings are designed, modeled, and constructed
to be highly efficient and have the ability to reach
net-zero energy.
Neighbourhoods: Predominantly residential
areas, as identified on Map 3, made up of low-
rise housing, along with schools, parks, shops,
and services. Many existing Neighbourhoods will
evolve by adding new housing that respects the
established character, while new Neighbourhoods
will include a greater variety of housing types.
Non-statutory Plan: Plans that are not approved
through a bylaw of City Council. Such plans include
complementary plans, guidelines, strategies, and
suborder plans.
Open Space: Space owned and maintained by a
public agency and dedicated for the common use
and enjoyment of the public. This could include
open green spaces, parks, or public squares, and
may include stormwater ponds or systems.
Park-and-Ride Facility: A parking facility located at
the terminus of the planned rapid transit line on St.
Albert Trail.
Placemaking: A collaborative process of
strengthening the connection between people and
places by shaping the public realm in a way that
maximizes shared value.
Primary Mobility Corridors: St. Albert Trail and
identified east-west roads, as shown on Map 3,
that will be improved over time to facilitate access
to and encourage use of public transit, cycling, and
walking, while continuing to accommodate private
vehicles.
Public Art: Public art may include any original work
of art accessible to the general public, including
permanent installations, community-based
participatory works, temporary works, multi-media
based projects, or residencies, in accordance with
the City's Public Art Policy.
Public Realm: Public spaces such as public
streets and rights-of-way, urban squares, parks,
community trails, and open spaces.
Public Utility Lot: A lot owned by the municipality
that is designated as a Utility Lot with the Land
Titles Office and accommodates one or more public
utilities.
Redevelopment: The creation of new units, uses,
or lots on previously developed land, including
brownfield sites. (See Infill and Intensification.)
Renewable Energy: Energy that comes from
resources that are naturally replenished during a
human timescale.
Secondary Suites: A self-contained dwelling unit
that includes a kitchen, bathroom, living area,
and sleeping area, but that is incorporated as a
secondary use within an existing structure that was
originally designed as a single dwelling unit.
Statutory Plan: A plan adopted by a municipality
by bylaw in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act, including Municipal Development
Plans, Area Structure Plans, and Area
Redevelopment Plans.
Stormwater Management Facility: Infrastructure
that is designed and utilized to gather rainfall
and surface water runoff to reduce the possibility
of flooding and property damage. This can
include stormwater ponds, dry ponds, and other
open spaces.
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Glossary
Streetscape: The physical elements that make up
a street and that influence the user's experience
of the street. These elements include, but are
not limited to, sidewalks, building setbacks,
landscaping, street furniture, lighting, cycling
infrastructure, and public art.
Subdivision Authority: The body or person(s)
granted, by City Council through bylaw, the
authority to make decisions about subdivisions on
behalf of the municipality.
Sustainable: To meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
Trail Corridor Areas: Lands along St. Albert Trail
that are currently dominated by commercial
uses but will be encouraged over time to also
accommodate residential uses (mostly apartment
buildings but also townhouse developments) and
office buildings, as shown on Map 3.
Transit-oriented Development (TOD): Compact,
mixed-use development with high levels of
employment or residential density, or both, to
support higher order transit service, optimize
transit investment, and make development
more accessible for transit users. Features
typically include an interconnected road network,
pedestrian-friendly built form along roads, reduced
setbacks, parking at the sides or rears of buildings,
and improved access between connector roads
and interior blocks in residential areas.
Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA): A
study that estimates and assesses the effects
of proposed development and redevelopment
on the transportation network. The study
identifies infrastructure needs to ensure that the
transportation network maintains an acceptable
level of service, is well connected and safe for all
modes of travel, and supports the long-term needs
of the community. A TIA can include an Access and
Circulation Plan, as required by the City.
Universally Accessible Design: The design and
structure of an environment that ensures it can be
understood, accessed, and used to the greatest
extent possible by all people, regardless of age
or ability.
Urban Agriculture: The practice of cultivating
food in an urban area. This may include, but is not
limited to, urban farming, roof-top gardens, hens,
honeybees, and community gardens.
Urban Forest: The collection of trees located within
city limits, whether planted or naturally occurring,
located on both City and private property,
Urban Structure and General Land Use Plan: The
City's planned urban structure and future land
uses, as identified on Map 3.
Walkable: A measure of how useful, safe,
comfortable, and interesting an area is for walking.
Waste: A material, substance, or by-product that is
unusable or unwanted, such as garbage, organics,
recycling, and hazardous waste.
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Municipal Development Plan Amendments
Bylaw
Number
1st Reading
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Signed and Passed
Original
Bylaw
20/2020
(Repeals
15/2007)
Dec. 21, 2020
Apr. 19, 2021
Apr. 19, 2021
Apr. 28, 2021
Amend
#1
1/2022
Jan. 31,2022
Nov 8, 2022
Nov. 8, 2022
Nov. 23, 2022
Amend
#2
18/2023
Oct. 17,2023
Oct. 17,2023
Oct. 17,2023
Oct. 19,2023
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