The city of Edmonton has released the latest draft of its City Plan, which aims to address future growth in a city aiming to attract a million new residents.
According to a City of Edmonton release, the plan will accommodate future growth within Edmonton’s current boundary, establish a network of corridors and nodes focusing on business, population and employment growth, preserve and better connect the Ravine system and the North Saskatchewan River along with an expansion of greenways and open spaces, and adapt non-residential areas to greater intensification.
Mass transit and other mobility systems will be adapted to meet the needs of two million Edmontonians, the statement said.
 “We must be and will be ready to welcome one million more residents and respond to challenge and opportunity. The City Plan will prepare us to be agile and responsive, and to take bold action to realize our vibrant future,” City of Edmonton interim city manager Adam Laughlin said.
“As Edmontonians, we are all grappling with the changes we need to make today for a brighter future for generations to come. The City Plan will help us all translate the priorities of our communities into the physical space we build and rebuild over time,” City of Edmonton acting deputy city manager Jason Meliefste added.
The draft plan goes to Edmonton’s urban planning committee on March 16 and will be put into action through the city’s corporate business planning process, budget, performance measurements and will be supported by the Zoning Bylaw Renewal amongst other strategic initiatives.
“The City Plan will become the ongoing work of Administration and unfold as Edmonton grows. This work will require deliberate transformation efforts within the city and with our partners to make choices and identify priorities that will give the greatest benefit to residents today and into the future,” City of Edmonton urban form and corporate strategic development deputy city manager Stephanie McCabe said.
The plan is scheduled to go through the public hearing process in late May 2020.
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