District Plan | Mill Woods and Meadows
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Land Acknowledgement 4
1. Introduction to District Plans 5
1.1 How to Use District Plans 5
1.2 Authority and Relationship to Other Plans 6
1.3 Relationship to the Zoning Bylaw 6
1.4 Amendments 7
2. District Context 7
2.1 Physical Context 7
2.2 Historical Context 8
2.3 Development Context 8
2.4 District Snapshot 9
Table 2.1 - District Measures 10
3. City Plan Direction 12
3.1 Growth to 1.25 Million Citywide 12
Table 3.1 - District Population and Jobs Estimates 12
3.2 Growth to 2 Million Citywide 13
4. District Specifc Policy Guidance 14
Figure 4.1 - Mill Woods and Meadows Sub Area Map for Policy Table Reference 15
Table 4.1 - District Specifc Policy 16
Figure 4.2 - Wild Rose School Site Map 18
Figure 4.3 - Meadows District Park and Silver Berry School Site Map 18
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5. Growth Activation 19
Table 5.1 - Growth Activation 21
6. District Maps 23
6.1 Map List 23
Figure 6.1: Citywide Context 26
Figure 6.2: District Context 27
Figure 6.3: Vision at 2 Million 28
Figure 6.4: Direction to 1.25 Million 29
Figure 6.5: Land Use Concept 30
Figure 6.6: Heritage and Culture 31
Figure 6.7: Open Space and Natural Areas 32
Figure 6.8: Mobility 33
Figure 6.9: Growth Activation 34
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Land Acknowledgement
The lands on which Edmonton sits and the North Saskatchewan River that runs through it have been the sites of natural abundance, ceremony and culture, travel and rest, relationship building, making and trading for Indigenous peoples since time immemorial.
Edmonton is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
The city of Edmonton owes its strength and vibrancy to these lands and the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this territory as well as settlers from around the world who continue to be welcomed here and call Edmonton home.
Together, we call upon all our collective honoured traditions and spirits to work in building a great city for today and future generations.
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1. Introduction to District Plans
During conversations held to create The City Plan, Edmontonians said that as the city gets bigger and welcomes more people, it will be increasingly important to create a "community of communities". People want to live and work closer to a range of destinations, services and amenities that are accessible within a 15 minute walk, bike or bus ride and to meet as many of their daily needs as possible locally. They want to spend more time in their community, support local businesses, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enjoy good physical and mental health.
We can foster this by establishing districts as collections of neighbourhoods that are diverse, connected and accessible. These districts should contain most of the services and amenities that Edmontonians rely on, and mobility options to get them there. District Plans will help implement the direction of The City Plan, create a community of communities, and improve connection, accessibility, and quality of life at a local level.
District Plans consist of 16 separate bylaws:
● The District General Policy (DGP), which contains citywide policy direction applicable to places and features found in all districts, and ● 15 District Plans, which include context, maps, additional policy direction, and growth activation information for each district.
Together, these documents provide a fexible framework to accommodate Edmonton’s growth to 1.25 million people. They will inform city building decisions by civic administration, business, civil society and citizens. They build on the guidance contained in existing policies and guidelines to promote sound planning, fscal responsibility, and equity across all parts of Edmonton.
District Plans are the principal policy document guiding the physical changes to the city described in the The City Plan, with a focus on Planning and Design, Mobility, and Growth Management systems. Like The CIty Plan, District Plans are intended to adapt over time to accommodate our growing population, shifting environment and emerging priorities. More detailed information may be added to the District General Policy or to specifc District Plans as additional land use planning is completed. Major renewals of District Plans will be undertaken as population growth targets (e.g.. 1.25 million) are met.
1.1. How to Use District Plans
Consult the District General Policy for direction that applies citywide, including the policies that apply to specifc map layers. A glossary is also provided to defne terms, and to orient readers between maps and policies for key concepts.
Within the District Plan, consult the maps (section 6) to determine salient information about sites and areas. The maps contain information on intended land uses, constraints to development, nearby amenities and infrastructure investments, among other
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topics. Review the policy table (section 4) of the District Plan for exceptions and additions to the general policy applied to specifc areas within the district. Section 5 provides information on where and how the City is using its levers of change to support growth. Sections 2 and 3 describe the district’s history, its current context, and the intentions for the district as it grows.
District Plans must be read in conjunction with The City Plan and other policies, strategies and guidelines established by the City. References to applicable strategies and guidelines are included, but are not comprehensive. For a complete review of applicable City policies and guidelines regarding individual development proposals or projects, consult with City planning staf.
1.2. Authority and Relationship to Other Plans
Each District Plan and the District General Policy is an additional statutory plan as described under section 635.1 of The City of Edmonton Charter, 2018 Regulation, and has been prepared in accordance with Section 636 of the Municipal Government Act.
In the event of a confict between the District Plan policy table and the District General Policy, the former shall prevail.
Within the hierarchy of statutory plans, District Plans are subject to the Municipal Development Plan (The City Plan) and are paramount to Areas Structure Plans and Area Redevelopment Plans. Notwithstanding this hierarchy, District Plans and any underlying area structure plans or area redevelopment plans shall be read harmoniously. Area Redevelopment Plan and Neighbourhood Structure Plan amendments are subject to the policies in the District General Policy.
Area Redevelopment Plans may continue to exist to perform any function with respect to the implementation of a redevelopment levy, or for any purpose outlined under Section 634(1) of the Municipal Government Act. Area Structure Plans and Neighbourhood Structure Plans will continue to be used to provide land use and infrastructure guidance to ensure the orderly, frst-generation development of Developing and Future Growth Areas. New Area Structure Plans must be developed to align with the District General Policy and relevant District Plan.
1.3. Relationship to the Zoning Bylaw
District Plans, in conjunction with other applicable statutory plans, will provide guidance to inform rezoning decisions.
It is recognized that Council has the authority to zone as Direct Control Provisions. Direct Control Provisions that were approved prior to [DATE OF PASSAGE OF DISTRICT GENERAL POLICY], shall not be subject to the District General Policy and applicable District Plan. Any Direct Control Provisions approved following [DATE OF PASSAGE OF DISTRICT GENERAL POLICY] will be subject to, and align with, the District General Policy and applicable District Plan.
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1.4. Amendments
District Plans will be amended from time to time to refect system or land use updates, such as new historical sites, signifcant new infrastructure priorities, or the repeal of statutory plans. Amendments to specifc areas of a District Plan may be undertaken to provide additional policy direction as required. Where changes are required to accommodate a land development application, the applicant will be required to prepare the plan amendments in support of the application. Such amendments shall align with the general intent of policies outlined in the District General Policy and The City Plan. All amendments to the plan must be done by bylaw through a public hearing.
2. District Context
2.1. Physical Context
The Mill Woods and Meadows District is situated in the southeast quadrant of the city and is one of ffteen districts in Edmonton’s District Network as outlined in The City Plan. Adjacent districts include the Southeast, Scona, Whitemud, Southwest and Ellerslie Districts. The Mill Woods and Meadows District includes the following neighbourhoods:
● Aster ● Meyonohk ● Bisset ● Michaels Park ● Crawford Plains ● Minchau ● Daly Grove ● Parsons Industrial ● Edmonton Research and Development Park ● Pollard Meadows ● Ekota ● Richfeld ● Greenview ● Sakaw ● Hillview ● Satoo ● Jackson Heights ● Silver Berry ● Kameyosek ● South Edmonton Common ● Kiniski Gardens ● Strathcona Industrial Park ● Larkspur ● Tamarack ● Laurel ● Tawa ● Lee Ridge ● Tipaskan ● Maple ● Tweddle Place ● Menisa ● Weinlos ● Meyokumin ● Wild Rose
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Mill Creek ravine bisects the eastern portion of the district, while a portion of Fulton Creek is located in the north-east corner of the district. These ravines provide hydrological and ecological connections to the North Saskatchewan River and its wider ravine system.
2.2. Historical Context
The land within the Mill Woods and Meadows District is within the traditional territory of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot). First Nations people resided on and used these lands for all their needs since time immemorial. The area is also part of the Métis homeland. Despite the long and complex relationship of Indigenous peoples with the area, little tangible evidence is visible on the landscape. More recent colonial land uses have erased most of the physical evidence of historic Indigenous land use from the area.
Most of the Mill Woods and Meadows District is land originally reserved for the Papaschase Cree Band following the signing of Treaty Six in 1876. In response to settler demands for land access and resources, federal politicians and land agents forced the surrender of the Papaschase Indian Reserve lands in 1888. Remaining First Nation families were forced to relocate to other reserves or given scrip for private land ownership.
Following the forced surrender of Papaschase reserve lands, the area was opened to Euro-Canadian settlement and agricultural development. Some of the settlers included members of the Moravian Brethren who formed a communal farm in the area. A cemetery and church remain within the district to this day.
The lands within the district remained largely agricultural, except for small acreage developments, until the 1970s. In response to a shortage of afordable serviced land in the vicinity of Edmonton, the Province began assembling land for a large planned community. The Mill Woods neighbourhoods were developed under the Mill Woods Development Concept (1971) between the early 1970s and early 2000s.
The Meadows neighbourhoods were planned and began developing in the 1980s. Development continues as the last portions of the Meadows area are subdivided and built out along the eastern and southern edges of the district.
2.3. Development Context
This district comprises commercial and industrial areas from Gateway Boulevard to 91 Street and predominantly residential neighbourhoods east of 91 Street to the city boundary at Anthony Henday Drive.
Mill Woods is a collection of master-planned neighbourhoods developed by the City of Edmonton beginning in the 1970s, and features a town centre with surrounding residential areas and a largely curvilinear street system. Only one geographic plan
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remains in efect for the Mill Woods area. The Mill Woods Station Area Redevelopment Plan (2017) provides guidance for a Transit Oriented re-development around the LRT Station and Mill Woods Town Centre.
Mill Woods is anchored by the commercial, institutional and medium density residential neighbourhoods of Mill Woods Town Centre and Tawa. This area serves as a transit hub and as the terminus of the Valley Line LRT to Downtown. The neighbourhoods surrounding this area are primarily low-density residential, with scattered local commercial nodes.
The Meadows continues to develop following the direction of the Meadows Area Structure Plan. Four Neighbourhood structure plans provide detailed planning direction for specifc neighbourhood as they are completed: Tamarack (2014), Laurel (2018), Maple (2019) and Aster (2020). These neighbourhoods are primarily residential, with commercial development centred along the 23 Avenue and 17 Street corridors.
The district is bounded by major roadways, with Whitemud Drive to the north, Highway 2 to the west, and Anthony Henday Drive to the south and east. Several major arterial roads criss-cross the area and connect to adjacent districts to the north (Southeast District), west (Whitemud District), and south (Ellerslie District). The Valley Line LRT connects the district northward towards Downtown Edmonton.
See Figure 6.1: Citywide Context and Figure 6.2: District Context for more information.
2.4. District Snapshot
District Plans respond to targets identifed in The City Plan. Some of these targets will be achieved by actions at the district scale. Contributions to meeting the targets by each district collectively will help to advance towards citywide targets. The City Plan targets are identifed according to the fve Big City Moves, which are bold, transformative priorities to create a diferent set of opportunities for Edmonton.
For each of the Big City Moves, there are ways of measuring actions to achieve our goals. By applying these measures to the district level, we can understand its current state and track progress for improving how the district functions over time. This District Plan provides a record of where this District is starting from in consideration of these measures. The table also indicates how this district is performing on these measures relative to other districts in Edmonton. Understanding how the Mill Woods and Meadows District compares to other parts of Edmonton, we can better work to equitably advance living across the city.
Based on information current as of 2022, the Mill Woods and Meadows District is [narrative to be developed upon confrmation of measures}
Table 2.1 Provides a high level comparative snapshot of the district. This list touches on each of the Big City Moves and is one way to inform decisions about city investments. This list is not comprehensive and refects information as of 2022.
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Table 2.1 - District Measures
District Measures District Average citywide City Plan Targets 118 Avenue District (alignment with City Plan Strategic Measures as indicated *)
COMMUNITY OF COMMUNITIES
Access to major grocery stores (within 800m walking) % %
Proximity to Indoor Recreation (within 800m walking) % % 50% trips by active transportation Time spent commuting (able to commute to work within 15 minutes) % % 15 minute districts achieved Proximity to life long learning (school, library, post-secondary) % % (within 800m walking)
Daily trips using transit and active modes* % %
INCLUSIVE & COMPASSIONATE
Equity - income diversity districts
Housing - mix of using types
No chronic or episodic homelessness Social vulnerability index (9 measures indexed)
GREENER AS WE GROW
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Total community wide Open space and natural area distribution
Nodes and corridors Jobs within nodes and corridors # # support 50% of all Edmonton employment Diverse employment types
REBUILDABLE CITY
Population growth within District (previous 5 years) % % 50% new units through infll Units added through infll within District (previous 5 years) # # 600,000 more residents in Redeveloping Area Residents added within Redeveloping Areas of District # # (previous 5 years)
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3. City Plan Direction
3.1. Growth to 1.25 Million Citywide
As the city grows to 1.25 million residents, the Mill Woods and Meadows District will experience two distinct areas of population growth. The primary location will be along the eastern edge of the district where the new neighbourhoods of Maple, Tamarack, Aster and Laurel will be built to completion. As these neighbourhoods build out, parks, schools and services will be added to provide local amenities, which will complement the existing Meadows Recreation Centre.
In addition to this greenfeld development, the Mill Woods Major Node will begin redevelopment within the Mill Woods Station Area Redevelopment Plan boundaries to capitalize on the creation of the Valley Line LRT stations.
Employment growth is expected to occur on the west side of the district with the completion and intensifcation of industrial and commercial development as well as within the Mill Woods Major Node.
Some large sites within the district’s nodes and corridors also ofer the possibility for redevelopment for population and job growth through comprehensive development. See Figure 6.4: Direction to 1.25 Million for additional information.
Table 3.1 provides population and jobs estimates for the Mill Woods and Meadows District at diferent citywide population thresholds.
Table 3.1 - District Population and Jobs Estimates
Future State City Plan Vision 2020 estimate (1.25 Million citywide (2 Million citywide population) population)
District Population 120,000 148,000 175,000
District Jobs 45,000 57,000 75,000
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3.2. Growth to 2 Million Citywide
Figure 6.3: Vision at 2 Million captures how the Mill Woods and Meadows District is expected to continue to evolve beyond the horizon of this District Plan and in alignment with The City Plan, as Edmonton reaches 2 million people.
Beyond Edmonton’s 1.25 million population, remaining undeveloped residential areas will complete development. Parts of the district that are in the Redeveloping Area will see changes focused on a network of nodes and corridors and linked to investments in mass transit.
Beyond Edmonton’s 1.25 million population, the district will experience additional redevelopment, such as:
● Land use diversifcation and more job activity and housing opportunities along 34 Avenue and adjacent to parts of Mill Woods Road. ● Redevelopment along 23 Avenue linking a new mixed-use District Node (South Common-Research Park) with the growing major node at Mill Woods Town Centre. ● Selective intensifcation and diversifcation along 17 Street and the twin nodes of Meadows North (surrounding Meadows mass transit station) and Meadows South (surrounding Meadows Recreation Centre). ● The creation and strengthening of local nodes to provide commercial services and additional housing options within neighbourhoods.
This redevelopment will be supported by investments in transit and urban greenways to complement existing greenways along utility corridors.
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4. District Specifc Policy Guidance
In general, planning guidance for this District should be interpreted according to how and where the features in Figures 6.4 to 6.8 of this District Plan apply to the District, while consulting the relevant sections of the District General Policy for direction and interpretation of these features. This section outlines the interpretation and application of specifc policies that should be considered in addition to what is written in the District General Policy. Reference Figure 4.1 and Table 4.1 to identify where and which specifc policy applies in this district.
Figure 4.1 divides the District into sub-areas for the purposes of providing specifc policy direction from Table 4.1
Table 4.1 lists these sub-areas and their respective specifc policy guidance under the column ‘Exceptional or Additional Policy.’ It also ofers guidance on plan discrepancies and which policy or plan is most paramount.
Any retained ARPs, ASPs, NSPs, or other geographic plans listed in Table 4.1 shall be read harmoniously and will co-exist with the District General Policy and this District Plan. These policies are included for their detailed direction and geographic coverage, because they align to or exceed The City Plan policy, or because they have not completed their function to guide local planning decisions.
Where no specifc policy applies in Table 4.1 for a particular sub-area, that sub-area will refer to the district plan and District General Policy for overall policy guidance.
This District Specifc Policy Guidance section will be monitored and amended as needed as described in Section 1.3.
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Figure 4.1 - Mill Woods and Meadows Sub Area Map for Policy Table Reference
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Table 4.1 - District Specifc Policy
City Plan City Plan Geographic Sub Area Area Description System/Netwo Exceptional or Additional Policy Reference in the DGP Area rk A-1 Refer to Mill Woods Station Area Redevelopment Plan for additional planning Mill Woods (includes 1.2 Authority and Major Node (with All Planning direction. The Mill Woods Station Area Plan and A Mill Woods Station relationship to other retained plan) Directions District Plan should be read harmoniously. In the ARP) plans case of a discrepancy, the Area Redevelopment Plan should prevail. D-1 Refer to South Edmonton Common / Edmonton Research Development Area Structure 1.2 Authority and District Node (with South Common - All Planning Plan for additional planning direction. The Area D relationship to other retained plan) Research Park Directions Structure Plan and District Plan should be read plans harmoniously. In the case of a discrepancy, the Area Structure Plan should prevail. Planning & H4-1 Wild Rose park is designated to Design (land accommodate a public elementary school. 2.2.1 General policies use) See Figure 4.2 H4-2 The Meadows District Park is designated as a Planning & District Park/High School Campus and can Meadows (Larkspur, Design (land accommodate both public and separate senior 2.2.1 General policies H4 Residential Area Silver Berry, Wild Rose use) high schools. neighbourhoods) See Figure 4.3 H4-3 Silver Berry Park is designated to Planning & accommodate a public elementary school, a Design (land separate elementary/junior high school and a 2.2.1 General policies use) community league facility. See Figure 4.3
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J1-1 Refer to Maple Neighbourhood Structure Plan for additional planning direction. The Maple 1.2 Authority and Residential Area (with Maple NSP (part of All Planning Neighbourhood Structure and District Plan should J1 relationship to other retained plan) The Meadows ASP) Directions be read harmoniously. In the case of a plans discrepancy, the Neighbourhood Structure Plan should prevail. J2-1 Refer to Tamarack Neighbourhood Structure Plan for additional planning direction. The 1.2 Authority and Residential Area (with Tamarack NSP (part of All Planning Tamarack Neighbourhood Structure and District J2 relationship to other retained plan) The Meadows ASP) Directions Plan should be read harmoniously. In the case of a plans discrepancy, the Neighbourhood Structure Plan should prevail. J3-1 Refer to Aster Neighbourhood Structure Plan for additional planning direction. The Aster 1.2 Authority and Residential Area (with Aster NSP (part of The All Planning Neighbourhood Structure and District Plan should J3 relationship to other retained plan) Meadows ASP) Directions be read harmoniously. In the case of a plans discrepancy, the Neighbourhood Structure Plan should prevail. J4-1 Refer to Laurel Neighbourhood Structure Plan for additional planning direction. The Laurel 1.2 Authority and Residential Area (with Laurel NSP (part of All Planning Neighbourhood Structure and District Plan should J4 relationship to other retained plan) The Meadows ASP) Directions be read harmoniously. In the case of a plans discrepancy, the Neighbourhood Structure Plan should prevail. No exceptions. District Plan General Policy and All other District Plan Maps (Figures 6.1-6.9) shall guide subareas planning decisions.
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Figure 4.2 - Wild Rose School Site Map Figure 4.3 - Meadows District Park and Silver Berry School Site Map
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5. Growth Activation
The City Plan includes a bold vision of intentional growth. It requires public and private sectors to initiate and advance diferent opportunities to activate growth. A collective efort between these sectors is necessary to meet larger and more holistic city-building outcomes.
This Growth Activation section provides a snapshot of the projects identifed or initiated to support growth in the Mill Woods and Meadows District. The projects listed contribute to activating The City Plan’s priorities at a population of 1.25 million*. The City of Edmonton is planning to or currently leading most of the projects identifed. However, community funded, developer driven, intergovernmental projects, while not all listed, will also contribute to the success of the district. This snapshot is intended to create awareness, provide context for land use recommendations and inform possible alignments.
Over time, this Growth Activation section will be informed by the City’s Growth Management Framework and its identifed capital budget priorities. This section will also be monitored and amended as needed as described in Section 1.3.
Table 5.1 lists the projects identifed or initiated to support growth in the Mill Woods and Meadows District, and Figure 6.9 maps these projects across the district. Both table and map complement each other.
The projects are categorized by Asset Type, The City Plan’s Activation Categories, The City Plan’s Lever Categories and Timeframe:
Asset Type:
● Facilities - recreation centres, arenas, libraries, transit centres, and/or other civic/public projects ● Servicing - utility related infrastructure projects e.g. dry ponds ● Open Space - river valley, ravine, school/park development, existing park renewal and/or plaza projects ● Mobility - active mode, transit, roadway and/or neighbourhood renewal projects
The City Plan’s Activation Categories:
● Strategize - stimulating site/area readiness i.e. through technical studies, business cases, geographic plans and/or funding strategies ● Invest - to target investment in response to market demand i.e. through construction and/or delivery ● Nurture - to support ongoing momentum i.e. through partnerships, piloting, and/or programming
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The City Plan’s Lever Categories:
● Policy - guide, direct, manage or shape direction for land, infrastructure or services ● Partnership - foster relationships with private, community, institutional and not-for-profts ● Capital - investments in physical infrastructure, City assets, services and planning activities ● Pricing/Subsidies - could include a premium to cost or a reduction in cost to support a shared outcome or infuence behaviour
Timeframes:
● Short - current or immediately following the City’s 4-year capital/Operating budget ● Medium - within the timeline of the 10-year the City’s Capital Investment Outlook ● Developer Driven - timeline for projects funded/implemented by the private sector determined by the pace of development, market conditions etc
To help with cross-referencing between Table 5.1 and Figure 6.9: Growth Activation, the ‘Map Label’ column in Table 5.1 numbers the projects by Type (i.e. F = Facility, OS = Open Space, S = Servicing and M = Mobility).
The projects listed are drawn from a variety of existing sources that refect existing strategies or programs that Council has previously endorsed:
● Preliminary results from the city’s Mobility Network Analysis, ● City Sidewalks Missing Connections (June 11, 2019 Council Report CR_7079), ● Planned Park and Ride Locations, ● District Energy Projects, ● Neighbourhood Renewal projects, ● City of Edmonton and EPCOR’s Dry Pond Preliminary Planning, ● Recently approved geographic plans with implementation actions, and ● the City of Edmonton’s 2019-2022 Capital Budget and Capital Investment Outlook 2019-2028 (n.b. projects that have yet to be completed).
Figure 6.9: Growth Activation identifes two Priority Growth Areas: the Mill Woods Town Centre shopping mall and the site of the former Grant Macewan campus, Lakewood Transit Centre and adjacent shopping centre. Following The City Plan, this represents an intensifcation area where the City may support growth through additional planning, programming or investment guided by the Growth Management Framework.
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*For a comprehensive list of all capital projects consult the 2019-2022 Capital Budget.
Table 5.1 - Growth Activation
Map Project Name Type Category Timeframe Lever Label F1 John Fry Park Tennis Center Facility Invest Medium Capital S1 Mill Woods Park Dry Pond Expansion Project Servicing Strategize Medium Capital OS1 Suburban School and Park Land Acquisition - Aster Open Space Invest Short Capital OS2 Malcolm Tweddle & Edith Rogers Dry Ponds Open Space Strategize Short Capital OS3 Suburban Park Development - Maple Open Space Strategize Medium Capital OS4 Suburban Park Development - Laurel (~Pipeline ROW & 14 Ave) Open Space Strategize Medium Capital OS5 Suburban Park Development - Tamarack Open Space Invest Medium Capital OS6 School Park Site Development - Laurel East Completion (EPSB) Open Space Invest Medium Capital OS7 School Park Site Development - Laurel West (ECSB) Open Space Invest Medium Capital OS8 Suburban Park Development - Aster Open Space Invest Medium Capital OS9 Mature Park Development - John Fry Park Plan Implementation Open Space Invest Medium Capital Mill Woods Station ARP - Civic Square & shared street (adjacent to the Library, Seniors, OS10 Open Space Strategize Medium Capital and Multicultural Centre) Mill Woods Station ARP - Transit Square OS11 Open Space Strategize Medium Partnership (~28 Ave, just east of 66 St & on west of future LRT stop) Developer OS12 Mill Woods Station ARP - 28 Avenue & Youville Drive Plaza Open Space Nurture Partnership Driven M1 Arterial Renewal - 66 Street [SBD]: 23 Ave - Whitemud Dr. Mobility Nurture Short Capital M2 Renewal - Lakewood Road S & W: Mill Woods Rd. - 85 St. & 85 St. - 28 Ave. Mobility Nurture Short Capital M3 Arterial - 23 Avenue (17 Street to 24 Street) 4 Lane Widening Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M4 23 Ave & 66 St Intersection Mobility Strategize Medium Capital
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Map Project Name Type Category Timeframe Lever Label M5 23 Ave (50 St to 85 St) (Active Mode) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M6 Arterial - 50 Street (TUC to Whitemud Drive)* 6 Lane WIdening Mobility Invest Medium Capital M7 Arterial - 17 Street (23 Avenue to Tamarack Gate)* 4 Lane Widening Mobility Invest Medium Capital M8 Arterial - 23 Avenue (24 Street to 34 Street) 4 Lane Widening Mobility Invest Medium Capital M9 Arterial - Parsons Road (19 Ave NW to Ellerslie Road SW) 4 Lane Widening Mobility Invest Medium Capital M10 Arterial - 91 Street (AHD - Whitemud Drive)* 6 Lane Widening Mobility Invest Medium Capital M11 Arterial - 34 Street (TUC to 23 Avenue) 4 Lane Widening Mobility Invest Medium Capital M12 Arterial - 66 Street (Anthony Henday Drive to 23 Avenue) 4 Lane Widening Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M13 Mill Woods Station ARP - Roadway Connection between 52 St and 55 St Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M14 Mill Woods Station ARP - Shared use path in the existing pipeline corridor west of 66 St Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M15 Mill Woods Station ARP - Bike Station at Transit Centre Mobility Strategize Medium Capital Developer M16 Planned Park and Ride: Mill Woods Town Centre Mobility Strategize Partnership Driven M17 Missing Sidewalk High Priority: 76 St (Millbourne Rd West to Millgate Transit Centre) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M18 Missing Sidewalk Medium Priority: ROW E of Millwoods Road East (20 Ave to 23 Ave) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M19 Missing Sidewalk Medium Priority: Whitemud Drive (99 St to Gateway Blvd) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M20 Missing Sidewalk Medium Priority: 36B (End of Cul-de-Sac 31A Street) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M21 Missing Sidewalk Medium Priority: 51 Street (17 Ave to 17A Ave ) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M22 Missing Sidewalk Medium Priority: 53 Street (alley south of 17 Ave to 17A Ave) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M23 Missing Sidewalk Industrial: 28 Ave (91 St to 92 St) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital M24 Missing Sidewalk Industrial: 42 Ave (95 St to 99 St) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital
M25 Missing Sidewalk Industrial: 98 St (39 Ave to 42 Ave) Mobility Strategize Medium Capital
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* Arterial renewal projects that include multiple road segments have been combined.
6. District Maps
This District Plan includes a series of maps (Figures 6.1-6.9) that illustrate the intentions for this district as the city reaches 1.25 million, based on The City Plan. These maps show the general location of current and proposed land uses, mobility networks, infrastructure considerations and other features. Features or boundaries may be refned as part of subsequent geographic plans. Mass Transit networks and other infrastructure works are subject to further technical study and refnement.
The maps shall be read for context and direction together with the District General Policy and the District Specifc Policy of this District Plan. All District Plan map symbols, locations and boundaries shall be interpreted as approximate unless otherwise specifed within the plan. If interpretation varies, consult the District General Policy for further direction.
6.1. Map List ● Figure 6.1: Citywide Context
The Citywide Context Map focuses on the District’s position and location within the city, and relationship to other Districts. It highlights the general layout of nodes and corridors and key transportation and ecological connections, within and beyond the District.
● Figure 6.2: District Context
The District Context Map depicts the District’s starting place: the opportunities and constraints upon which the Plan can build on and respond to as we work towards creating a 15 minute city. It is a snapshot of existing conditions at the time of plan adoption. It illustrates development considerations such as infrastructure defcits and risk, and assets, including current employment areas, open spaces, emergency services, citywide mass transit routes, and cultural, education and recreation facilities.
● Figure 6.3: Vision at 2 Million
The Vision at 2 Million Map represents an aspirational illustration of the district when Edmonton reaches 2 million. It is not intended to specify city building decisions, but to indicate the general direction for the District. It emphasizes areas of change based on system improvements and growth targets in The City Plan. Detailed illustrations indicate how the vision of The City Plan might unfold in specifc areas, including improvements to the open space and mobility networks and the public realm. As district
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plans are amended over time and guidance for currently unplanned areas becomes established, the vision will need to be adjusted, including more detail about location of specifc features (greenways, local nodes, active transportation routes, etc.).
● Figure 6.4: Direction to 1.25 Million
The Direction to 1.25 Million Map tells the story about the priority areas and major changes to be expected for this District between now and when Edmonton reaches 1.25 million people. All the City Plan systems are brought together to show connections and inter-relationships. Additional changes and aspirations for the District anticipated beyond when Edmonton reaches 1.25 million are refected in The City Plan.
● Figure 6.5: Land Use Concept
The Land Use Concept Map shows the broad land use categories and design infuences intended to achieve the growth we expect to see as Edmonton reaches 1.25 million people. Intensifcation areas indicate those areas where the City welcomes more intense development and encourages rezoning in alignment with The City Plan.
● Figure 6.6: Heritage and Culture
The Heritage and Culture Map emphasizes the built heritage and cultural areas that have been formally endorsed through existing City policies or initiatives. Future versions of this map may show cultural or celebration areas (parades or festival locations), civic event areas, heritage character areas, and other cultural assets to be determined through engagement with citizens and communities. This map may also include identifed places of Indigenous cultural signifcance. These will be determined through engagement and/or traditional land use studies with Indigenous communities and Nations. These maps are not intended to convey the location of paleontological/archeological sites.
● Figure 6.7: Open Space and Natural Areas
The Open Space and Natural Areas Map elaborates on the green network in The City Plan, including open space and connections. This includes current and future (approved) publicly-owned open spaces and parks based on classifcation identifed in Breathe. Connections are linear greenways supporting habitat and public access to the District’s natural systems. Future iterations may expand upon connecting open spaces and identifying opportunities to address open space defciencies.
● Figure 6.8: Mobility
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The Mobility Map elaborates on the mobility system in The City Plan, including the active transportation (pedestrian and cycling), roadway and transit networks. It presents the intentions for the District’s mobility system when the City reaches 1.25 million people, based on direction from mobility studies such as the Mass Transit Study, the Mobility Network Assessment and The Bike Plan.
● Figure 6.9: Growth Activation
The Growth Activation Map is a communication tool to show the geographic priority areas and the City’s actions in those geographic areas, to support Edmonton’s growth to 1.25 million people. The map depicts three layers of information: ■ Reiterates The City Plan activation types (Strategize, Invest, Nurture) expected for broad areas, when Edmonton reaches 1.25 million people; ■ Introduces Priority Areas which refne the geography of The City Plan activation categories; and ■ Identifes specifc actions the City of Edmonton intends to take to achieve growth in the Priority Areas.
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Figure 6.1: Citywide Context
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Figure 6.2: District Context
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Figure 6.3: Vision at 2 Million
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Figure 6.4: Direction to 1.25 Million
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Figure 6.5: Land Use Concept
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Figure 6.6: Heritage and Culture
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Figure 6.7: Open Space and Natural Areas
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Figure 6.8: Mobility
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Figure 6.9: Growth Activation
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