CITY OF EDMONTON ANNEXATION APPLICATION APPENDIX 14.0 EDMONTON METROPOLITAN GROWTH PLAN MARCH 2018 Re-imagine. Plan. Build. Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan October 13, 2016 H EDMONTON METROPOLITAN REGION GROWTH PLAN RE-IMAGINE. PLAN. BUILD. contact usgraphic standards CAPITAL REGION BOARD #1100 Bell Tower, 10104 — 103 Avenue Edmonton AB T5J 0H8 Phone: 780.638.6000 Fax: 780.638.6009 Twitter: @CRBnow This document givesMEDIA you basic INQUIRES:tools you need to apply the capital regional board identity. The graphic standards give a simple set of rules to ensurePlease consistency direct ofmedia look across inquires the whole to: of capital regional board. However, they also allow freedom for individual creativity. Malcolm Bruce, CEO | Capital Region Board Phone: 780.638.6000 Email: [email protected] Re-imagine. Plan. Build. Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan Capital Region Board, October 13, 2016 33 44 2 63 i FOREWARD 18 18 18 Smoky Lake County 28 County of Westlock Thorhild N County County 28 ort Barrhead h S ask at 43 c h e wa n River Edmonton18 Metropolitan Region Legal 28 22 Sturgeon Redwater 38 45 43 County 33 Gibbons Lac Ste.Anne Alexander 44 Morinville Bon Bruderheim County First Nation Accord Lamont Lamont County of 15 29 28 Two Hills 2 28A County Fort Lac 37 Ste.Anne Saskatchewan CFB 22 Edmonton Chip 43 15 Lake St.Albert Elk 15 Island National 2 Yellowhead Park 16 Wabamun Spruce 16 County Strathcona 16 Grove Sherwood Wabamun Lake 16A Stony Edmonton Park County Paul Plain First Nation County of Enoch Parkland Cree Nation 21 Minburn County Beaver Hill 60 Cooking Lake 2 Lake 14 n River wa che askat rth S Edmonton No Devon International Beaumont 14 Beaver 22 Airport County r ve 21 i Calmar R 39 n Leduc a w Thorsby e Brazeau h tc a 39 k Warburg County 39 Leduc Camrose as S County h t County r o 2A N Edmonton Metropolitan Region 2 21 Scale: 1:270,000 22 20 105 0 10 20 30 40 Kilometers Camrose County of Pigeon Lake Wetaskiwin Buck Wetaskiwin 13 Lake 13 13 Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, increment P Corp., NPS, NRCan, Ordnance Survey, © OpenStreetMap contributors, USGS, NGA, NASA, CGIAR, N Robinson, NCEAS, NLS, OS, NMA, Geodatastyrelsen, Rijkswaterstaat, GSA, Geoland, FEMA, Intermap and the GIS user community 33 44 2 63 18 18 18 FOREWARD ii Smoky Lake County 28 County of Westlock Thorhild N County County 28 ort Barrhead h S ask at 43 c h e wa n MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR MESSAGE FROM THE TASK FORCE CHAIR 18 River Legal I am very pleased to bring forward the Edmonton Metropolitan Over the last few decades, the 24 municipalities that form the 28 Region Growth Plan - Re-imagine. Plan. Build. on behalf of the Capital Region Board have experienced a dramatic transformation Redwater 22 Sturgeon Capital Region Board. from individual communities – villages, towns, cities and counties 38 45 – to an interconnected Region of immense, collective potential and 43 County It is a significant made in the Region guide for thoughtful and 33 Gibbons inherent worth. Lac Ste.Anne strategic long term planning to enable the Edmonton Metropolitan Alexander 44 Morinville Bon Bruderheim Region “to maintain its place as a strong and confident heart of a This Plan is a comprehensive update that builds upon the foundation County First Nation Accord Lamont Lamont County of more competitive and resilient Alberta”. of the original 2010 Capital Region Growth Plan. I am proud of our 15 29 28 County Two Hills thorough review process, guided by clear principles. Our work was 2 28A The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is a collection of diverse communities, cooperating to Fort grounded in extensive and broad consultations with all interested Lac 37 bolster each other’s strengths, enhance connections and represent our strength to the world. Ste.Anne Saskatchewan stakeholders and benefited from their diverse wisdom over the past CFB Together our communities form a complete and sustainable growing Region, with something 22 Edmonton two years. Chip 43 15 to suit every ambition. Lake St.Albert Elk 15 Among the innovations of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan is its recognition Island We already represent almost 30% of the Province’s gross domestic product (GDP) and National of the need for additional policy areas for agriculture and economic development, while Yellowhead 2 over the next 30 years we will move from a population of 1.2 to 2.2 million people and from Park addressing the issue of climate change. Most importantly, there is a specific Implementation County 16 Wabamun Spruce 16 Strathcona 725,000 to 1.2 million jobs. This Plan, which will continue to be updated in response to new 16 Plan that includes performance measures to monitor, compare and inform the next Growth Grove Sherwood Wabamun Lake 16A information from data monitoring, will keep us on track towards our long term vision. Stony Edmonton Park County Plan update. Paul Plain First Nation County of Leadership in regional growth planning is the fundamental work of the Board, where 24 Enoch In short, the Plan sets the path for balanced, steady planning toward our regional vision, allowing us Parkland Cree Nation 21 Minburn independent and diverse municipalities gather to think as a Region, enabling, shaping and to better navigate and succeed together through the inevitable and unpredictable changes ahead. County promoting the best future for all residents. Beaver Hill 60 Cooking I sincerely thank the members of the Task Force. Coming together for this Plan was no small Lake Certainly the Edmonton Metropolitan Region is complex, making the Capital Region Board 2 Lake feat. In addition to significant responsibilities in their own municipalities, members took countless 14 itself a formidable collaboration. Consensus does not come easily. Importantly, together, n River hours to become familiar with and make decisions on the technical details and regional impacts wa che we have updated and advanced our roadmap for the future, for enduring prosperity and an askat rth S Edmonton of long term planning. Working with technical experts and referring to other international, No Devon International Beaumont 14 Beaver enviable quality of life, in joint recognition of this remarkable Region. 22 Airport County economically successful city regions, they have crafted a flexible, inclusive and visionary template r for guiding this Region forward. It is truly a unique made in this Region success! ve 21 i Calmar Mayor Nolan Crouse R 39 n Leduc a Finally, I must recognize the sincere efforts and excellent work of Project Manager Sharon w Thorsby Board Chair e Brazeau h Shuya; the leadership of CEO Malcolm Bruce; the tremendous input of the Regional Technical tc a 39 k Warburg County 39 Leduc Camrose Advisory Committee; and the project’s subject matter expert consultant team - ISL Engineering as S County and Urban Strategies. Their support helped move us forward from a good plan to a great plan. h t County r o 2A N Edmonton Metropolitan Region 2 Mayor Roxanne Carr 21 Scale: 1:270,000 22 20 105 0 10 20 30 40 Task Force Chair Kilometers Camrose County of Pigeon Lake Wetaskiwin Buck Wetaskiwin 13 EDMONTON METROPOLITAN REGION GROWTH PLAN RE-IMAGINE. PLAN. BUILD. Lake 13 13 Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, increment P Corp., NPS, NRCan, Ordnance Survey, © OpenStreetMap contributors, USGS, NGA, NASA, CGIAR, N Robinson, NCEAS, NLS, OS, NMA, Geodatastyrelsen, Rijkswaterstaat, GSA, Geoland, FEMA, Intermap and the GIS user community iii FOREWARD 50 YEAR VISION The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is the dominant hub for northern Alberta and is recognized globally for its economic diversity, entrepreneurialism, leadership in energy development, environmental stewardship and excellent quality of life. The Region is anchored by a thriving core that is interconnected with diverse urban and rural communities. The Region is committed to growing collaboratively through the efficient use of infrastructure, building compact communities, and fostering economic opportunities and healthy lifestyles. Downtown Edmonton FOREWARD iv GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1 Collaborate and coordinate as a Region to 4 Achieve compact growth that optimizes manage growth responsibly. infrastructure investment. We will work together to create a Region that is well managed We will make the most efficient use of our infrastructure and financially sustainable with a shared commitment to growing investments by prioritizing growth where infrastructure exists and responsibly and achieving long term prosperity. optimizing use of new and planned infrastructure. 2 Promote global economic competitiveness and 5 Ensure effective regional mobility. regional prosperity. Recognizing the link between efficient movement of people and We will foster a diverse and innovative economy that builds upon goods and regional prosperity, we will work towards a multi-modal our existing infrastructure and employment areas to achieve and integrated regional transportation system. sustained economic growth and prosperity. 6 Ensure the wise management of prime 3 Recognize and celebrate the diversity of agricultural resources. communities and promote an excellent quality In the context of metropolitan growth, we will ensure the wise of life across the Region. management of prime agricultural resources to continue a thriving agricultural sector. In planning for growth, we will recognize and respond to the different contexts and scales of communities and provide a variety of housing choice with easy access to transportation, employment, 7 Protect natural living systems and parks