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gateway
area structure plan
Stephen Hews
Kian Hassan Kalhori
Oghenetega Odogu
Steven Petersen

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Introduction
Planning Policy Framework
Plan Area Location
Attributes and Constraints
Vision and Core Ideas
Vision Statement
Core Ideas
Land Use Concept
Community and
Neighbourhood Framework
Communities and Neighbourhoods
Community and Neighbourhood
Identity
Innovation
Neighbourhood Area
Neighbourhood Activity Centres/
Neighbourhood Corridor Nodes
Neighbourhood Corridors
Transit Station Planning Area
Community Activity Centre
Trans-Canada Buffer Area
Interface with Natural Areas
Multi-Residential Development
Intensity
Community Amenities
Joint Use Sites
School Sites
Community Association Sites
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Public Libraries
Older Adult Housing
Emergency Response Station
Environmental Open Space
Parks and Open Spaces
Mobility
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation
Transit Network
Internal Street Network
Regional Road Network
Parking
Utility Infrastructure
Utilities
Water Services
Sanitary Servicing
Stormwater Management
Green Infrastructure
Sustainability
Implementation
Achieving Minimum Intensities
Growth Management
Intermunicipal Coordination
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Appendix A Public Engagement
Appendix B Neighbourhood Plan
Statistics
Appendix C Outline Plan
Maps
Map 1: Location and Regional
Context
Map 2: Land Use Concept
Map 3: Emergency Response
Map 4: Pathways and Transit
Map 5: Walkshed
Map 6: Street Network
Map 7: Utility Infrastructure
Tables
Table 1: Land Use Details
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executive
summary
Input
The Gateway Area Structure Plan (ASP) document is intended to guide the development of land in the
western region of the City of Calgary, bordered by the communities of Valley Ridge and Crestmont to the
east and Springbank Community to the west. The area is part of a joint planning agreement between
the city of Calgary and Rockyview County.
Process
The planning team worked to implement the policies indicated in the Municipal Development Plan (MDP)
and other applicable City Document into creating a plan for the development of a complete community
that preserves the natural features of the existing land, emphasizes on sustainable development
practices and using neighbourhood corridors to provide residents needs locally while making sure that
the community is inclusive and connected by a grid based street network.
Production of the ASP included an engagement process which used tools such as:
Online Information and Mailouts
Engagement process
Card Method
Advisory Board Meetings
Open House
People
The planning process also engaged a range of stakeholders. They are outlined below:
Existing Land Owners
Crestmont and Valley Ridge Communities
Springbank Community
Developers
Loblaws Properties
Shape Properties
Qualico Communities
Environmental Groups
School Board
Parks and Open Spaces
City Departments
City Council
Utility Providers
Output
The Gateway ASP produced a development plan for two communities connected by an overpass and
serviced by Calgary Transit. It has a connected grid street network that enhances walkability. It has a
unique feel created by the integration of development with natural features in the area as well as a view
of the mountains.The plan area will be home to an estimated 27,306 people and jobs with housing units
reaching an estimate of 18, 924.
Calgary Planning Commission
Planners
Urban Designers
Community Association
Federation of Calgary Communities
Calgary Area Outdoor Council
Sport Calgary
Community Association & Social Recreation
Organization
Health Organizations
The General Public

big ideas
• create connectivity throughout the plan area with grid based street
networks
• preserve natural areas
• emphasize sustainable development practices
• meet residents’ needs locally using a system of neighbourhood
corridors
• create an inclusive community
introduction
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Calgary Transportation Plan and Complete Streets
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2014
Complete Streets Guide
DOCUMENT PURPOSE
The Complete Streets Guide has been created to foster a better
understanding of the Calgary Transportation Plan (CTP) and Municipal
Development Plan (MDP). It provides guidance for the implementation
of policies and concepts contained in these plans.
The Guide provides direction to City Administration and to the
development industry on how to incorporate Complete Streets
concepts (including enhanced public realm) into the planning, design,
and reconstruction of existing streets and construction of new streets.
Reconstruction (or retrofit) guidance is the primary focus of the Guide.
In conjunction with the development of this Guide, major revisions
have been made to The City’s current new Street Design Standards
to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, street trees, and low-impact
development (e.g., source control practices for storm water) while
maintaining existing right-of-way requirements. These new standards
replace the 20-year-old existing standards contained in The City of
Calgary Design Guide for Subdivision Servicing.
The latest electronic versions of both the Complete Streets Guide and
the Design Guide for Subdivision Servicing can be found at the Complete
Streets webpage: www.calgary.ca/completestreets.
1.1 PLANNINGPOLICYFRAMEWORK
This ASP was developed with the
NCPG and Calgary MDP as guiding
policy documents. These documents
should be referenced when reading
this ASP. Additional Calgary policy
and guideline documents, such as the
Complete Streets Policy, the Calgary
Transportation Plan and the Open
Space Plan were also referenced and
should be read in conjunction with
this ASP. In regards to some topics
this ASP provides a finer level of detail
than the MDP and NCPG. Specific
topics covered in this ASP present
policies where exceptions to the NCPG
are provided. In these events this ASP
takes Precedence.
The West Regional Context Study
provided information relevant to the
area and was used as a foundation in the
preparation of this ASP.Vancouver Community
Plans were used to help establish guidelines
for improving streetscapes; and policies from
Fairview Village in Oregon regarding mixed
use and walkability were consulted during the
creation of this ASP.
1.2 PLANAREALOCATION
Theplanareaislocatedinthewestofthe
city and bordered by the communities
of Valley Ridge and Crestmont to the
east, and the Springbank area to the
west. The plan area is subject to the
joint planning area between the City of
Calgary and Rocky View County.
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VALLEYRIDGE
TRANS-CANADA HWY
STONEYTRNW
TWP RD 250
OLD BANFF COACH RD
TUSCANY
(16 AVE NW)
HIGHSTREET
SHOPPING
CENTRE
CRESTMONT
CANADA
OLYMPIC
PARK
GLENBOW
RANCH
PROVINCIAL
PARK
Map 1: Location and
Regional Context

Topography The Plan Area has a rolling terrain with an overland drain flow to the north west. The site
consists of two main ravine systems, The east system runs the entirety of the Plan Area from south
to north. There is a steep embankment located at the north descending to the Bow River and the
Bearspaw Dam catchment area.
Hydrology There are two main water courses located in the Plan Area.These watercourses flow through
the ravines with an eventual terminus at the Bow River to the north. Both water courses include wetland
areas located in topographic depressions. The water course located to the east features a year round
flow while the western water course is primarily ephemeral.
Vegetation The vegetation of the Plan Area is primarily Non-native and Native grassland fescue
and modified pasture. There is a treed area located throughout the eastern ravine and the northern
embankment. The forested area primarily consists of White Spruce Forest (Douglas Fir), Aspen Forest,
Tall Shrub, and Balsam Poplar Forest.
Existing Land Use Existing Land Uses on the Plan Area mainly consist of agricultural fields and
scattered acreage developments. There is an existing cellular tower located adjacent to the Trans-
Canada corridor. There is also a power line right of way in the north east of the Plan Area.
Transportation The existing transportation network in the Plan Area consists of the TCH corridor
transecting the area from east to west. The primary interchange is the Old Banff Coach Road and TCH
exchange located at the western edge of the area.The Plan Area is bordered by the arterials: Old Banff
Coach Road to the west and south; and Township Rd 250 to the north. Transportation access to the
north is limited by topographic, hydrologic and vegetative constraints.Vehicular travel time from the Plan
Area to the Downtown Core is approximately 22 minutes.
Transit There is currently no transit service within the Plan Area. There is a conceptual future BRT or
Express route along the TCH corridor as proposed in the CTP’s Conceptual Calgary Regional Transit
Plan. The adjacent communities of Crestmont and Valley Ridge are currently serviced by a feeder bus
route along Crestmont Blvd and Valley Ridge Dr. The existing feeder routes provide access to Express
Route 70 along Valley Ridge Road and Route 305 with a connection at Canada Olympic Dr. Scheduled
service from the 305 to downtown is currently 30 to 45 minutes.
ROAD
AGRICULTURE
GRASSLAND
FORESTED
WATER

1.3 ATTRIBUTESANDCONSTRAINTS
This section provides an overview of the main attributes that define the Plan Area and
constraints that may require special consideration when planning for development.This
does not form an exhaustive list of attributes and constraints. Those developing in the
Plan Area must practice due diligence in the development process.This information may
be subject to change and should be verified at the Outline Plan/Land Use Amendment
stage.
Assets
Regional Context
The Plan Area is in close proximity to major regional influences, which were given significant
consideration in the development of this ASP (see Map 1: Location and Regional Context).
Highstreet, a super-regional shopping centre, is slated for development; with occupancy to
begin in the Spring of 2018. Adjacent to Highstreet is another planned mixed-use and largely
commercial project. Canada Olympic Park is located just beyond this planned commercial
development, and the Plan Area is bordered by Valley Ridge and Crestmont to the east. A
business park at COP is an employment centre in the vicinity of the Plan Area.
Natural
Features
Acreages
Trans-Canada
Highway
Existing Land
Uses
Radio Tower
Figure 1: Attributes and Constraints

Assets (cont’d)
Topography and Natural Features
Located in the foothills, the site is granted
splendid views of both the mountains to the west
and the downtown skyline to the east.The sloping
landscape, water courses and adjoining natural
vegetation area provide natural space that will
contribute to community amenity areas.
Existing Land Uses and Development
The majority of the land in the Plan Area is used
extensively for agriculture. It will require minimal
investment for residential development.
Transit
The CTP Conceptual Regional Transit Plan 2009
proposes a BRT line on the TCH with connections
to Cochrane and Bragg Creek as part of the long-
term transit plan for the region. For the purpose of
developing this ASP it has been assumed that a
BRT station will be included within the Plan Area
providing frequent service to the city centre. This
will benefit the area by providing an alternative
mode of transportation and allowing for less auto-
dependant communities.
Planning Attributes
The Plan Area is located in the west of Calgary
along the TCH. There is planning for regional
pathways providing access to Glenbow Ranch
Provincial Park and the planned Haskayne
Regional Park to the west; and to downtown via
the Bow River Pathway.
Constraints
Trans Canada Highway
The Transportation Utility Corridor (Trans-Canada
Highway) constrains access to the Plan Area, and
limits connections between the north and south
communities of the Plan Area.
Bow River
Similarly the Bow River limits access to areas
north of the Plan Area including the community of
Tuscany.Movement of wildlife along a watercourse
running north-south to the river should also inform
development decisions.
Radio Tower
A broadcasting tower is located near the centre
of the plan area and near the Trans-Canada
right of way. It will have some minor impacts on
development.
Acreages
Existing residential dwellings will impact the new
land use and transportation concept plan. For the
purposes of the ASP it is assumed all existing
land uses will be redeveloped during the phasing
of the Plan Area.
Surrounding Land Uses
The neighbouring agricultural land creates an
edge-effect restricting higher densities on the
perimeter of the plan area.

The Plan area will evolve into two
vibrant, walkable communities.
Residents will benefit from a network of
complete streets providing connected
and efficient pedestrian access to
community amenities. Vital natural
areas and corridors are preserved to
maintain habitat and connectivity for
wildlife as well as create natural feature
for residents. The corridor planning
area will connect the communities
along the grid street network and
provide residents with a distinct
attractive street feature mixed used
areas.
The plan area will provide 7
neighbourhoods with a variety of
housing types and land uses. Transit
service will connect with adjacent
communities providing residents
with a connection from each
community to a major
transit station, ensuring all
residents with access to
surrounding amenities
and the city center.
core ideas
vision and
2.1 VISIONSTATEMENT
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2.2 COREIDEAS
Grid Network
The use of a grid based network provides
high connectivity and permeability,
improving accessibility to services and
amenities provided within the community.
The network improves walkability
and simplifies connections between
destinations incorporating cycling
networks and transit systems. The grid
based network is a more adaptable
form, allowing for more fluid future
redevelopment to include different uses
as the needs of the community and city
evolve over time.
Natural Area Preservation
Theexistingnaturalfeatures,watercourses
and wetlands will be preserved throughout
the plan area. These features provide
benefits such as flood mitigation and
ground water filtration. The preservation of these
features results in a community that acknowledges
the pre-existing environment and retains natural
amenities to be enjoyed by present and future
generations.
Neighbourhood Corridors/Nodes
A corridor consisting of mixed-use development
is an efficient way to provide services to the
residents of the communities. The Corridor will
be redeveloped to accommodate additional retail
services as the population of the community
and demand increase. Initially, retail uses will be
concentrated in Nodes along the Neighbourhood
Corridors and medium density residential
development will occupy the other sections of the
Corridor to produce a well integrated and appealing
public realm. The Neighbourhood Corridor and
Node model will create a community that meets the
needs of its residents locally; preventing the need
for additional external trips and alleviating stresses
on Calgary’s transportation. The Neighbourhood
Corridors and Nodes produce a level of services
which will complement the planned Shape and
Loblaw’s Developments situated directly east of
the plan area in Crestmont.
Sustainable Transportation
The Plan Area provides residents with alternative
modes of transportation within the communities as
well as to external destination.The internal mobility
is provided through a network of pathways which
connect residential areas to green space, mixed
use areas and major transit routes. Movement
along these pathways is encouraged through the
visual interest of the routes as well as the inclusion
of the network within Environmental Open Space.
Encouraging transit development to provide
efficient and direct routes to major transit stations
and employment centres will provide residents
with an alternative to vehicular transportation.

2.3 LANDUSECONCEPT
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JUS
REC
OLD BANFF COACH ROAD
TOWNSHIP ROAD 250
TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY
CRESTMONT BLVD
OLDBANFFCOACHROAD
Map 2: Land Use
Concept
Map 2: Land Use Concept, below,
indicates the proposed land use
arrangement for the plan area. It shows
existing arterial roads and planned
collector roads and corridors in the
community. More detailed information on
the different areas and components of the
Land Use Concept are found in Table 1:
Land Use Concept Details.
LEGEND
Environmental Reserve
School Site
Joint Use Site
Recreational Facility
Low Density Housing
Medium Density Housing
Neighbourhood Corridor
Corridor Node
Neighbourhood Activity Center
Community Activity Center
Primary Access Points
Primary Roads
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Table 1: Land Use Concept Details
The Neighbourhood
Area features a mix of
housing and is primarily
residential and serviced
by a Neighbourhood
Corridor or some form of
Activity Centre.
feature mixed uses which
will provide basic needs
for residents. They are
accessible by various
modes of transport.
Environmental Open
Space areas consists
of land that are
reserved based on
their environmental
significance.
Joint Use Site (JUS)
serve as a recreation
center and location for
elementary schools.Each
JUS provides recreation
facilities for various ages
and abilities.
Community Association
Sites provide an avenue
for community gathering
and integration.
Low Density Housing
includes single-detached,
semi-detached and
townhouses.
includes walk-up
apartments.
The Community Activity
Centre is a destination
for residents of both
communities. Featuring
higher density it is a
place of employment and
provides amenities.
Corridor Nodes feature
mixed uses and provide
amenities at a smaller
scale than a CAC. They
are found along the
Neighbourhood Corridor.
A Neighbourhood Activity
Centre provides the same
services as a Corridor
Node. They are placed
strategically where
corridor amenities are not
as accessible.
Neighbourhood Area
Joint Use Site
Community Association Site
Low Density Housing
Community Activity Centre
Corridor Node
Neighbourhood Activity Centre

community
framework
and neighbourhood
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3.1 COMMUNITIESAND
NEIGHBOURHOODS
Communities are the larger organizing
principle of the Plan Area. There will be
two Communities in the Plan Area. Each
Community will include the elements
necessary to make it complete.
Neighbourhoods are 45 to 75 hectares
in size and are designed to have unique
characteristics providing distinction
from adjacent neighbourhoods. The
Neighbourhood Area is designed around
a focal point such as an Activity Centre,
Corridor, or Retail Centre. The most
common form of focal point in the Plan
Area will be Neighbourhood Corridor
Nodes.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to establish
the framework for the development of two complete
Communities.
Policies
1. The Plan Area will comprise two Communities,
one to the north of the TCH; and the other to the
south of the TCH. The north community will be
composed of 3 neighbourhoods and the south
community will be composed of 4 neighbourhoods.
2. Each community will feature a Community
Association Site, Joint-Use Sites, open space
and amenities. Amenities will be concentrated
in Neighbourhood Corridor Nodes and
Neighbourhood Activity Centres.
The MDP recommends one site per
community for a community centre or
community association facilities.
3.2 COMMUNITYAND
NEIGHBOURHOODIDENTITY
A neighbourhood should provide a distinct
identity. This is created by designing
development to incorporate natural
features (including sightlines and access
to natural areas), public parks, gathering
places, streetscape design, distinctive
buildings, landmarks and public art.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to build
upon the unique topographical features of
each neighbourhood in order to establish
distinct characteristics for each area;
creating distinct identities for Communities
and Neighbourhoods.
Policies
1. Natural and unique features within the
Plan Area should be emphasized in the
creation of community identity.
2.Community Activity Centres, Neighbourhood
Activity Centres, and Corridor Areas should
incorporate and utilize natural features, such as
the ravine and river escarpment, to establish
Distinct Neighbourhood identity.
3. The grid network should accommodate the
topographical features of the plan area.
4.Differentaesthetictreatmentswhichcomplement
the natural features should be used in each of
the neighbourhoods to help define their unique
character.
TheCityofCalgary’sMunicipalDevelopmentPlandefinesacommunityasacomprehensively
planned geographic area containing between 5,000 and 20,000 residents.A neighbourhood
can contain up to 5,000 residents and is a distinct part of a large community.
3. The West Regional Context Study requires a
Small Regional Recreation Facility in the plan
area. This facility is planned for the southern
community; located as shown in Map 2: Land
Use Concept.

Innovation is encouraged in the Plan Area.
INTENT
These policies provide a means to
allow new standards, and integration
of innovative development within the
Plan Area. Agricultural urbanism and
sustainable energy strategies are
innovations that are supported in the Plan
Area.
Policies
Urban Agriculture
1. Urban Agriculture sites should be
integrated with common outdoor spaces
such as parks and schools.
2. A parcel of land in the southeast
corner of the north community is largely
inaccessible to vehicles as a result of the ravine
and should be used for Urban Agriculture, unless
a more suitable use is determined.
3. Agricultural uses shall be integrated in the
community by the use of shared garden plots
otherwise known as community gardens.
4. The incorporation of agricultural land use shall
be compatible with surrounding land uses.
5. Urban Agriculture sites should be integrated
with public spaces, but can be installed on private
property.
Renewable Energy Strategies
6. The use of photovoltaics, wind, geothermal
and other renewable energies will be supported
in the Plan Area as an innovative Neighbourhood
design.
7. Renewable energy design should also allow for
cooperative energy generating infrastructure. The
design should be in alignment with the policies of
this ASP.
Housing
8. More energy efficient housing should lower the
carbon footprint, be attractive, of high quality and
respectful of neighbourhood character.
9. Opportunities to coordinate energy efficient
housing and affordable housing should be taken.
3.4 NEIGHBOURHOODAREA
Neighbourhood Areas consist of the
land uses within a neighbourhood.
Although Neighbourhood Activity Centres
and Neighbourhood Corridors play an
intricate role in neighbourhood make
up, the neighbourhood area should be
considered the land uses outside of these
areas. The Neighbourhood Area features
a mix of housing types and densities and
consists of primarily residential land uses.
INTENT
Producing quality residential development
and a variety of housing forms as well
as ensuring convenient access to local
destinations.
Policies
1. Blocks within the Neighbourhood Area
should be designed around a grid network where
possible and incorporate natural features and
topography.
2. A variety of housing forms should be made
available throughout the plan area.
3. Intensity should transition down as distance
from Neighbourhood Activity Centres and
Neighbourhood Corridors increases.
4. Areas adjacent to natural features should
include an assortment of building densities and
land uses, including affordable housing options.
5.All neighbourhood areas should have access to
retail space, preferably in the form of mixed-use
development.
3.3 INNOVATION

The Plan Area’s Neighbourhood
Corridors will provide a higher
density residential axis through the
communities. Corridor Nodes will
form focal points which include non-residential
uses. Neighbourhood Corridor Nodes will
be established at key intersections in their
respective neighbourhoods as shown in Map 2:
Land Use Concept. NACs will be situated at
strategic locations to ensure access to amenities
for residents in neighbourhood areas outside
catchment areas (700m walking distance) of
Corridor Nodes.
INTENT
As a result of their locations and distinct
characteristics, there will be variation between
each of the Neighbourhood Corridor Nodes, as
well as between the NACs within the Plan Area.
The policies account for the unique features of
eachNeighbourhoodCorridorNodeandeachNAC
to take advantage of local conditions and ensure
integration into the Neighbourhood and larger
Community. Neighbourhood Corridor Nodes and
NACS are proposed to consist of street-oriented
uses, which will provide for an enhanced public
realm.
Policies
1. NACs should be located as shown on Map 2:
Land Use Concept.
2. NACs and Corridor Nodes should be centrally
located within Neighbourhood Areas so all
Neighbourhood residents live within a 700 m
walking route distance via the pedestrian network.
3. The design, composition and function of NACs
within the Plan Area should differ based on unique
locations and characteristics.
4. Commercial development in the NAC and
Corridor Nodes should include a site for a
neighbourhood-scale food store.
3.5 NEIGHBOURHOODACTIVITY
CENTRES/NEIGHBOURHOOD
CORRIDORNODES
The MDP describes Neighbourhood Activity Centres (NACs) as neighbourhood
focalpointscontainingamixoftransitsupportiveresidentialandnon-residential
uses. Connected to surrounding land uses by a network of converging streets,
walkways and pathways, NACs are designed to have a pedestrian oriented
environment and an active public realm.
Neighbourhood Corridors are described as having the same purpose and
requirements as a NAC, but take a more linear format such as main street
retail area. The format of our corridors will evolve over time, but initially will
be composed of sections of medium density residential and concentrated
nodes with slightly higher density mixed uses. There will be a higher degree
of continuity between the residential sections of the corridor and the nodes, in
comparison to NACs and their surrounding neighbourhood areas.

Neighbourhood Corridors in the plan area
primarily support medium- to high-density
residential use. They are the portions of
the corridors exclusive of the nodes and
NACs. Neighbourhood Corridors are
a prominent feature of the Plan Area,
providing a high quality streetscape for
pedestrians and cyclists. Their population
base is located in immediate proximity
to retail sites and is sufficient to support
commercial activity.
Location
Neighbourhood Corridors run east-
west in both the northern and southern
communities and include entrance roads
at oblique angles, as shown in MAP 2:
Land Use Concept.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to ensure the NCs
provide a high quality pedestrian environment,
with the majority of development fronting the street.
NCs will also support a variety of transportation
modes, the NCs connect residents to multiple
Neighbourhood destinations. The mix of housing
types will be visually appealing, and individual
ground-floor units will have direct access to the
street. Adhering to the Complete Streets Guide,
street design will accommodate all users and be
scaled to integrate with adjacent development.
Policies
Location
1. The NCs will be located as shown on Map 2:
Land Use Concept.
Composition
2. Design of multi-residential units should
accommodate future redevelopment to low and
mid-rise mixed-use buildings.
Street Design
3. Neighbourhood Corridors shall be constructed
as per the Complete Streets Guide.
Building Design
4. Attention should be given to good design at the
street level.There needs to be a rhythm of building
frontages; these frontages need to be varied and
visually engaging to passers-by.
5. Development within NCs should front onto the
NC or other internal roads, whichever creates a
more beneficial pedestrian environment.
6. Townhouses and low-rise apartment buildings
should provide direct access to the street.
Vehicle Access and Parking
7. On-street parking shall be provided along NCs.
8. Motor vehicles shall access on site parking from
a rear lane or side street. Front driveways will not
be permitted.
9. The installation of stoops on multi-residential
developments is encouraged. Stoops on the front
of residential units provide areas for residents to
encounter their neighbours and produce ‘eyes on
the street.’
Design
10. Periodic curb extensions where the sidewalk
protrudes into the parking lane will be permitted
in developments along the NCs to provide extra
space for trees and pedestrian amenities.
11. The NCs shall be fully landscaped, including
street trees.
12. Increasing the width of sidewalks should be
considered to provide space for outdoor seating
for cafes and restaurants.
Other
13. The NCs will be served by public transit with
bus stops located along the corridor.
14. Any future development to the west of the
Gateway communities should incorporate an
extension of the NCs.
3.6 NEIGHBOURHOODCORRIDORS

A high level of transit service is to be
provided to residents of the Plan Area
through the incorporation of a centralized
BRT station.This station serves as part of
a regional BRT route. The Transit Station
Planning Area is composed of higher
density built form consisting of commercial
and mixed uses.
INTENT
Create a pedestrian and transit focused, compact
setting with sufficient population, access and
complementary uses to support the BRT station.
Policies
Location
1. A BRT station will be located along the Trans-
Canada Corridor at the site of the flyover, central
to the two communities as shown in Map 2: Land
Use Concept.
Composition & Intensity
2. The Calgary Transportation Plan shall be
consulted and Transit Oriented Development
practices shall be implemented in the Transit
station planning area.
3. Commercial uses are planned for the areas
adjacent to the BRT station on both the north and
south sides of the highway. These developments
should be high density, adhering to guidelines for
Transit Oriented Development.
4. High density mixed uses are also encouraged
in the Transit Station Planning Area. Providing
additional residential population base to support
the primary transit network.
Design
5. A spillway will provide bus access to the Transit
Station.
6. An enclosed station shall be provided in the
highway right of way. It may be positioned in the
centre of the highway if safety conditions permit.
Alternatively, enclosed structures on either side of
the highway may be used.
7. The enclosed structures shall provide access to
the flyover in the form of enclosed staircases and
elevators.
8.The flyover will provide adequate protection from
wind and weather experienced in Canada and
deliver a pleasant walking environment through
the installation of artistic elements.
9. Direct pedestrian connections to the
communities will be available along the flyover in
the form of ramps, staircases and +15 walkways.
These should be installed to minimize walking
distances.
3.7 TRANSITSTATIONPLANNING
AREA
“A Transit Station Planning Area
includes land within 600 m of
any Light Rail Transit (LRT) or
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station,
or that area specified in an Area
Structure Plan. It is an overlay
that modifies another typology’s
requirements to better support
transit.”
— New Community Planning
Guidebook

3.8 COMMUNITYACTIVITYCENTRE
“Community Activity Centres (CACs) provide for a
concentration of jobs and population in strategic
locations throughout the city, and represent a local
destination for multiple communities. (They provide an
opportunity to accommodate significant numbers of
workers and residents in centres that are well served
by public transit.The design and character of each CAC
must ensure a high-quality environment that features
amenities to create a comfortable environment that
accommodates pedestrians and cyclists and makes
the CAC a desirable place for workers, residents and
businesses to locate. Because CACs are often located
at existing retail sites, retail is an important element
to be retained. CACs are also appropriate within new
greenfield areas to provide convenient locations
for a range of higher density housing types, local
employment and retail services to new communities,
in an area well served by the PrimaryTransit Network.)”
— Municipal Development Plan
The CAC is situated along one of the
Neighbourhood Corridors and becomes a
well integrated extension/expansion of this
form. It is situated in a natural depression
where a body of water forms in the spring
as a result of the melting snow. A school
site is provide with an adjacent Small
Regional Recreation Facility (as required
by the WRCS) is also incorporated into
the CAC.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to produce
a lively and walkable environment that
fulfills the purposes of a CAC.
Policies
Location and Size
1. A CAC shall be located as indicated
on MAP 2: Land Use Concept, in the
southeast of the plan area.
2. The size of the CAC will be
approximately 6 hectares.
Composition and Intensity
3. The area surrounding the body of
water will be an open space providing
a site for passive recreation.An area
that can be used for active recreation
will be included in the JUS.
4. Along the corridor and more
central to the CAC there will be
mixed-use developments with
higher densities than those found
elsewhere in the Neighbourhood Corridor. These
mixed-use developments will have commercial
uses at the ground level in the form of small and
medium retail shops.
5. As distance increases from the centre of the
CAC, uses should accommodate medium to high-
density multi-residential development
6. The school site in the CAC should be located
adjacent to the Small Regional Recreation Facility.
Building Design
7.Building height in the CAC should be a maximum
of 10 stories. Consideration of mountain views
will help determine building heights. The CAC’s
location in a site with lower elevation allows for
higher intensity that does not result in obstructed
views.
8. Buildings should have minimal setbacks and
ground level design should be at a human-scale
to complement activity on the sidewalk and create
an interesting walking environment.
The NCPG
requires a
CAC to be
minimum of 4
hectares

Parking
9. Street parking will be the only parking provided
along the Neighbourhood Corridor.
10. Any additional parking provided in the CAC
should not exceed the minimum required and
should be accessed by back lanes or internal
streets to minimize vehicle crossings over the
sidewalk.
Natural areas are an essential part of the
community and should be accessible to
all residents regardless of proximity to the
area.The natural areas shall be preserved
intheirpresentstate,asMunicipalReserve,
Environmental Reserve or through other
means, to serve as a community amenity.
This will help form the unique character
of the community and provide a sense
of place. These areas will be used as a
gathering place for community activities
and for general recreation and leisure.
INTENT
These policies ensure the appropriate
integration of built form with environmental
open space and environmental reserve.
The areas located along natural areas
provide recreational amenities for plan
area residents and should be utilized in
creating a distinct community identity.
Policies
Residential
1. Design of residential developments adjacent to
natural areas should
a. have pathways through and to the private
properties allowing access to natural areas;
b. have transparent fencing;
c. provide frontage directly to the natural areas;
and
d. not include lanes between property and natural
areas.
Commercial
2.Design of commercial uses backing onto natural
areas should
a. have fluid transitions between built form and the
natural areas;
b. integrate amenity space with the natural areas;
c. avoid the installation of surface parking and
loading areas adjacent to the natural area;
d. allow direct pedestrian connection from the
commercial uses to the pedestrian pathways
within the natural area.
3.9 TRANS-CANADABUFFERAREA
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to provide
a physical barrier for lower density
development in the communities from the
various forms of pollution produced on
the freeway.
Policies
Location
1. The Buffer Area will be a corridor
adjacent to the highway as shown in figure
Composition.
2. The buffer consists of an integrated
vegetative area and recreational pathway.
It provides amenity space to the adjacent
residential development. (See Section
6.5: Green Infrastructure for additional
information.)
3.10 INTERFACEWITHNATURALAREAS

Both communities shall be comprised
primarily of multi residential buildings.
Multi-residential development will be
incorporated along the Neighbourhood
Corridors and adjacent streets. A
variety of densities of multi-residential
development are encouraged, including
high, medium and low.Multi-residential
development aligns with the vision of
creating a sustainable community. The
higher density reduces use of land and
produces a more walkable environment.
Multi-residential buildings along transit
routes will provide the elderly and
disabled access to transit, retail and
other amenities in the community. Multi-
residential development will produce a
larger population base, maximizing usage
of provided amenities and infrastructure,
as well as commercial facilities such as
retail and office space.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to incorporate Multi-
residential Development throughout the PlanArea;
and to produce Multi-residential Development that
enhances the public realm and quality of life for all
community residents.
Policies
Location
1. Multi-residential developments shall be located
within walking distance to community services
and public amenities.
2. Multi-residential developments should not be
located adjacent to the TCH.
3. Multi-residential developments should fit into
the public grid street network.
Building Height and Form
4. Multi-residential Development should adhere
to policies surrounding transitioning intensity as it
relates to proximity to Neighbourhood Corridors.
Multi-residential development should complete a
natural progression from higher densities along
the corridor to single-detached homes at the
edges of the community.
Design
5. Multi-residential developments should be
designed to integrate into the streetscape. This
should be achieved by having minimal setbacks on
Neighbourhood Corridors and use of transparent
fences or low shrubs on local streets.
Other
6. Parking access for Multi-residential
developments should be provided from a rear
lane. Complexes with internal street networks are
discouraged.
3.11 MULTI-RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT
The development of the plan area shall
provide a variety of housing choices that
will meet the needs of people of different
demographic, income and social groups.
As well as people of different physical
abilities. The Land Use Statistics table
provided in Appendix B of this document
shows a breakdown of the plan area
land use, type of housing, accompanying
unit density and projected population
per land use type. The plan area shall
create density by developing a significant
amount of townhouses and apartment
buildings. The mixture of various housing
types shall be designed to complement
each other creating neighbourhoods that
are visually pleasing.
INTENT
Create a community with a range of
housing types that will meet the needs of a variety
of people.
3.12 INTENSITY

Policies
Location
1. The land use concept map gives a general
location of where various housing types shall be
located within the plan area.
Size
2. The size of each residential density type is
as indicated in the land use statistics table.(See
Appendix B)
Low Density Residential
3.115 hectares of the plan area shall be developed
as low density residential. Comprising of a
proportional mix of detached, semi-detached and
duplexes.
4. These lands shall be developed at a minimum
of 30 units per hectare resulting in a total of 2670
units of low density housing type.
5. Areas designated low density residential shall
contain RC-1 and RC-1s parcels, which allows for
secondary suits.
6. Low Density areas shall also contain RC-2 and
R2 parcels which allows for the development of
semi-detached and duplex.
Low - Medium Density Residential
7.136 hectares of the plan area shall be developed
as low-medium density residential.
units of low medium density housing.
9. There shall also be provision for R-2M parcels
in areas designated as low-density residential,
which allows for rowhouses and townhouses.
10. R-2M type residential buildings shall serve as
transition from low density to medium density.
Medium Density Residential
11. 28.5 hectares of land shall be developed as
medium density residential.
units of medium density housing.
13. Medium density residential land use shall
contain M-CG parcels which allows for a variety
of multi family housing types.
14. M-G parcels which allow for multi residential
with low height and lower density shall be located
close to townhouses and rowhouses to create a
transition from low-medium density to medium
density.
15. M-X1 type parcels that allow for multi
residential buildings, shall be located in the CAC
area to support commercial land use.
16.M-H1parcelsshallbelocatedatneighbourhood
nodes as indicated in the land use concept map
shall accommodate mixed use retail/commercial
uses as the ground level and residential at upper
levels.

In accordance with creating a vibrant
and inclusive community, the joint use
site will provide public amenities to be
used by all residents. It shall be a place
for community activities where residents
come together helping to create a sense
of place. Joint Use Sites should have
recreational facilities that would provide
year round service to the community.
INTENT
Establish policies that will guide the location,
size and management of Joint Use Sites in the
community.
Policies
Location
1. JUSs shall be located as indicated in Map 2:
Land Use Concept.
2. This location may be subject to change as the
community grows and comes to its full capacity
Size
3. The size of the JUS shall be the sum of the
required sizes of the uses assigned to the site.
Design
4. The Joint Use Site shall have at least two
functional street frontages to allow for ease of
access.
5. Sidewalks shall be installed on all sides of
the site integrating with the street and pathway
networks.
6. Walking and cycling paths shall be included on
the JUS and connect to neighbourhood pathways.
7. The JUS should be designed to allow for future
redevelopment and diversity of use.
8. Sporting and recreational facilities for all ages
and abilities should be included in the JUS.
4.1 JOINTUSESITES
The MDP defines a Joint
Use Site as: Lands set aside for
or including a school building,
a location for a school building
or a school playing field and
community playing fields with
facilities and grounds which
are accessible to both school
and non-school users.
School Sites provide location for
educational institutions together with
sports fields and recreational areas.
The location design and size of school
sites must follow the requirements of the
following documents: the School Act; the
MGA; the Joint Use Agreement; and the
Site Planning Team Standards for School
Sites.
INTENT
To provide policies that will guide the
location, design and use of facilities within
school sites.
Policies
Location
1.School sites should be located as shown
on Map 2: Land Use Concept.
2. School sites shall be located within 600m of a
transit stop.
3. The location of school sites shall be served by
a primary transit network.
4. School sites shall accommodate at least two
functional street frontages.
5. Access, drop off points and parking should be
designed according to Best Practices.
Size
6. Individual school sites should be approximately
4 hectares with the total area of all school sites
being 23.38ha, which is 70% of the municipal
reserve.
4.2 SCHOOLSITES

Design
7. The design of the school site should be in
accordance with the School Act, the MGA and
the Joint Use Agreement and the Site Planning
Team Standards for School Sites.
8. Recreational amenities should be included in
the school site for school and non-school users.
9. The design and facade of the school
building should be compatible with surrounding
development.
10. The orientation of the building should allow for
direct pedestrian access from a sidewalk to the
buildings primary entrance.
11. Entrances to school buildings should be legible
from the street.
Surplus School Sites
12. As the community ages and there are surplus
school sites, council policy on the Procedures for
Disposing of Surplus School Sites and Facilities
Policy should be applied.
Community Associations Sites provide
facilities for physical, cultural and social
needs of the community. They should
serve as a place for community events;
includeabuildingandrecreationalfacilities
that will be used for community activities
by residents. They provide recreational
facilities such as tennis courts, ice rinks,
basketball courts, and soccer pitches.
One site per community should be
provided from Municipal Reserve Land to
accommodate a community centre and or
community association facilities or uses.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to define
Community Association site conditions
and their location.
Policies
Location
1. CA sites should be located at a central position
in the communities as indicated on Map 2: Land
Use Concept.
2. The Community Association sites should be
located on a transit route near bus stops.
Size
3. The site should be approximately 1.2 hectares
(3.0 acres) to 1.6 hectares (4.0 acres) in size, as
per the NCPG.
4.3 COMMUNITYASSOCIATIONSITES

A public library serves as an educational,
social and cultural source of knowledge;
encouraging individual intellectual,
cultural and social development and
promoting social integration within the
community. As there is limited existing
libraries in surrounding communities the
inclusion of a public library within the Plan
Area may be suitable to serve a larger
population base.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to outline
the potential siting of a library in the plan
area.
Policies
1. Pending the approval of Calgary Public
Library, a library shall be located within
the Community Activity Centre as part of a Joint
Use Site.
2. The library building should be appropriately
integrated with other public uses.
3. The library building should be multi-purpose
including uses such as restaurants and cafes.
or Neighbourhood Corridor Nodes.
3. The developments should be located close to
parks and retail facilities.
Design
4. Design of building should integrate with
surrounding development.
5. Buildings should be accessible for individuals
with limited mobility.
Other
6.When integrated with mixed use buildings Older
Adult Housing units should be located on the lower
levels of the building.
4.4 PUBLICLIBRARIES
4.6 EMERGENCYRESPONSESTATION
4.5 OLDERADULTHOUSING
In accordance with the plan area vision
of creating an inclusive community, there
shall be provision for older adult housing
in designated locations that will provide
access to amenities and facilities. These
developments should be in proximity to
parks and retail services.
INTENT
Createaninclusivecommunitybyproviding
a variety of housing for the elderly.
Policies
Location
1. Older Adult Housing should be located
within 200m of a transit stop.
2. Older Adult Housing should be located
in the immediate vicinity of the CAC, NACs
At this time no Emergency Response
Station has been identified for the
plan area. Emergency services will
be provided by the Valley Ridge Fire
Department. Consultation with the
Calgary Fire Department will determine
what measures are necessary to fulfill the
seven minute response time. This may
involve modifications to street design to
add additional access points such as a
right-in along the Trans-Canada Highway.
INTENT
Accommodate the needs of the Calgary
Fire Department, while adhering to the
vision and policies of this ASP.
Policies
1. Primary Emergency response access
points should be provided as shown on
Map 3: Emergency Response.
2. At least two emergency access/egress routes
shall be established to and from each community.
3. Use of the transit spillway located on the TCH
for emergency response access to the northern
community is permitted if deemed suitable.

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A regional park is not required in
the Plan Area as one is already
planned on the north side of the
Bow River in the Haskayne Area
Structure Plan.
Map 3: Emergency
Response
LEGEND
Emergency Response Station
Emergency Access Point
Primary Roads

Environmental Open Space (EOS)
consists of environmentally significant
land that should be preserved in its
natural state to be used for recreational
purposes and if necessary regarded as
a reserve. It includes natural features
such as: the river valley system, the
urban forest, environmentally significant
areas and natural environment parks
(including wetlands, natural water bodies,
escarpments, riparian corridors, natural
grasslands and native pasture).
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to preserve
environmentally significant features and
to incorporate it into the development,
increasing the aesthetic value of the
community and giving it a sense of place.
Policies
Location
1. Environmental Open Space should be located
around environmental reserves.
Designation
2. Lands within the EOS should be regarded
as either Environmental Reserve (ER) or
Environmentally Significant Area or both.
3. Recreation facilities can be integrated when
the integration does not affect the quality of the
environmental reserve.
Native and Non-Native Pastures
4. Native and non-native pastures in the plan area
such as white spruce, aspen forest and balsam
poplar vegetation that do not fall within the
environmental open space area should also be
preserved by incorporating these vegetation with
the neighbourhood and building design.
Connectivity
5. A pathway system shall be used to connect
environmental open space areas to ensure that
each space retains its function in the overall open
space system.
6. The pathway should be in form of a green
corridor that will provide a natural connection
between open spaces.
7.The pathway system should be characterized by
natural vegetation and landscaping and pathway
amenities should have minimal impact on the
natural features.
Crossings
8. Where there is a crossing across an
environmental open space or feature such as water
body or environmental reserve , the development
should have minimum impact on these features.
4.8 PARKSANDOPENSPACES
4.7 ENVIRONMENTALOPENSPACE
Parks and open spaces shall provide
a place for relaxation and recreation
for residents. It will serve as a
central gathering place within each
neighbourhood. The incorporation of
natural amenities with parks areas will
create a better environment for relaxation
as well as create an aesthetic feel to each
neighbourhood and the community at
large. The design of each parks and open
space shall give the community a sense
of place.
INTENT
To create a park system that serves
residence needs and is connected by a
system of paths.
The purpose of a community park is to
provide community-level sports fields
and other active and passive recreation
opportunities. Furthermore, the area
generally contains a community lease
site, and an elementary and/or junior
high school (open space plan).
A neighbourhood park measures 0.4 to 1
hectare (1 to 2.5 acres) in area.

Policies
Location
1. Parks and Open Spaces shall be located as
indicated in the parks and pathways map.
Size
2. The size of each park shall be determined
by community requirements and the population
which it serves.
3. Should be located adjacent to an environmental
reserve where possible.
Community Parks
4. Contrary to the Calgary Open Space plan,
community parks in both communities shall not
be located in a central position but integrated with
the plan areas environmental open space system
and environmental reserves.
5. The plan for a community park should receive
input from the Joint Use Site Planning Team and
the plan shall be approved by the department of
parks and open space at the outline plan stage.
6. The park shall include all or some of the
requirements for a neighbourhood park.
Neighbourhood Park
7.It shall provide an area for play, sports, relaxation
and decorative ideas for elementary-age children
and youths.
8. Each park shall be located to maximize its
neighbourhood catchment area.
9. Each park should serve as a place for
community-specific development activities such
as community gardens, meeting areas for seniors
and court facilities.
Design
10. Each park should be designed to function
throughout each season.
11. Each park should be serviced by sufficient
street frontages, and connected by pedestrian
and bicycle pathway.
12.Should be located close to multi-family housing.
13. Community parks should be developed in a
way that can be used by all Calgarians regardless
of age, ability or interest.
14. Should be designed to allow for re-purposing
in response to changing community needs.
15. Designed to face mountain views in the
community.
16. Integrate linear parks where appropriate to
connect neighbourhoods, and reduce walking
distance to parks.
17.Should be designed to be natural, incorporating
vegetation and less paved areas.

The Pedestrian and Bicycle network
is designed to connect the community
and neighbourhoods by means of active
transportation modes. The network
encourages non-vehicular movement
within the community and creates
an avenue for social interaction. The
pedestrian and bicycle paths should allow
residents to enjoy natural areas such as
environmental open space as well as
allowing access to services within each
neighbourhood. Encouraging residents
to participate in walking and cycling,
it will promote a healthy population.
The pedestrian and bicycle pathways
will integrate with those in surrounding
communities creating connectivity
between the Plan Area, nearby
communities, and the city at large.
INTENT
These policies will guide the creation of a
pedestrian and bicycle network connecting
parks and environmental open space within the
community.
Policies
Location
1. The pedestrian and bicycle pathway should
be located as shown in Map 4: Pathways and
Transit.
Connectivity
2. There shall be additional pathways connecting
various parts of the community to the regional
pathway.
3. The pathway network should connect various
essential locations within the community such
as schools, the Community Activity Center and
Neighbourhood Activity Centers.
4. Pedestrian and bicycle connectivity shall be
designed to connect the North and South plan
area. This will allow residents to access services
on both sides of the highway without generating
vehicular traffic.
5. An overpass connecting the Northern and
Southern communities shall incorporate a
pedestrian and bicycle path.
In-Street Options
6. In the situation where a regional pathway is
shown along a street, a cycling lane must be
provided.
7. When located in a high traffic area infrastructure
such as an on-street cycle track or an off-street
pathway should be implemented.
Green Corridor
8.Where the pathway runs along an environmental
open space or park, there shall be provision for
sitting areas as well as a drinking fountain.
5.1 PEDESTRIANANDBICYCLE
CIRCULATION
In accordance with the plan area vision of creating a sustainable community, the internal road
network shall follow a grid pattern that will allow for better pedestrian and vehicular movement
within each neighbourhood. The road network shall allow for the use of various modes of
transportation and encourage the use of transit. To allow for flow of traffic in and out of the
community, there shall be provision of multiple entry and exit routes, reducing traffic flow and
congestion through surrounding communities.

The transit network is a vital system
providing Plan Area residents with a
sustainable form of transportation to
internal and external locations. The Plan
Area will be serviced by high levels
of primary and feeder transit systems
as well as the integration of a regional
BRT system along the TCH. Efficient
transit service provides residents with
an alternative to automotive transport
and aligns to the policies outlined in the
Calgary Transportation Plan.
INTENT
The intent of the policies is to provide
residents with direct and efficient transit
within the plan area and connect to internal
and external destinations increasing
incentives for transit mobility.
Policies
Location
1. Transit routes should be located as shown on
Map 4: Pathways and Transit.
Transit Routes
2. Community and neighbourhood designs will
provide efficient grid based networks to minimize
transit travel times and maximize catchment areas
for primary routes.
3. Primary transit routes should provide residents
access to major external destinations such as
Highstreet, the downtown core and other major
transit stations.
4. The plan area includes a regional BRT transit
route along the TCH.Land use policies will provide
adequate provisions of the proposed station area.
The implementation of this route will be dependant
5.2 TRANSITNETWORK
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* JUS
JUS
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Map 4: Pathways
and Transit
LEGEND
Environmental Reserve
School Site
Neighbourhood Park
Recreational Facility
Low Density Housing
Corridor Node
Neighbourhood Activity Center
Community Activity Center
Primary Roads
R
*
*
Pathways
Primary Transit
BRT Transit Service
BRT Transit Station

on future coordination with Rocky View county
and Calgary Transit.
5. Feeder transit routes will service residents
outside the 400m walkshed of primary transit
routes along the corridors.
Transit Stops
6.There should be a sufficient number
of transit stops within the plan area to
contain the majority of residents within
a 400m walkshed.
7. Pedestrian access to stops should
be integrated with the internal
pathway network to provide direct
and interesting connections to transit
stops.
The New Community
Planning Guidebook
states community
design should
minimize pedestrian
street walking
distances to transit
service to 400 m or
less for 95% of homes
and businesses.
8.All primary transit stops should provide covered
shelter and benches for transit users.
9. Transit stops located in NAC and CAC areas
should be integrated with other land uses; a
primary transit plaza should be included in the
CAC.
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Map 5: Walkshed
LEGEND
Primary Roads
Primary Transit
BRT Transit Service
BRT Transit Station
Primary Transit Stop
Primary Transit Walk Shed
Feeder Transit Stop
Feeder Transit Walk Shed

The Internal Street Network refers to
the streets contained within the Plan
Area shown on Map 6: Street Network.
This includes Arterial Streets, Collector
Streets, Neighbourhood Corridors, and a
Flyover.The Residential Street Network is
determined at the Outline Plan/Land Use
Amendment stage (see Appendix C:
Outline Plan).
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to outline
an Internal Street Network within the Plan
Area that fulfills the needs of pedestrians
and cyclists, while accommodating the
movement and parking of motor vehicles.
The Internal Street Network provides
multiple routes and connections adhering
to a grid network to the extent allowed by
the natural topography. The streets will include a
pleasant public realm and also be appropriately
sized for the anticipated amount of traffic they will
carry.
Policies
General
1. The Internal Street Network should be located
as shown on Map 6: Street Network.
2. In pursuit of a compact urban form, increased
walkability, achieving infrastructure efficiencies
and reduced impervious surface, the City will
work with the developers to reduce street widths
wherever possible while retaining street character.
Residential Street Network
3. The layout of the Residential Street Network
should work in tandem with the pathway network
so that all modes of transportation have access
to Community Retail Centres and Neighbourhood
Activity Centres, transit stops, and other
Neighbourhood focal points.
4. The layout of the Residential Street Network
should be a fine-grained grid network that may
be modified to retain natural features such as
wetlands, green corridors and environmental
reserve.
5.3 INTERNALSTREET NETWORK
As discussed in Section 3.6, Neighbourhood
Corridors are intended to be a destination for
local residents and to provide a high level of
connectivity.It is important for quality urban design
to be incorporated.
INTENT
Create a street environment that is inviting
to residents and visitors, and is functional for
the various activities that will be generated by
community needs. An emphasis is placed on
quality design to enhance the public realm.
Policies
Location
5. Neighbourhood Corridors should be located as
shown on Map 6: Street Network.
Design
6. In addition to the Complete Streets policies with
regards to public realm design,
a. a native large canopy tree species should be
planted;
b. development should be oriented towards the
street with primary entrances facing the street;
buildings should have minimal setbacks; and, in
the event the entrance does not abut the street
walkway, a direct sidewalk should link front
entrances to the street;
c. vehicle access to uses shall be from rear lanes,
side streets or internal street networks to minimize
vehicle crossings over the sidewalk; and
d. residential buildings shall not have driveway
access from the street.

TOWNSHIP ROAD 250
CRESTMONT BLVD
OLDBANFFCOACHROAD
Map 6: Street
Network
Collector Streets
Collector Streets in the plan area will incorporate
residential uses, both medium and low density.
It is important that the design of these streets
support the goal of creating a walkable community,
rather than producing automotive dependency
commonly found in Calgary.
Collector Streets collect traffic from Arterial Streets and
Primary Collectors and distribute it to other local streets.
INTENT
Create a street environment that encourages
pedestrian use while still facilitating motor vehicle
use.
Policies
Location
7. Collector Streets should be
located as shown on Map 6:
Street Network.
LEGEND
Roadway
Bike Buffer
Bike Lane
Parking
Open Space
Sidewalk
Private Parcel
Retail & Commercial
Residential
Figure 2: Neighbourhood
Corridor Cross Section
TCH
Arterial
Neighbourhood Boulevard
Collector
LEGEND

Design
8. Development should be oriented towards the
street with primary entrances facing the street a
direct sidewalk should link front entrances to the
street. Garages on properties should be restricted
to the rear of the parcel.
9. Street parking should be encouraged.
10. Driveways should only be used to provide
access to garages when rear lane access is
unavailable to minimize vehicle crossings over
the sidewalk; and driveways should not exceed a
single car width, as to limit impacts on the public
realm.
Arterial Streets
Old Banff Coach Road and Township Road 250
are designated as Arterial Streets in the plan area.
Old Banff Coach Road provides an important
regional connection for the area.
INTENT
Provide a good interface between development
and high volumes of traffic on arterial streets.
Policies
Design
11. If sound attenuation is deemed necessary
adjacent to Arterial Streets, alternatives to sound
walls should be pursued. Architecture, road
orientation and building siting are suggested
alternative solutions. If a sound wall is the best
solution, it should include decorative features.
12. On-street parking shall not be permitted along
Arterial Streets are a street type in the
Complete Streets Guide that provide
direct connections between multiple
communities and major destinations.
They are four or six lanes and carry high
volumes of traffic. They usually form the
edges of communities and provide the
connections to the skeletal (expressway)
network.
Arterial streets.
Access
13. Pedestrian connections from Arterial Streets
to the neighbourhood should be provided.
Pedestrian Realm
14. To ensure a comfortable pedestrian realm
adjacent to Arterial streets a pathway will be
installed next to Township Road 250. At this time
pedestrian infrastructure will not be installed
along the south boundary of the plan area next
to Old Banff Coach Road. The currently planned
pathways fulfill the needs of the community and
pedestrian installations can be completed pending
further development south of the plan area.
Flyover
A flyover will provide a vital link for residents of
the two communities at a more central location
than the Old Banff Coach Road Overpass. It
will service motorized vehicles, cyclists and
pedestrians, however, it does not provide access
to the Highway, minimizing walking distances for
residents travelling between the two communities.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to create a flyover
that serves multiple modes of transportation and
best serves pedestrians.
Policies
Location
15. A flyover is planned near the midpoint of the
communities as shown in Map 2: Land Use
Concept.
16. The flyover connects the north-south section
of Neighbourhood Corridor and is situated above
the BRT stop.
Design
17. The flyover should have a unique architectural
design, defining the area as a gateway to the city.
18. The design of the flyover should provide
pedestrians and cyclists sheltering from wind and
precipitation.

Parking is provided for commercial, office
and residential land uses throughout the
plan area primarily in the form of on-street
parking which complies with the complete
streets guidelines and street sections.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to provide
appropriate parking requirements for
all land uses and integrate and mitigate
negative aspects to public and private
areas.
Policies
Design
1. Surface parking should be designed
to allow for direct access to buildings
and minimize intrusions to the street and
sidewalk interface.
2. Surface parking facilities should be designed to
shorten distances between buildings and public
sidewalks and to reduce the overall scale of the
paved surface.
3. Paving treatments and other markings should
be used to clearly define walkways within parking
facilities.
4. Circulation within as well as into and out of
parking facilities should be designed to minimize
conflict between pedestrians, cyclists and motor
vehicles.
5. Surface parking facilities should be designed
with feature planting strips which minimize the
visual impacts of the parking facility on the
streetscape.
6. Green infrastructure and stormwater
management should be incorporated into the
parking facility.
On-Street Parking
7. On-Street parking shall be provided on all
internal roads and comply with the complete
streets policy.
5.5 PARKING
A regional road network connects an
area to its surrounding region and
accommodates high traffic volume . The
plan area is surrounded by a regional
road network and provides access to the
inner city area without having to connect
through neighbouring communities.
INTENT
To provide connectivity between the plan
area road network and the surrounding
regional road network.
Policies
Location
1. Access points from the regional road
network into the community are shown on
Map 2: Land Use Concept.
Interchanges
2. An interchange at Old Banff Coach Road and
the Trans-Canada Highway already exists and
shall be the major access point into the plan area.
3. No other interchanges are planned for the area.
Access and Egress
4.The plan area shall connect to Old Banff Coach
Road through various points.
5.4 REGIONALROAD NETWORK
19. Artistic elements, landscaping and seating
shall be used to provide a pleasant walking
environment.
20. Direct access to buildings should be provided
via elevated walkways whenever possible.
21. Pedestrian and cycling connections should be
made wherever the flyover intersects pathways.
22. Only one entry and exit point on each side of
the highway shall be provided for motor vehicle
access.

Utilities play a vital role in providing
community residents with adequate
municipal servicing and infrastructure.
Utilities will be provided throughout the
plan area achieving high levels of service.
INTENT
The intent of these policies is to ensures
that the utility infrastructure will be
provided throughout the plan area and
developed in a fashion to achieve all
requirements outlined in the design
guidelines for subdivision servicing.
Policies
1. Utility alignments should be
a. refined at the Outline Plan/Land Use
Amendment approval stage;
b. located under the sidewalk and lanes to avoid
conflict with tree planting and traffic when requiring
servicing;
c. located to avoid environmental open space
land, and minimize impact on natural features,
and water resources;
d. aligned within the road right-of-way when
requiring right-of-way through the environmental
reserve (primarily the south west ravine);
2. Minimum cover must be maintained on all
utilities.
3. All altered water courses must be reinstated
after installation.
Water service is provided through a
network of piping, pumping and storage
infrastructure which provides adequate
water supply throughout the plan area.
The plan area is located in the Crestmont
and Big Hill West pressure zones. Water
services will be provided by 2 major
feeder mains, one with service to the north
community and one for the southern. The
main features looped distribution piping
to limit service dead ends. Provisions
for potential pressure reducing and
booster stations will be required based
on topographic constraints and existing
pressure zones.
INTENT
The intent of these policies will establish
adequate and efficient water supply
infrastructure to be provided throughout the plan
area phasing and ultimately servicing the final
build out of the area.
Policies
Location
1. Extension to the existing or future water feeder
mains should be located as shown on Map 7:
Utility Infrastructure.
2. Water servicing for the north and south
communities will provide a right-of-way through
the eastern ravine system.
3. Following installation of service mains the
reinstatement of existing water courses will be
required.
4. Water service should use looped service areas
to reduce dead-ends.
5. Water service will be phased as indicated to
accommodate the growth management policy of
the area.
6.1 UTILITIES
6.2 WATERSERVICES

Sanitary service is provided through
a network of gravity trunks, gravity
collectors, lift stations and pressurized
supply piping. The plan area includes
multiple sanitary catchment areas with
collection to sanitary truck along the TCH.
The plan area will be serviced primarily
by a gravity collection system with the
combination of pressurized sewage
systems to provide service to the north
and south communities and overcome
topographic constraints. Sanitary service
to the site will eventually connect with the
west memorial sanitary trunk.
INTENT
This section serves to establish
adequate and efficient sanitary servicing
infrastructure to be provided throughout
the plan area phasing and ultimately servicing the
final build out of the area.
Policies
Location
1. Sanitary sewer trunk extensions should be
located as shown on Map 7:Utility Infrastructure.
2.Provision for major lift stations should be located
as shown on map providing pressurized service to
sanitary trucks.
3. Sanitary servicing for the north and south
communities will provide a right-of-way through
the eastern ravine system.
4. The installation of trunks require the
reinstatement of existing water course.
5. Sanitary service should be phased to
accommodate the growth management policy of
the area.
Stormwatermanagementwillbeintegrated
throughout the plan area and provided
through a diverse range of infrastructure
based on area requirements. Stormwater
management infrastructure will provide
amenity areas for residents and mitigate
off-site deterioration of water quality.
INTENT
The intent of this section provides
direction for the design and development
of a suitable and efficient stormwater
management system servicing the plan
area while preserving the local drainage
network, Bow River watershed area and
vital wetlands and watercourses within
and beyond the plan area.
Policies
Location
1. Future stormwater trunks and vital infrastructure
should be located as shown on map.
2. Stormwater retention ponds and/or engineered
wetland areas can be located in environmental
open space, and provide treatment prior to
utilization of designated existing water courses.
3. Stormwater infrastructure should be integrated
into the community fabric and provide for
infrastructural requirements and community
amenities.
4. Existing water courses and ephemeral streams
indicated on Map 7: Utility Infrastructure should
be assessed and engineered to serve as storm
water management areas.
5. Infrastructure should be included in the use
of municipal and school reserve lands for storm
water management
Targets
6. The stormwater management system for the
plan area shall align with the targets set in thisASP,
the Bow River Basin watershed management plan
(2008), the Municipal Development Plan (2009)
6.3 SANITARYSERVICING
6.4 STORMWATERMANAGEMENT

and other relevant and applicable city of Calgary
policies to
a. preserve the function of preserved wetlands
and watercourses; and
b. introduce mitigation measures to address the
potential impact of water quality.
Design
7. Design of stormwater infrastructure should
include, where appropriate, low-impact
development (LID) solutions.
8.The stormwater management system should be
designed to
a. operate on a gravity basis;
b. integrate with proposed land uses, with
consideration to environmental open space along
environmental reserve areas;
c. provide community amenities; and
d. utilize and enhance existing water courses
while introducing mitigation measures to address
the potential impact of water quality on existing
wetlands and watercourses.
Green Corridor
9. The use of Green Corridors is recommended
for the creation of the necessary continuous storm
water management areas within the Communities.
LEGEND
Integrated Vegetation Buffer
Existing Water Service
Water Course
Sanitary Catchment Areas
Water Pressure Zones
Proposed Water Feeder
Existing Sanitary
Proposed Sanitary Trunk
Bulk Water Hauling Station
Proposed Sanitary Lift Station
Map 7: Utility
Infrastructure

Green infrastructure is an interconnected
network of natural green and engineered
green elements that provide ecological
services in urban environments. The
Green infrastructure on the site will include
a large section of required and voluntary
environmental reserve, vegetative sound
buffer, stormwater amenities, natural and
constructed water courses, vegetated
vehicular and pedestrian corridors,
neighbourhood parks and community
gardens.
INTENT
These policies establish the necessity of
green infrastructure in an interconnected
network of natural green and engineered
green elements that provide ecological
services in the plan area.
Policies
Location
1.Green infrastructure should be located to provide
central amenities to all plan area neighbourhoods
and integrate with the designated environmental
reserve.
Design
2. EOS land uses should form the foundation of
integrated green infrastructure network within the
plan area.
. Additional linkages should be made from the
EOS network and green corridor to provide for
ecological services within the plan area. This may
include but is not limited to the following:
a. Naturalized Municipal Reserve Land
i. 63 ha. will be provided as municipal reserve
to protect natural environment along ravines,
coolies, water bodies and slopes as per MGA
guidelines.
ii. Additional voluntary environmental reserve
along 15% slopes will be provided to protect
the Bearspaw Reservoir area.
iii. Environmental reserve should form a vital
part of the communities and provide natural
amenities to all neighbourhoods.
b. Natural vegetated areas
iv. A 10 meter municipal reserve buffer
should be provided along the majority of the
environmental reserve area.
v. Buffer parks should form an extension of
the environmental reserve natural area and
integrate the regional pathway system and
direct residential frontage.
c. Clustered vegetation plantings
i. Planting in the communities should provide
vegetative buffers and integrate with the land
uses where they are situated.
ii. Plantings should be selected based on local
environment and include annuals as well as
perennials.
d. Trans-Canada Corridor integrated vegetative
6.5 GREENINFRASTRUCTURE

buffer
i. Trans-Canada Corridor noise attenuation should be provided by an integrated vegetative and
constructed sound barrier.
ii. The vegetative buffer will be provided outside the TCH right-of-way.
iii. The local path network and storm infrastructure should be incorporated into the buffer zone
providing mobility and stormwater infrastructure through the vegetated area.
LEGEND
Roadway
Utility Easement
Open Space
Sidewalk
Private Parcel
Residential
Figure 4: Modified Local
Street Cross Section
e. Urban agriculture and community gardens
i. Community gardens should be incorporated within municipal reserve areas of neighbourhood
parks, linear parks, and private property to provide urban agricultural areas within 400m walking
distance of the majority of residents.
f. Constructed wetlands and storm ponds (See Section 6.4 Stormwater Management).
g. Parks
All neighborhoods should be provided with a neighbourhood and linear park system integrated with
the regional and local pathway network.
h. Tree-lined streets
All streets throughout the plan area will be designed as per the Complete Streets’ typical cross
sections.
LEGEND
Roadway
Storm-water Management
Open Area
Pathway
Private Parcel
Sound Attenuation
Figure 3:Trans-Canada Corridor IntegratedVegetative Buffer Cross Section

i. Permeable pavement areas
i. Potential permeable pavement areas can be
include in the internal street network based on
expected traffic volumes and snow removal
requirements.
ii. If included in the road network maintenance
must be provided to ensure adequate
functioning with winter road servicing
requirements.
6.6 SUSTAINABILITY
As per the West Regional
Context Study and the Municipal
DevelopmentPlan,sustainability
principles should be applied
to the development of each
neighbourhood. City council
approved 11 sustainability
principles that should
guide land use choices and
mobility development in new
communities. These principles
are based on the Melbourne
Principles adopted by the
United Nations Environment
Programme.
ThePlanAreaconsistsofenvironmentally
sensitive areas and should account for
its location in the greater Calgary context.
Policy and land use decisions should
allow for sustainable development
practice and sustainable lifestyles of
residents. Large areas of environmental
reserve and environmental open space
offer residents access to these natural
amenities, while built form and local
access to commercial, public and park
areas will enable sustainable residential
practices.
INTENT
This section provides direction for the spatial
provision of land use and infrastructure to achieve
sustainability goals. The policy aims to create a
community that will conserve, protect and restore
the natural environment by viewing sustainable
development in a holistic and integrated approach
within and beyond the plan area.
Policies
All land use and transportation planning and
development should seek to conserve and protect
ecosystems by:
1. Recognizing the interconnectedness of air, land,
water, climate, ecosystems habitat and people;
2. Reducing Plan Area ecological footprint by
using natural and constructed resources efficiently
a. Address critical ecological characteristics
such as steep slopes located in the ravines
and Bow River embankment areas as an
environmental reserve and environmental
open space.
3.Considering cumulative impacts of development
practices on immediate and long range sustainable
goals;
4. Protecting, conserving and enhancing water
quality and quantity in the Plan Area and Bow
River watershed
a. Promote water conservation initiatives by
providing engineered constructed wetlands,
ponds, bio swales and other stormwater
infrastructure for treatment prior to release to
ravine watercourses groundwater and other
environmental water return.
b. Reduced impervious surfaces in the Plan
Area
c.Protecting, preserving and integrating critical
ecological areas such as wetlands and ravine
wildlife corridors into development areas

through natural interface and environmental
open space
d. Increase the tree canopy to achieve water
quality benefits by reducing evaporation and
promoting infiltration
e. Encourage the design of public and private
landscaping to reduce the need for water, and
promote practices and vegetation choices that
promote water conservation.
5.Protecting and restoring native habitat and areas
of biodiversity. Designs for the new communities
will retain greater amounts required and voluntary
environmental reserve to preserve undisturbed
land, promote biodiversity and improve water
quality.
a. Reduced disruption and fragmentation of
habitat through maintaining continuous tracts
of environmental reserve through the ravine
systems and Bow River embankment.
b. Limiting adverse edge conditions along
environmental reserve (see interface with
natural areas).
c. Providing an internal network of park and
natural areas to enable connectivity for wildlife
in constructed neighborhood area.
6. Supporting air quality that is not harmful to
human health and the environment.
a. Provide planting increasing the tree canopy
to achieve air quality benefits by promoting air
pollutant filtration and minimizing potential off
site air quality impacts from community.
b. Consideration should be given to carbon
neutral buildings in the Community and
Neighbourhood Activity Centers.
c. Neighbourhood layouts should feature
grid based network increasing transportation
efficiency.
d. Providing Plan Area residents walkable
community environment through internal
pathway network and local amenities to
increase sustainable modes of transportation
for internal trips.
7. Reducing the demand for non-renewable
resources.
a. Allowing for the provision of site sourced
renewable energy resources.
b. Developing infrastructure aligning with
smart grid requirements.
8. Minimizing waste
Providing public recycling and composting
bins throughout the plan area.

This section contains information necessary
for plan implementation such as
intensity targets, growth
management, inter-municipal
coordination, interpretation
and application
requirements.
implementation
7

The Plan Area has minimum intensity
thresholds and density targets established
to ensure adequate use of land. These
thresholds and targets vary depending on
the proposed land use.
INTENT
These policies will ensure the application
of intensity thresholds and density targets.
Policies
1. Intensities and density thresholds shall
be applied as outlined in Appendix B:
Neighbourhood Plan Statistics.
2. Population intensities are identified
in Appendix B: Neighbourhood Plan
Statistics.
7.1 ACHIEVINGMINIMUM
INTENSITIES
Growth management strategies provide
for the appropriate actions by City
Officials to determine the overall phasing
of the Gateway area. This process is
achieved through the application of a
Growth Management Overlay to the plan
area which operates as per the City of
Calgary sequencing program and New
Community Planning Guidebook. Internal
neighbourhood phasing promotes
the sustainable economic and social
development of the plan area providing
adequate servicing and residential base
for final build out.
See Map : Development Staging for
more information on proposed staging.
7.2 GROWTHMANAGEMENT

Rocky View County and the City of
Calgary share the western section of the
Gateway Plan Area. The entire Gateway
Plan Area is located within Rocky View
County/City of Calgary Intermunicipal
Development Plan Policy Area.
INTENT
To ensure that Rocky View County and
The City of Calgary work in collaboration
with regulatory agencies and other
stakeholders to develop coordinated
planning for geographical areas
of mutual interest.
Policies
1. The Rocky View County/City of Calgary
Intermunicipal Development Plan
identifies an area of mutual interest between
Calgary and Rocky View County. It establishes
policies that influence and guide planning
decisions and provides context for dealing with
issues that may arise within the Policy Area.
7.3 INTERMUNICIPALCOORDINATION
INTENT
This section outlines policies that ensure
development within the Plan Area is aligned to the
municipal budgeting and growth management
prioritization process.
Policies
1. Development shall not occur until the Growth
Management Overlay is removed.
2. Development will be phased to create a
residential base to support the future development
of commercial land uses in the corridor planning
area and community activity center. (See Figure
5: Plan Area Phasing)
NEIGHBOURHOOD
E
55ha
Phase 5
NEIGHBOURHOOD
B
44ha
Phase 2
NEIGHBOURHOOD
C
58ha
Phase 3
NEIGHBOURHOOD
D
42ha
Phase 4
NEIGHBOURHOOD
F
43ha
Phase 6
NEIGHBOURHOOD
G
58ha
Phase 7
NEIGHBOURHOOD
A
30ha
Phase 1
Figure 5: Plan Area Phasing

TCH - Trans-Canada Highway
ASP - Area Structure Plan
BRT - Bus Rapid Transit
LID - Low Impact Design
CAC - Community Activity Center
NAC - Neighbourhood Activity Center
NCA - Neighbourhood Corridor Area
MGA - Municipal Government Act
MDP - Municipal Development Policy
CTP - Calgary Transportation Plan
GDA - Gross Developable Area

APPENDIX A
public
engagement
for
everyone
a process
A.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
A.2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
A.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
A.4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
A.5
A.6
A.7
Introduction
Planning Area
Purpose
Vision
Goals
Principles
Project Stakeholders
Primary Stakeholders
Secondary Stakeholders
Tertiary Stakeholders
Consultation Requirements
Engagement Strategy
ASP Timeline
Critical Consultation Points
Limitations and Constraints
Methods
Webinfo and Mailouts
Advisory Board
Card Method
Open House
Analytical Mapping
Integrating Feedback
Conclusion
Conclusion
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A.1 INTRODUCTION,VISION&
PRINCIPLES
Planning Area
The 422 hectare Plan Area is located in
the west of the City Calgary and adjacent
to the communities of Valley Ridge and
Crestmont to the east and to the Central
Springbank area to the west. The Plan
Area is subject to the joint planning area
between the City of Calgary and Rocky
View County.
PURPOSE
Undertaking a public engagement process
will develop an improved plan for the
Gateway Community. The development of
this ASP will not succeed without a high
level of required and voluntary public
engagement. The process will provide
opportunity for all those who will be
directly as well as indirectly affected by
the development to share their ideas,
values, concerns and interests regarding
the intended/potential development.
VISION
The effective public engagement process will
ensure that the voice of all stakeholders are heard
in building a community where people would
live, work, learn and play. Stakeholders will come
together to co-create a community that is complete
and sustainable. The engagement process been
will operate to span 5 major platforms as follows:
The City of Calgary’s Municipal Development Plan Recognize that community planning
processes are critical implementation tools for refining and realizing the vision of the MDP.
Effective public engagement plans are vital in the development of and Area Structure Plan.
GOALS
The establishment of appropriate goals in the
public engagement strategy ensures that the
public fulfils its right to be involved in the creation of
a statutory plan as indicated in the MDP.The goals
of the process aim to give voice to all stakeholders
and shape the resulting ASP accordingly. The
community engagement process will be:
Inclusive — This will ensure that all stakeholders
are included in the process, regardless of
economic or social bracket.
Communicative — The process should involve
public from project initiation and provide timely and
frequent communication with the public, informing
them of progress, decision made and how their
input has influenced such decisions.
Transparent — The ASP process should be made
transparent throughout all phases of the plan
development. Process transparency will assist
in gaining public trust. Accessible language and
graphic representations which can be understood
by all should be used to ensure that information is
communicated effectively to the public.
Financially Sustainable — Ensures that the
process focuses on economic responsibility and
the utilization of available capital to maximize
public involvement in the process with available
resources.
Accountable — The development process of the

ASP ensure accountability in the process, with all
information provided to be considered in the final
decision making process.
Committed-Theprocessshouldshowcommitment
to engaging the public by putting in adequate time
and resources to make the engagement process
a success.
PRINCIPLES
The following principles will guide the engagement
process:
1. The process will engage and consult with the
public to seek involvement and public support
in approving particular decisions regarding the
development.
2. The process should lead to the greater
satisfaction of the public.
3. The process should establish a better
relationship between developers, stakeholders
and citizens at large.
4. The process should lead to the development of
a better community that meets the standard of the
MDP and the needs of citizens.
5. The process should strengthen the public
knowledge about specific issues and provide the
information required in order to make informed
decisions.
6. The process should produce a better informed
publicthatwillbereadytoparticipateinsubsequent
future development projects.
7. The process should lead to a better resolution
of issues or problems regarding decisions in the
development process.
8.The process should build trust between
government, landowners and citizens.
9.The process should lead to a diversity of ideas
being brought to light and a variety of choice being
considered.
A.2 STAKEHOLDERS
PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS
The following stakeholders have been
identified based on their interest and
power. The stakeholder identification and
classification process is critical in the
engagement strategy as it will enable
targeted engagement methods, which will
maximize engagement potential across
all vision principles.
PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS
Primary Stakeholders are those that will
directly benefit from or adversely affected
by the development.
SECONDARY STAKEHOLDERS
Secondary stakeholders are those that will
be indirectly affected by the development,
those who are concerned with how the
natural resources of the land will be
affected by the development.
TERTIARY STAKEHOLDERS
Tertiary Stakeholders are those who can
significantly influence the development but are not
directly affected by the development itself.
CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS
Those whose intellectual or professional input
is considered in making decisions regarding the
development project. The table below classifies
them into vital/desired.

STAKE HOLDER IDENTIFICATION
The following tables identifies stakeholder based on their classification area.
STAKEHOLDER MAPPING
The following diagram identifies stake holders and their proximity to the project. This table enables the
engagement of specific groups at strategic times in the ASP process.
PRIMARY STAKEHOLDER
SECONDARY STAKEHOLDER
TERTIARY STAKEHOLDER
VITAL CONSULTATION
DESIRED CONSULTATION
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ASP PROJECT TIMELINE
Many of the milestones and project requirements will require a sliding degree of public interaction
to ensure the final document reflects the principles and policies of the City of Calgary as well as
the stakeholders.
CRITICAL CONSULTATION POINTS
The engagement strategy identifies two major methodologies for engagement Harvesting and
Planting. The harvesting process is identified as points in the ASP process in which stakeholder
knowledge and expertise will be utilized. The planting process is identified as point in the ASP
production in which stakeholders will be informed of major ASP developments.
A.3 ENGAGEMENTSTRATEGY
Review of guiding
documents and
existing policy
specific to the plan
area and greater
Calgary region
POLICY
REVIEWS
PHASE 1
JANUARY 2ND
2015
Intensive site
inventory of
existing conditions
as well desktop
review of
Geo-demographic
data
SITE
ANALYSIS
PHASE 2
FEBRUARY 1ST
2015
Establishment of
limiting factors and
development of
inventory of site
specific assets and
constraints.
ASSETS
CONSTRAINTS
PHASE 3
APRIL 1ST
2015
Development of
guiding principles
and plan area
vision which will
inform subsequent
land use decisions
VISION
PRINCIPLES
PHASE 4
MAY 1ST
2015
Creation of the
draft land use
concept and
critical policies for
the plan area.
LAND USE
CONCEPT
PHASE 5
JULY 1ST
2015
Alternate scenarios
and assumptions
will be tested
against the land
use concept to
determine potential
consequences.
ALTERNATE
SCENARIOS
PHASE 6
AUGUST 1ST
2015
Development of a
final draft concept
and policy items for
the plan area.
DRAFT
FINALIZATION
PHASE 7
SEPTEMBER 1ST
2015
Review and
revisions to draft
concept to
incorporate public
e n g a g e m e n t
feedback.
DRAFT
REVISIONS
PHASE 8
NOVEMBER 1ST
2015
Final ASP
presentation to
council and policy
adoption.
COUNCIL
PRESENTATION
PHASE 9
JANUARY 2ND
2015
ASPPROJECTTIME-LINECRITICALENGAGEMENTPOINTS
ENGAGEMENT TIME-LINE
PUBLIC
INFORMATIONADVISORYBOARDOPENHOUSECARDMETHOD
ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
The larger public
population should
be informed of the
project initiation
and where
information will be
available
PLANT
PROJECT
INITIATION
Public should be
invited to Provide
comments on the
initial preceding of
the ASP process
PLANT
PROJECT
INITIATION
Specific groups
should be consulted
on major assets,
constraints and
potential limitations in
the Plan Area
HARVEST
SITE ASSETS
SITE CONSTRAINTS
Public should be
engaged to establish
and develop a series
of principles which
will guide the
development of the
ASP
HARVEST
VISION
PRINCIPLES
ANALYTICAL
MAPPING
Specific groups
should be engaged
to evolve established
principles into a
comprehensive land
use plan
HARVEST
LAND USE
CONCEPT
Public should be
informed of the critical
elements of the draft
concept and given
opportunity for
feedback
PLANT
LAND USE
CONCEPT
Public should be
given the opportunity
to directly engage
with the concept and
prescribe alternatives
HARVEST
LAND USE
CONCEPT
WEBSITE
UPDATES
MAIL OUT WEBSITE
UPDATES
BOARD
MEETING
BOARD
MEETING
BOARD
MEETING
BOARD
MEETING
OPEN
HOUSE 1
PREP
PHASE
OPEN
HOUSE 2
PREP
PHASE
EVENT
EVENT

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