The proposed amendment is to facilitate redevelopment of approximately 65 hectares (160 acres) of land in the northeast corner of the community. The plan amendment proposes a mix of new housing that includes low density and medium density residential development. It also includes a local mixed-use area facing 153 Avenue NW at the Beaumaris Road NW intersection. The maple trees along 97 Street are to be preserved as part of the proposal and new park space is spread throughout the redevelopment area. Rezoning and construction happens at a later stage and are not part of this proposal.

Updates to the transportation network within the application area are also proposed, including the reconfiguring of the collector roadway system and associated realignment of the proposed transit, pedestrian and shared-use routes. Related infrastructure adjustments to the servicing and staging of the area are also proposed in alignment with the proposed reconfiguration within the application area.

There are four main groups who facilitate the NASP process:

The Applicant

• Submits an application to the City, including necessary studies and engineering reports
• Considers feedback from the City and the public as they work with the City through the review process to refine their application.

The City of Edmonton

• Assesses impacts and mitigation measures to surrounding land uses and infrastructure.
• Provides public engagement opportunities to assess insights from surrounding residents and the general public.
• Ensures development enabled by the plan is in alignment with the goals and objectives of The City Plan and any other applicable statutory plans.
• Makes a recommendation to City Council on whether to support or not support the application at a public hearing.

The Public

• Provides feedback and perspectives to the City and the applicant regarding the potential impacts of the proposal.

City Council

• Makes the final decision to approve or not approve the application at a public hearing, based on consideration of public feedback and the City’s analysis and recommendation.

The public has two main points to provide feedback:

1. Public Engagement with City Planners - the public are able to provide feedback directly to City staff while the NASP Application is in the engagement phase before it is brought to council. That feedback will be shared with Council in summary form, which will provide necessary context for their decision making.
2. Council Public Hearing - the public may register and attend the Public Hearing about the NASP. Here, they can speak directly with council and share their thoughts, before the vote is cast.

The role of the public when participating in engagement activities for a new neighbourhood plan is at the ADVISE level of the City’s Public Engagement Spectrum. This means that the City will use any feedback you share to:

• Inform the City’s planning analysis and ensure all factors are taken into consideration
• Help inform conversations with the applicant about making revisions to address concerns
• Summarise feedback for City Council so they are aware of the public’s perspectives prior to making a decision at Public Hearing

A What We Heard report that summarises the feedback received is posted online and provided to the Ward Councilor. Anyone who registers and provides feedback through this page or by contacting the file planner directly will also be notified.

City Planners use the Public Engagement Charter for rezonings as a guide when determining what type of engagement activities are most appropriate to help inform rezoning proposal reviews.

City Review and Engagement

In addition to gathering public feedback, City staff are reviewing this application to assess impacts and mitigation measures to surrounding infrastructure and land uses, and to ensure development enabled by the plan is in alignment with City goals and policies.

When additional public engagement opportunities become available, email updates will be provided to those interested and postcards will be sent to surrounding residents and community leagues.

Public Hearing

Once the application is ready, a Public Hearing date will be set. Notices about this date are sent to all surrounding property owners and residents. In addition, notices of the Public Hearing are sent to affected community leagues advising them of the Public Hearing date and how to participate.

Register to Speak to Council or Submit Comments

Public Hearings are an important part of the engagement process for neighbourhood plans. Once the hearing agenda is posted, members of the public can register to speak at the City Council Public Hearing to share their views on the neighbourhood plan directly with the Council.

Written comments can also be submitted to City Council through the Office of the City Clerk. Edmontonians can also watch the Public Hearing online.

If the Application is Approved