Scona District

Highlighted Scona district within image of all 15 Edmonton districts

Engagement has Concluded

District Planning is a multi-year project to build The City Plan’s 15-minute districts—small towns in our big city— where people can meet many of their daily needs locally.

The Scona District is located in the central area of the city and is one of fifteen districts in Edmonton’s District Network as outlined in The City Plan. Nearby districts include the Central, Jasper Place, Whitemud and Southeast Districts (see Figure 6.1: Citywide Context). Scona District includes the following neighbourhoods: Allendale, Argyll, Belgravia, Calgary Trail North, CPR Irvine, Empire Park, Garneau, Grandview Heights, Hazeldean, Lansdowne, Lendrum Place, Malmo Plains, McKernan, Portions of Mill Creek Ravine North, Portions of Mill Creek Ravine South, Parkallen, Pleasantview, Queen Alexandra, Ritchie, Strathcona, Strathcona Junction, University of Alberta, University of Alberta Farm, Whitemud Creek Ravine North and Windsor Park.

Check out the draft District General Policy, the draft Scona District Plan and Area Plans Proposed to be Repealed. You have from August 23 until the end of November to share your input.

Digital Engagement Opportunities

Engaged Edmonton - Post your ideasshare your thoughts and ask questions on the Scona District in the tools below. You can navigate between tools by clicking on the tabs.

Each district has a unique Engaged Edmonton page where you can contribute feedback on other district plans. You can also locate these district pages under "Current Projects" on the
Engaged Edmonton site.
118 Avenue DistrictCentral DistrictEllerslie District
Horse Hill DistrictJasper Place DistrictMill Woods & Meadows District
Northeast DistrictNorthwest DistrictRabbit Hill District
Scona DistrictSoutheast DistrictSouthwest District
West Edmonton DistrictWest Henday DistrictWhitemud District


Online Workshops - Help refine the draft Zoning Bylaw, draft District General Policy and district plans through a series of online workshops. Register for one or more of the following interactive online workshops to learn more and provide your feedback on the following topics. Sessions are limited to 60 participants each.

Survey - Provide feedback on both the District General Policy and district plans by completing a survey. The survey will close on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

In-Person Public Engagement Events

District Open Houses - There will be in-person open houses in each of the 15 districts. Edmontonians are welcome to attend the district open house of their choosing, but some open houses will feature district-specific information. Visit the specific district plan Engaged Edmonton page for event details or the calendar of events.

The Scona District will be featured at the following events:

  • Whitemud District, Wednesday, September 21, 6pm-9pm at Yellowbird East Community League

  • Southeast District, Wednesday, September 28, 5pm-8pm at Bonnie Doon Community League

  • Scona District, Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm at Queen Alexandra Community League

Engagement has Concluded

District Planning is a multi-year project to build The City Plan’s 15-minute districts—small towns in our big city— where people can meet many of their daily needs locally.

The Scona District is located in the central area of the city and is one of fifteen districts in Edmonton’s District Network as outlined in The City Plan. Nearby districts include the Central, Jasper Place, Whitemud and Southeast Districts (see Figure 6.1: Citywide Context). Scona District includes the following neighbourhoods: Allendale, Argyll, Belgravia, Calgary Trail North, CPR Irvine, Empire Park, Garneau, Grandview Heights, Hazeldean, Lansdowne, Lendrum Place, Malmo Plains, McKernan, Portions of Mill Creek Ravine North, Portions of Mill Creek Ravine South, Parkallen, Pleasantview, Queen Alexandra, Ritchie, Strathcona, Strathcona Junction, University of Alberta, University of Alberta Farm, Whitemud Creek Ravine North and Windsor Park.

Check out the draft District General Policy, the draft Scona District Plan and Area Plans Proposed to be Repealed. You have from August 23 until the end of November to share your input.

Digital Engagement Opportunities

Engaged Edmonton - Post your ideasshare your thoughts and ask questions on the Scona District in the tools below. You can navigate between tools by clicking on the tabs.

Each district has a unique Engaged Edmonton page where you can contribute feedback on other district plans. You can also locate these district pages under "Current Projects" on the
Engaged Edmonton site.
118 Avenue DistrictCentral DistrictEllerslie District
Horse Hill DistrictJasper Place DistrictMill Woods & Meadows District
Northeast DistrictNorthwest DistrictRabbit Hill District
Scona DistrictSoutheast DistrictSouthwest District
West Edmonton DistrictWest Henday DistrictWhitemud District


Online Workshops - Help refine the draft Zoning Bylaw, draft District General Policy and district plans through a series of online workshops. Register for one or more of the following interactive online workshops to learn more and provide your feedback on the following topics. Sessions are limited to 60 participants each.

Survey - Provide feedback on both the District General Policy and district plans by completing a survey. The survey will close on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

In-Person Public Engagement Events

District Open Houses - There will be in-person open houses in each of the 15 districts. Edmontonians are welcome to attend the district open house of their choosing, but some open houses will feature district-specific information. Visit the specific district plan Engaged Edmonton page for event details or the calendar of events.

The Scona District will be featured at the following events:

  • Whitemud District, Wednesday, September 21, 6pm-9pm at Yellowbird East Community League

  • Southeast District, Wednesday, September 28, 5pm-8pm at Bonnie Doon Community League

  • Scona District, Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm at Queen Alexandra Community League

Scona District Plan Repeals

The City Plan has put the need to simplify our policy landscape into sharper focus. District plans will contain the most current directions from The City Plan. As Edmonton transitions from over a hundred area plans to 15 district plans, Edmonton’s planning system will become more predictable, efficient and effective so it can direct and inform Edmonton’s long-term growth and development. 

The City has reviewed every area plan and has recommended which plans can be repealed, amended or retained. For a full list of proposed plan repeals check out the District Planning - Plan Repeal List

In the Scona District:

Area Plans Proposed for Repeal 
Area Plans Proposed for Retainment 
Area Plans Proposed for Amendment
109 Street Corridor ARP
109 Street Streetscape Design
None
Calgary Trail Land Use Study 
Envision 109 Streetscape Design Vision 

Garneau ARP
McKernan / Belgravia Station ARP

Strathcona ARP


Strathcona Junction ARP 



Recognizing the benefits of plan repeals, please identify anything you think we should consider as we move forward with this process.

Consultation has concluded
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

The Garneau Community League does not support the repeal of GARP and suggests an amendment to align with the new zoning bylaw (letter has been submitted as well). GARP allows build out to 22,000 people under current zoning while upzoning causes significant community friction. Transition areas are not included in the zone as upzoning is always supported by council. GARP principles are the missing middle and smart, predictable growth are not retained in the Scona Plan. Having a new GARP with the same principles but with updated zoning would allow certainty for developers, community members AND align with the density targets in the City Plan.

stephneuf over 1 year ago

For years, there has been a large empty lot on the corner of 99 St. and 89 Ave. There used to be a medium-sized building there with a very nice café and a medium-sized grocery store on the first floor as well as a couple other businesses. This lot is an eyesore that attracts crime. We also have no basic services here. There is one nice diner on the opposite corner and empty buildings on the other two corners. The nearest supermarket it Save-On, south of Whyte Ave. The nearest café is about 9 blocks. Does anyone know if there are any plans to address this formerly bustling intersection and restore some retail business that would increase the quality of life? Thank you.

Christopher Lupke over 1 year ago