What is an Area Structure Plan (ASP)?
An ASP is a long-range planning document that guides future development within a specific area. It identifies future land uses, transportation connections, utility corridors, and servicing requirements.
Why is the City updating this plan?
The existing ASP, created in 2001, requires updating and will help ensure industrial lands are planned for future growth, supported by appropriate infrastructure, and aligned with the City's long-term economic and development goals. The plans will also update existing planning documents to reflect current opportunities, conditions, and regulations
Will these plans affect my property today?
No. The plans provide a long-term framework for future development and do not change existing land uses or immediately affect private property. Future development would require rezoning, subdivision, and development and building permits.
Do you anticipate this project being connected to other industrial developments, such as data centres?
The Industrial Area Structure Plan is NOT associated with, nor does it include the pursuit, planning, or development of any specific industrial projects. It is intended to guide future industrial development within the plan area and considers a range of potential industrial uses. The plan is focused on establishing an appropriate framework for development based on land use, infrastructure, servicing, transportation, environmental considerations, and other planning factors. The plan considers opportunities that build on the City’s existing industrial strengths, including:
- Oil and gas processing
- Petrochemical production and advanced manufacturing
- Hydrogen and carbon capture and storage
- Value-added agriculture
- Industrial support services, fabrication and manufacturing
- Specialty metals and battery manufacturing and storage
Data centres are not a specific focus of this project, but the ASP is not intended to pre-emptively determine which individual industrial developments may or may not locate within the plan area. Any future proposals would be considered through the applicable planning, regulatory, infrastructure and approval processes.
How can I participate?
Residents, property owners, businesses, and interested parties will have opportunities to review information and provide feedback throughout the project.
Residents and the general public will have an opportunity to participate in Round 2 when we share the draft ASP for review and feedback.
Participation is not limited to individuals within the ASP boundary. Residents, recreation users, and other interested community members are welcome to attend the open house and participate in the engagement process.
Information about engagement opportunities will be shared as the project progresses.