EDMONTON – City Council has given the go-ahead for a redevelopment plan for the Jasper Place Area.
The plan will grow and change the neighbourhoods of Britannia Youngstown, Canora, Glenwood, West Jasper Place, and a section of the Stony Plain Road commercial corridor, the city said.
The city believes the redevelopment plan is important to making sure the communities are able to sustain themselves as Edmonton continues to grow.
“Creating the plan was a two-and-a-half-year endeavour that involved carefully balancing community feedback with technical studies and existing City policies,” said Anne Stevenson, Principal Planner for the project.
“The final product is a vision that helps give Council and Administration clear direction when making decisions on future land use and City investment in the Jasper Place area.”
There are several primary focuses for the plan:
- Enhancing the Stony Plain Road commercial corridor into a vibrant, mixed use pedestrian shopping area
- Improving the sense of safety by increasing activity and oversight in public spaces
- Increasing choice by introducing more housing options
- Providing additional opportunities for housing near existing bus transit and future LRT
- Promoting quality development that enhances local character
- Ensuring parks and open spaces meet neighbourhood needs
- Providing adequate infrastructure for today and the future
Funding requests for the plan will be incorporated into current city programs, such as the Valley Line LRT and Neighbourhood Renewal.