Building great communities: The City of Calgary Land Use Planning & Policy Transportation Planning Partners in Planning Session Saturday April 05, 2014
Presentation Objectives Overview of the overall direction of Plan It Calgary and Calgary s MDP and CTP. What the City of Calgary is doing to put these plans into action. How are these Plans being implemented at the community level.
Municipal Development Plan
Municipal Development Plan
The Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan 2014 Where did we get our vision to create the MDP and CTP?
18,000 Calgarians engaged Created a 100 year vision for Calgary Created a plan for a sustainable City Provided a mandate from the community level
The Case for Change What will the future look like?
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The Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan 2014 Calgary - 1949
The Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan 2014 Calgary - 2013 Now add another 1.3 million people
The Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan 2014 Changing expectations for how we look at and plan our city THE CASE FOR CHANGE
The Case for Change What will the future look like? Emerging challenges: Demographic shifts Environmental stewardship Housing affordability & choice Sustainable City finances Rising energy costs
The Case for Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2005 Figure 1. The progression of Calgary s built form (red) from 1951 to 2005. The jurisdictional boundary of each year is light grey while the current boundary is dark grey. 1951 15.6 sq. mi. (40 sq km) 1991 106 sq. mi. (316 sq. km) 1971 65.4 sq. mi. (163 sq km) 2005 182 sq. mi. (471 sq. km) If we keep following business as usual: 2075 390 sq. mi. (1,000 sq. km)
The Case for Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city
The Case for Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city NOW WE ARE OVER 1,000, 000
The Case for Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city we have 80% more developed land area than we did in 1980 July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador
The Case for Change Fiscal Sustainability of the city that s about 21,000 hectares developed since 1980 July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador
Plan It Calgary Calgary s integrated land use and mobility plan Focus on: Accommodating 1.3 million additional people Defining a form and function for the city: environmental, social and economic sustainability financial sustainability of The City Providing long-term policy framework to guide growth and change
How do we plan for the future? imaginecalgary 18,000 Calgarians engaged Created a 100 year vision for Calgary Created a plan for a sustainable City Provided a mandate from the community level
How do we plan for the future? Plan It Calgary Over 6,000 members of the public and key stakeholder groups were engaged 60-70 yr plan for 1.3 million more people and 600,000 more jobs in Calgary Created plans for integrated land use and mobility
Plan It Calgary: Policy Themes Choice and affordability Supporting economic activity Strong neighbourhoods Environmental integrity Financial sustainability
The Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan 2014 Demographic Shifts Calgary s population is changing: Ageing of baby boomers 1333% increase in people 85+ over next 60 years Less growth in younger generations (workforce) Growth reliant on international immigration in 20 years Means changes in the way we live and travel
Municipal Development Plan
Municipal Development Plan
Municipal Development Plan SUSTAINABLE GROWTH STRATEGY that balances growth between established and new communities July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador
Municipal Development Plan 50% OF FUTURE GROWTH WITHIN DEVELOPED AREAS OVER THE NEXT 60 TO 70YEARS July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador
Municipal Development Plan 33% OF FUTURE GROWTH WITHIN DEVELOPED AREAS OVER THE NEXT 30 YEARS July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador
concentrating more growth and investment priorities in: July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador
July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador
Big Moves July 10 13, 2011 St. John s Newfoundland and Labrador
7 Goals of the MDP 1. Prosperous economy 2. Compact city 3. Great communities 4. Good urban design 5. Connecting the city 6. Greening the city 7. Managing growth and change
A Foundation for Community Planning Typologies - Nodes and Corridors Local Area Plans Sets population and job thresholds
A new shape for the city - CTP Integrated with primary transit network
Municipal Development Plan Implementation Putting the plans into action Municipal Development Plan Regional Context Study Inter Municipal Plans Established Community Planning Area Redevelopment Plans Non-statutory Plans Land Use Amendments/Outline Plans Subdivision Established Community Planning input Development Permit
MDP Implementation Plans and processes Redevelopment Local area plans to define strategies Public reinvestment transit, utilities Urban design context, integration, public realm Early and meaningful involvement of local community
MDP Implementation Plans and processes New, greenfield Communities Build upon recent planning successes Complete communities Density, mix of uses, employment Deliver city services when needed Opportunities for innovation Low impact development Complete streets, connectivity Green building and site design
MDP Implementation Projects Planning for change in developed communities Area Redevelopment and Corridor Studies Transit Oriented Development (TOD) program Realigning processes Jobs &housing distributions/modeling Demographic analysis seniors housing needs Building new tools Sustainable Development Task Force (DBA) Urban design
Land Use Planning and Policy To stay informed, please check our website: www.calgary.ca/mdp or www.calgary.ca/ctp www.calgary.ca/applicationmap www.calgary.ca/publications
Established Community Planning Small team in LUPP Responsible for undertaking various strategies and implementation methods at the local community and neighbourhood level Work with communities, stakeholders to develop partnerships for long term change
Project Examples South Shaganappi Communities Area Plan 50 Ave SW Area Redevelopment Plan Marda Loop Area Redevelopment Plan Other studies Industrial Land Review Corridor Program
South Shaganappi Communities Area Plan
50 Ave SW Area Redevelopment Plan
50 Ave SW Concept Plan
50 Ave SW Concept Plan
50 Ave SW Concept Plan
Marda Loop ARP
PLAN AREA
Marda Loop ARP Land Use Areas
Marda Loop ARP Building Heights
MDP Implementation Strategies Local Area Plan examples South Shaganappi Communities Area Plan 50 Ave ARP Banff Trail Station ARP Marda Loop ARP Supporting community led initiatives e.g., Bow to Bluff Other implementation tools/strategies
Land Use Amendment Process & Challenges Owner initiated applications Council is the Approving Authority City Administration s role Controversial applications Land use versus development Community or neighbour input Planning rationale
Contacts Deborah.Cooper@calgary.ca Chris. Blaschuk@calgary.ca Denise.Carbol@calgary.ca