Sustainable Development
Department Mandate
Sustainable Development provides an integrated approach for urban planning, guiding, development, economic sustainability and the environment to achieve Edmonton’s vision of a vibrant and sustainable community. Land use and parks planning, land development and sales, economic development strategies, property management, safe and affordable housing, environmental leadership, development permits and business licences and services are some of the activities within the department.
The Department ensures the appropriate guidelines, regulations, tools and services are in place to build sustainable and safe communities. These include industrial and eco-industrial land development, residential development permits, neighbourhood planning, advocacy for safe and inclusive housing, natural areas, the environment and sustainable practices.
Branches
Sustainable Development was reorganized in 2011 and is now comprised of four branches as well as accountable for Transformational Projects.
Current Planning
Current Planning meets the challenge of translating the City's growth vision into plans and development approvals.
The Branch is responsible for ensuring the efficient use of land in order to create a safe, healthy, attractive, vibrant and sustainable community. Current Planning is also responsible for business license management.
Housing and Economic Sustainability
The Housing and Economic Sustainability Branch is a strong advocate for the development and maintenance of safe and affordable housing and communities for Edmontonians both today and tomorrow. The Branch also advances economic development strategies to support Council’s Vision for a vibrant and inclusive city that attracts investment, ensuring ongoing sustainability and success.
Urban Planning and Environment
This Branch works with City Council in developing the growth and environmental vision for the City of Edmonton. These strategic policy frameworks that will influence the way Edmonton looks, feels, operates and interacts within its city-centred region 30 years from now and beyond.
Branch activities include: corporate land use and environmental policy, area plans, city wide and area specific guidelines and programs, undertakes urban design projects and reviews, evaluates and develops plans for parkland and the integration of biodiversity throughout the city.
Property/Land Sales
Corporate Properties conducts the City’s land development activities and manages the Corporate real estate portfolio, which includes developed properties such as City Hall and Century Place and redevelopment projects like Station Pointe and the City Centre Redevelopment and greenfield development such as Goodridge Corner. The Branch is responsible for the timely acquisition of land for capital projects, land inventory management and leasing and property sales.
For more information:
Current Planning Service Centre
Sustainable Development
5th floor, 10250 - 101 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday8am to 4:30pm
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| Fax | 780-496-6054 |
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