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Urban Planning and Design is about guiding and shaping Edmonton’s urban form through the delivery of transformative projects that touch citizens’ lives every day.

It is a participatory activity that draws together many different sectors and professions to design and build great places that are mindful of the environmental, economic, social and cultural consequences of planning and design.

Shaping our Urban Form
Urban design deals with the human experience of outdoor spaces within the city.
Creating Great Places
Effective urban planning helps make Edmonton an attractive place to live and do business.
Nodes and Corridors Planning

Envisioning a more compact, transit-oriented city where more people walk, cycle, and use transit.

Creating New Opportunities
Sustaining great neighbourhoods through the Development of new housing in established areas.

Related Documents

Planners Geographic Area of Responsibility Map

Contact listing of planners responsible for city-wide planning.

What is a Land Use Plan?

Information on different types of land use plans used in Edmonton.

Related Links

Edmonton Urban Design Awards

Land Development Application

@planedmonton

The official Twitter account of Edmonton's Chief Planner and City Planning staff

Planning Applications

Explanation of planning and land development applications with links to current and recent applications.

The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan

Zoning Bylaw

The Zoning Bylaw regulates development on private land in Edmonton.

Collaborative Planning Unit

Submit your new urban planning ideas or project. We'll help refine and implement your ideas and can provide resources, materials and a few helping hands.

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