Spruce Grove City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan

April 3rd, 2019

Open House #2 Presentation

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Why an ARP

ARP Vision

ARP Precincts

ARP Concept – Major Initiatives

ARP Residential Density ”Aspirations”

Columbus Park

Final Thoughts

Next Steps

Q&A

Why an ARP for the City Centre

1. Take on an area where there is a need for revitalization.

2. Provide a framework for identifying redevelopment parcels and sites.

3. Create a concept that brings ”body heat” back more frequently and in greater volumes.

4. Present a path & vision for future as a metropolitan area.

5. Create planning tools necessary for redevelopment and investment.

ARP Vision

Modern and urban in design and feel, with a comfort level that exudes elements of pedestrian-friendly place-making with active community spaces.

Consistent with Cultural Master Plan, City Centre will be a beacon for cultural activities and events.

Design guidelines and streetscape directions indicative of a shift from a small town to a “metropolitan area”.

A modern contemporary urban City Centre.

ARP PrecinctsARP Precincts

McLeod Avenue(Mixed-Use)

First Avenue(Business Commercial)

Civic(Public Service)

Urban Living(Multi-Unit Residential)

ARP Concept – Major Initiatives

ARP Mobility Plan

ARP Residential Density “Aspirations”

City HallQueen Street

Professional Centre

Commercial

ProtectiveServices

WindsorEstates

King Streeton the Park

City Hall

ColumbusPark

Cemetary

Commercial

High Density Multi-UnitResidential

Medium Density Multi-UnitResidential

2 to 4 Storey Mixed-UseResidential/Commercial

Existing Multi-FamilyInstitutional or CivicProperties

ARP Study AreaResidential Density Formats

City HallQueen Street

Professional Centre

Commercial

ProtectiveServices

WindsorEstates

King Streeton the Park

City Hall

ColumbusPark

Cemetary

Commercial

High Density Multi-UnitResidential

Medium Density Multi-UnitResidential

2 to 4 Storey Mixed-UseResidential/Commercial

Existing Multi-FamilyInstitutional or CivicProperties

ARP Study AreaResidential Density Formats

Density takes many forms

Columbus Park - Tomorrow

Final Thoughts

1. Rehabilitation of utility infrastructure removes a major constraint to accommodating new development.

2. Vibrant streetscape and revisioned Columbus Plaza support City’s Cultural Masterplan.

3. Densification in City Centre creates conditions that support redevelopment and meets EMRB density aspirations.

4. Increasing residential densities in City Centre is key to long

term social and fiscal livability and viability.

5. Parking is not a problem, but it is part of the solution.

Next Steps & QuestionsThe finishing steps to implementation

ü First Reading - Aprilü Public Hearing – Mayü Second Reading - Juneü Notification for EMRB review - Julyü Third Reading for Bylaw Adoption - August