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Fifth Meridian Area Structure Plan Update

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About the project

Parkland County is exploring future development opportunities in the Fifth Meridian ASP. The updated ASP will include a development vision for the plan area, an overview of site conditions and proposed future land uses, a transportation and servicing strategy, a phasing plan, and updated environmental policies to support responsible growth.

Goals for the updated Fifth Meridian ASP include:

  • Increase capacity of employment lands to support expansion of services to the area.
  • Support a range of residential development types to provide a variety of rural lifestyles and opportunities to age in place.
  • Improve natural linkages between developments to support the natural landscape and transportation network.
  • Update technical studies and policies to support current environmental, economic and market conditions.
  • Review and update policies of environmental stewardship to support environmental protection and innovation.
  • Support complementary development with neighbouring communities of Spruce Grove and Stony Plain.

The County anticipates that the Fifth Meridian ASP will be a comprehensive development area that provides a variety of employment, service, and rural living opportunities that complement one another.

Question & Answer

What is an Area Structure Plan?
An Area Structure Plan (ASP) provides the framework and policy for future development of a specific area. An ASP is a long-range land use and servicing plan, adopted by bylaw in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, for a large land base.  ASPs provide a high-level framework for future land use patterns and infrastructure needed to support future growth. 
What is the current Fifth Meridian ASP? 
The current Fifth Meridian ASP was adopted in 2001, with minor amendments to the plan undertaken in 2003 and 2004. The current development concept proposes a range of uses including Estate Residential, Country Residential, Highway Commercial, Business Industrial (with full and modified municipal services), Public Service and Parks and Recreation uses to be developed within the plan area. Since the ASP was adopted in 2001, minimal development has taken place within the plan area.
How does the Fifth Meridian ASP fit into the overall policy context?

The updated Fifth Meridian ASP will be developed to align with several provincial and municipal policies. The chart shows the location of ASP’s in the provincial and municipal planning framework.

Overall Policy Framework FlowchartProvincial

Municipal Government Act – Alberta’s legislative framework under which all municipalities across the Province operate.

Land Use Framework – The provincial plan that manages Alberta's land and natural resources to help achieve long-term economic, environmental, and social goals throughout the province.

Regional

Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan – This plan sets an innovative path for growth across the Region in a responsible manner that advances regional prosperity and wellbeing.

Municipal

Municipal Development Plan - The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a high-level plan that establishes a vision for the County's growth for the next 30 years. It identifies where growth will occur including residential, industrial and recreational development. The MDP also contains policies for future land use, infrastructure and transportation requirements, and areas for environmental protection.

  


 

Project Updates

The project team will soon begin updates to various background and technical studies. The results of the studies will inform new policies in the ASP these studies will include:  

  • Biophysical Impact Assessment
  • Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment 
  • Archeological or Historical Resources Impact Assessment *Note: Based on Provincial Response
  • Geotechnical Assessment 
  • Traffic Impact Assessment 
  • Utility Servicing Design Brief 
  • Stormwater Management Plan

 


 

Have your say

As the Fifth Meridian ASP project progresses there will be opportunities for public engagement.  Stay tuned for more information about public engagement events and the project timeline. 

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