Parkland County Invites Public to Learn More About the Acheson Industrial ASP Update

Parkland County, AB – Parkland County is inviting residents, businesses, and interested parties to learn more about the Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan (ASP) Update and share their thoughts at upcoming public Open Houses and information sessions this April. 

Project Overview 

The Acheson Industrial ASP is the long-term roadmap that guides how the Acheson area grows and develops over time. As part of a regular and ongoing planning process, Parkland County is reviewing and updating the ASP to ensure it reflects current development patterns, economic trends, and the County’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP). 

The Acheson ASP will be updated in two phases. Phase 1, completed in December 2020, focused on administrative updates, formatting changes, and revisions to mapping and policies. The County is now launching Phase 2 of the update, which will focus on policy review and refinement to support efficient growth, unlock development potential, and align with Council’s strategic vision. 

Acheson continues to grow rapidly, and as land use, servicing, and economic conditions evolve, it is important to regularly review and update planning documents to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the community. 

Beginning this spring, Parkland County is seeking early input to better understand how the Acheson Industrial ASP is working today and how development opportunities in Acheson can be improved through updated policies. 

Open Houses and Information Sessions 

Community members are invited to attend upcoming drop-in-style Open House events to learn more about the ASP Update, speak directly with project team members, ask questions, and share ideas: 

Tuesday, April 7 

Tuesday, April 14 

Residents and business owners who are unable to attend the Open House events are encouraged to share their feedback through the online survey, which is open until April 24. 

In addition to the Open Houses, the project team will be hosting information sessions in April to meet directly with landowners, businesses, and residents through Chat with a Planner sessions. 

These one-on-one or small group sessions provide an opportunity to discuss the ASP Update in greater detail and ask location-specific questions. Sessions can be booked online based on your location within Acheson. Once booked, the project team will contact participants directly with more information. 

Session dates by zone: 

Residents located just outside of Acheson are also encouraged to participate and can select the zone closest to where they live when booking. 

Book a session and learn more about the Acheson Industrial ASP Update on the project webpage.