Ongoing plans and studies
Stay informed about ongoing plans and studies taking place in Leduc County.
Inter-Jurisdiction Cooperation Accord (Airport Accord) |
| As a part of the Leduc County and City of Edmonton Annexation Agreement, Leduc County, the City of Edmonton, the City of Leduc and Edmonton International Airport (EIA) have agreed to the Inter-Jurisdiction Cooperation Accord, prioritizing EIA and the surrounding area as a key economic driver in the region and province. The Airport Accord partnership creates a new collaborative model that starts from the premise of shared costs for shared benefits, recognizing that all parties benefit from EIA's success. |
Intermunicipal Planning Framework |
| Since 2018, the City of Beaumont, City of Edmonton and Leduc County have been actively working together to address growth along their shared boundaries (known as the study area). Recent annexations have resulted in new municipal boundaries and created an opportunity for the partner municipalities to collaborate. The partners recognize that they can achieve more sustainable and livable communities through the coordination of joint intermunicipal planning around their shared boundaries. In February 2020, the councils of the City of Beaumont, City of Edmonton, and Leduc County approved the Intermunicipal Planning Framework through a Memorandum of Agreement. The Framework is a tri-party document that encompasses a joint vision and a set of principles for the study area. The Framework focuses on land use compatibility, cost-effective and efficient infrastructure servicing, and planning for future cost sharing. The Framework was informed by existing City of Beaumont, City of Edmonton and Leduc County planning documents and other studies. The Framework is not a statutory plan. This means that it will guide future land use planning and activities in the study area, but will not change current land use designations. Next steps As the area develops, implementation of the Framework will inform future statutory planning in the study area, including municipal development plans, area structure plans, or area redevelopment plans. Subsequent planning initiatives as part of this project or any impacted future planning initiatives undertaken by partner municipalities will include public engagement opportunities where appropriate. The partners look forward to continued collaboration and coordination around their shared boundaries.
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City of Leduc/Leduc County Intermunicipal Development Plan |
| The City of Leduc/Leduc County Intermunicipal Development Plan was first adopted in 2012. It is now due for its regular review, which will be initiated in late 2019 or early 2020. The review will be informed by the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan (adopted in 2017), and other matters as agreed to by the two municipalities. |
Investment Readiness and Implementation Strategy (IRIS) |
| With the impending phase-out of coal-fired electricity generation, there is a need for coal-impacted communities to identify economic diversification opportunities. The proposed Investment Readiness and Implementation Strategy (IRIS) will assist in providing strategic direction for future growth and development within Leduc County. The primary goal of IRIS is a long term economic and planning strategy, which starts with current county data and looks into the future (two to five years) to determine the most effective area(s) of the county to diversify its economy to continue to grow and develop. |
Nisku Major Employment Centre Area Structure Plan |
| The Nisku Major Employment Centre Area Structure Plan (ASP) is a priority project which will meet the needs of the county and the greater Nisku-area communities. The ASP will guide the overall development of the Nisku Major Employment Centre area and include such items as new incorporated boundaries, current studies and new standards of the municipality. The Nisku Major Employment Centre ASP is scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2021. |
Southern Country Residential Area Structure Plan |
| Leduc County is preparing the Southern Country Residential Area Structure Plan (SCRASP) to provide the framework for the long-term growth and development of the area for future planning. The project is a joint initiative between AV Exterior Homes Ltd. and Leduc County. The two partners will be working with V3 consulting firm to create the plan, due for completion in spring of 2021. |
Central Nisku Local Area Redevelopment Plan |
| Leduc County is re-envisioning the central Nisku area, with the help of IBI Group, by creating the Central Nisku Local Area Redevelopment Plan (Central Nisku Plan). An area redevelopment plan is a planning policy document used to guide the long-term redevelopment of an existing area. It provides guidance on future land use and includes implementation steps to achieve the vision of the ARP. The Central Nisku Plan will outline a strategy to grow and diversify the central Nisku area. Central Nisku is envisioned as a key part of the iconic Nisku Business Park, and will feature a range of industrial, manufacturing and commercial uses to serve the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Alberta and the world. |