On March 5, 2024, Urban Planning Committee approved the 2024-25 Edmonton Design Committee work plan, which includes reviewing the EDC Standards and Procedures, the EDC Principles of Urban Design, and the scope of EDC review.
Industry previously identified the need to review both the current Principles of Urban Design and the scope of EDC review (as defined in EDC Bylaw 20673). The 2024-25 work plan therefore focuses on these items while delivering on the Committee’s commitment to review and update the EDC Standards and Procedures, which came into effect on February 15, 2022.
In spring 2024 we conducted initial engagement with the design and development industry, and based on this input, we have drafted a What We Did Report that includes: proposed changes to the EDC standards and procedures, revised EDC principles of urban design, and potential changes to the scope of EDC review.
We are engaging with the design, building and development industry until January 10, 2025. At the end of this engagement phase, we will continue refining the deliverables with the goal of completing this work by the end of the 2024-25 EDC term, which concludes on April 30, 2025.
How can you get involved?
If you are in the design, building and development industry, we want to hear from you!
From November 4 to January 10, 2025, we are inviting designers, builders and developers to review this report and provide feedback by:
- Completing an online survey, and/or
- Taking part in a one-on-one interview
For more information, please contact us at edmontondesigncommittee@edmonton.ca.