The City of Edmonton has implemented policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure sustainable and stable development. We consider various ecological, environmental, economic, and social/cultural factors when planning for housing, businesses, schools, parks, infrastructure, roads, and public facilities.
Food and Agriculture Project
The City has a comprehensive strategy around food and agriculture, in collaboration with communities and stakeholders.
Oil and Gas Facilities
Edmonton has adopted an Oil and Gas Policy that establishes protocols and expectations for the orderly and safe co-existence between oil and gas facilities and urban development in and around the city.
Open Space Planning
For more information on the policies, plans, technical studies, and management strategies used to support open space planning, see
Terms of Reference for Plans and Amendments
Terms of Reference have been updated for the preparation and amendment of residential area and neighbourhood structure plans; completed by Planning and Development in 2009.
Top of Bank Policy
This policy relates to urban development along the North Saskatchewan river valley and its ravine system. It aims to ensure that public and private property is reasonably safe from slope instability and failure.