15.2 Edmonton Metropolitan Region

Supporting regional objectives

Flourish aligns with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan, which was approved by the Government of Alberta on October 26, 2017. The following policies ensure future local planning decisions and policies support the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan’s goals, principles, and policies.

Photo: Craig Holland

Policies

15.2.1.

Ensure future statutory plans, policies, and guidelines pertaining to the city’s growth and development align with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan.

15.2.2.

Update Flourish following amendments to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan to ensure it aligns with and conforms to the plan, as necessary.

15.2.3.

Submit all applicable statutory plans and statutory plan amendments to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board for evaluation through the Regional Evaluation Framework and for Board approval.

15.2.4.

Circulate other relevant non-statutory plans to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board in alignment with regional direction.

15.2.5.

Provide relevant data to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board on established key performance indicators on an annual basis to support its monitoring and reporting responsibilities.

15.2.6.

Work collaboratively with member municipalities and other stakeholders to develop and support an efficient regional transportation network of public transit, roads, and trails.