St. Albert's Community Vision
Vision
St. Albert is a vibrant, innovative and thriving city that we all call home, that sustains and cherishes its identity and sense of community. We are the Botanical Arts City.
Photo: Steve Boer
A Shared Vision
From January 2014 to February 2015, St. Albert residents were asked to help develop a vision to guide the city’s planning and decision-making for the next 50 years. More than 6,000 residents shared over 15,000 ideas, which were used to help create the vision and five complementary Pillars of Sustainability. The resulting document, called Cultivating Our Future, was approved by City Council in June 2016 and provides the foundation for Flourish.
Pillars of Sustainability
Social
We are a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We believe that community starts with the person next door.
Economic
We prosper and excel through a strong and diverse economy that is supported by forward-thinking commerce, outstanding local businesses and a dynamic downtown core.
Built Environment
We build our community towards a balanced and sustainable future while honouring the past, respecting the First Peoples and Metis communities and their ancestral connection to this land.
Natural Environment
We protect and value the natural environment through stewardship, conservation and educational actions.
Culture
We acknowledge our history that has fed and nurtured our festive and culturally rich community.
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What is Flourish?
Last edited: March 3, 2026
