12.1 Gathering Places
Principle
Design and build distinctive gathering places that encourage outdoor activity, social interaction, and the enjoyment of civic life.
Gathering places contribute to the vibrancy of a community. They are the places where celebrations are held, social and economic exchanges occur, friends run into each other, and cultures unite. Gathering places occur within publicly owned lands, or within private lands that function like a public space. The following policies support the creation of more cherished spaces in St. Albert, through new development and redevelopment opportunities.
Policies
12.1.1.
Support new and redeveloped gathering places that are highly visible and accessible, thereby encouraging their use and contributing to the identity of the surrounding neighbourhood and the city as a whole.
12.1.2.
Support gathering-place design and programming that enable a range of active and passive recreational uses in all seasons.
12.1.3.
Work with landowners and developers to develop publicly accessible gathering places within or adjacent to proposed high- and medium-density mixed-use and commercial developments, particularly within planned Mixed-use Nodes and intensification areas. Gathering places may be publicly or privately owned, and should be:
- Framed on at least two sides by buildings with active uses on the ground floor;
- Designed for passive enjoyment, with ample seating, trees, shelter from the elements, and other landscaping;
- Finished with high-quality, durable materials that can withstand intensive use; and
- Designed to encourage public art and public events.
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Last edited: July 12, 2021
