West Elbow Communities Local Area Plan
The West Elbow Communities Local Area Plan (LAP) is a Council-approved policy document that sets the vision for growth and change in the West Elbow area. As a completed plan, it guides how land use, development, and investment will shape these communities over the next 30 years.
About the plan
The West Elbow Local Area Plan was created with extensive public engagement. It includes ideas from residents, local businesses, and City planners to make sure growth leads to safe, connected, and sustainable neighborhoods.
The West Elbow Communities completed plan lays out a clear vision for the future. It sets rules and guidelines for new development and investment. The plan covers land use, transportation, housing options, and community spaces to help create vibrant, livable areas.
The plan covers several communities, including Altadore, Bankview, Cliff Bungalow, Elbow Park, Erlton, Garrison Woods, Lower Mount Royal, Mission, Rideau Park, Roxboro, Scarboro, South Calgary, Sunalta, Upper Mount Royal, the portion of North Glenmore Park north of Glenmore Trail SW, and the portion of Richmond east of Crowchild Trail SW.
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A summary of the vision and plan for the West Elbow Communities.
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Visualizing Growth
Chapter 1:Shaping the future of West Elbow Communities to create connected, vibrant, and sustainable neighborhoods.
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Enabling Growth
Chapter 2:Using urban design and building scale maps to guide development in the West Elbow LAP.
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Supporting Growth
Chapter 3:Focusing on community priorities and infrastructure projects that improve quality of life in West Elbow Communities.
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Implementation
Chapter 4:The West Elbow Local Area Plan helps residents, developers, and City staff make decisions so growth matches the community vision and City policies.
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Engagement Process
Chapter 5:Feedback from local residents and organizations helped inform the vision and policies directing growth in West Elbow communities.
Reference documents
This page provides the official, up-to-date West Elbow Communities Local Area Plan. For a printable version, download the PDF copy below.
Related Completed Local Area Plans
The West Elbow Communities Local Area Plan supports Calgary’s long-term growth vision. Explore other completed plans shaping the city’s future.
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