Town Centre
Town Centre
As the retail and commercial core of Blatchford, the town centre is a natural destination area in the community. With amenities like grocery stores, coffee shops, day cares, LRT stations and recreational activities all within walking and cycling distance, residents will be able to meet the majority of their daily needs without leaving the neighbourhood.
Sustainability
Blatchford will help define the future of Edmonton and will serve to set the standard for sustainable communities around the world. This unique development will be a leader in sustainable living by building social, environmental and economic design elements into the community from the ground up. Click on the numbers in the image to learn more about the sustainability design elements.
Social and Environmental: Walkable Streets
Pedestrian comfort and safety will be prioritized through custom designed streets, sidewalks and boulevards. Key destinations and activity centres, such as schools, parks, restaurants nd stores, will be within walking distance of residential areas and linked with transit and cycling facilities. In addition to the environmental benefit of reduced vehicle usage, a walkable community means healthier people and safer streets.
Environmental and Social: Transit-Oriented Development
Public transportation will be fully integrated into the community. Transit stops will be located within walking distance of homes, services and activities, and the LRT will make commuting to and from Blatchford an easy option. Blatchford’s transit-oriented design should also reduce carbon emissions as many families may choose to own one car, instead of two, and drive less often.
Economic: Mixed-Use Development
The Town Centre will be a mixed-use development combining residential, commercial, institutional and retail in close proximity. In addition to contributing to a vibrant street life, a mixed-use development means that between 10,000 and 12,000 jobs will be created on site.
Social: Enhanced Public Space
Blatchford will demonstrate social leadership through the planning and design of its civic spaces. Gathering spots will be carefully designed to create spaces and places for people to connect and will be built to ensure universal accessibility. Great urban design will emphasize connectivity, generous open space allocation and a mixed-use approach to development.
Social: Schools
From elementary to post-secondary, Blatchford is working with partners to identify how to best meet the educational needs for the residents in Blatchford and surrounding communities. Blatchford and NAIT are exploring what a mutually beneficial partnership might look like— both now and in the future. Ideas include expanding their campus, building student housing and partnering with their research and technology programs.
Economic: Increased Business
When fully developed, Blatchford has the potential to bring 30,000 new residents to the area-creating new and increased business opportunities both in the community and in surrounding areas.
For More Information
Blatchford Project Office
