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The River Valley Planning Modernization Project is renewing our strategic planning, processes, and regulatory tools for the River Valley and Ravine System.
Phase 4 public engagement has now closed. Thank you to all who participated. A What We Heard report summarizing how we engaged, what questions we asked, and the feedback we heard will be made available in fall 2024. Learn about past engagement opportunities.
Draft Ribbon of Green Strategic Plan (79.93 MB)
Looking for a shorter overview of the plan? Check out the Ribbon of Green Plan Guide
Draft River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan (21.5 MB)* and Draft Land Use Concept Map
River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan Backgrounder
*The draft River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan and draft land use concept map are provided for the purposes of collecting initial comment and feedback. They are subject to change following further internal and external review. The draft plan and draft land use concept map have not been reviewed and approved by City Council.
In Phase 3, we shared revised Land Management Classifications and draft planning guidance for the different parts of the river valley and ravines and invited input on decision-making. For more information on what we asked, how we engaged and what we learned, see the Phase 3 What We Heard Report. Thank you again to everyone who participated!
Edmonton’s City Plan, approved by City Council in 2020, describes the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System as “the most important feature of our city.” It is a vital ecological corridor, a valued recreation destination, a place of incredible cultural significance and a draw for visitors throughout the region.
The question at the heart of the project is this: How will we ensure that the River Valley, the backbone of our open space network, remains vibrant and ecologically resilient as the city grows?
The project includes 2 streams of work:
The Ribbon of Green provides the strategic direction: our overall vision for the future of the River Valley, our high-level plans for the connected open spaces within it, and the policy that guides our decisions about what happens in that space.
Building on the Ribbon of Green SW+NE and guided by Breathe: Edmonton’s Green Network Strategy, develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System to guide appropriate public use and enjoyment while sustaining and restoring healthy and resilient ecosystems.
This project will also give us the opportunity to bring these planning and regulatory tools into alignment, so that our decision-making supports our vision. The Ribbon of Green will outline WHAT we want to do, and the River Valley ARP will outline HOW we will achieve it.
The North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan formally sets aside the River Valley for environmental protection and use as parkland, and identifies key regulations guiding how proposals for River Valley development are evaluated.
Develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for the River Valley that aligns with the City’s strategic direction, reflects Edmonton’s current planning and development context, and strengthens the City’s ability to protect and preserve environmentally sensitive areas.
This project will also give us the opportunity to bring these planning and regulatory tools into alignment, so that our decision-making supports our vision. The Ribbon of Green will outline WHAT we want to do, and the River Valley ARP will outline HOW we will achieve it.
