Public Consultation  - Update:

(Note: (15/11/2011) This page is currently under construction with materials being added as they are developed. Please check back!)

The public consultation to date was divided into 2 parts. The first, with public workshops in May 2011, dealt with land uses and densities for the BVT Area (see Work Completed to date, below). The second, in early November 3rd, 2011 developed a streetscape and pedestrian concept.

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Results of Streetscape Design Charrettes (workshops)

Three workshops in early November 2011 addressed the issue of the future appearance of Bow Valley Trail and how the road should function. The workshops produced ideas relating to:

The design of the central section of Bow Valley Trail between Railway Avenue / Benchlands Trail and 17th Street. The intent here was to create a more urban street, where the buildings may be closer to the street and there is lots of interaction between the buildings and people on Bow Valley Trail. The images are available to the right for download. Please provide any comments on the proposed street design to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Central Section Plan for Bow Valley Trail Image (Download)

The design of the north and south sections of Bow Valley Trail south of Railway Avenue / Benchlands Trail and north of 17th Street. The intent here was to create an environment that is easy to move through and is quite simialr to the current feel of the street. The images are available to the right for download. Please provide any comments on the proposed street design to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

North and South Sections Plan for Bow Valley Trail Image (Download)

A set of proposed Common Directions that would apply regardless of where or when street improvements were planned. Please provide any comments on the Common Directions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 Common Directions (Download)

A set pf proposed Short Term Actions that could be undertaken or started in the next 3 - 5 years. This was done with the realization that all of the proposed road plans would be very expensive to construct, and so will not be able to be started in the short term until financing issues have been decided by Council. Please provide any comments on the proposed Short Term Actions to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The following downloads detail the work on Short Term Actions from the charrette:

What we heard from the groups?

Detailed Proposed Short Term Actions

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Based on the work from the spring workshops and the ARP Reference Materials, a work in progress document has been assembled.  A copy of the work in progress is available for download below.

Work in Progress, June 16th, 2011

During the first series of workshops we heard clearly from the community that the Bow Valley Trail should be 'more street' and 'less highway'. We also heard that wayfinding in the area needs serious improvement.

ARP Reference Materials

Mining the Future: A Vision for Canmore

Municipal Development Plan

Signposts to Sustainability 

Comprehensive Housing Action Plan

Sustainable Economic Development and Tourism Strategy

Land Use Bylaw 09-99

Background Information and Research

Existing Policies Overview

Existing Infrastructure

Existing Density

Parking Study

Commercial Space and Vacancy Summary

Real Estate Sales Summary

Lease Rates and Commercial Sales Summary

Visitor Accomodation Use and Occupancy

Financing and Assessment Issues

What is an Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP)?
An ARP is a statutory planning document that provides strategic direction for the redevelopment of an area. ARPs provide the framework for changes in land use and zoning. In particular the BVT ARP will address:

• Development Policies
• Land Uses
• Streetscape Design
• Pedestrian/Vehicular Movement (Specifically between BVT and TC)
• Gathering/Public Spaces
• Building Volumes/Massing
• Parking
• Public Transit
• Groundwater/Wellhead Protection Measures
• Heliport
• Access to Sites
• Sequence of Redevelopment
• Proposed Replacement or Improvements to Public Roadways, Utilities and other Services
• Requirements for Recreational, School and other Community Facilities
• Site Specific Architectural Designs and Regulations

How will the ARP be developed?
The BVT ARP will be developed under the supervision of a project Steering Committee and in accordance with the processes set out in the project Terms of Reference.

It is anticipated that the draft ARP will be ready for presentation to Council at the end of 2011.

Who will make up the Steering Committee?

Council appointed the BVT ARP Steering Committee on March 15th, 2011. The Steering Committee Members are:

• Todd Kunst (Chair)
• Councillor Joanna McCallum
• Barb Scott
• Doug Churchill
• Andrew Nickerson
• Shawn Biggings
• Alasdair Russell
• Gary Buxton