North Central Area Structure Plan
Area Structure Plan North Central
The North Central Area Structure Plan (ASP) will guide future development for about 1,046 hectares (2,585 acres) in north Calgary. This plan is part of the Local Area Planning program under the Community Planning team. The City is leading this work in collaboration with developers, landowners, and other interested parties to create a framework for vibrant, thriving, and complete communities.
Background
The North Central ASP is part of The City’s plan to guide growth in north Calgary. It will follow important city and regional policies like the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), Calgary Transportation Plan (CTP), and the New Community Guidebook (NCGB).
This plan will:
- Set the vision and main goals for future development.
- Show where homes, businesses, roads, and utilities will go.
- Protect important natural areas and plan parks, pathways, and streets.
- Include steps for climate resilience and protecting nature.
Project priorities
The North Central ASP will provide a clear plan for growth, support more housing choices, and coordinate major infrastructure projects like water servicing and the Highway 566 interchange. It will also include strategies to reduce emissions and build inclusive communities.
Our goals are to:
Make a clear, practical plan that matches City Council’s priorities.
Work with landowners, regional partners, and the public.
Design complete communities that connect well with the region.
Protect nature and plan for climate challenges.
Area map
The North Central ASP area is located north of 160 Avenue and the communities of Livingston and Carrington.
- North: Highway 566 and Rocky View County
- East: Nose Creek ASP Plan Area
- South: 160 Avenue and Livingston
- West: Rocky View County
The area is currently designated as Special Future Urban District (S-FUD) under the Land Use Bylaw and is primarily used for agricultural purposes.
Want to get involved?
Your input is an important part of creating the Area Structure Plan (ASP) for North Central area. Public engagement will happen in three phases:
After these phases of public engagement, the final draft ASP will be posted on our website for review before it goes to City Council for a decision.
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Have your say
To learn how you can participate and share your ideas during public engagement for this project, visit our Engage page.
For questions and additional information on the project, contact NorthCentralASP@calgary.ca.
Frequently asked questions
What is a developer-funded ASP?
This means developers pay for the planning work instead of taxpayers. It helps speed up the process and encourages everyone to work together.
How will the environment be protected?
Experts will do studies to find sensitive areas, like wetlands or wildlife habitats. These areas will be protected through policies in the plan.
How does the ASP support affordable housing?
The plan will include policies that allow different types of homes, including affordable options, following Calgary’s Housing Strategy.
How does the ASP plan for climate change?
The ASP plan will include policies to reduce emissions and prepare for climate risks, based on local climate studies.
How will residents benefit from having this plan in place?
An Area Structure Plan (ASP) helps people know what to expect in the future and gives them a chance to help shape the future of their community. It also plans for things like required infrastructure, parks, fire stations, schools, and public transit.
How will The City plan for traffic and congestion?
One of the most frequent questions is about mitigating congestion and traffic created by new development. There are numerous specialists involved in plan development and designing new road, pathways and transit networks. Technical specialists, municipal engineers and developers work together to prepare a Global Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) to make sure roads and transit are set up the right way as the new community is built out over time.
What will be done to maintain the area’s unique character?
The City uses placemaking to keep and celebrate what makes each area special. The project team works with The City’s archaeologist, park planners, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, local historians, and residents to identify and protect the unique features of the area.
Who will pay for the cost of preparing this Plan?
Since this Plan is part of a Developer-Funded ASP model, the entire cost of preparing this Plan is covered by developers.