Chinook Communities Local Area Plan
Chinook Communities Local Area Plan
The Chinook Communities Local Area Plan (LAP) is a Council-approved planning document that sets a long-term vision for growth and change across ten established Calgary neighbourhoods. Approved on April 9, 2025, the plan provides a policy framework to guide land use, development, and investment in the Chinook area for decades to come.
Neighbourhoods included in the Chinook LAP are: Bel-Aire, Britannia, Elboya, Mayfair, Meadowlark Park, Parkhill, Windsor Park, Manchester, South Manchester Industrial, and Eastern Glenmore Park.
About the plan
The Chinook LAP was shaped through a collaborative process involving residents, businesses, and City staff. It balances technical analysis with community input to ensure future growth supports vibrant, inclusive, and well-connected neighbourhoods.
The plan outlines a shared vision for the Chinook area and introduces policies that guide how redevelopment, mobility improvements, and infrastructure investments will unfold over time. It also supports Calgary’s broader goals for sustainability, housing choice, and complete communities.
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An overview of the Chinook Communities Local Area Plan, including key policies and planning priorities.
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Visualizing Growth
Chapter 1:How the Chinook LAP supports thoughtful growth and redevelopment across diverse neighbourhoods.
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Enabling Growth
Chapter 2:Using Urban Form and Building Scale Maps to guide development that fits the character of the communities in the Chinook area.
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Supporting Growth
Chapter 3:Identifying infrastructure and amenity priorities to enhance livability in Chinook communities.
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How the Chinook LAP will be applied through development review, capital planning, and community improvements.
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Learn how public input shaped the Chinook LAP through surveys, workshops, and community conversations.
Reference documents
This page is the official source for the Chinook Communities Local Area Plan. A detailed PDF is also available below:
Related Completed Local Area Plans
The Chinook LAP is part of Calgary’s citywide planning framework. Explore other completed plans to see how different areas are preparing for future growth:
Stay informed
Although the Chinook LAP is now approved, you can stay engaged with planning initiatives across Calgary by visiting the Plans in Progress page.