Windermere ASP Consolidation - City of Edmonton

through the use of transitional land uses, orientation of
development and the application of setbacks/buffering
available through the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw.
Establish a Sectoral Street-Oriented Retail Centre to
serve as the heart of the community and as a regional
gathering place.
Integrate Sectoral Street-Oriented Retail specialty,
shopping and dining experiences within the local
community providing seamless co-existence of
pedestrian, vehicular and transit modes of travel and
circulation.
5.3.2 Concept
Within the ASP, commercial and business land uses have
been concentrated in the northeast portion of Windermere
and along Terwillegar Drive (see Figure 7.0). Given the
level of exposure and access to both Anthony Henday
Drive and Terwillegar Drive, this area will act as a regional
focal point for surrounding neighbourhoods contributing to
a wide range of amenities and services, employment and
recreational opportunities.
The inclusion of business and commercial land uses within
the Windermere ASP directly supports economic
development in southwest Edmonton. More specifically,
the Windermere ASP responds to emerging consumer
markets, sustained housing growth and construction of
new transportation facilities (e.g. Anthony Henday Drive)
within the region. The thoughtful integration of a wide
range of businesses, commercial services and amenities
encourages economic diversification, employability and
attraction of viable development. Furthermore, the location
and configuration of commercial and business land uses
harness available transportation infrastructure, support
Transit / Pedestrian Oriented Development at strategic
focal points, and encourage alternative transportation
modes / opportunities. As a result, the Windermere ASP
will strengthen local markets, City economy and regional
competitiveness.
As a requirement of the ASP submission, Thomas
Consultants prepared a Retail Market Assessment for the
Windermere area. The purpose of this report was to
ensure that an adequate supply of retail space is provided
to meet the demands of future residents. The report
estimated Windermere could support over 1.8 million
square feet of retail and commercial floorspace at full build
out. The majority of this commercial space will be located
in the northern portion of the plan area. This commercial
area is considered integral to the development of the
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