Windermere ASP Consolidation - City of Edmonton

areas that support compact, convenient and attractive
development. Appropriate setbacks, land use transitioning
and buffering will be utilised to enhance commercial
amenity and service integration along strategic Mixed Use
Nodes on Terwillegar Drive. The specific location of
convenience centres, limited to less than 2 hectares,
should be determined at the neighbourhood planning
stage. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic should be
considered in determining these locations. That at the
stage of the approval of the Neighbourhood Structure Plan,
market studies be completed on proposed commercial
development in the trading area.
5.4 Potential Economic Activity Centre
5.4.1 Intent
Windermere will promote
economic opportunities
based on sound market
research that contribute to
economic prosperity,
innovation, and
sustainability.
Promote sustainable regional growth by adapting to
changing economic and employment markets and new
technology.
Encourage and support sustainable development,
business and employment opportunities.
Promote strategic economic development advantages
within the City of Edmonton and Capital Region.
Encourage innovative partnerships between the public
and private sector.
Develop sustainable employment areas that minimize
the impact on the natural ecosystem.
5.4.2 Concept
Opportunity exists to support a potential economic activity
centre of approximately 108 ha within a southern portion of
the Windermere ASP (see Figure 7.0). The intent is to
provide an optional land use that may be pursued in
response to future economic development needs and
market aspirations. However, this land use option is
contingent upon demonstrated demand and market
research in support of an economic / employment node
within the proposed plan area. Where insufficient demand
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