promotes the redirection of new urban growth away from ecologically sensitive areas, agricultural lands and open space, and towards previously developed areas to reinforce urban vitality and to optimize existing urban infrastructure. Additionally, the design promotes mixed-use urban neighborhoods served by integrated energy generation and environmental quality management systems and by residential, commercial and industrial structures that make the most efficient use of all energy and material resources.
A strategic planning framework for comprehensive community development is provided, along with the principles and elements of sustainable urban design.
In south-central Edmonton, the 109 Street Corridor Study Plan recommended more intensive forms of residential and mixed-use development, together with streetscape and transportation changes in order to create and improve neighbourhood liveability.