The Our Valley Project Team has been working through an extensive engagement process with both developers and the public to answer the big question: What does planning certainty look like for the Sturgeon Valley? 

The engagement process has provided the  team with extensive feedback that has influenced the preparation of the three key documents. To make sure the process was broad and inclusive, a variety of information and collaborative sessions were held along with opportunities for the public to speak to planners directly about each of the projects.

So far, the Our Future Sturgeon Valley Project has involved:

• 5 Public Information Sessions
• 2 Developer Sessions
• 1 Developer Survey
• 3 Call-a-Planner Sessions
• 1 Homeowner Association Information Session
• 1 Call-a-Panel Session

Here is a snapshot of what we heard from you:

Density

• Higher densities should be located outside of the Valley Core and located within the new Area Structure Plan and closer to the cities of Edmonton and St. Albert.
• Gradual change of densities would be preferred to help reduce potential land use conflicts between higher densities contemplated by new development and existing lower density residential areas.
• As densities increase, so will population; transportation in and out of the Sturgeon Valley will need to be upgraded. 

Connectivity + Trails

• Connectivity to Trails. Some existing subdivisions have trails, but they don’t all connect nor provide access to amenities/open space. Future trails for the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan should consider connection of new and existing trails and more importantly, trails which lead to destinations.
• Trails are an asset to the community; the more trails the better!
• More trail maintenance throughout the year would be an asset.

Infrastructure

• How will upgrades to infrastructure be handled? Will existing taxpayers be responsible for paying for any upgrades.
• 127 street would provide great access through the Sturgeon Valley. Is development reliant on construction of 127 street?
• Better broadband options should be made available.

Land Uses

• Large scale commercial development opportunities should be considered along Highway 28. Small scale development could be supported within the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan and Sturgeon Valley Core if it focused more towards local boutique style shops and coffee shops.
• Opportunity to provide a variety of housing options in the south area of Sturgeon Valley, closer to the Cities of Edmonton and St. Albert.
• “Would be happy to see a local place to get produce or a pharmacy within the neighbourhood.”
• “Could consider a low-rise condo-type seniors’ facility.”
• Areas of employment could provide opportunities for jobs within the Sturgeon Valley and would be an asset.
• Many have moved to the Valley to have rural living with access to urban-style amenities. Development of this nature within Sturgeon Valley would turn the area into a small urban area within a rural municipality.

This is just a snapshot of the feedback collected. All of the information provided has helped develop the Our Future Valley project.

Regional Evaluation Framework (REF) Submittal

The next stage is to refer the Our Future Valley Project to the Edmonton Regional Metropolitan Board. Want to know more about REF? Click here https://www.emrb.ca/regional-evaluation-framework  

You can download the REF documentation Sturgeon County has submitted, when it is deemed complete here

Want to watch the Public Hearings as well as the July 13 Council Meeting?

You can rewatch the recordings via the links below:

July 13, Council Meeting watch online via: Sturgeon County - Calendar (legistar.com)

Sturgeon County Council heard a report back on what was heard at the Public Hearings and reviewed the proposed amendments required to the bylaws before submitting to the EMRB.

A final version of the What We Heard Report  has been updated to reflect these inputs and will be presented to Council at second eading.

Draft Bylaw 1555/21 - Sturgeon Valley South - Area Structure Plan

Public hearing: Monday, June 28, 2021 at  5:00 p.m.

• Sturgeon Valley South - Area Structure Plan
• Sturgeon Valley South - Area Structure Plan Appendices

Draft Bylaw 1556/21 – Amendment to Bylaw 1313/13 Municipal Development Plan

​Public hearing: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

• Sturgeon Valley Municipal Development Plan Amendments

​Draft Bylaw 1557/21 – Rescind and Replace Bylaw 882/99 – Sturgeon Valley Area Structure Plan

Public hearing: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

• Sturgeon Valley Core – Area Structure Plan
• Transportation Review Report