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BYLAW 62-2019

DECEMBER 2019

SPRUCE MEADOWSArea Structure Plan

Excellence“Going far beyond the call of duty. Doing more than others expect. This is what excellence is all about.

It comes from striving for and maintaining the highest standards, looking after the smallest detail and going the extra mile.

Excellence means caring. It means making a special effort to do more.”

- R.D. Southern

SPRUCE MEADOWSArea Structure Plan

BYLAW 62-2019

DECEMBER 2019

Prepared ByTownship Planning + Design Inc.

Prepared On Behalf OfSpruce Meadows Ltd.

Project TeamTownship Planning + Design Inc.

Project ContactKristi Beunder, PrincipalTownship Planning + Design [email protected]

Copyright NoticeCopyright © 2019 by Township Planning + Design Inc.

The information contained in this document is the intellectual property of Township Planning + Design Inc. (Township) and the Client. It is intended solely for the evaluation of this application by the Development Authority. Reproduction of portions of this document for use by the Client or Development Authority during the application evaluation period is permitted. Reproduction of any portion of this document or use of the intellectual ideas contained within it for any other purpose is prohibited without the written consent of Township.

1. Purpose, Vision, Goals & Objectives 1.0 Purpose of the Spruce Meadows ASP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.1 ASP Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1.2 ASP Goals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2. Regulatory Process 2.0 Regulatory Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.1 Authority of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3. Spruce Meadows Plan Area 3.0 Plan Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.1 Land Use Designation: DC # 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4. Natural Environment 4.0 Natural Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4.1 Natural Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4.2 Educational Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5. Land Use Concept 5.0 Land Use Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 5.1 Equestrian and Agricultural/Animal Support District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5.2 Agricultural Education District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.3 Sports and Entertainment District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 5.4 Good Friends and Good Commerce District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 5.5 Parking and Operations Support District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

6. Infrastructure 6.0 Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6.1 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6.2 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7. Phasing 7.0 Phasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

8. Emergency Response Plan 8.0 Emergency Response Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

9. Plan Implementation & Amendment 9.0 Timeframe of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 9.1 Monitoring and Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 9.2 Plan Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Appendix A. Venue-wide Fine Grain Change A.0 Fine Grain Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 A.1 Existing Built Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 A.2 Venue-wide: Proposed Changes / Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Appendix B. Equestrian and Agricultural/Animal Support District B.0 Equestrian and Agricultural/Animal Support District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 B.1 Equestrian and Agricultural/Animal Support District: Proposed Changes / Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix C. Agricultural Education District C.0 Agricultural Education District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 C.1 Agricultural Education District: Proposed Changes / Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Appendix D. Sports and Entertainment District D.0 Sports and Entertainment District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 D.1 Sport / Soccer Initiatives at Meadows on the Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 D.2 Redevelopment of the All Canada Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 D.3 New Development: Sport/Soccer Field House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 D.4 Hosting and Conference Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 D.5 Additional Redevelopment and Improvements within the Sports and Entertainment District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Appendix E. Good Friends and Good Commerce District E.0 Good Friends and Good Commerce District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 E.1 Good Friends and Good Commerce District: Proposed Changes / Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 E.2 Good Commerce: Development of a New Commercial Retail Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 E.3 Good Friends: New Buildings and Development to Accommodate Family Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Appendix F. Parking and Operations Support District F.0 Parking and Operations Support District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 F.1 Parking and Operations Support District: Proposed Changes / Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Appendix G. Site Connectivity and Placemaking Strategies G.0 Improved Connectivity and Public Realm at Spruce Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 G.1 Site Connectivity and Placemaking: Proposed Changes / Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 G.2 Pedestrian Connectivity Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 G.3 Signage as a Directional Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 G.4 Art as a Welcoming and Wayfinding Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 G.5 Landscaping as a Placemaking Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 G.6 Additional Placemaking Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Appendix H. Winter Design Strategies H.0 Winter Design Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 H.1 Winter Design Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 H.2 Winter Hub Enhancements and Mobility Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 H.3 Extending the Winter Hub to the Good Friends and Good Commerce District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

8 | SPRUCE MEADOWS Area Structure Plan

Purpose, Vision, Goals & Objectives

Since its purchase in 1971, construction of the Riding Hall in 1973 and offi cial opening on April 13, 1975, the vision for Spruce Meadows held by founders and driving force Mr. Ron Southern and Mrs. Marg Southern has been a simple one: “Good Friendship, Good Commerce and Good Sport”. Through their guidance and with this brilliant platform, Spruce Meadows has developed into an iconic place and world class destination for the sport of show jumping.

Spruce Meadows is a facility unique in the world. There are few facilities that rival Spruce Meadows, and those that do are publicly funded and located in Europe. Spruce Meadows is a privately fi nanced facility, open 365 days a year to the public. It is a living thing, constantly developing, changing and fi ne-tuning. As Spruce Meadows has grown into a world class facility, Calgary has grown in parallel into a world class city.

As Spruce Meadows looks forward, there is a need to continue to refl ect and build on this core vision, due in large part to the tremendous change both within and outside the venue. Advancing urban development within a vibrant city, changing economic times, and newly available infrastructure in the form of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road (SWCRR) and deep utility servicing have driven the need for a proactive and long-term growth plan.

The purpose of the updated Spruce Meadows ASP is to present a framework for long-term growth, development and diversifi cation of the venue. Due to its thirty (30) year outlook, the ASP needs to be fl exible in its implementation yet still outline clearly the core of the currently ongoing and proposed future uses.

Figure 1.0.1 illustrates the regional context and geographical location of the Spruce Meadows ASP Plan Area.

“At its heart is the horse.”

- Linda Southern HeathcottPresident and CEO

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1.0 Purpose of the Spruce Meadows ASP

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1.1 ASP Vision

At the heart of Spruce Meadows is the Horse. Spruce Meadows will remain committed to being a special place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to learn about, experience, and celebrate the Horse. The Spruce Meadows Area Structure Plan (ASP) outlines a long-term, thirty (30) year vision of Spruce Meadows as a diversified sports and entertainment destination. The future growth and diversification of the venue builds on and retains the success of this world class equestrian facility. It will utilize new and upgraded infrastructure, introduce new opportunities for sport, and diversify on-site amenities in the continued creation of a world class hub for Good Friendship, Good Commerce and Good Sport.


1.2 ASP Goals & Objectives

The Spruce Meadows ASP is guided by a set of objectives that are reviewed on a year-round basis. The sustained diversification and growth of Spruce Meadows over time, by offering a range of activities through the year is integral to its ongoing success.

Growth and Protection of the Investment

1. Ongoing and strategic acquisition of lands surrounding Spruce Meadows in order to protect the pastoral nature of the site and allow for future diversification.

2. Protect and improve the local and international reputation of Spruce Meadows.

3. Identify flexible future development options and a comprehensive servicing strategy.

4. Identify aspects of Spruce Meadows that require consideration in the planning of lands in the very near vicinity (i.e. – noise, peak period transportation).

Diversification of Sport and Venue Programming

1. Develop a land use planning framework that implements and sustains the short-term and long-term vision of Spruce Meadows.

2. Increase capacity of Spruce Meadows overall to accommodate existing event offerings and to allow for the introduction of new uses with the appropriate supporting infrastructure.

3. Identify and address a diverse range of annual and year-round on-site activities at Spruce Meadows.

4. Continued use and improvement of Horse Sport infrastructure sustaining Spruce Meadows as the premier global equestrian destination.

5. Introduce new Sport that compliments and does not compete with the established and major activities of Horse Sport as a new key use.

6. Identify built form changes in order to continue the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Southern’s vision of Camelot - providing for more gathering spaces, opportunities for commerce, people places, and future on-site guest accommodation.

7. Introduce new local commercial uses to the site to enhance tourism and increase off-peak site utilization.

Retention of Agriculture and a Managed Urban Edge

1. Support stabling for 1,800 horses and retain large iconic pastures.

2. Retain both the rural and traditional feel of Spruce Meadows which celebrates agriculture, maintains the iconic green and pastoral entrance while simultaneously enhancing the easterly urban edge where infrastructure is available.

3. Identify, protect, conserve and enhance the valued natural features at Spruce Meadows.

4. Offer a program based on agriculture and farm to table production that provides areas for education around agriculture, farming practices, the Horse and the natural environment.

Sustainable Servicing and Infrastructure

1. Develop an efficient infrastructure plan that incrementally and sustainably utilizes piped water and wastewater service from the City of Calgary. Priority is placed on the necessity of providing potable water and sanitary services in locations of primary importance and to incept improved fire protection throughout the venue.

2. Due to cost, ensure that piped water and wastewater servicing is utilized to its fullest potential.

Improved Circulation and Mobility

1. Include strategies for improved traffic flows into and out of the venue, particularly during peak periods and continue to offer connections to public transit.

2. Offer multi-modal choice and improved circulation for vehicles, horses and pedestrians within the venue.

Improvement of Public Spaces and Experiences

1. Introduce an interconnected public open space system, improving the visitor experience.

2. Establish design themes and develop guidelines to harmonize development.

3. Unify and organize Spruce Meadows entry locations and public wayfinding including:

• Well defined Districts that articulate diversified uses (Equestrian and Agricultural/Animal Support, Agricultural Education, Sports and Entertainment, Good Friends and Good Commerce, and Parking and Operations).

• Introduction of clear pedestrian routes including a central promenade and equestrian routes for enhanced safety.

4. Incorporate a Wayfinding and Beautification strategy (landscaping, placemaking, public art) across the venue.


Regulatory Process

2.0 Regulatory Process

The Spruce Meadows ASP was prepared in accordance with the requirement for Area Structure Plans as outlined in Section 633 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000 Chapter M-26. The vision and policies of this ASP were infl uenced by a wide range of existing and emerging statutory and non-statutory plans and documents, including:

• The Provincial Land Use Framework/South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (2017);

• Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Interim Growth Plan (2018);

• Our Shared Boundary: An Intermunicipal Development Plan for the MD of Foothills (Bylaw 19/2017) and The City of Calgary (Bylaw 18P2017);

• The MD of Foothills Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 78/2010, Amendment 52/2016);

• The MD of Foothills Growth Management Strategy (2013);

• The MD of Foothills Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 60/2014); and

• The Spruce Meadows Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 94/2002).

See Figure 2.0.1 for an illustration of the relative location of the Plan Area within the City of Calgary / Foothills County Intermunicipal Development Plan Policy Area.

2.1 Authority of the Plan

The MGA provides guidance as to the mandatory contents of an ASP. The Spruce Meadows ASP has been prepared in accordance with Section 633, which states:

633 (1) For the purpose of providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land, a council may by bylaw adopt an area structure plan.

(2) An area structure plan

(a) must describe

(i) the sequence of development proposed for the area,

(ii) the land uses proposed for the area, either generally or with respect to specifi c parts of the area,

(iii) the density of population proposed for the area either generally or with respect to specifi c parts of the area, and

(iv) the general location of major transportation routes and public utilities,

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(b) may contain any other matters, including matters relating to reserves, as the council considers necessary.

(3) An area structure plan must be consistent with

(a) any intermunicipal development plan in respect of land that is identifi ed in both the area structure plan and the intermunicipal development plan, and

(b) any municipal development plan.

See Table 2.1.1 for a summary of plan hierarchy and jurisdiction as set out in the MGA.

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TABLE 2.1.1 Hierarchy & Jurisdiction of Plans

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2.1.1 South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP)

The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) sets the stage for the growth of vibrant communities and a healthy environment in the region over the next fi fty (50) years. It does so through the provision of growth objectives in economic, environmental, and social realms, inclusive of general strategies to achieve these objectives. The SSRP aligns with provincial policy and its growth plan must be followed by descending plans within its boundaries, inclusive of ASPs.

South Saskatchewan Regional Plan

2014 - 2024Amended February 2017

An Alberta Land-use Framework Integrated Plan

Interim Growth PlanCALGARY METROPOLITAN REGION BOARD

October 4, 2018

2.1.2 Interim Growth Plan (IGP)

The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) Regulation identifi es that a growth plan shall be completed within three years of its formation in 2017 that promotes an integrated and strategic approach to planning for future growth in the Calgary Metropolitan Region. The Interim Growth Plan (IGP) is intended to operate in lieu of a more fulsome plan to be prepared by January 2020. The IGP identifi es the overall development pattern and key future infrastructure investments that would best complement existing infrastructure, services, land uses, desired scale of development and community visions across the region. It also proposes to best address effi cient and cost-eff ective growth and development and to maximize benefi ts to the region as a whole. The Spruce Meadows ASP has been prepared to comply with the vision established in this regulation, and the subsequent IGP, and is considered a regional asset.

Our Shared BoundaryAn Intermunicipal Development Plan for the

Municipal District of Foothills and The City of Calgary

2.1.3 Our Shared Boundary: Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)

The Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) jointly prepared by Foothills County and The City of Calgary, outlines a shared future that capitalizes on regional assets and allows each municipality the freedom to guide development according to their respective vision and goals. The IDP identifi es Spruce Meadows as an important regional asset worthy of continued support by both municipalities. Policies 2.3.7 and 2.3.8 in the IDP note that both municipalities should collaborate to support Spruce Meadows as a premier equestrian facility and that proposed development in the vicinity should take into consideration impact on the venue and the area-wide transportation systems.

2.1.4 The M.D. of Foothills Municipal Development Plan (MDP)

The MD of Foothills MDP places emphasis on the protection of rural character through preservation of open spaces and scenic vistas, directing development to existing hamlet and identifi ed growth areas. This document also prioritizes infrastructure solutions at the regional level to minimize fi nancial burden on the MD. Spruce Meadows has been permitted to connect into The City of Calgary water and wastewater system due to its signifi cance as a regional asset and location proximate to the urban boundary. Spruce Meadows is an important economic driver in the region, with tangible tourism and economic development benefi ts to both municipalities. The growth and development of the venue as a diversifi ed sports and entertainment location will ensure the continuation of substantial and perpetual economic development for the region.

MDP 2010

Adopted by Bylaw 78/2010, July 8, 2010

Amended by Bylaw 52/2016, October 11, 2017


--Municipal District of Foothills No. 31

2.1.6 The M.D. of Foothills Land Use Bylaw (LUB)

The LUB regulates land uses within Foothills County. The Spruce Meadows ASP plan area is primarily situated under a Direct Control (DC#1) land use district. The plan area is also proximate to Agricultural (A) and Country Residential (CR) parcels along its southern boundary. On its northern, eastern and western boundaries, the Plan Area is adjacent to the South West Calgary Ring Road (SWCRR) and The City of Calgary. The primary municipal land use along this boundary is Special Purpose – Transportation and Utility Corridor (S-TUC). All lands identifi ed within the Plan Area, owned as personal property or a corporate property, under the control of Spruce Meadows executive are to be designated as DC#1 for consistency. DC #1 will be amended to refl ect the contents of this ASP and the current extents of the Spruce Meadows lands. .

2.1.5 The M.D. of Foothills Growth Management Strategy (GMS)

Foothills County adopted a Growth Management Strategy (GMS) in 2013. The GMS builds on the vision, goals, objectives, and policies of the MDP, giving more direction on principles for growth, desired development patterns across the MD, and general parameters on location and types of development considered appropriate. The GMS divides the MD of Foothills into fi ve (5) growth management districts, providing a growth management vision and some specifi c strategies to guide future growth in each district. The Spruce Meadows ASP is located entirely within the Central District. Due to its proximity to an urban centre and higher order provincial roads, Spruce Meadows is an excellent location for development and intensifi cation of development in accordance with Central District objectives.

A GROWTH MAnAGeMenT STRATeGY for the MD of Foothills no. 31

2.1.7 The Spruce Meadows Area Structure Plan (ASP)

The original Spruce Meadows ASP from 2002 (Bylaw 94/2002) set the stage for the future growth and development of the venue. An annexation was undertaken in 2011 between the City of Calgary and Foothills County which resulted in the front pastures of Spruce Meadows being removed from the City of Calgary’s jurisdiction and those lands transferred back to Foothills County in order to ensure a single jurisdictional approach to future growth and development of the venue.

The updated Spruce Meadows ASP ensures that at the heart of Spruce Meadows is the Horse and to outline that Spruce Meadows will continue to operate in the spirit of Good Friendship, Good Commerce and Good Sport, off ering learning experiences to visitors. The updated ASP will take a more holistic and proactive approach toward growth of the venue: facilitating its long-term sustainability as a diversifi ed sports and entertainment venue and to continue to off er world class experiences. The 2002 Spruce Meadows ASP is repealed and replaced by this version.

The Spruce Meadows Area Structure Plan: Part A

September 2002

“A Picture of Tomorrow”

Intermunicipal and Regional Cooperation Policies

Policy 2.1.1 Spruce Meadows is identifi ed as a signifi cant regional asset in the City of Calgary/Foothills IDP requiring special consideration within the planning process. All proposed ASP amendments, applications for Land Use Amendment, Subdivision, Development Permit, including Development Permit renewals shall be referred to The City of Calgary for a thirty (30) day circulation period in accordance with current IDP policy.

Policy 2.1.2This plan must conform to the policies set out in the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Interim Growth Plan and the processes set out in the Regional Evaluation Framework that are currently in eff ect and approved by the Province of Alberta.


3.0 Plan Area

Table 3.0.1 and Figure 3.0.1 identify Plan Area lands owned by Spruce Meadows and lands owned by Spruce Meadows Executive and/or their subsidiary companies. All lands identified are considered to be part of this Plan Area boundary and will be designated DC#1 as part of the ASP approval process. All lands are located entirely with Foothills County.

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TABLE 3.0.1 Plan Area Land Ownership

LEGAL DESCRIPTION AREA (ac) LOT, BLOCK, PLAN REGISTERED OWNER

Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M & Ptn. N 20-22-1 W5M 295.50 Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 1011285 Spruce Meadows

Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M 15.00 Lot 1, Block C, Plan 9810485 Spruce Meadows

Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M 13.98 Lot 7, Block A, Plan 0312600 Spruce Meadows

Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M 10.01 Lot 6, Block F, Plan 9011302 Spruce Meadows Executive (Charparo Tree Farm Ltd.)

Ptn. NE 17-22-1 W5M 19.46North of Roadway Plan 1577JK, east of Block 6 on Plan 205LK, west of the east 660 feet of Quarter Section

Spruce Meadows

Ptn. NE 17-22-1 W5M 19.48 Block 6, Plan 205LK Spruce Meadows

Ptn. SW 20-22-1 W5M 59.20 Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 1011927 Spruce Meadows Executive (Charparo Tree Farm Ltd.)

Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M 19.03 South Half of Block E, Plan 2231JK Spruce Meadows Executive

Ptn. NW 17-22-1 W5M 32.89 Legal Subdivision 12, SE of Centreline of Road Plan4854 EZ Spruce Meadows Executive (Charparo Tree Farm Ltd.)

Ptn. NW 17-22-1 W5M 21.31 Legal Subdivision 11, Plan 9710411 Spruce Meadows Executive (Charparo Tree Farm Ltd.)

TOTAL 505.86


FIGURE 3.0.1 Plan Area Land Ownership

ASP Boundary

Future Stoney Trail AlignmentTransportation Utility Corridor (TUC)Property Line (within Plan Area)Property Line (outside Plan Area)


80 ST W

SPRUCE MEADOWS GREEN

JAMES MCKEVITT

GRADE SEPARATEDOVERPASS

198 AV SW

SPRUCE MEADOW

S WY SW

TOURNAMENT LN SW

24 ST SW

STONEY TRAIL SW

194 AV SW

SPRUCE MEADOWS (Parcel 2 of 2)295.50ac (Parcel 1 & 2)Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 1011285Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M & Ptn. N 20-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS EXECUTIVE19.03acSouth Half of Block E, Plan 2231JKPtn. SE 20-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS EXECUTIVE10.01ac

Lot 6, Block F, Plan 9011302Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M SPRUCE MEADOWS

13.98acLot 7, Block A, Plan 0312600Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS19.46ac

North of Roadway Plan 1577JK, east of Block 6 on Plan 205LK,

west of the east 660.6ft of Quarter SectionPtn. NE 17-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS EXECUTIVE32.89acLegal Subdivision 12, SE of centreline of Road Plan 4854EZPtn. NW 17-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS EXECUTIVE21.31acLegal Subdivision 11Ptn. NW 17-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS (Parcel 1 of 2)295.50ac (Parcel 1 & 2)

Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 1011285Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M & Ptn. N 20-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS15.00acLot 1, Block C, Plan 9810485Ptn. SE 20-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS EXECUTIVE59.20ac

Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 1011927Ptn. SW 20-22-1 W5M

SPRUCE MEADOWS 19.48acBlock 6, Plan 205LKPtn. NE 17-22-1 W5M

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3.1 Land Use Designation: DC # 1

Spruce Meadows has both gained and lost land in recent years. It has lost lands to the SWCRR project and gained by virtue of strategic acquisition in order to protect the investment in the venue. Land acquisitions were made primarily in order to provide opportunity to diversify Spruce Meadows for expanded public use and development of public amenities.

The land acquisitions are not just for the purpose of buffering. They assist in enabling changes in the future that grow and sustain equestrian use, facilitate horse training and soccer/sport uses and help facilitate future programming that diversifies public experience, commercial opportunities and educational understanding on site.

Since the adoption of the original ASP in 2002, Spruce Meadows has acquired two hundred (200) acres of land to the west and south of the main venue. It is proposed that all of the lands under the ownership of Spruce Meadows and/or the personal ownership of the Spruce Meadows executive or their subsidiary companies will be redesignated to DC#1 to ensure consistent treatment and to ensure that Foothills County land use maps identify these lands as being treated under one umbrella Direct Control District.

See Figures 3.1.1 & 3.1.2 for an illustration of existing and proposed Plan Area land uses.

DC#1 implies a Direct Control designation under the MD of Foothills Land Use Bylaw. The purpose and intent of the Direct Control District is to allow the Foothills County Council to have the approving authority over development on the site. Direct Control does not require a public hearing for any land use, subdivision or development change that may occur. Council can hold a non-statutory public meeting to discuss any application being made within the District. Spruce Meadows makes an effort to consult with area residents to mitigate concerns that they may have. It is important to Spruce Meadows that neighbours are able to express their concerns and have them addressed. As part of the Spruce Meadows ASP, the Direct Control #1 District has been updated and it contains a list of uses that may occur under the DC District in alignment with this plan.


Plan Area and Land Use Policies

Policy 3.1.1All uses existing prior to the adoption of the Spruce Meadows ASP and amended Direct Control District Bylaw are considered existing non-conforming uses and may require a new Development Permit if they are subject to extensive renovation or change in use in consultation with the Foothills County Planning Department. All new development, as outlined in the Spruce Meadows ASP, is subject to a Development Permit, unless exempted under the Foothills County Land Use Bylaw.

Policy 3.1.2As per section 20(e) of the Community Standards Bylaw, Spruce Meadows is exempted from adherence with regard to noise.

Policy 3.1.3Spruce Meadows is required to comply with the MD of Foothills Dark Skies Bylaw. Due to the specific nature of the venue, special exemptions shall be obtained for aspects of venue operations that cannot comply including the landmark ring scoreboards, seasonal Christmas lights displays and other safety and security lighting at the discretion of Foothills County.


FIGURE 3.1.1 Existing Plan Area Land Uses (2018)

ASP Boundary

Future Stoney Trail AlignmentTransportation Utility Corridor (TUC)


80 ST W


JAMES MCKEVITT


198 AV SW

SPRUCE MEADOW

S WY SW

TOURNAMENT LN SW

24 ST SW

STONEY TRAIL SW

194 AV SW

CITY OFCALGARY

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CITY OFCALGARYSpecial:

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FIGURE 3.1.2 Proposed Plan Area Land Uses

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Future Stoney Trail AlignmentTransportation Utility Corridor (TUC)


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JAMES MCKEVITT


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SPRUCE MEADOW

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TOURNAMENT LN SW

24 ST SW

STONEY TRAIL SW

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CITY OFCALGARY

Special: Future Urban Development

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4.0 Natural Environment

Visitors to Spruce Meadows often remark on its tranquil, green, and pastoral setting despite its proximity to Stoney Trail and the urban edge of Calgary. The beauty of the venue and its landscape architecture has long been a part of its success: wetlands, commemorative gardens, fountains, art, and pathways combine for a visitor experience that is unique to Spruce Meadows. Future development at Spruce Meadows will continue to capitalize on the natural setting to improve both new and existing natural areas at the venue. Landscaping and art strategies are further detailed in Appendix G.

4.1 Natural Features

Most of the lands acquired by the Southern family to the west of the main venue are intended to protect the investment and are primarily contemplated as buffers from the SWCRR.

As illustrated in Figure 4.1.1, Spruce Meadows generally slopes downwards from west to east in a series of three tiers. Neighbouring the main campus of the venue east of Spruce Meadows WY SW is the Radio Tower Creek wetland, considered an important part of the headwaters of the Pine Creek drainage system. This wetland conveys water to the south along a drainage channel that eventually reaches Pine Creek. This drainage system, primarily within the City of Calgary, has a limited release rate requiring additional stormwater features and low-impact development strategies. The proposed new site developments will incorporate additional drainage that conveys water into this system and new storm ponds on site will accommodate for the increased run off.

Spruce Meadows is home to a significant amount of mature canopy on the grounds, in addition to gardens and ponds (some of which are designed to hold stormwater). Figure 4.1.2 illustrates the existing tree canopy and tree stands in the Plan Area. In most cases, tree stands in recently acquired lands should be left untouched to allow for continued visual screening for neighbours from the venue and in southern portions of the site. As the central portion of the venue grows to meet the proposed improvements in other parts of the site, these natural features will be extended into new areas to provide a seamless transition between the established and the new. Trees, planter beds, pop up gardens and ponds (either decorative or for storm purposes) will dovetail with proposed built form improvements to continue building on the green, natural, and pastoral success of the venue.

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