Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan

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Downtown ARP approved by Council 

Planning & Development presented the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (Bylaw No. 23/016) before RMWB Council on Sept. 12, 2023, followed by a Public Hearing before it was approved by unanimous vote. To read the Plan, click here.

About the Downtown ARP 

The downtown ARP provides a roadmap for the revitalization of downtown Fort McMurray. It informs future development for things like parks, housing and retail, active transportation and other measures to build downtown as an attractive destination for all residents of Wood Buffalo.  

The ARP

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Downtown ARP approved by Council 

Planning & Development presented the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (Bylaw No. 23/016) before RMWB Council on Sept. 12, 2023, followed by a Public Hearing before it was approved by unanimous vote. To read the Plan, click here.

About the Downtown ARP 

The downtown ARP provides a roadmap for the revitalization of downtown Fort McMurray. It informs future development for things like parks, housing and retail, active transportation and other measures to build downtown as an attractive destination for all residents of Wood Buffalo.  

The ARP is a legal plan that sits within a planning hierarchy of provincial and local documents including the Municipal Development Plan and the Land Use Bylaw. There is a current ARP for the downtown (City Center ARP, 2012), which is no longer reflective of the region’s circumstances or needs.  

The new downtown ARP aligns with the 2022 – 2025 Council’s Strategic Plan. Supporting downtown visualization to identify and coordinate municipal investment and improvements. By aligning with Council’s strategic plan, the ARP will provide the framework for a revitalized downtown that meets the needs of residents, attracts visitors and investment, and is a point of regional pride. The Downtown ARP will be accompanied by an Action Plan which includes short-, medium-, and long-term goals that will be monitored for indicators of success throughout its 10-year lifespan.