THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is the primary long-range planning document that establishes a holistic vision for the Town that guides its overall growth and development. The Town is currently developing a new plan that will direct Okotoks’ future growth. Public participation has played a major role in determining the final document, which is scheduled for completion in 2020.
DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN MASTER PLAN
The Downtown Urban Design Master Plan provides a long-term vision for enhancing in the downtown area by embracing environmentally friendly infrastructure, and by creating inviting public spaces, active streetscapes and architectural innovation, while maintaining historical character.
ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER PLAN
The Environmental Master Plan (EMP) was finalized and approved by Town Council in October 2018. It is a comprehensive long-term community plan that identifies, prioritizes and sets specific goals and targets for key environmental initiatives for the Town and the community. It encompasses all aspects of the environment, from developing new land, to sustainable practices for energy, water, waste, emissions, urban forests, construction, and transportation networks – anything that impacts the natural world.
GROWING TOGETHER: CULTURE, HERITAGE AND ARTS MASTER PLAN II (CHAMP)
CHAMP II is a roadmap to building a more vibrant culture for the community. The plan lays out a framework that links the desired long-term future of culture, heritage and arts in Okotoks with short-term activity. This framework identifies actions for the first five years of implementation, but includes a 15-20 year approach that allows monitoring, learning and adaptation over time.
RECREATION, PARKS & LEISURE MASTER PLAN
The Recreation, Parks, & Leisure Master Plan was approved by Council in May 2017. The plan identifies future requirements for facilities, programs, services, and anticipated facility costs, and will serve as a guideline for decision making for the next 20 years.
SOCIAL WELLNESS FRAMEWORK
The Social Wellness Framework identifies the factors that play a key role in social wellness in Okotoks and provides the framework for the Town to build a safe, connected, caring and creative community. Social wellness is one of three components of community sustainability, integrating and overlapping with economic and environmental sustainability.
Learn more about these and other master plans at Okotoks.ca/masterplans.
