City of Yellowknife Smart Growth Redevelopment Plan

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector Multi-sector (Plans)
Project value$700,000
Project Type Plan
Sub Sector Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Grant amount$330,000
Program type GMF
Municipality City of Yellowknife, NT
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 20,340
Project timeline 2007 - 2011
Project number 9560

Description

After 30 years of urban sprawl, the City of Yellowknife faces considerable development pressure. As a result, it will develop a smart growth re-development plan for three key City districts that offer the greatest potential for community revitalization and environmental benefits. The City expects that the plan will lead to a distinctive redefinition of community character within the redevelopment areas, creating an appropriate mix of land uses, viable revitalization anchors, walkable neighbourhoods, and quality urban spaces. Environmentally sensitive watershed areas, riparian corridors and greenspaces will be protected by adopting an integrated land use strategy. Policies, procedures, and incentives will increase energy efficiency in commercial and residential buildings and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent; an improved transportation network will reduce autombile traffic, increase pedestrian accessibility, and create efficient distribution routes based on new growth limits. Most importantly, a holistic and broadly supported community vision will help bring tourism, investment, and community revitalization to the City.

Applicant

City of Yellowknife, NT