Municipal Development Plan (MDP)

Share Municipal Development Plan (MDP) on Facebook Share Municipal Development Plan (MDP) on Twitter Share Municipal Development Plan (MDP) on Linkedin Email Municipal Development Plan (MDP) link

Consultation has concluded

Municipal Development Plan Approved and In Effect

Following a multi-year collaborative process, including approximately 60 hours of community engagement and 20+ open houses and workshops, Parkland County’s new Municipal Development Plan (MDP)(External link) was adopted by Council following its third reading on February 25, 2025.

The new Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2024-22(External link) is in effect immediately. You may view the updated plan on the County’s website(External link) or the project webpage.


How Does the New MDP Affect Existing Planning and Development Applications?

Applications received prior to the new MDP coming into effect will still be subject to the previous MDP.

Thank You!

On behalf of the Project Team, thank you for subscribing to the project webpage and for your involvement in the MDP Project over the past two years. Your input was invaluable in shaping the future of growth and development in the County! Over the next few weeks, the project webpage will be archived. But not to worry! You may still contact the Project Team or Customer Service at 780-968-8888 if you have any questions.

About the Municipal Development Plan

The MDP is a high‑level plan that establishes a clear vision for the County’s growth over the next 30 years. It sets future direction by identifying where different types of growth and development will occur, including residential, employment, recreation, and community service development. It also sets out policies to guide infrastructure, transportation, and environmental protection.

The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is Parkland County’s long-term plan for growth and development. It provides direction on how land is used, where services go and how communities expand. In order to keep up with the evolving needs of our County and its residents, the MDP must be reviewed and updated.

A Multi-phase, Consultative Process

The updated MDP reflects the outcomes of a Technical Growth Study and external and internal collaboration with the public, industry, agencies, interest groups, community associations and technical experts within Parkland County’s Administration.

In phase one, a Technical Growth Study was conducted to analyze growth scenarios, which offered clear direction on areas of growth and areas of conservation.

In phase two, new policies were developed to streamline processes.

Throughout both phases, extensive engagement was completed to support policy development.

Engagement for the project included the following events and public/industry input opportunities to address topics including growth opportunities, policy gaps and policy support, policy alignment, and policy education:

  • 3 rounds of surveys
  • 16 open house events, including a Cross County Roadshow
  • 3 community workshops
  • 3 industry workshops
  • 4 chat with a planner sessions (virtual)

Development of the draft MDP also coincided with the Land Use Bylaw ReDesign process to review conceptual schemes, master site development plans and redesignation of subdivision development permits, alongside review of applicable policies. 

Key updates to the new MDP

Notable updates to the newly adopted Municipal Development Plan include:

  1. The definition of six Shared Responsibilities that outline how Administration, industry and residents can work together:
    • Build safe and resilient places
    • Protect natural functions
    • Conserve agriculture
    • Manage growth
    • Deliver efficient infrastructure and services
    • Support tourism and recreation
  2. A Decision-Making Framework tool that can be used by Administration and the public to set clear expectations on what is required to progress future proposed developments.
  3. General agriculture policy updates to support the reduction of fragmentation and support diversifying agricultural operations for producers.
  4. Strengthened protections for the County’s natural features and functions.
  5. Alignment to the Land Use Bylaw ReDesign.
  6. Strengthened policies to support economic growth, infrastructure and services to the key industrial and growth areas of Acheson and the Hamlet of Wabamun.

Now adopted, the new MDP will guide growth for Parkland County going forward. 

Click here to read the adop(External link)t(External link)ed Municipal Development Plan in full.(External link)

Municipal Development Plan Approved and In Effect

Following a multi-year collaborative process, including approximately 60 hours of community engagement and 20+ open houses and workshops, Parkland County’s new Municipal Development Plan (MDP)(External link) was adopted by Council following its third reading on February 25, 2025.

The new Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2024-22(External link) is in effect immediately. You may view the updated plan on the County’s website(External link) or the project webpage.


How Does the New MDP Affect Existing Planning and Development Applications?

Applications received prior to the new MDP coming into effect will still be subject to the previous MDP.

Thank You!

On behalf of the Project Team, thank you for subscribing to the project webpage and for your involvement in the MDP Project over the past two years. Your input was invaluable in shaping the future of growth and development in the County! Over the next few weeks, the project webpage will be archived. But not to worry! You may still contact the Project Team or Customer Service at 780-968-8888 if you have any questions.

About the Municipal Development Plan

The MDP is a high‑level plan that establishes a clear vision for the County’s growth over the next 30 years. It sets future direction by identifying where different types of growth and development will occur, including residential, employment, recreation, and community service development. It also sets out policies to guide infrastructure, transportation, and environmental protection.

The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is Parkland County’s long-term plan for growth and development. It provides direction on how land is used, where services go and how communities expand. In order to keep up with the evolving needs of our County and its residents, the MDP must be reviewed and updated.

A Multi-phase, Consultative Process

The updated MDP reflects the outcomes of a Technical Growth Study and external and internal collaboration with the public, industry, agencies, interest groups, community associations and technical experts within Parkland County’s Administration.

In phase one, a Technical Growth Study was conducted to analyze growth scenarios, which offered clear direction on areas of growth and areas of conservation.

In phase two, new policies were developed to streamline processes.

Throughout both phases, extensive engagement was completed to support policy development.

Engagement for the project included the following events and public/industry input opportunities to address topics including growth opportunities, policy gaps and policy support, policy alignment, and policy education:

  • 3 rounds of surveys
  • 16 open house events, including a Cross County Roadshow
  • 3 community workshops
  • 3 industry workshops
  • 4 chat with a planner sessions (virtual)

Development of the draft MDP also coincided with the Land Use Bylaw ReDesign process to review conceptual schemes, master site development plans and redesignation of subdivision development permits, alongside review of applicable policies. 

Key updates to the new MDP

Notable updates to the newly adopted Municipal Development Plan include:

  1. The definition of six Shared Responsibilities that outline how Administration, industry and residents can work together:
    • Build safe and resilient places
    • Protect natural functions
    • Conserve agriculture
    • Manage growth
    • Deliver efficient infrastructure and services
    • Support tourism and recreation
  2. A Decision-Making Framework tool that can be used by Administration and the public to set clear expectations on what is required to progress future proposed developments.
  3. General agriculture policy updates to support the reduction of fragmentation and support diversifying agricultural operations for producers.
  4. Strengthened protections for the County’s natural features and functions.
  5. Alignment to the Land Use Bylaw ReDesign.
  6. Strengthened policies to support economic growth, infrastructure and services to the key industrial and growth areas of Acheson and the Hamlet of Wabamun.

Now adopted, the new MDP will guide growth for Parkland County going forward. 

Click here to read the adop(External link)t(External link)ed Municipal Development Plan in full.(External link)

Consultation has concluded

  • November Info Fair!

    Share November Info Fair! on Facebook Share November Info Fair! on Twitter Share November Info Fair! on Linkedin Email November Info Fair! link
    18 Jul 2024
    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Come join us for our next Info Fair in November!

    Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023

    When: Drop in anytime from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Where: Entwistle Community Recreation Centre, 4921 51 St, Entwistle, AB


    Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023

    When: Drop in anytime from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Where: Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB

  • MDP Open House - Oct 26, 2023!

    Share MDP Open House - Oct 26, 2023! on Facebook Share MDP Open House - Oct 26, 2023! on Twitter Share MDP Open House - Oct 26, 2023! on Linkedin Email MDP Open House - Oct 26, 2023! link
    18 Jul 2024
    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The MDP team is hosting a drop-in Open House at Parkland County Centre. Come by and talk to the project team from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We look forward to speaking with you!

  • August 2023 Info Sessions Snapshot Now Live!

    Share August 2023 Info Sessions Snapshot Now Live! on Facebook Share August 2023 Info Sessions Snapshot Now Live! on Twitter Share August 2023 Info Sessions Snapshot Now Live! on Linkedin Email August 2023 Info Sessions Snapshot Now Live! link
    18 Jul 2024
    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    A What We Heard Snapshot of the August 2023 Municipal Development Plan, Land Use Bylaw ReDesign, and Surface Drainage and Lot Grading Projects Information Sessions is now online! Check out the Project Documents widget of any of the project webpages to view.

  • Spring 2023 Information Sessions Snapshot Now Live!

    Share Spring 2023 Information Sessions Snapshot Now Live! on Facebook Share Spring 2023 Information Sessions Snapshot Now Live! on Twitter Share Spring 2023 Information Sessions Snapshot Now Live! on Linkedin Email Spring 2023 Information Sessions Snapshot Now Live! link
    18 Jul 2024
    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    A What We Heard Snapshot of the April and June 2023 Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw ReDesign Projects Information Sessions is now online! Check out Project Documents widget of either project webpage to view.

  • Who Should We Engage? Idea Board Open Until July 19th

    Share Who Should We Engage? Idea Board Open Until July 19th on Facebook Share Who Should We Engage? Idea Board Open Until July 19th on Twitter Share Who Should We Engage? Idea Board Open Until July 19th on Linkedin Email Who Should We Engage? Idea Board Open Until July 19th link
    18 Jul 2024
    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Feedback options for the June Quarterly Information Sessions are now closed. Thank you for your input and see you in August!

    We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts on who should be engaged throughout our project? From now until Wednesday, July 19th, add your thoughts to the Ideas Tool under Let's Engage! at the bottom of this webpage.

  • Join the Conversation!

    Share Join the Conversation! on Facebook Share Join the Conversation! on Twitter Share Join the Conversation! on Linkedin Email Join the Conversation! link
    18 Jul 2024
    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Feedback and survey options for the April Quarterly Information Sessions are now closed. Thank you for your input and see you in June!


    Weren't able to attend one of the information sessions last week?

    You can review materials from the sessions and share your thoughts here on the project website until 4pm April 20th, 2023.

    Review the Information Session Boards HERE

    Share your ideas HERE

    Let us know how you want to be engaged HERE

    OR

    Join us at our next Information Sessions

    Tuesday June 13, 2023

    When: Drop in anytime from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Where: Entwistle Community Recreation Centre, 4921 51 St, Entwistle, AB


    Wednesday June 14, 2023

    When: Drop in anytime from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Where: Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB

  • Public Engagement Plan

    Share Public Engagement Plan on Facebook Share Public Engagement Plan on Twitter Share Public Engagement Plan on Linkedin Email Public Engagement Plan link
    18 Jul 2024
    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The MDP Project Public Engagement Plan was accepted for information by Council on June 6, 2023. You can review the plan under the Project Documents section of this webpage.

  • Kick Off Info Session!

    Share Kick Off Info Session! on Facebook Share Kick Off Info Session! on Twitter Share Kick Off Info Session! on Linkedin Email Kick Off Info Session! link
    18 Jul 2024
    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Municipal Development Plan Project and Land Use Bylaw ReDesign Information Sessions

    Want to learn more about the Land Use Bylaw ReDesign or the Municipal Development Plan Project? This public information session is an opportunity to speak with project team members, share your thoughts, and ask questions.

    Thursday, April 6, 2023

    When: Drop in anytime from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Where: Entwistle Community Recreation Centre, 4921 51 St, Entwistle, AB


    Wednesday, April 5, 2023

    When: Drop in anytime from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Where: Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB