The City of Calgary has completed amendments to the Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP): Part 1.

As part of the amendment process, it was identified that a focus was needed to address the lack of open space in the area. As a result, the Beltline Parks and Public Realm Playbook was created. It looks at both adding to the existing stock of open space and increasing the quality of existing open space. The Playbook was approved as a separate stand-alone document: Beltline Parks and Public Realm Playbook

The original Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP): Part 1 created policies that will guide future development of the Beltline community. The Beltline ARP was adopted by City Council on May 15, 2006. Part 2 of the Beltline ARP was amended in 2019 to support the realization of a Master Plan vision to create a cultural and entertainment district in Calgary. Over the last 15 years, the area has experienced significant growth, transforming into a vibrant diverse community. A number of projects contributed to the need for ARP amendments, including a new Greater Downtown Plan, the 17 Avenue S. extension project and anticipated Green Line.

Beltline ARP: Part 1 project updated the plan to align with current approved policies such as the Municipal Development Plan and the Greater Downtown Plan. A new History section, updates to the Bonus Density provisions, a new Parks and Open Space section and language updates throughout the Plan were made to ensure alignment with current City Policies.

What is an ARP?

An Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) is a long-range planning document that is developed collaboratively between City staff and targeted engagement work. A statutory plan which is approved by City Council, an ARP outlines a vision and policy for a specific community, and provides alignment with regulations set out in the Municipal Government Act. An ARP also directs the redevelopment, preservation or rehabilitation of existing lands and buildings, generally within developed areas of the city.

• Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan: Part 1 – Approved 2024
• Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan: Part 2 – Approved 2019

Through multiple iterations of draft policy, The City collected feedback from community and industry members about the proposed Amendments to Part 1 of the Plan and incorporated them into changes and revisions in this final draft. A summary of the targeted engagement was included in the reports to Committee and Council.

The project team presented the final version of the amended Plan and Playbook to Infrastructure and Planning Committee on February 21, 2024. IPC approved the recommendation and advanced the amended Plan and Playbook to Council for a Public Hearing April 9, 2024.

For copies of the report, draft documents, video of the meeting and minutes, go to https://www.calgary.ca/council/meetings/agenda-minutes.html and select Past Meetings>Infrastructure and Planning Commitee>Wednesday, February 21, 2024 @ 9:30 AM>Item 7.1 Amendments to the Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan and Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, IP2024-0152.