West Rossdale
West Rossdale
Redevelopment
(S. Mandel)
Recommendation:
That the September 9, 2013, Sustainable
Development report CR_319, be
received for information.
Report Summary
This report provides a summary of
actions of Administration to
implement the West Rossdale Urban
Design Plan.
Previous Council/Committee Action
At the June 6, 2013, City Council
meeting, Mayor Mandel made the
following inquiry:
In 2004 Council approved plans for
West Rossdale redevelopment, but I
have yet to see any development
taking place.
I would like Administration to report
back on the status of the
development in West Rossdale and
why nothing has happened in the
last five and a half years.
Report
Council approved the West Rossdale
Urban Design Plan on August 29, 2011.
In preparing the Urban Design Plan,
Administration undertook considerable
time and effort in design, completing
related supporting studies (including a
detailed archeological assessment) and
conducting public consultation.
In December of 2011, City Council
approved $10.6 million (West Rossdale
Roadwork 12-66-1453) to redesign and
reconstruct Rossdale Road as per the
Urban Design Plan.
Implementation of the West Rossdale
Urban Design Plan has been dependent
on the required coordination of
numerous interrelated work including:
• previous and delayed projects
(EXPO 2017, the Provincial
Legislature Master Plan, and the
Mechanized River Valley Access)
• completion/advancement of several
concurrent and related major
projects (Walterdale Bridge, the
“Touch the Water” riverfront
promenade, and the Rossdale
Power Plant repurposing.)
While this work was/is underway,
Administration has continued to
advance implementation of the West
Rossdale Urban Design Plan through
the preparation of several preliminary
and detailed studies. Current activities
include:
West Rossdale Arterial Roadways and
Public Realm Improvements
This project includes: a utility review and
site servicing design concept; roadway
design modifications to accommodate
the approved landuse concept; and
design of the public realm (or
streetscaping) improvements for the
Urban Design Plan area. This project
started in fall 2012 and is currently in the
concept design phase. The preliminary
and detailed design phases are
scheduled to carry over from 2013 to fall
2014. The deliverables of this project
will be cost estimates complete with
tender ready construction plans.
With shifting priorities, $3.1 million
remains to complete the design and
construction drawings. The capital
required to fund construction would
need to be included in the 2015 capital
budget.
West Rossdale Development Parcel
Testing and Confirmation
This testing is required to confirm that
the individual lots and property lines
contemplated in the Urban Design Plan
continue to fit with roadway realignment
required as a result of the Arterial Roads
and Public Realm Improvement study.
This work will ensure that the individual
properties created or impacted by the
proposed roadwork continue to be
viable parcels that maintain their
maximum potential for development.
This work will be completed in the fall of
2013.
West Rossdale Parking and Mobility
Study
The impacts of land development on
parking and mobility in West Rossdale
and adjacent facilities/parks are being
examined in this study. The study
explores alternatives for reducing
impacts that will result from
implementation of the Urban Design
Plan. This work will be completed in
September of 2013.
River Crossing Initiative/EPCOR Re-
Purposing
Administration will be working with
stakeholders and the public to integrate
West Rossdale, EPCOR re-purposing,
and the River Crossing Initiative. This
initiative will be developed as part of the
initial stages of the EPCOR
redevelopment.
Review of the Proposed Canal
Redesign for the Area
A concept for integrating a canal within
West Rossdale to enhance the area’s
redevelopment potential is being
reviewed with several private interests.
Business Plan Update
Administration is updating the West
Rossdale Implementation Business Plan
to incorporate the findings of the above
work. The Business Plan will also
examine alternatives for expediting
development of West Rossdale through
a variety of governance, development
and financing models.
Next Steps
Administration will pursue the following
next steps:
• Implement the Business Plan
relative to the recommended
governance, development and
financial model. It is important
that external business expertise
is included in the revised
governance framework including
the possibility of establishing an
external body to direct
implementation of the plan.
• Complete the above noted
studies.
• Revise the West Rossdale
Business Plan to reflect current
economic conditions and impacts
of the above studies.
• Coordinate the upgrading /
development of West Rossdale
as per the above model.
Policy
The Way We Grow, Edmonton’s
Municipal Development Plan:
• Section 5.2.1.5: Undertake Urban
Design Plans to guide the
redevelopment of prominent sites,
corridors, entrance ways, older
commercial areas and character
areas and integration of historic
sites.
Corporate Outcomes
The Way Ahead, City of Edmonton
Strategic Plan, 2009 – 2018:
• Transform Edmonton’s Urban Form
• Sustain Edmonton’s Environment
• Improve Edmonton’s Livability
Public Consultation
Extensive public consultation has
occurred during the preparation of the
West Rossdale Urban Design Plan.
Public engagement for The West
Rossdale Arterial Roadways and Public
Realm Improvements is beginning in
early September with a public open
house scheduled for
September 10, 2013. Information
sharing and consultation with the
Aboriginal comunity will be undertaken
in the public engagement process.
Others Reviewing this Report
• D. Wandzura, General Manager,
Transportation Services
• L. Cochrane, General Manager,
Community Services
• L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
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