Future growth and capacity will be directed to a significant extent by the Capital Region Board. At this time, the province, through the Capital Region Board has directed the entire region's location of growth by designating future growth areas.
Colchester area (a former discussion focus for an urban node (last Council)) was changed by the Province from country residential densities to full urban densities.
There are two areas North of Yellowhead that are zoned full urban densities: 700 acres called the proposed Cambrian Crossing development that lies to the west of Hwy 21 (build out 10 years; 7,000 people; mixed use). The second area is the one that has been discussed by a previous Council: 16 quarter sections that lies to the east of Hwy 21 (build out 50 to 100 years; 100,000 people, mixed use).
The above are the basis on which this municipality could move forward. Locations are designated. It is up to our residents how far and how fast we want to move.
As representatives of residents; Council must consider the needs of residents to maintain and improve their quality of life, current economic factors and sustainability in all its aspects.
I will add that I believe that growth - both residential and commercial/ industrial must be carefully evaluated and managed by the municipality. In addition, growth must be supported and paid for by developers.
On August 31, 2010, Council will be asked to give second and third readings to a bylaw that proposes to adopt an Area Structure Plan to allow the development of a mixed use community that incorporates residential, commercial, industrial and institutional uses in the 700 acres north of the Yellowhead and west of Hwy 21.
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