Bylaws Pending Approval

Embrace Nature and Mountain Views

·         Limits building heights to three storeys along key corridors and public spaces

·         Introduces design guidelines to further preserve and frame mountain views

·         Incorporates functional natural elements and materials into public spaces

Make Main Street a Great Street

·         Proposes a year-round, fully pedestrianized Main Street

·         Identifies land uses and provides design guidelines to support a vibrant commercial area

From the Creek to the Bow

·         Connects the core of downtown to the Bow River with a new multi-use pathway and by permitting commercial uses on west of 8 Avenue on 8 Street

·         Proposes updates to wayfinding and signage to improve connectivity to these areas

Make Downtown Year-Round

·         Prioritizes new housing for permanent residents through controls on visitor accommodation and use of Town land for affordable housing

·         Provides design guidelines and proposes improvements that will support winter use and year-round vibrancy

·         Proposes new plazas and open spaces capable of supporting year-round events

·         Directs the use of Town land in the Civic Corridor for community-oriented uses that can provide a year-round destination and benefit residents

Repurpose Underused Spaces

·         Proposes an intercept parking facility

·         Enables residential uses on the unused public utility lot next to Veterans’ Park

·         Identifies an expansion to Riverside Park to address growing community needs

More Accessible and Adaptable Spaces

·         Provides guidance on the design of public spaces and trail network with a focus on accessibility and four-season use

·         Encourages accessible, ground floor units with direct access to the street

·         Supports more accessible units by incentivizing apartment buildings

Housing for a More Diverse Population

·         Allows new housing opportunities in residential areas

·         Supports the creation of affordable housing on Town land and through density bonusing

·         Proposes additional controls to ensure more appropriate or attainable housing (e.g., increased minimum unit densities)

·         Proposes changes to parking regulations to support redevelopment (e.g., changes to cash-in-lieu of parking)

Create a Neighbourhood Heart

·         Proposes a new central plaza in the heart of downtown

·         Creates a more integrated commercial area through consistent, high-quality streetscape improvements

·         Supports redevelopment of Town land in the Civic Corridor for community-oriented uses

A Distinct Character

·         Encourages contemporary alpine architecture and provides a material palette unique to downtown

·         Identifies strategic opportunities for public art and provides guidance on intent

·         Creates focal points at key entrances downtown to create a sense of welcome

·         Retains key historical assets and supports their enhancement or integration

·         Supports an expanded presence of Indigenous culture through placenaming

A Low-impact Community

·         Commits Town and Canmore Community Housing developments to strive for near net zero emissions

·         Proposes incentivizing private development to achieve higher levels of energy efficiency

·         Prioritizes the use of Low Impact Development (i.e., green infrastructure)

·         Directs development to implement FireSmart best practices