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Site Plans

The updated renderings and site plans for the Strathearn Heights project illustrate a number of changes requested by the City of Edmonton from the material presented at the July 2007 community meeting. Click here to view the updated material.

The Strathearn community has many strengths. It enjoys an enviable location close to downtown and the river valley. As well, Strathearn residents appreciate the existing community character of mature, tree-lined streets, amenities within walking distance and community gathering locations. These characteristics remain at the heart of the design approach of the proposed redevelopment.

Complementing the existing community amenities, the proposed new streets and public green spaces would be designed to become an integrated, seamless part of the existing community.

Proposed housing solutions give the community substantially enhanced public green space and recreational amenities compared to the nine towers approved in 1984. A range of housing options also offer more choice to current and future residents to 'upsize or downsize' their housing needs while remaining in their community.

An overview of the project:

Size of the site: Approximately 23 acres

Housing units: 1,750 units ranging from town houses to one- and two-bedroom apartments

Retail space: increasing current retail capacity by 10,000 net square feet

Keeping Strathearn strong
The proposed redevelopment is occurring at a crucial time in Strathearn's history. Neighbourhoods evolve over time, with demographic changes robbing some older neighbourhoods of their vitality and character. In the past 10 years, Strathearn has experienced a school closure and reduced transit service, symptoms of decline in the residential base required to keep the community strong. The proposed redevelopment will add to Strathearn's population base, its housing options and public amenities, helping to sustain the community's vitality for decades.

Strong communities need a social heart and a place for the community to gather, socialize, relax and play. The owner/developer is committed to working with the existing community to ensure that the public amenities are enhanced in a way that will benefit the current community and provide a foundation for expanded services in future.

The new development concept proposes a modest increase of 10,000 square feet of retail space along 95 Avenue and 88 Street up to the corner at the new park and a reconfiguration of existing retail space to make it more pedestrian friendly. The proposed retail area would offer residents a variety of quality shops and services within a walkable, tree-lined environment.

Plan offers housing options
It is anticipated that the development be phased in over six to 10 years, which eases the impact of change. A phased approach affords several options to support the relocation of existing tenants in a fair and responsible way and eases the impact on neighbourhood population growth.

Given the maturing nature of the existing community, the development may provide enhanced opportunities for aging residents to 'downsize' yet stay within their neighbourhood, therefore retaining valuable community continuity.

An opportunity for the right redevelopment
The location and comprehensive nature of the proposed redevelopment site and the commitment of the owners offer the Strathearn community and the City of Edmonton an opportunity to create an unrivalled development that will raise the standard for future infill projects in Edmonton while supporting the design and sustainable development principles of the City's Smart Choices initiative for developing communities.

The owners have hired an award-winning design team of planners, architects, landscape architects and civil and transportation engineers to ensure an unparalled development.

Attachments will be added to this page as new drawings are presented to the community during the community consultation process.

PROJECT CONCEPTS – November 2007

Concept Plans and Views
Nov. 07 – Concept Plan
Nov. 07 – 87 St. & 95A Ave. NW
Nov. 07 – 97 Ave. & 88 St. SE
Nov. 07 – View from Park Looking South
Nov. 07 – Strathearn and the Valley

Parks and Open Spaces
Nov. 07 – Boulevards and Parks-Required and Potential
Nov. 07 – Parks and Open Space
Nov. 07 – Pedestrian Orientation – Tree-lined Streets

Built Form
Nov. -07 – Building Treatment
Nov. 07 – Sun-Shadow Impact
Nov. 07 – Phasing and Massing Plans

Traffic
Nov. 07 – Traffic Plan

Our Neighbours
Nov. 07 – Site Plan and Community Consultation
Nov. 07 – Community Benefits
Nov. 07 – Community Feedback
Nov. 07 – Tenants Supported
Nov. 07 – City of Edmonton Affordable Housing Definition

ARCHIVAL CONCEPTS

October 2006
Community Process - Strathearn Redevelopment (Oct. 4, 2006)
Concept Plan (Oct. 4, 2006)
1951 - 1984 - June 2006 - September 2006 Comparison (Oct. 4, 2006)
Views of Concept (Oct. 4, 2006)
Site Section - Building Treatment (Oct. 4, 2006)
Shadow Impact Study - Slim Towers (Oct. 4, 2006)
Sustainable Opportunities - Edmonton Smart Choices (Oct. 4, 2006)
Urban Village - Circulation and 95 Avenue Calming (Oct. 4, 2006)
Strathearn and the Valley - Redevelopment Plan Open Space Types (Oct. 4, 2006)
Boulevards and Parks - Required and Potential (Oct. 4, 2006)
Pedestrian Orientation - Tree-lined Streets (Oct. 4, 2006)
Potential Park Functions and Design (Oct. 4, 2006)

September 2006
Current Proposed Redevelopment (September 2006)
Shadow Impact (March 21)
Shadow Impact (June 21)
Shadow Impact (September 21)
Shadow Impact (December 21)

City Context
City Context (May 2006)
Strathearn and the Valley (May 2006)
Context (May 2006)
Strathearn and the Valley (May 2006)

Local Context
Local Context (May 2006)
River and City Connections (May 2006)
Site Edges (May 2006)

Urban Village Concept
Strathearn (May 2006)
95th Avenue Spine and New Strathearn Heart (May 2006)
New Strathearn (May 2006)

Streetscapes
90th Street View - Option 1 (May 2006)
View South on New 88 Street Toward New Park (May 2006)
View East on 96 Avenue Toward New Park (May 2006)
View North on 90 Street (May 2006)

Traffic
Access and Circulation (May 2006)

Retail
95th Avenue Urban Initiatives (May 2006)
New Strathearn Village (May 2006)
95 Avenue Hub (New Strathearn Village) (May 2006)

Project Evolution
Project Evolution (May 2006)
The Heart of the Community (May 2006)
Community Process (May 2006)