Chinatown Urban Interface Plan Edmonton, Alberta
Client City of Edmonton Role Urban Design Public Consultation Land Use Planning Year 2016 Project Description GSA is currently leading a multi-disciplinary team to develop an Urban Interface Plan for Edmonton’s historic Chinatown. The key objective of this project is to build on the recommendations established in the Chinatown Economic Development Plan and develop a…
Mackenzie County Land Use Bylaw Update, Alberta
Client Mackenzie County Role Policy Planning Public Consultation Zoning Regulations Year 2016 – 17 Project Description GSA is currently working with Mackenzie County in northern Alberta to undertake a comprehensive update of their Land Use Bylaw. The project involves extensive focus on stakeholder consultation including open houses, workshops, online surveys and in-person meetings. The updated…
Design committee points lens on Edmonton’s growth
GSA principal, Dnyanesh Deshpande, was recently interviewed by Metro News Edmonton. Dnyanesh provided his insight regarding the value added contribution the Edmonton Design Committee provides to the urban planning processes in Edmonton.
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Mature Neighbourhood Overlay Update, Edmonton
Client City of Edmonton Role Policy Planning Public Consultation Zoning Year 2016 Project Description The Mature Neighbourhood Overlay (MNO) applies to Edmonton's mature neighbourhoods. Created in 2001, the MNO is a part of the Zoning Bylaw that requires development that better suits older communities with tree-lined streets and smaller lots. GSA is currently co-leading the…
County of Two Hills, Town of Two Hills, Village of Myrnam, Village of Willingdon, Alberta
Client RAPID Committee composed of four municipalities Role Policy Planning Public Consultation Zoning Negotiations Year 2016 Project Description GSA is currently working with the County of Two Hills, the Town of Two Hills and two villages in updating their Land Use Bylaw, Municipal Development Plan and Intermunicipal Development Plan. The project focusses on establishing a…
Dnyanesh Deshpande Appointed to the Edmonton Design Committee
At the April 19, 2016 Council meeting, Edmonton City Council appointed GSA principal, Dnyanesh Deshpande, to the Edmonton Design Committee for the upcoming term. The Edmonton Design Committee provides advice to the City in formulating Urban Design principles, guidelines and policies. The committee also uses the principles to review and provide recommendations to applicants and…
Fort Saskatchewan Downtown Land Use Bylaw Approved
City Council recently approved Fort Saskatchewan’s Downtown Land Use Bylaw on 26 April, 2016. GSA principal, Dnyanesh Deshpande, led this project from its conception till the final approval. The new land use regulations are presented in a simplified format with a strong focus on urban design, built form character and promote mixed-use development. In 2009,…