Project Resources

Land Use Amendment Documents

Attached is the finalized version of the Land Use Amendment application that was submitted to Rocky View County in September 2023. The updated application was circulated to adjacent landowners and agencies in October to November 2023.Based on feedback received some minor additional updates were made in December 2023.

To Download the Finalized Land Use Amendment Application Details Click Here

To Download the Finalized Direct Control District Click Here

Attached is an information sheet providing a summary of the changes that took place to the land use amendment application submission from October 2022 to September 2023.

To Download the Land Use Amendment Application Update Information Sheet Click Here

Attached is the draft of the updated Land Use Amendment application that was submitted to Rocky View County in September 2023. The updated application was circulated to adjacent landowners and agencies in October to November 2023.

To Download the Updated Draft Land Use Amendment Application Details Click Here

To Download the Proposed Draft Direct Control District Click Here

A Virtual Information Session was held on Tuesday, September 12th from 6:00-7:30PM MST on Zoom. Participants were asked to pre-submit questions prior to the event to ensure the session included all required information. The pre-submitted questions guided the materials presented by the project team. The presentation was recorded to ensure those who were unable to attend the event could still be well informed. 

To Download the Information Session Presentation Slides Click Here

To View the Information Session Presentation Recording Click Here

To Download the Information Session What We Heard Report Click Here

To Download the Question and Answer Sheet Click Here

Attached is the first draft of the land use amendment application submitted to Rocky View County on October 7, 2022. The application will be proceeding to the circulation process in November to December 2022.

Draft Land Use Amendment Application Download

The lands around the plan area have changed significantly over time with both country residential development in Rocky View County and suburban development in the City of Calgary replacing previously agricultural lands.

Historical Growth FAQ Pages Download

Land Use Amendment Background & Technical Studies

Attached below are the background and technical study updates and additional analysis completed in support of the Ascension Land Use Amendment application in alignment with the approved Conceptual Scheme.

 

HWY 1A / Crowchild TR
& 12 Mile Coulee Road Limited Scope
Functional Design
Additional Transportation Analysis
Updated Staged Master Drainage Plan
Updated Servicing
Design Brief

Conceptual Scheme Background & Technical Studies

Attached below are the background and technical studies completed in support of the Ascension Conceptual Scheme.

Biophysical Impact
Assessment Report
Servicing Design Brief
Document Report
Geotechnical
Investigation Report
Ascension Staged
Master Drainage Plan
Historical Resources
Impact Assessment
Transportation
Impact Assessment
Phase 1 Enivronmental Site Assessment

Conceptual Scheme Documents

Attached is the Ascension Conceptual Scheme that received third reading from Rocky View County Council on September 21, 2021. The Conceptual Scheme will be added as an Appendix to the Bearspaw Area Structure Plan.

Ascension Conceptual Scheme (September 2021)

Attached is the Ascension Conceptual Scheme that received second reading from Rocky View County Council on June 15, 2021 and will be progressing through the Interim Regional Evaluation Framework (IREF) Review with the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board in Summer 2021. As per a Council Motion, updates were made to identify the connection to Bearspaw Village Road for emergency access only.

Ascension Conceptual Scheme (Summer 2021) Download

Attached is the updated Conceptual Scheme submitted to Rocky View County in Spring 2021 and is to be reviewed at Public Hearing on June 1, 2021.

Ascension Conceptual Scheme (Spring 2021) Download

The Ascension Conceptual Scheme was re-circulated to Rocky View County, Key Stakeholders and the Public in late 2020 and responses to those comments and revisions to the plan were made in early 2021. Shown here are a summary of responses to the questions and concerns received from area landowners.

Conceptual Scheme Re-Circulation Comments Download

Shown here are the preliminary land use concepts for the project area that were previously posted on this website and included in public engagement materials. They are included here for your reference to demonstrate some of the revisions to the plan that have taken place.

Bearspaw Project Preliminary Concepts Download

Attached is the complete Conceptual Scheme submitted to Rocky View County in September 2020. As the plan is undergoing recirculation with the County and stakeholders, we welcome any additional feedback you may have, which you can send through the “Get In Touch” page of this website. Feedback for revisions to the Conceptual Scheme will be accepted until January 4, 2021.

Ascension Conceptual Scheme (September 2020) Download

The Project team hosted a second open house on June 7, 2017, to share our updated Draft Conceptual Scheme with our neighbours. We have reviewed all of the input received and have prepared a comprehensive What We Heard report.

What We Heard Report #2 – June 2017 Download

Here you can download the information display boards from Highfield Land Management’s second public open house, held on June 7, 2017.

Open House Boards – June 7, 2017 Download

Here you will find a link to the Rocky View County’s Planning documents that create the policy framework for the development of the Bearspaw Project.

Rocky View County Planning Documents Download

This is an information package that was sent out to adjacent landowners and stakeholders surrounding the Bearspaw Project area.

Bearspaw Project Stakeholder Information Download

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