Westbrook Communities local area plan

The Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan is a Council-approved policy document that sets the vision for growth and change in the Westbrook area. As a completed plan, it provides clear direction for how land use, development, and investment will shape these communities in the years ahead.

About the plan

The Westbrook Local Area Plan was developed through extensive engagement and technical review. It reflects input from residents, stakeholders, and City planners to ensure growth supports complete, connected, and sustainable communities.

The Westbrook Communities completed plan establishes a comprehensive vision for the area and includes policies to guide new development and investment for decades to come. It addresses land use, mobility, housing choice, and community amenities to support vibrant, livable neighborhoods.

The plan covers several communities, including Wildwood, Spruce Cliff, Westgate, Rosscarrock, Shaganappi, Glendale, Killarney/ Glengarry, Glenbrook and the portions of Upper Scarboro/Sunalta West and Richmond that are west of Crowchild Trail.

Visualizing Growth
Chapter 1:

Guiding the evolution of Westbrook Communities for connected, vibrant, and sustainable neighborhoods.
Enabling Growth
Chapter 2:

Applying Urban Form and Building Scale Maps in the Westbrook Communities LAP.
Supporting Growth
Chapter 3:

Community priorities and infrastructure investments that will shape how people live in Westbrook Communities.
Implementation
Chapter 4:

The Westbrook LAP guides development, ensuring growth aligns with community vision and City policies.
Engagement Process
Chapter 5:

Summary of feedback from residents and local groups that helped refine the vision and policies that guide the development of Westbrook communities.

Reference documents

This page provides the official, up-to-date Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan. For a printable version, download the PDF copy below.

Download the Westbrook Communities LAP (PDF)

Related Completed Local Area Plans

The Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan contributes to Calgary’s broader vision for growth. See additional completed plans shaping the city’s future.

East Calgary International Avenue Communities

Albert Park/Radisson Heights, Applewood Park, Dover, Erin Woods, Forest Heights, Forest Lawn, Forest Lawn Industrial, Penbrooke Meadows, Red Carpet, Southview, 09Q, and a portion of Golden Triangle.

Chinook Communities

Bel-Aire, Britannia, Elboya, Mayfair, Meadowlark Park, Parkhill, Windsor Park, Manchester, a south portion of Manchester Industrial and a small eastern portion of Glenmore Park.

Heritage Communities

Eagle Ridge, Kelvin Grove, Kingsland, Fairview, Haysboro, Acadia, Southwood, Willow Park, Maple Ridge and Chinook Park.

North Hill Communities

Highland Park, Mount Pleasant, Tuxedo Park, Winston Heights-Mountview, Crescent Heights, Renfrew, Rosedale, Capitol Hill, and Thorncliffe Greenview (south of McKnight Blvd.).

Riley Communities

West Hillhurst, Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, Hillhurst, and Sunnyside.

South Shaganappi

Montgomery, Point McKay, Parkdale, St. Andrews Heights, University Heights, University District, Varsity, Banff Trail and The University of Calgary.

West Elbow Communities

Altadore, Bankview, Cliff Bungalow, Elbow Park, Erlton, Garrison Woods, Lower Mount Royal, Mission, Rideau Park, Roxboro, Scarboro, South Calgary, Sunalta, Upper Mount Royal, the portion of North Glenmore Park north of Glenmore Trail SW, and the portion of Richmond east of Crowchild Trail SW.

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