Urban Planning

Committee

Share your voice

Our Urban Planning Committee is a forum for open discussion on pre-determined planning topics. We meet every second month and include a mix of regular and rotational (topic-specific) members. Our planning team facilitates these discussions, providing a supportive and respectful platform for members to share their diverse perspectives and expertise.

By exploring diverse perspectives, we gain a deeper understanding of community needs and the practical challenges of implementing planning strategies. This knowledge empowers us to effectively support community association planning committees as they navigate similar discussions.

Collaborative Learning

Open Dialogue

Exchanging Knowledge

Addressing Trends

Join our Urban Planning Commitee!

Positions Available

Types of Membership

Regular Members

Have a broad interest in urban planning? Our regular members convene every two months to discuss the most recent developments in the industry.

Regular committee members will go through a nomination process with the Federation of Calgary Communities Board.

Rotational Members

(3 positions available per topic)

Passionate about a particular urban planning issue? Do you have specialized knowledge in a specific field? Our rotational members commit to participate in at least one topic annually.

We select rotational committee members on a first-come first-served basis.

*Both regular members and rotational members will need to review and sign the Urban Planning Committee’s Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct. 

Upcoming Discussion topics - To Be Announced

*Planning matters are evolutionary, and our discussion topics may change as City priorities evolve. 

The theme for 2026 is: Quality of Calgary’s Built Environment

February 2026
February 2026

Healthy Communities and the Quality of the Built Environment in Calgary

April 2026
April 2026

Streets R Us; Transforming streets to lively public realm & places for people

September 2026
September 2026

What is the Quality of Built Environment today, how it will look tomorrow and what needs to be done?

November 2026
November 2026

Looking Forward: Strategic Planning

(Regular Members Only)

Previous Meeting Notes & Presentations

2026 - Quality of Calgary’s Built Environment

Looking Forward Strategic Planning
  • Presentation
  • Summary Notes

 

November 2026
What is the Quality of Built Environment today, how it will look tomorrow, and what needs to be done?
  • Presentation
  • Summary Notes
September 2026
Streets R Us; Transforming streets to lively public realm & places for people
  • Presentation
  • Summary Notes

 

May 2026
Healthy Communities and the Quality of the Built Environment in Calgary
  • Presentation
  • Summary Notes

 

February 2026

2025 - Theme: Role of the Communities

Looking Forward Strategic Planning
December 2025
Identifying the most Important Planning Issues
September 2025
Navigating through Calgary’s Planning System
May 2025
Planning for Equity in Calgary
February 2025

2024 - Theme: City Building

Looking Forward Strategic Planning
November 2024
Financing and Real Estate Development
September 2024
Multimodal Transportation
June 2024
Housing Affordability & Affordable Housing

April 2024

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