Reports, Studies and Plans

Advocacy Plan

Council formalized goals and practices around advocacy to other levels of government and key stakeholders.  The objectives of coordinated advocacy are to:

• Define what and how advocacy is conducted;
• Outline roles and responsibilities of Council and Administration;
• Define the advocacy initiatives with consistent key messages, target audience, stakeholders and tactics;
• Provide transparency between Council and Administrations regarding the actions and the monitoring of interactions between Council and other levels of government; and
• Track the effectiveness of advocacy for each initiative.

The advocacy strategy is updated annually in the first quarter to ensure the tactics are achieving the objectives and consistent with the Town Strategic Plan and Corporate Plan.  

Annual Reports

Annual reports provide an overview of the Town's key initiatives, accomplishments and activities for the previous year and include audited financial statements.

Area Redevelopment Plans

Area redevelopment plans (ARPs) guide the redevelopment of specific areas.

We are creating an area redevelopment plan called the Old Town Community Plan (OTCP). The OTCP will create a long-term vision for Stony Plain's “Old Town” and surrounding areas. For more information, please visit the Old Town Community Plan website.

Area Structure Plans

Area structure plans (ASPs) provide the framework for developing and servicing new areas of the Town. Council adopts ASPs before redistricting or subdividing land in newly developing areas. We require a public hearing for ASPs before the plan is brought to Council.

ASPs must include:

• The sequence of development proposed for the area;
• Proposed land uses;
• Proposed population density;
• The general location of major transportation routes and public utilities; and
• All other matters considered necessary by Council.

ASPs commonly include:

• Background information - location, ownership, and physical site conditions;
• Contextual information - relevant statutory plans, development history, and adjacent land uses and densities;
• A vision and concept plan;
• Land use statistics including dwelling estimates;
• Transportation networks;
• An open space plan;
• Utilities and services for water, sanitary, and stormwater; and
• Development staging.

For more information, please see the Application and Guidelines for Area Structure Plans.

To view all approved area structure plans, please see the Area Structure Plans map.

Corporate Plan

The Corporate Plan is the implementation document that institutes the services, processes and capital projects to achieve the outcomes indicated in Council's Strategic Plan. It is based upon the principles of the Municipal Development Plan.

Cultural and Tourism Development Status Report

This report tracks progress toward the vision and goals identified in the Cultural Master Plan and look forward to what's upcoming in the following year.

Environmental Stewardship Strategy

The Environmental Stewardship Strategy promotes environmental responsibility by identifying key themes and proposing changes to become a more sustainable Town. In 2011, an Updated Environmental Stewardship Strategy was written to build on actions taken in the initial plan and continue to steer environmental priorities to make Stony Plain a leader in environmental responsibility.

FCSS Reports

Stony Plain Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the Town of Stony Plain, Parkland County and the Government of Alberta. The mandate of FCSS is to provide locally-driven, preventative, social initiatives to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and the community.

• Reports

Financial Reports

GFOA Financial Reporting Award

GFOA International (Government Financial Officers Association) has awarded us the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting.

Leisure Services Master Plan

The Leisure Services Master Plan identifies needs and priorities for leisure development over the next 10 years, focusing on sport, recreation, culture and special event program and service delivery.

Main Street Streetscape Plan

The Main Street Streetscape Plan is an initiative to revitalize downtown Stony Plain by building on the existing small town atmosphere of the historic downtown.

Master Plan for Stony Plain, Alberta

The Master Plain for Stony Plain outlines existing and future trends for the Town.

Municipal Development Plan

Uniquely Stony Plain Municipal Development Plan (MDP) guides community development for the next 20-30 years. The MDP provides a vision to ensure sustainable growth and balance land use priorities with environmental, social, economic, infrastructure, and governance considerations. The MDP is an important decision-making tool for residents, property owners, administration, and Council.

Poverty Reduction Study

•  Community Reports 

Parks and Open Space Master Plan

The Parks and Open Space Master Plan guides the acquisition, development, and management of parks, open spaces, and outdoor recreation amenities in the community for the next 10 years.

Quarterly Reports

This detailed report on projects and initiatives is presented to Council.

Storm Water Management Master Plan

The Storm Water Management Master Plan ensures we continue move our community in a progressive, environmentally responsible direction. 

Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan provides a framework to guide Council in their decision making process and outlines priorities in the five foundations of the Town of Stony Plain's planning considerations: Governance and Partners; Economic Opportunity; Supportive Infrastructure; Community Development; and Environmental Responsibility.

Target Sector Study & Marketing Plan 

The Target Sector Study & Marketing Plan examines factors to determine recommendations for targeted growth opportunities and a marketing strategy to support local services that are critical for the community's quality of life. 

Trails Master Plan

The Trails Master Plan provides an interconnected trail system to serve existing and newly developing areas. The plan promotes trail development, providing recreational opportunities to improve health and wellness and increase the quality of life for residents. In 2011, the Trails Master Plan Evaluation and Update was written to determine work that has been completed since the initial report and to identify missing links that are required to connect the trail network. 

Transportation Study

The Transportation Study (2011) plans for strategic growth in the Town. It considers existing travel patterns, anticipated traffic volumes and employment forecasts to determine a short and long term road network required to accommodate expected growth.

Tri Region Indoor Facility Study

The Tri Region Indoor Facility Study is a framework for regional collaboration and will guide decisions regarding the development and enhancement of indoor recreation facilities in the Tri-Region over the next 10 years.

Utilities Master Plan

The Utilities Master Plan provides information on water, sewer and stormwater management infrastructure to identify when improvements are required to maintain service levels for the Town. This information is required to determine future upgrades and expansion of underground services.