The Southwest Community Area Structure Plan, is located in the southernmost tip of Airdrie adjacent to Rocky View County. This area is significant for its proximity to north Calgary and the expected connectivity to a regional transit and utility corridor.
The plan area itself is “L” shaped and occupies ten-quarter sections of land consisting of approximately 1,600 gross acres. With over 22 owners within this CASP boundary, it is the largest CASP Airdrie has seen to date, in both acreage and population capacity.
The area is comprised predominantly of residential uses with portions of light industrial and commercial/mixed use proposed along 56 Avenue and the 24 Street/56 Avenue intersection.
Southwest Airdrie has the potential to accommodate a population of 26,000 to 34,000 residents and employ up to 10,000 people.
There are 10 anticipated neighbourhoods, a south-central green corridor, and a recommendation for two high schools and 10 elementary schools.