Let's Downtown Differently
A vibrant downtown is more than just a place, it’s an experience. It sets the tone for a city, tells its story, and brings people together. Whether through bold design or thoughtful simplicity, a well-planned downtown can inspire pride, connection, and opportunity.
That’s why Council has made Downtown Revitalization a top priority with the vision to transform the heart of Airdrie into a dynamic, welcoming hub that reflects community’s spirit and potential. Downtown revitalization goals include:
To help with the revitalization, incentives are available to support redevelopment, beautification and business growth in the heart of downtown.
These incentives offer financial support and streamlined services for a wide range of projects, including:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing, first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted or the program ends, whichever comes first.
This isn’t just another development plan, it’s a call to action to “downtown differently.” Our Core Strategy: A Revitalization Plan for Downtown Airdrie is a forward-thinking strategy that dives into what makes downtown tick, identifying its strengths, addressing its challenges, and setting bold goals to reimagine its future. The vision? A vibrant, thriving downtown that’s alive with opportunity.
Over the next decade, this revitalization is projected to welcome 1,000 to 7,000 new residents and jobs and generate up to $154 million in new assessment value
It’s more than a plan, it’s a movement to energize the heart of our city and shape a downtown that reflects the spirit and ambition of Airdrie.
Read the Downtown Area Revitalization Plan (pdf)
The CRL is a provincially-enabled financial tool that supports infrastructure and encourages investment. It redirects the tax revenue from new developments and property enhancements within a designated area to fund revitalization projects.