Gateway

The Gateway Development area was initiated in 2007 with the adoption of the Gateway Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP). The area is intended to provide a range of industrial and commercial land uses.

Update: July 24, 2026

The City is currently reviewing transportation planning and infrastructure requirements within the Gateway area. The transportation solution that previously informed the Gateway transportation contribution approach is no longer proceeding as originally anticipated.

Alternative transportation options are being evaluated. Until further direction is established, there is uncertainty regarding future transportation improvements, associated contribution requirements, and the ability to address transportation impacts arising from new development proposals.

Applicants with active files, or those considering development in the Gateway area, are encouraged to contact Planning before proceeding.

At the time the Gateway NSP was approved, technical information supported a limit of 250,000 square feet of commercial development space due to the capacity of the existing transportation network. This total amount of commercial development space has since been exceeded.

This limitation affects properties within Direct Control Bylaw 27 (DC-27), as noted in Section 9.2.22 of Airdrie’s Land Use Bylaw. Development thresholds such as this are established to help ensure that new development does not overload the existing transportation network by creating too much traffic in a specific geographic area.

The City of Airdrie reviews and processes applications for new development, construction, and changes to the approved land use in existing buildings. Transportation impacts are considered as part of the development application review process.

The City previously established a transportation contribution approach for the Gateway area to support transparency and consistency for affected property owners. Since that time, the underlying transportation solution associated with that approach is no longer proceeding as originally anticipated.

The City is evaluating alternative options for the Gateway area. Further clarity is expected in Q3. Until that work is advanced, there is uncertainty regarding the appropriate transportation solution and any associated improvements or contributions for the area.

Development applications within the Gateway area will continue to be processed in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and the Land Use Bylaw.

However, due to ongoing uncertainty regarding transportation infrastructure requirements and solutions within the Gateway area, applicants should be aware that transportation impacts may not be capable of being adequately addressed at this time.

Where transportation impacts cannot be adequately addressed based on the information available at the time of decision, Administration may recommend refusal of an application brought forward before additional clarity is available.

Applicants with active applications may wish to discuss available options with Planning, including whether to proceed to a decision under the current circumstances or enter into a time extension agreement while the City’s transportation approach is clarified.

Applicants with active development files in the Gateway area may be contacted directly by Administration regarding available options, timelines, and future transportation planning considerations.

For more information, contact the Planning & Development Team at planning@airdrie.ca or 403.948.8832.