Long Range Plans

The Okotoks Municipal Development Plan (MDP) has a 60 year outlook. Over this time period, it is anticipated that Okotoks will grow to a population of approximately 75,000 people. To make sure everyone has equitable access to a good quality of life, to accommodate our anticipated growth, and to continue being a municipal leader in sustainability, we need to have a plan that establishes a holistic vision for the Town and guides overall growth and development for the Town.

MDP (PDF)

After 12 months of robust stakeholder and community engagement, the Environmental Master  Plan (EMP) was finalized and approved by Town Council in October 2018. The EMP is a comprehensive long-term community plan that identifies, prioritizes and sets specific goals and targets for key environmental initiatives for the Town and the community. It encompasses all aspects of the environment, from developing new land, to sustainable practices for energy, water, waste, emissions, urban forests, construction, and transportation networks – anything that impacts the natural world.

Read the EMP

The Downtown Urban Design Master Plan provides a new long-term vision for development in the downtown area by embracing environmentally friendly infrastructure, and by creating inviting public spaces, active streetscapes and architectural innovation, while maintaining historical character. The plan was created following public participation with a variety of stakeholder.

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The Recreation, Parks, & Leisure Master Plan Update was approved by Council in July, 2023. The plan identifies future requirements for facilities, programs, services, and anticipated facility costs, and will serve as a guideline for decision making for the next 20 years.  

Read the 2023 Plan Update 

Read the 2017 Plan

The Social Wellness Framework connects the factors identified as laying a key role in social wellness in Okotoks. It is also provides the framework for the Town to build a safe, connected, caring and creative community.  Social wellness is one of three components of community sustainability, integrating and overlapping with economic and environmental sustainability.

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CHAMP II is a roadmap to build a more vibrant culture for our community. The plan lays out a framework that links the desired long-term future of culture, heritage and arts in Okotoks with short-term activity. This framework identifies actions for the first five years of implementation, but includes a 15 to 20-year approach that allows monitoring, learning and adaptation over time.

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Read the 2019-2021 CHAMP II Progress Report