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Features and Commentary - The dynamics of growth within the Red Deer Region

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new 12-storey downtown Red Deer building
 
renovated recreation centre
 
Red Deer City Hall
 
Red Deer County Centre
 
future regional growth map
 
concept of county growth south of city
 
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Features, Reports and Commentaries
periodic articles and commentary about issues that affect the Region

Apartment building on Red Deer River
October 17, 2008 (Blog)
Looking for the 'Wow' Factor in a Renewed Downtown Red Deer


 

 

Innisfail trailSept. 28, 2008 (Blog)
Regional Trails Will Become a Reality



 


Red Deer Transit downtownSept. 12, 2008 (Blog)
Regional Approach to Public Transit




high speed rail terminal conceptSept. 5, 2008 (Blog)
Time for High Speed Rail Corridors in Alberta




restored CPR 2816 steam train near Red Deer 2008Aug. 6, 2008 (Proposal)
The Alberta Central Heritage Model Rail Project





restored historic CPR Red Deer stationJune 25, 2008 (Proposal)
'Moving People by Rail' Themed Community Proposal for Downtown Red Deer





Trans Canada Trail pavilion Red DeerJune 10, 2008 (Article)
Progress on the Completion of the Trans Canada Trail in Central Alberta





high speed trainMay 17, 2008 (Commentary)
The Vision for Inter-Urban Rapid Passenger Transportation Corridors in Alberta

 




new city-county intermunicipal development planJuly 16, 2007
Background Report (updated)

The City and County Enter New Era of Co-operation
A dynamic relationship that requires trust and respect for future development






Heritage Ranch Waskasoo Park
Mar. 23, 2007  Article
City & County Working Together for Growth
Red Deer city and county agree in principle to long term growth strategies after months of stress




Gasoline Alley Liberty Crossing future concept planJan. 7, 2007  Article (updated Nov. 25, 2007)
Red Deer County Creates Plan for Gasoline Alley
County consults with businesses to develop innovative community plan for Gasoline Alley West






multi-screen cinema construction Gasoline AlleyJan. 5, 2007 
Article (updated Nov. 25, 2007)
Red Deer County Deals with Rapid Growth
County plans balance growth with preservation of agricultural land and environmentally sensitive areas





Millenium Centre downtown Red DeerJan. 3, 2007  Article (updated Nov. 24, 2007)
Red Deer Plans Strategy for City of 300,000
Explosive growth rate and vibrant economy results in long term strategies for annexation






Red Deer city hall to be expandedJan. 2, 2007 
Article (updated Nov. 24, 2007)
Major City Projects Planned and Proposed
Unexpected growth results in several major construction projects in Red Deer over the next 10 years





Edgar Industrial Park Red DeerDec. 16, 2006
Background Report Update: (updated again Nov. 24, 2007)
The Dynamics of Competitive Rapid Growth
The Road from the Intermunicipal Development Plan to 'Future Directions -- Red Deer at 300,000' to the New Intermunicipal Development Plan



July 26, 2006
Editorial Comment
City and County are Partners in Growth
published in Red Deer Express July 26, 2006

July 26, 2006
Editorial Comment
Annexation Spat Needs Local Fix
published in Red Deer Advocate July 26, 2006

Mar. 9, 2006
Editorial Comment
City/County Land War Will Benefit No One
published in Red Deer Advocate Mar. 11, 2006; published in Red Deer Express Mar. 15, 2006

Feb. 16, 2006
Editorial Comment
City and County Need Joint Vision
published in Red Deer Advocate Feb. 24, 2006

Red Deer at 300,000 concept mapRelated pages:
Future Growth Concept Maps







 

 

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