2011 FCM Sustainable Communities Awards Winner — Planning — City of Yellowknife: Overview

City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

City of Yellowknife Smart Growth Development Plan

Yellowknife’s northern geography, coupled with complex historical, political and resource-related issues, presents unique challenges for community development. With funding support from federal, provincial and municipal partners, the City of Yellowknife undertook a plan to integrate sustainable planning principles into its long-term growth and development. The creation of the plan involved extensive public consultation with over 2,000 residents, tackling such issues as urban design, land use, preservation of natural areas, transportation, economic development and energy use.