Municipal Development Plan Review

The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare and adopt a Municipal Development Plan (MDP), which is a high-level, long-range planning document that sets the vision, goals, and policies for how a municipality will grow and develop over a 20-30 year time frame.

These plans ensure orderly, sustainable, and financially responsible growth within a community and provides predictability for residents, developers, and decision-makers.

The Town of Blackfalds' MDP was established in 2009 and we all know how much Blackfalds has grown since then! Town Council and Administration is eager to update the MDP to better reflect Blackfalds as it is today, and how it will be in the next few decades.

This MDP Review is a multi-year project that has been divided up into several phases, and is anticipated to wrap up by fall of 2029.

In order to do this, we need feedback, expertise, and engagement from residents, businesses, organizations, and everyone in between to help us understand what the future of Blackfalds looks like. There will be various opportunities throughout the duration of this MDP Review to provide input. We encourage you to check this page regularly as we will be updating it with engagement opportunities, and updates that come throughout the process.

News

Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Vision Statement Update | July 2026
Following Council’s adoption of a refreshed draft Vision Statement in April 2026, Administration engaged residents, stakeholders, and Town staff to gather feedback on whether the statement reflected the community’s aspirations and priorities.
A total of 85 responses were received, with 70% of respondents indicating that the proposed Vision Statement accurately reflected Blackfalds’ goals, objectives, and policy direction. Feedback highlighted strong support for maintaining Blackfalds as a welcoming, active, family-oriented community while placing greater emphasis on environmental stewardship, inclusivity, safety, responsible growth, housing choice, and economic opportunity.
Based on this input, the Vision Statement was refined to better reflect community values and priorities. The updated statement reinforces Blackfalds’ commitment to protecting natural areas, supporting a strong and diverse economy, providing a variety of housing options, delivering services responsibly, and fostering a vibrant and connected community where residents and businesses can thrive.
On July 14, 2026, Council officially adopted the revised Municipal Development Plan Vision Statement. This updated vision will serve as the foundation for the next stages of the MDP review, helping guide future goals, policies, and decision-making to ensure Blackfalds remains a vibrant, welcoming, and sustainable community for generations to come.

“Blackfalds is a welcoming, active, family-oriented, safe community that provides a high-quality of life for all residents, regardless of their age and background.
We are committed to protecting our natural environment, responsible growth, supporting a strong and diverse economy, providing a variety of housing options, and fiscally responsible service delivery.
Rooted in a welcoming spirit and supported by regional collaboration, Blackfalds continues to evolve as a vibrant, connected community where people and businesses can thrive."

Municipal Development Plan Review Continues with Phase 1 | June 2026
This phase focuses on identifying future parks and open spaces, school locations, and developing policy direction on environmental stewardship!

Town of Blackfalds Kicks Off Municipal Development Plan Review | May 1, 2026
The Town of Blackfalds Planning & Development Department is embarking on updating the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) that was established in 2009.