(Red Deer Polytechnic)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

city council

Zoning change on the table for Red Deer Polytechnic land

Jul 2, 2021 | 4:46 PM

New zoning is being proposed for Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) to better provide for the institution’s ability to develop and grow.

On July 5, Red Deer city council will deliberate the zoning, which would be called Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) District. This was developed in consultation with school officials.

“With their official shift to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are looking to the future to better support the post-secondary institution as they continue to grow and evolve,” said Orlando Toews, Senior Planner, City of Red Deer. “The proposed district prepares Red Deer Polytechnic for a growing and viable future as a key educational institute within the region.”

Currently zoned as Public Service District, which is typical zoning for school sites, the land on which RDP sits does not account for activities on campus such as residences and commercial ventures.

“We are excited for the potential flexibility that this new zoning district will allow Red Deer Polytechnic to enhance our main campus to best serve our future learners and valued community members, while continuing to respect the needs of our growing city and region,” says Dr. Peter Nunoda, President of Red Deer Polytechnic.

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“We appreciate the continued collaboration we’ve enjoyed with The City of Red Deer through this process, and we value City Council and Administration’s support as we embrace our sustainable future as a polytechnic institution.”

Monday’s council consideration will be for first reading. A full report can be found starting on page 32 of Monday’s agenda.