We want to share the updated concept plan with you! Attend our upcoming Information Sessions.

In-Person Session – Drop-In (No registration required)

Date: Tue May 07 2024
Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Davisburg Community Hall (258117 – 96 Street East Foothills, Alberta T1S 3Y7)
Format: Drop-in discussion (No formal presentation)

Virtual Webinar Session – Registration Required
Date: Thrs May 09 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Format: Webinar

Register for the webinar to receive the Zoom link through our event page: https://oxbowASP.eventbrite.ca

From 2020-2022, we prepared the Oxbow ASP, which was submitted to Foothills County in Summer 2022. In January 2023, the original Oxbow ASP was considered by Foothills County at a Public Hearing and approval of the ASP was not supported by Council at that time. Since then, we have been hard at work evaluating the feedback from and received subsequent to this process , conducting further  technical assessments, and updating the community design.

We are currently preparing for a resubmission of the new Oxbow ASP to Foothills County. We are excited to share with you how the updated Oxbow ASP has changed at upcoming in-person and virtual engagement events. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive updates to your email or check back here for project updates.

In December 2020, we prepared and submitted a Final Draft Oxbow ASP to Foothills County for their review. We received comments from Foothills County and City of Calgary on the submission.  Throughout 2021, we worked closely with Foothills County to address these comments and revised the Final Draft Oxbow ASP, as appropriate.

In June 2022, we finalized the document and formally submitted the Oxbow ASP to Foothills County.

Over the next couple of months, Foothills County will circulate the submitted Oxbow ASP for formal administrative review. Then, the Oxbow ASP will be scheduled for First Reading, followed by a Public Hearing and second reading, as appropriate and determined by Foothills County Council. Prior to the third and final reading of the Oxbow ASP by Foothill County Council, the Oxbow ASP must be approved by the Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board (CMRB) through the Regional Evaluation Framework process.

Are you interested in attending the Public Hearing for the Oxbow ASP once its scheduled by Foothills County? Keep up to date with upcoming Public Hearing dates on Foothills County’s website.

Still want to connect with us?

Check out our general feedback form here. This is a good spot to send us questions and comments. A member of the Oxbow ASP team will respond to you within a couple of business days.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in October to learn more about the future of the Walton-owned lands at the end of Dunbow Road. We enjoyed connecting with you!

We’re hosting another webinar event to share the progress we have made on the project since we last met. Once again, we have planned two one-hour online open houses for the same afternoon to accommodate community member schedules.

Join us online on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at either 3:00 – 4:00 pm or 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

To register for the online event through eventbrite, please click here.

If you weren’t able to attend the webinar, or if you’d like to revisit the slide deck shared during the presentation, click here to view the presentation materials. Are you curious to know what questions were answered during the webinar? We have included a list of webinar FAQs below.

Transportation

Dunbow Road is already busy. How will it be upgraded?
We understand that Dunbow Road will need to be improved to accommodate growth in the Davisburg Area. It will be the developer’s responsibility to improve Dunbow Road to accommodate the additional traffic generated by the community. These improvements are anticipated to be staged over time as the community grows and the staging will be determined by traffic studies reviewed and approved by Foothills County. These improvements would include combination of re-constructing existing road structures to a higher standard; adding additional lanes; and adding intersection controls.
There will be no vehicle access to the Oxbow community from 88 Street E or from 226 Avenue E.

Servicing

Will the community be using water wells? What about the septic system?
Foothills County is investing in the future of its residents by constructing a water treatment plant and distribution system. The Oxbow ASP area will be able to connect to this regional water servicing network once it is complete and will not rely on water wells for potable water.
Sanitary sewer servicing for the Oxbow ASP will be provided by a wastewater treatment plant that will be constructed on site. In addition to the wastewater treatment plant, the sanitary sewer system will consist of a network of gravity sanitary sewer collection pipes, lift stations, and wastewater forcemains that will collect and convey sewage flows to the wastewater facility on site. Effluent from the facility will be treated and then continuously discharged to the Bow River in accordance with Provincial regulations, approvals and licences.

Will upgrades to internet service in Davisburg occur because of development?
Walton has heard that upgrades to internet/cable/mobile services would provide a great benefit to the wider Davisburg community. Throughout the development process, we will continue to advance discussions with utility providers in order to explore alternative arrangements that could expedite service expansion to the area in advance and during development.

Density

How many new homes will be built?
Our current concept plan contemplates the development of up to 4000 residential units in a variety of housing types and styles, including single-family and low-rise multi-family homes. This projection results in a gross density of 3 to 4 units per acre. We are using the Foothills County Municipal Development Plan and Growth Management Strategy as guidelines for density and lot sizing. This density range allows the ability to plan for the desired amenities and full municipal standard servicing of the community.
We have also heard how density is transitioned throughout the community is important to our neighbors. A minimum 50-metre-wide open space setback and larger lot residences are planned along the entire edge of the Oxbow community which will help preserve the rural feel of the existing Davisburg community. Our plan is to then transition to more dense housing types in the middle of the community with the most density located on the lower bench out of view from Dunbow Road and our neighbors.

What type of commercial and school amenities are planned for the area?
The plan proposes a small-scale commercial amenity to be included in the lower bench area, which may include uses such as a coffee shop, bakery, or corner store. On the upper bench, the commercial node is proposed to be located at the intersection of Dunbow Road and 96 Street E, which will be the main entrance to Oxbow. Through our initial engagement process, we heard the desire for a gas station, neighbourhood scale retail, and convenience services that will support new residents of Oxbow as well as the greater Davisburg community.
We have been able to determine that two school sites will be required within the plan area—one within the lower bench and one within the upper bench. The schools are expected to be in the K to 9 range, and would not include a high school.

Schedule

When will construction begin? How will the project be phased?
Currently, we are working on preparing the Area Structure Plan.
Following this stage, we will need to complete conceptual planning, land use amendment, detailed design stages, and then apply for municipal and provincial approvals that are needed before construction can begin. This is often a lengthy process. The earliest we anticipate construction getting underway is approximately 5 years. The community will be built in several phases based on market conditions and may take an estimated 30 years to build out.
We envision development to begin on the lower bench of the site near the Bow River. This is also the proposed location of the wastewater treatment plant and would include the first phases of residential development. Many recreational amenities, such as a neighborhood park and trail network, would be completed by the time the first residents move in.
When construction is set to begin, a comprehensive construction management plan will be created and implemented. This plan is anticipated to address such items as dust mitigation, sound attenuation, construction traffic routes and maintenance and construction timelines. Walton is committed to ensuring that existing residents are impacted as little as possible during construction activities.

Recreational Uses

Will residents of the broader community have direct access to the Bow River?
We’ve heard from our neighbours that public access to the river would be highly valued. Through a connective trail network, Oxbow will provide public access to the river, while taking care that the Bow River ecosystem, including fish and wildlife habitat are not harmed.
We understand that our neighbours often walk the lands to enjoy the natural environment and scenic views from the property. We look forward to this site being publicly accessible in the future for the enjoyment of all our neighbours.

Will the surrounding community be able to access the proposed open spaces amenities?
We are planning to create a comprehensive open space network that will be open to all residents of Davisburg and Oxbow.
The network will include a wide range of amenities all designed to support active, healthy lifestyles and allow social interaction during all four seasons and may include: playgrounds and sports fields, hiking, biking and walking trails, skating, and toboggan hills. To limit conflict between residential and recreational uses, the community will not incorporate equestrian access.
The community will also provide areas for quiet enjoyment of the scenic views and natural features of the land. We feel it is important that the unique and environmentally sensitive areas, such as the Bow River and its riparian areas, the escarpment, wildlife corridors, wetlands, and culturally significant sites are protected and preserved.

Environmental

How will stormwater be managed on site and how does it affect wetlands?
We understand that due to the proximity of the Bow River and presence of wetlands throughout the area that stormwater management is an important component of community design. We are mindful of stormwater impacts to wetland health, erosion, flooding, and hydrogeology on the site and along the Bow River.
This past year, we have refined and completed additional studies to better understand how best to manage stormwater on site. These studies have informed the redesign of specific areas in the community. We are committed to preserving existing wetlands where possible and reconstructing naturalized stormwater ponds where appropriate. Wetland setbacks are being incorporated into the open space design.

Marketability

What market research has been completed that indicates to Walton that a community of this size is feasible in this location?
Market research has been completed and Walton believes there is a strong demand for various housing options within Foothills County. Valued community amenities, including access to the Bow River, larger lot sizes, and ease of access to the surrounding region provide a strong rationale to bring this type of development and servicing into Foothills County.

Will development of this community impact property taxes in the surrounding area?
We understand that additional services and infrastructure improvements will be required to support the development of Oxbow. The costs associated with improving infrastructure and providing onsite amenities to support a proposed development are the responsibility of the developer and will not be passed down to existing residents.

Community Engagement

Why did I experience trouble accessing the webinar in October?
We understand that some residents were not able to attend the last webinar due to technical glitches with the Eventbrite platform and its integration with the ZOOM webinar software. We have been working diligently to make sure this does not happen again.
For future webinars, we will have a dedicated email inbox monitored throughout the session. In the registration email, community members will be provided this contact information and encouraged to reach out directly to seek assistance if experiencing any technical issues prior to, or during the webinar.
Also, please note that if you are joining with an iOS operating system you may not be able to participate in the ZOOM webinar polling feature.

When will the next engagement opportunity be?
To follow current health and safety guidelines and ensure the safety of community members, Walton wishes to continue connecting with Davisburg residents digitally. Walton will be hosting two webinars in early December to share the progress we have made on the Oxbow ASP since we met in late-October