The City of Selkirk took a bold and formative step in its long-range growth strategy when it acquired just over 325 acres of undeveloped land – the West End – within its urban boundary. Coinciding with the City’s acquisition, SMM was retained to prepare a comprehensive Concept Plan and development strategy for the subject lands. With a total study area of over 625 acres, including a mix of municipally owned and privately owned lands, the development of the West End lands is a landmark project for the City, with the potential to shape Selkirk’s future urban growth and generate significant economic investment.

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Our team, which included KGS Group, were dedicated to creating a forward-thinking, impactful, and feasible land use and design framework that reflected the City’s future goals. The planning and design process has included:

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• Facilitating workshops to develop land use plans and conceptual designs based on planning principles and stakeholder input;
• Undertaking a comprehensive assessment of existing and planned municipal infrastructure, including water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation systems to confirm necessary upgrades required to support future growth;
• Collaborating with the City and private landowners to build consensus around the subject site’s development direction and potential; and,
• Developing policies related to land use, urban design, servicing, and sustainable development, in addition to a comprehensive strategy for phasing and implementation to shape future growth