The Town of Nanton is developing a Northwest Area Structure Plan (ASP) to guide future growth and development in the northwest area of our community.
The proposed plan provides a long-term vision for a mix of housing, commercial opportunities, parks, open spaces and pathways while considering important infrastructure needs such as roads, water, sewer and stormwater management.
The draft Northwest Area Structure Plan is now available for public review, and we want to hear from you!
Public Open House – October 29, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre
Curling Lounge, 2122 18 Street, Nanton
Residents, landowners, businesses and anyone interested in Nanton's future growth are invited to attend the public open house.
This is an opportunity to review the proposed plan, speak with the planning team, ask questions and provide feedback before the document is brought forward to Council for consideration.
Can't make it to the open house? You can still review the documents and submit your comments online.
Comments will be accepted until November 9, 2026.
What Is an Area Structure Plan?
An Area Structure Plan (ASP) is a long-term planning document that guides how an area may develop as a community grows.
The Northwest ASP covers approximately 185 acres (75 hectares) in northwest Nanton, generally between Township Road 163, the Westview neighbourhood, 26 Avenue and the MD of Willow Creek boundary.
The plan identifies proposed land uses, population densities, major roads, municipal services and the general sequence of future development.
An ASP does not approve development, change existing land use designations or require landowners to develop their properties. Instead, it establishes a planning framework to guide future decisions when development is proposed.
What Is Being Proposed?
The draft Northwest ASP considers a variety of land uses intended to support Nanton's long-term growth while maintaining the community's small-town character.
- Housing Options - A mix of housing types, including low- and medium-density housing, higher-density residential areas and larger estate lots.
- Commercial Opportunities - Areas for future commercial and mixed-use development to support local services, businesses and employment opportunities.
- Parks and Pathways - Approximately 14 acres of proposed parks, trails, open spaces and stormwater ponds, with pathways connecting neighbourhoods.
- Roads and Infrastructure - A connected road network with future improvements to water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure as development proceeds.
At full development, the plan area is estimated to accommodate approximately 1,272 to 1,646 residents. However, this growth would occur gradually over many years, based on landowner interest, development applications, market demand and available infrastructure.