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2024-2030 Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
In March 2024, Sylvan Lake began crafting a 7-Year Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan. Led by a steering committee with input from the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Tourism Development Committee, and various community and business members, this initiative has included nearly 30 hours of public and internal engagement
Economic Opportunities Profile
Commercial Lands Study
This study examines Sylvan Lake’s current commercial space inventory, forecasts future needs, and aligns them with designated growth areas. It aims to guide decisions on commercial land designation, ensuring optimal planning and development to meet long-term land use and economic goals.
Land Use Bylaw
This Bylaw aims to:
(a) Divide the municipality into districts; (b) Regulate land use for each district; (c) Establish the Development Officer role; (d) Outline the process for decision-making and issuing development permits; (e) Specify how to notify about permit issuance; (f) Implement statutory plans.
2022 Business Visitation Program Report
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Sylvan Lake launched a Business Visitation Program to identify key issues and gather data for future actions. This report provides a detailed account of the findings from both qualitative and quantitative assessments of the local business environment.
Visitor Friendly Assessment and Action Plan:
In 2016, the town undertook a visitor Friendly Assessment and Action Plan project. The main goal of the assessment was to analyze how the destination presents itself to visitors – its ambiance, wayfinding, signage, customer Service, public services, amenities and visitor information. Based on this assessment a practical action plan was developed that will lead to tangible improvements in the visitor friendliness of Sylvan Lake.
