CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05190

Development of Alberta Urban and Heritage Architectural Design Codes for Municipalities

This opportunity is for the development of two community design codes for Alberta municipalities. - Government buyer: Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Requested services: - Development of the Alberta Urban Development Code (AUDC) - Development of the Alberta Heritage Architectural Code (AHAC) - Services include creating practical standards and guidance for urban planning, land use, and development - No products or hardware are being procured; this is a professional services engagement - Notable requirements: - Expertise in urban planning, municipal capacity building, and architectural standards - Codes are intended to address housing affordability, streamline development approvals, and improve outcomes for municipalities - The codes will be voluntary but are expected to provide standardized guidance across Alberta

Description

Municipal Affairs is seeking proposals to develop two community design codes: the Alberta Urban Development Code (AUDC) and the Alberta Heritage Architectural Code (AHAC). These codes aim to provide practical standards and guidance to municipalities across Alberta to support better urban planning and development. The project addresses challenges in land use planning and urban design by standardizing development guidance to improve housing affordability, administrative requirements, and development processes. Adoption of these codes is voluntary and aims to streamline approvals and improve development outcomes.

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