APPI Calgary Event - Development in Proximity to Rail Corridors - Risk-Based Land Use Planning

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Like many Canadian cities, Calgary was shaped by the railways in its early days. Today, Calgary is a major transportation and logistics hub and is connected via six corridors to the national rail network through the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Canadian National Railway (CN).
With increasing volumes and types of goods being transported via freight railways, there is an increased awareness across the country for the potential risk of accidents and the physical impacts of train derailments on development adjacent to the rail corridors. To address this risk and to enable and facilitate the growth pressures on lands adjacent to freight rail corridors, the City of Calgary took an evidence based approach in developing the lands use policy “Development Next to Freight Rail Corridors Policy” that is unique to the Calgary context.
The Policy uses a risk management approach, and is based on understanding of the actual risk associated with freight rail operations in Calgary, rather than broad generalizations. This understanding was gained through the completion of an evidence based engineering study (Baseline Risk Assessment) for all properties adjacent to the railway corridors.
Our presentation will highlight our approach to this new innovative policy not yet undertaken by a Canadian municipality, the key components of the policy, and its benefit to the City of Calgary, land owners, general public and rail companies.

Presented by Abdul Jaffari, Planner – Calgary Growth Strategies, and Cliff De Jong, Coordinator, Safety Response Unit, both with the City of Calgary.

This event qualifies for 1.0 structured learning unit.

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When
January 30th, 2019 from 11:30 AM to  1:00 PM
Location
Tivoli Hall, Danish Canadian Club
727 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
Canada
Event Fee(s)
APPI Member CA$35.00
Non Member CA$40.00
Student CA$25.00