Alberta’s new Land-use Framework (LUF) has the potential to be one of the most important provincial policy initiatives in decades. Much of the success of the LUF will depend on an effective legal and institutional structure to deliver policy innovation, integrated regional planning and land-use decisions ‘on the ground’ that differ significantly from those of the past. This report outlines what the LUF legislation must do to establish a robust, credible and transparent land-use system that ensures the accountability of decision makers and has the capacity to manage cumulative environmental impacts.
The Law of the Land
A Legal Foundation for Alberta's Land-Use Framework
February 12, 2009
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