Smart Growth Implementation Committee

Council established the Yellowknife Smart Growth Implementation Committee and adopted its Terms of Reference on October 26, 2010. The purpose of the Committee is to serve the City in an advisory capacity regarding the implementation of the recommended actions outlined in the Smart Growth Development Plan Recommendations Report along with the former responsibilities of the Downtown Enhancement Committee.

The Smart Growth Development Plan is a 50-year planning vision that promotes sustained population growth and the development of the City within a Smart Growth framework. The vision statement adopted by the Committee is:

“An ongoing and integrated growth and development process that balances a long-range perspective with daily actions and initiatives, to measurably improve the quality of life in Yellowknife and distinguish our unique northern community as a leader in urban sustainability.”

Downtown parking review
Sustainable Parking Model for Downtown Yellowknife
Downtown Parking Survey Report
Downtown Parking Focus Group Summary
Downtown Parking Business Survey Results
Downtown Parking Recommendations


Facade and Site Improvement Program
The City of Yellowknife provides assistance to property owners to improve renovate or rehabilitate the facades and/or sites of commercial buildings and residential condominiums in or adjacent the areas of Downtown, Old Town and Old Airport Road. For more information, please follow this link to the Facade and Site Improvement Program. 

Downtown Plan