Fish Creek–Lacombe

Aerial view of the Fish Creek-Lacombe station area showing the CTrain station surrounded by extensive surface parking lots, with Macleod Trail and adjacent commercial buildings
ide view of the Fish Creek-Lacombe CTrain station with its distinctive peaked-roof heritage-style building, a red and white CTrain at the platform, and a large park-and-ride lot under a blue prairie sky
A pedestrian walks along a Calgary Transit platform as a CTrain pulls into the Fish Creek-Lacombe station, the train captured in motion blur
Aerial view of the Fish Creek-Lacombe station precinct showing the CTrain platform, multiple park-and-ride lots, a vacant grassy parcel, and surrounding residential and mid-rise development
A Calgary Transit station sign reading 'Fish Creek Lacombe' with a wheelchair accessibility symbol, framed by tree branches with yellowing autumn leaves
A parent lifts a small child overhead in silhouette against a glowing sunset, with autumn leaves and parked cars softly blurred in the background
Aerial view of the Fish Creek-Lacombe station area showing the CTrain station surrounded by extensive surface parking lots, with Macleod Trail and adjacent commercial buildings

A train pulls through Fish Creek–Lacombe LRT Station

The site of the future Fish Creek-Lacombe Transit-Oriented Community by CMLC is on 25 acres of City-owned land, located at the existing Park & Ride.

The site is bordered by Fish Creek Park, the communities of Shawnee Slopes, Shawnessy, Evergreen and Millrise, and Macleod Trail.

Location
Fish Creek-Lacombe Park & Ride 5019 Shawnee Gate S.W.
Phases
  • Site Analysis (Complete)
  • Planning – Pre-Approvals (Active)
  • Planning – Post-Approvals
  • In Development
  • Complete

Planning Process

CMLC builds our understanding of each TOC site through community engagement and site and market analysis. We work with planning experts and community to explore land use, public realm, and connectivity. Together, these elements inform the development of a master plan before it is submitted to The City of Calgary for approval.

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    Site and Market Analysis

    Site and market analysis explores the opportunities and challenges with each site, and evaluates potential for housing and retail development in each community.

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    Land Use Planning and Engagement

    CMLC and our planning teams work together to develop a contextual and market-informed land use plan for each site, working closely with the community throughout the planning process to understand community context and to identify opportunities and challenges associated with integrating a TOC into the established neighbourhood. Engagement begins early in the process to help inform the development of the master plan, and continues as plans are refined.

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    Regulatory Review

    Each master plan is submitted to The City for review and circulation between internal departments and external groups, including notification to community associations. It then goes to Calgary Planning Commission (CPC), followed by a final decision by City Council through a public hearing.

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    Infrastructure Development & Land Sales

    Once a plan is approved, CMLC will prepare the site for development, making the infrastructure and public realm improvements. Then, we engage the private industry to purchase parcels of land and create plans for mixed-use residential development in alignment with the master plan.

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    Development Planning and Construction

    Each developer partner will submit a Development Permit to The City’s regulatory approvals process. Once approved, each developer will begin construction on their respective project.

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    Welcome New Neighbours

    As developments are completed, CMLC, our developer partners, and the surrounding community will welcome new neighbours to the TOC.

Site Boundary

Engagement

Active Engagement

About the Engagement Process

CMLC’s comprehensive engagement process starts early and continues through the planning, regulatory review and implementation process.

We begin by asking what the community values in their neighbourhood, and where opportunities for improvement may exist. As land use plans begin to take shape, we gather input on connections, public spaces, and fit with the community, keeping residents informed every step of the way.

Upcoming engagement opportunities focused on the land use planning process will be available throughout spring 2026.

Visit the Engagement Portal
Reporting Back

What We Heard

We will share summaries of what we heard from community members throughout the engagement process, highlighting key themes, challenges, and aspirations for the Fish Creek-Lacombe TOC site. This input is carefully considered throughout the planning process, helping our team shape and refine the master plan.

Partners

  • The City of Calgary
    The City of Calgary

Project Team1

  • CivicWorks
    CivicWorks
    Planning + Engagement

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