Series 3 - Development and Planning

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Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Development and Planning

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  • Textual record
  • Cartographic material
  • Architectural drawing

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  • Source of title proper: Title based on contents of series.

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Reference code

CA EDM RG-11-3

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Statement of scale (cartographic)

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Date(s)

  • 1926 - 1969 (Creation)

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Physical description

12.88 m of textual records. - 45 maps. - 35 architectural drawings

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Custodial history

Scope and content

This series of records is related to the Commissioners' role of overseeing all issues of land ownership within the City's limits. Residential and industrial development had to be managed and eventually planned for. Standards were required for buildings and construction and the resulting enforcement duties. This series contains the following subseries:

3.1 Land
This subseries includes records dealing with the purchase, sale, and management of land resources within the city, including subdivision of land, easements, urban renewal, future planning, and land sales, leases and purchases.

3.2 Zoning
This subseries consists of records relating to the restrictions placed on development and changes to that system over the years.

3.3 Architects and Inspections
This subseries consists of the records generated between the Architect's Department and the Commissioners, including records relating to the enforcement of building and zoning bylaws, including the management of civic office buildings (such as the Civic Block).

3.4 Economic Development
This subseries consists of the records relating to the promotion of the City for tourism, conventions and other special events to encourage economic development.

Notes area

Physical condition

Immediate source of acquisition

This material was transferred to the City of Edmonton Archives in 1973 by the Office of the City Commissioner.

Arrangement

This material was re-arranged by the archivist between 2007 and 2011 to make it more accessible. The original class and file numbers have been retained in columns on the right hand side of the finding aid.
The cartographic material was assigned item numbers with the prefix EAM-172 and EAM-114.

Language of material

  • English

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    Restrictions on access

    These records contain information that is protected in alignment with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. There are no restrictions on access.

    Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

    Copyright may apply.
    Reproduction restrictions may apply.

    Finding aids

    File list available online.

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    Related materials

    Accruals

    Further accruals are expected.

    General note

    Accession numbers: A73-52

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    City of Edmonton Archives

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    Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
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    Status

    Final

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