After sitting mostly undeveloped for more than two decades, Century Park in south Edmonton could finally move into a new phase of development after city council voted unanimously to rezone the area, city officials and local media reported. The Council’s decision on Tuesday night updates land use from a restrictive Direct Control Zone (DC2) to new designations — the Century Park Mixed Use Zone (CPMU) and Century Park Transition Zone (CPT) — that allow for housing, retail and mixed-use building projects.
Century Park occupies land adjacent to the Capital Line LRT terminus at 111 Street near 23 Avenue and was once the site of the former Heritage Mall, which closed in 2001. Multiple attempts over the years to transform the area into a vibrant, transit-oriented community stalled due to zoning limitations and planning disagreements between developers and the city. Council’s latest decision reflects a coordinated effort to break that logjam and support future growth near transit infrastructure.
The rezoning application was brought forward by a Blackfalds-based development company with plans to build a mix of residential and commercial spaces that could attract more residents and businesses to south Edmonton. Advocates for the plan said that updating the zoning will help address housing demand and strengthen connections between the surrounding neighbourhoods and the city’s public transit system.
Supporters on council argued that the move aligns with Edmonton’s broader goals for smart urban growth and densification, particularly near major transport hubs like LRT stations. Council members highlighted that well-designed infill and mixed-use development can improve community vibrancy while reducing pressures on suburban expansion. Critics, however, have previously raised concerns about infrastructure strain, traffic impacts and ensuring that new construction fits with the character of the existing neighbourhood.
The unanimous vote signals strong municipal backing for revitalizing Century Park after years of stalled plans. Local leaders and developers now look ahead to detailed planning, design and construction phases that could reshape the long-quiet site into a thriving part of Edmonton’s urban fabric.
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