Ice Lake Road South Master Plan

We are leading the development of a master plan for Ice Lake Road South (ILRS). The ILRS area (Study Area Map) will provide space to accommodate commercial and industrial growth within the City of Whitehorse for the coming years. The ILRS Master Plan area will establish a vision and framework for the area. It will provide guidance on land use, density, on and off-site infrastructure, and financial feasibility for the future use of the area.

ILRS Planning Area (planning area) is located within the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) and Ta’an Kwäch'än Council (TKC)Continue reading

ILRS Planning Area (planning area) is located within the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) and Ta’an Kwäch'än Council (TKC). The planning area is approximately 32.42 ha and includes vacant Yukon government (“YG”) Commissioner’s land, KDFN Settlement Land (C-86B), and surveyed land (weigh station). The planning area occupies a strip of highway frontage on the west side of the Alaska Highway north of the Robert Service Way / Alaska Highway intersection.

Background

In 2020, a detailed study was conducted to identify pieces of land owned by the City, Government of Yukon, and First Nations that could be considered for light and heavy industrial development. You can find more information about this study on our project page dedicated to Commercial and Industrial Land Planning. In 2021, a preliminary review was completed to refine the list of potential areas. The feasibility studies identify that the “Ice Lake Road South Area” should be the priority area for further planning to get land to the market with a future project intended for Ice Lake Road North.

To learn more about the existing conditions of the plan area and the constraints the land use concept plan must consider, read more in the Background Report.

Update #3: Public Input on the Preliminary Land Use Scenario

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Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who completed the survey on the preliminary land use scenario. We received input from 93 respondents to the survey, and 4 comments on social media post. We are excited to release the What We Heard Report: Preliminary Land Use Scenario, which summarizes the valuable input we received.
This report, along with input from technical experts, planning and urban design consultants, and landowners, will inform the development of the final land use concept for the Ice Lake Road South Master Plan.

Next Steps
The City’s consultant is now working to incorporate the feedback from various streams of input to create the final land use concept and draft Master Plan. The draft Master Plan is expected be completed in early May, 2024, with an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the draft plan before it gets finalized and presented to Council. Stay tuned for more details on a public engagement opportunity to take place in June.
Update #2: Public Survey on Preliminary Land Use Scenario

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We're leading the development of a Master Plan for Ice Lake Road South (ILRS). The IRLS area (Study Area Map) will provide space to accommodate commercial and industrial growth within the city of Whitehorse for the coming years. The IRLS Master Plan area will establish a vision and framework for the area. It will provide guidance on land use, density, on and off-site infrastructure, and financial feasibility for the future use of the area.
A preliminary land use scenario has been developed and is being presented to the public. The feedback and input will be incorporated into the final Master Plan concept.
Link to Concept: Preliminary Land Use Scenario
Link to the Survey: Ice Lake Road South Master Plan
Update #1 Background Report

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The City’s consultant has finalized a Background Report that lays out the existing conditions for the Ice Lake Road South area. This Planning Brief provides a deeper understanding of the opportunities and constraints related to the site. The purpose of report is to:
• Provide a detailed review of the applicable City legislation and planning documents related to ILRS;
• Review studies completed;
• Examine how the existing work could shape and influence the future land use;
• Undertake a thorough review of the development area to understand the specific opportunities and constraints; and
• Evaluate high-level development and employment potential.