Yellowknife city council moves community, transport plans in possible last meeting of term

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-24 15:31:26.0
Tags: [Municipal, Housing, Transportation, Taxation, Infrastructure]

The Yellowknife City Council passed a 25-year community growth plan, adopted a comprehensive transportation plan targeting pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, and approved a new vacant land tax class taking effect in January 2028 to penalize undeveloped property. Additionally, the council established a major projects and opportunities secretariat municipal department to support national defence infrastructure investments, such as extending piped water and sewer to the Yellowknife airport. The community plan amendment passed second reading despite opposition and now awaits final review and approval by the territorial Department of Municipal and Community Affairs before a potential third reading.