Development Acceleration Program (DAP)

Be a pioneer in Lakeview Business District. Developers in Lakeview Business District can access up to $110,000 per acre through the Development Accelerator Program, designed for businesses ready to move at scale. Opportunities like this do not wait!

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About the Program / FAQs / Apply for the DAP

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About the Program

  • With $8M of incentives, the Development Acceleration Program (DAP) is intended to jump-start early-stage development in Lakeview Business District
  • In a two-stream approach, the DAP offers us to $110,000/acre in reimbursements for developers who will service construct commercial or industrial buildings within Lakeview
  • Detailed information can be found in the following Program Guideline documents or get in touch directly through our ‘Contact us’ page.

Detailed information can be found in the following Program Guideline documents.

DAP Program Guidelines

DAP Process Flow Chart

Is there a minimum acre threshold to qualify for the DAP?

Yes, a minimum of 30 acres serviced is required to take advantage of this program, with a maximum of 125 acres for reimbursement.

Can I take advantage of both DAP incentive streams?

Yes, the same developer can take advantage of both the land development and building construction streams if they perform both phases.

When do I get reimbursed for land-servicing?

Reimbursement will take place once you have:

  1. Serviced a minimum of 30 acres within the Lakeview Business District;
  2. Received a Construction Completion Certificate (CCC) for that servicing; and
  3. Obtained endorsement for a Plan of Subdivision, and registered that Plan with Alberta Land Titles.

See section 3.1 of the DAP Program Guidelines for more details.

When do I get reimbursed for building construction?

Reimbursement will take place once you have:

  1. Completed building construction on a minimum 30-acre site within Lakeview; and
  2. Obtained a final inspection permit for that building.

See section 3.1 of the DAP Program Guidelines for more details.

Apply for the Program

Take the first step and book your discovery meeting and learn more about DAP.

Please note the following: 1) This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act, SA 2024, c P-28.5 and will be used to process your inquiry. It will be treated in accordance with the privacy protection provisions of Part 1 of the Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the City’s Access and Privacy Coordinator. 2) The City does not respond to anonymous enquiries/submissions, malicious submissions, or submissions containing inappropriate or profane language; those received will be discarded by staff.

Have questions? Reach out!

Andrew Blackburn

Investment Attraction, Lakeview