The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Southwest Division New Station serves as a vital connection between the residential area to the south and the commercial developments to the north and west. To facilitate this connection, a pedestrian promenade extends along the west side of the property, providing a seamless link between these areas. 

In recognition of the need to foster community engagement, the police station’s public entrance is designed to integrate with the promenade, creating an open plaza that can host community gatherings. This exterior community plaza space will enhance the ability to host functions in the Community Room, located directly adjacent to the main public entrance lobby. To provide clearly defined areas for the public, operational areas, and high security areas the design uses the “onion skin” approach, with increasing levels of security within the building, determined by the functional plan and zoning which progresses from the public spaces through the administrative areas on to the higher security areas.

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A compact building plan was provided that maximizes on-site parking and amenities. The design met the Principles of Urban Design mandated by the Edmonton Design Committee. Artwork was incorporated into the lobby with a mural integrated into the design at an early stage.

In anticipation of future growth and operational flexibility, second-floor shell space has been incorporated into the design to allow for potential expansion. Locker rooms have been strategically planned to accommodate future needs with minimal disruption to the building’s overall operations.