The Calgary Metropolitan Region (CMR) Growth Plan (GP) prescribes the creation of Context Studies in four areas. This approach focuses on Joint Planning Areas (JPA) between municipalities where higher growth levels are forecasted. 

The Trilateral Joint Planning Area 1: City of Airdrie - Rocky View County - City of Calgary

Each municipality has established relationships with their neighbour(s) on how they jointly address adjacent urban and rural growth, as articulated in their respective Intermunicipal Development Plans. Building on the principles of the GPGP, the JPA 1 Context Study will focus on forecasted development pressure and growth management in the JPAs. Residential, non-residential, and agricultural operations will benefit from regional collaboration to manage growth in these areas to ensure efficient use of land, infrastructure, and services. This will be particularly important for managing infrastructure costs that require funding from multiple levels of government.

The Trilateral JPA 1 Committee will be responsible for providing overall direction to Administration and making decisions on most matters pertaining to the Context Study. The Trilateral JPA 1 Committee will also be responsible for ensuring their respective Council is updated regarding the progress of the Context Study and recommending the completed Context Study for approval to the Councils of the JPA 1 member municipalities.