Sherbrooke

Dating back to 1906, the Sherbrooke neighborhood traces its roots to Edmonton’s early land boom era, yet it remained largely agricultural until post-World War II. It wasn’t until the early 1950s, under the guidance of town planner Noel Dant, that Sherbrooke saw significant development. Embracing innovative urban planning concepts, Sherbrooke’s subdivision in the 1950s pioneered the “neighbourhood unit” design, prioritizing community cohesion and aesthetics. This forward-thinking approach, highlighted by curvilinear streets and strategically located amenities, garnered recognition as a model of subdivision design by planning authorities. Named after Sherbrooke, Quebec, itself honoring Sir John Coape Sherbrooke, a prominent figure in British North America, Sherbrooke embodies a rich heritage intertwined with progressive urban planning principles.