Free · Map-based · Alberta-ready
Permaculture Site Design Tool for Alberta & Western Canada
Draw your property. Get regenerative placement recommendations for water, buildings, plantings, and infrastructure — then implement with Canada’s scale-up permaculture company.
How It Works
Draw Your Parcel
Mark boundaries on satellite imagery and terrain data — built for Alberta acreages, Prairie farms, and Western Canadian holdings.
We Analyze
Elevation, slope, aspect, soil types, climate zones, water features, and land use patterns specific to your location.
Get Recommendations
A detailed design report with placement guidance for buildings, water systems, plantings, livestock, and access.
Plan & Implement
Use the report yourself — or hire Expanding Edge for consulting and full on-site implementation across Western Canada.
What Data We Use
Topography & Elevation
Precise elevation data for slope, aspect, and water flow patterns on your property.
Climate Data
Temperature, precipitation, frost dates, and growing season information tuned for Alberta and the Prairies.
Soil Information
Soils atlas data showing types, classification, and management considerations for Western Canada.
Water Features
Watershed context, wet areas, and flow patterns to guide harvesting and drainage design.
Land Use Patterns
Current vegetation, structures, and adjacent use so recommendations fit real context.
Satellite Imagery
Current aerial view to map structures, vegetation, and existing features accurately.
Design Recommendations Include
- Building & Infrastructure Placement — Homes, barns, storage, and access roads
- Water Systems — Swales, ponds, rainwater harvesting, and irrigation efficiency
- Food Production Areas — Gardens, orchards, food forests, and perennial plantings
- Livestock Areas — Pasture rotation, shelter, and grazing management
- Microclimate Mapping — Frost pockets, warm niches, wind protection
- Access & Circulation — Efficient work flow and visitor paths
- Shelterbelts & Screening — Windbreaks and privacy for prairie sites
- Phasing & Implementation — Prioritized steps you can fund over time
Ready to Analyze Your Property?
Start free below. Create designs, save progress, and export results — then talk to us about digging and planting for real.
Launch Site Design ToolFrom Design Tool to Full Implementation
Expanding Edge is building Canada’s largest permaculture implementation company. The free tool is the front door — professional consulting and earthworks are how your plan becomes a living system on Alberta and Western Canadian land.
- Self-Directed: Use the report to guide your own build
- Consultation: Strategy, phasing, and budgeting with our designers
- Hands-On Support: Layout staking, earthworks, planting, and system installation
Site Design Tool
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Site Design Tool FAQ
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. Create designs, explore scenarios, and print your report at no cost — built for landowners across Alberta and Western Canada.
Do I need technical knowledge?
No. Draw on the map and follow the prompts. No GIS background required.
How accurate are the recommendations?
We use government geospatial data and established permaculture principles. Professional on-site assessment adds further precision for earthworks and planting.
Can I save my designs?
Yes. Work saves locally in your browser so you can return, revise, download, or print.
Does it work outside Alberta?
Yes — use it for properties across Western Canada and beyond. On-site implementation is prioritized for Alberta and the West.
How do I implement the design?
Prioritize what matters most in your report, then contact us for consulting or full installation support.