The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) is a growth management board that coordinates regional planning among Calgary and surrounding municipalities in the Calgary region. Established under provincial legislation, the CMRB develops a regional growth plan guiding where development should occur to ensure efficient use of land and infrastructure. Member municipalities must ensure their local plans align with the regional growth plan. The board addresses issues that cross municipal boundaries—transportation, water, economic development—requiring regional cooperation. The CMRB represents a provincial approach to managing growth in major metropolitan areas through intermunicipal collaboration.