The City of Barrie has released draft two of the City’s new Official Plan and welcomes public feedback and engagement over the next month.
“We have been consulting with our community since the fall of 2018 and we have built the new Official Plan on the feedback we’ve heard so far,” notes Andrea Miller, RPP, General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management. “This new Official Plan is intended to direct new growth and development to areas served well by public transit and in a manner that can enhance our natural environment and built heritage, and recognizes the transition to our existing neighbourhoods.”
Based on the feedback received, the City has prepared the second draft of the new Official Plan. This update includes proposed changes to the Settlement Area boundary, as well as phasing to accommodate for both people and job growth into 2051.
The City is now welcoming feedback on draft two of the Official Plan.
“We encourage residents to look at this next draft of the Plan and share their comments—we want to ensure we get this right,” says Michelle Banfield, RPP, Director of Development Services. “Look at your neighbourhood, your favourite city spaces, your transportation routes, and then look at the draft Official Plan and see if the policy structure matches your vision for our city.”
Here’s how residents can get involved:
- Open House (virtual) on May 19, 4 to 8 p.m.
City staff will present the draft new Official Plan to the public and give an opportunity to ask questions. There will be presentations at 4 p.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Q & A sessions and opportunities for interactive public engagement.
Public Meeting (virtual) on June 2 at 6 p.m.
- The second draft of the new Official Plan will be presented to the Planning Committee. Members of the public can make comments. If you wish to provide comments at the meeting, register in advance by emailing cityclerks@barrie.ca or calling 705-739-4220 x5500 before June 2.
How to submit feedback:
By email
- Submit your comments in writing to new.barrieop@barrie.ca no later than June 2. Please include your name, contact information and full address.
- By mail
Submit your comments in writing by mail to the Development Services Department, City of Barrie, City Hall, 70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, ON, L4M 4T5.
All comments must be submitted in writing by June 2, 2021, or can be made verbally at the Public Meeting. After the public consultation is complete, staff will make any necessary updates to the document and prepare the new Official Plan for release in fall 2021.
Public feedback welcomed on Draft Two of the City’s Official Plan. #Barrie #BuildingBarrie #BarriePlanning
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) May 6, 2021