Big Moves in the Draft Neighbourhood Plan 4. Create more places to live near transit and amenities 1. Create strong village hearts Establish Westside Village area as the heart of the neighbourhood Strengthen Craigflower Village Designate a small urban village on Catherine Street at Edward Street Enliven Esquimalt Road with new housing along the road, above employment, and in the Lime Point area Support townhomes and smaller apartment buildings along Skinner Street, Suffolk Street, and east of Craigflower Village 2. Connect the community Complete pedestrian and cycling routes Identify key intersections and hot spots for improvement Better connect the neighbourhood to existing regional trails 5. Strengthen connections to the waterfront Improve access to the waterfront Add features and improvements to encourage gathering Work with partners to restore water and environmental quality in the Gorge Waterway 3. Add housing that fits the neighbourhood character in older residential areas 6. Support jobs in the neighbourhood Support rowhouses, townhouses and houseplexes in some older residential areas Reduce the size of lot required for small lot homes or duplexes Allow secondary suites in duplexes, small lot houses, and rowhouses Maintain the Upper Harbour waterfront for industry Retain and renew light industry and add new commercial and office spaces Allow a mix of residential and employment uses in some areas Protect and re-use heritage buildings 7. Strengthen parks and food systems Identify future improvements to parks Support the creation of community gardens and orchards
Overview and process timeline Neighbourhood ± GO RG E Burnside GF Township of Esquimalt LO W ER RD D R T L A M I U SQ ST ST Y BA BA Y DOMINION RD SKINNER ST OLD EA ST T DS AR SH AN BL CR AI RD E JOHNS O N ST Downtown James Bay 0 0.25 0.5 1 Kilometers Neighbourhood Plan Timeline WE ARE HERE LATE FALL MAY 2016 SEP 2016 JAN 2017 SEP 2017 2017 PHASE 1 PRE-PLANNING PHASE 2 IMAGINE PHASE 3 CO-CREATE PHASE 4 DRAFT PLAN PHASE 5 PROPOSED PLAN VIC WEST WORKING GROUP ESTABLISHED WINTER WINTER 2017 2018 PLAN PHASE 6 ADOPTION IMPLEMENTATION Continuing Working Group support Analysis of feedback and identification of issues Analysis of feedback PLAN WRITING Community workshop Sounding boards Online survey 1 community meeting Street Fest Fest Gorge Swimfest 3 COMMUNITY FORUMS Transportation and Community Design Walkshop Future of Urban Villages Walkshop Ideas Fair INCORPORATION OF FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLAN 3 pop-up events 2 open houses Online survey Pizza and a Planner meetings 1 youth event INCORPORATION OF FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED PLAN
URBAN VILLAGES Create strong village hearts What we heard: Westside Village Shops and services are a great asset Improve cycling and walking access to and inside the village Add places to live and work Design shops, services, parks and community facilities to enhance streets and public places What s proposed for Westside Village Concept Diagram Westside Village? Mixed-use buildings up to 6 storeys with shops facing the streets Limited number of building(s) taller than 6 Commercial frontage at grade Employment or Light Industrial frontage Residential frontage storeys at Tyee Rd and intersection and in shopping centre Buildings up to 3-4 storeys on the east side of Alston St Improve pedestrian amenities (e.g. trees, sidewalks, patio dining) on Wilson St Harriet Rd Gorge Rd Balfour Ave Washington Ave Improve bicycle/ pedestrian connectivity Main street/pedestrian friendly street Terminating vista/ distinctive architecture Improve intersection for pedestrians Douglas St Improve connections to and from the village for pedestrians and cyclists Explore more community centre space Large Urban Village Small Urban Village a Rd Large Urban Village Small Urban Village Bridge St Manchester Dunedin David St John Irma St Make Wilson St more pedestrian friendly with on street parking, canopy trees, and crossings Victoria with West shops and patio dining on the north Cecelia Rd Bridge St Manchester St Dunedin St David St John St With redevelopment, create pedestrian connections or local street network Store St Rock Bay Ave Topaz Ave Government St Hillside Ave Queens Ave With redevelopment, create internal public street or pedestrian network Add community orchard in Triangle Pembroke St Discovery St How supportive are you of these key initiatives to support urban villages? Establish Westside Village area as the heart of the neighbourhood - an evolving gathering place that links old and new together with housing, employment, improved connections and more (outlined above) If Westside Village Shopping Centre redevelops, retain shopping and encourage new housing and employment above, up to 6 storeys in most locations (see the Westside Village area Concept Sketch for more detail)
URBAN VILLAGES Create strong village hearts What we heard: Craigflower Village Valued for small shops, local flavour, and friendly ambiance Maintain character while supporting businesses and providing space for a few new shops and housing Catherine St at Edward St People value this small commercial corner Protect and strengthen it with shops, services, and housing Enhance public areas and better connect to What s proposed in Craigflower Village Concept Diagram Craigflower Village? Extend the village north to Belton Avenue and south to Skinner Street Mixed use buildings up to 3 storeys Add on-street parking on east side of Craigflower (with street trees) Four-storey building on the northeast corner of Skinner Street and Russell Street, stepping down to neighbouring houses and Raynor Street Create a small gathering space in the park across from the village Re-use single-detached houses for commercial or mixed-use purposes RAYNOR AVE 3 storeys facing Raynor, climbing the slope Broader mix of housing types (e.g. townhouses, live-work units), adding residents to help support the businesses Improve places to gather on both sides of Craigflower Road Commercial frontage at grade Residential frontage Residential or commercial frontage RUSSEL ST SKINNER ST Transition gently to houses to east 4 storey residential or mixed use on Skinner St. Main street/pedestrian friendly street What s proposed for other urban villages? The plan also designates a small urban village on Catherine St. at Edward St. to: Support small, mixed use live-work buildings and residential buildings up to three storeys How supportive are you of these key initiatives to support urban villages? Strengthen Craigflower Village through new housing, commercial opportunities and improvements to public areas, with new buildings up to three to four storeys, as outlined in the Craigflower Village Area Concept sketch Designate a small urban village on Catherine Street at Edward Street to retain and allow shops and a few small apartment buildings
TRANSPORTATION Connect the community What we heard: There are congestion and safety issues on busy commuter streets It is often hard to get to the two regional trails (Galloping Goose, E&N) Transportation improvements are needed to increase safety and connectivity, including better crossings, traffic calming and wayfinding What s proposed in the Plan? Complete pedestrian and cycling routes Identify key intersections Neighbourhood Active Transportation Network Approved All Ages and Abilities route Approved All Ages and Abilities route Other designated pedestrian and cycling route* Other designated pedestrian and cycling route* Irma St elia Rd Manchester St Dunedin St Cecelia Rd and problem areas for improvement Better connect the neighbourhood to existing regional trails Other neighbourhood identified pedestrian and cycling connections Other neighbourhood identified pedestrian and cycling connections Key Destinations Key Destinations *Includes both greenways and cycling network *Includes both greenways and cycling network Victoria West Bridge St David St John St Store St Rock Bay Ave Victoria West How supportive are you of these key initiatives for transportation and mobility? Complete the pedestrian and cycling routes shown on the Neighbourhood Active Transportation Map and develop new ones to connect different parts of the neighbourhood Better connect the neighbourhood to existing regional multi-use trails
TRANSPORTATION Connect the community Neighbourhood-Identified Priority Transportation Improvements # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Alston Street: Establish as pedestrianoriented corridor William Street Greenway: Improve and widen trail, add wayfinding : Establish eastwest trails across playing field, linking Griffiths St and William St Greenway with the E&N Trail : Assess waterfront trail for improvements E&N Rail Trail near Delta Hotel: Assess for lighting improvements Galloping Goose Trail: Assess for ecosensitive lighting Pine Street and Hereward Street: Assess for cyclist and pedestrian safety and add wayfinding Connect Westsong walkway to Westside Village via Roundhouse redevelopment, implement Improvement Plan Triangle : Consider re-orienting trails to improve pedestrian connections to Galloping Goose : Encourage active travel program participation to reduce vehicle congestion. Alston Street and Langford Street: Complete sidewalk network through redevelopment E&N Rail Trail West of Equimalt Road: Improve informal connection to Sherk Street # Approved All Ages and Abilities route Neighbourhood identified priority bicycle and or/pedestrian route - new connection Neighbourhood identified priority bicycle and or/pedestrian route - improve existing connection Neighbourhood identified priority bicycle and or/pedestrian route - assess for further improvements Neighbourhood Identified crossing improvements Neighbourhood Identified Belton Ave at Reno Street: Permanent landscaped traffic diverter Hereward Green How supportive crossing improvements are you of these 2key initiatives for transportation and mobility? Victoria Triangle Assess the key intersections, crossings and areas for improvement identified in the Neighbourhood-Identified Transportation Improvements Map to make walking and cycling safer # 7 Comments? Did we miss anything? Use sticky 16 8 notes! HEREWARD RD 14 7 Approved All Ages and Abilities route 13 12 SHERK ST Neighbourhood identified priority bicycle and or/pedestrian route - new connection Neighbourhood identified priority bicycle and or/pedestrian route - improve existing connection Neighbourhood identified priority bicycle and or/pedestrian route - assess for further improvements Neighbourhood Identified crossing improvements Neighbourhood Identified crossing improvements 13 23 3 E&N Rail Trail Ir Raynor 2 WILLIAM ST 23 10 4 22 RAYNOR AVE Alston Green Galloping Goose Trail 19 11 21 Victoria West 17 Triangle 24 25 10 Hereward 4Green 22 HEREWARD RD 14 7 19 11 16 E&N Rail Trail Raynor 1 8 15 - Hillside 9 SITKUM RD 15 18 6 20 E&N Rail Trail Westsong Walkway Galloping Goose Trail 3 1 24 20 25 21 16 8 12 17 15 Very supportive 14Somewhat supportive Neutral 9 Somewhat opposed Very opposed 24 25 13 12 SHERK ST 3 2 Irma St WILLIAM ST 23 10 6 4 22 RAYNOR AVE 1 Alston Green Galloping Goose Trail 19 11 21 West 17 5 ecelia Rd - Hillside 9 SITKUM RD 18 6 20 E&N Rail Trail Westsong Walkway Bridge St Manchester S Dunedin St David St John St Galloping Goose Trail 5 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Cecelia Rd Wilson Street at Hereward Road: Improve pedestrian crossing Esquimalt Road at Sitkum Street: Consider signalized crossing and pedestrian route through Tyee Cooperative Kimta Road All Ages and Abilities bike route pilot project Wilson Street: Improve pedestrian experience and streetscape during redevelopment Kimta Road: Evaluate need for crossing to connect to waterfront Establish and/or sign Galloping Goose to Raynor Ave connection Point Ellice Bridge: Improve cycling and pedestrian facilities. reet: more pedestrianoriented environment Skinner Road: slower, more comfortable pedestrian and cycling Craigflower Road: Calm traffic, pedestrian-oriented urban village Equimalt Road: Pedestrian-oriented design between Esquimalt border and Catherine Street Bridge St Manchester St Dunedin St David St John St Douglas St Tyee Road: Pedestrian-oriented design, evaluate new & current crossings Store St Rock Bay Ave 18 5
HOUSING Add housing that fits the neighbourhood character in older residential areas What we heard: The diversity of people and housing make unique Retain the low-scale, green feel of the older residential parts of the neighbourhood Improve housing choices to provide more family-friendly housing (3+ bedrooms) and more affordable alternatives to single detached housing What s proposed in the Plan? Encourage a broader range of Housing Policies for Traditional Residential Sub-areas Irm housing including townhouses and duplexes on standard-sized lots, and reduce the size of lots required for small lot homes. Cecelia Rd Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Manchest Dunedi Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 David St RAYNOR AVE Joh Bridge St SKINNER ST Housing Types Allowed in all areas: Single rows of Townhouses on lots meeting site requirements Where lot requirements are met, secondary suites allowed in duplexes, in small lot houses, and lock-off suites in row/townhouses that front the street Reduced minimum lot size for duplexes (without suites) to 460m2 (5,000 ft2) and 15m (50 ft) in width Adding additional housing (e.g. a house with multiple suites) to help protect and re-use heritage buildings Supported in Traditional Residential: Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Support small apartment buildings up to 3 storeys with additional design guidelines Townhouses in more than one row (with lot requirements met) Reduce minimum lot size for small lot houses from 260m2 to 180m2 (2,000 ft2) and at least 10m (33 ft) wide for small lot homes
HOUSING Add housing that fits the neighbourhood character in older residential areas Townhouses and Rowhouses Houseplexes What s proposed? Townhouses and rowhouses in a single row facing the street in all areas Townhouses in two rows in Areas 1 and 2 where lots are large enough Townhomes fronting the street may be 2 2 ½ storeys tall. Townhomes not fronting a street may be 1 ½ - 2 storeys tall and should be set back from neighbours Landscaped front and back yards and street trees Why? More family-friendly housing Expands housing choice (may be 3+ bedrooms with access to on-site open space) Reduces car dependency (near transit, shopping, amenities, downtown) Sustainability benefits (energy, land use) What could this look like? Multi-unit buildings designed to look like a large house What s proposed? Houseplexes on appropriately sized lots Typically 3-4 units ing on site consistent with zoning, may in some cases be reduced to retain greenspace Why? Retain character - may be similar in scale or appearance to heritage homes converted to multiple suites Expands housing choice: Additional rental or strata units What could this look like? What could a site layout look like? Townhomes on a wide (18m/60ft) corner lot. Townhome development on two assembled lots 40m (130ft) deep. How supportive are you of these key initatives for housing? Support rowhouses, townhouses and houseplexes in older residential areas, focused on areas east of Russell Street
HOUSING Add housing that fits the neighbourhood character in older residential areas Small Lot Homes Duplexes on smaller lots What is proposed? Reduce the size of lot required for a small-lot house in Area 3 Small lot houses are supported on lots of at least 180m2 (2,000 sq. ft.) and 10m (33 ) wide Limit small lot homes on these smaller lots to 1 ½ storeys in height. Why? More family-friendly housing Makes small lot subdivision possible on lot sizes typically found in this area. Consistent with some existing lots and zoning in Allows for a limited number of small lots within Area 3 The smaller lot size and restriction to 1 ½ storeys results in generally smaller houses. What is proposed? Duplexes on lots of at least 15m (50 ) wide: side-by-side, front-to-back, or up-down duplexes. Front and rear landscaped yards Re-use of heritage buildings One on-site parking space for each unit (current standards) parking discouraged in backyard area Why? More family-friendly housing Expands housing choice More affordable than new single detached homes Character may look similar to single detached homes What could this look like? What could this look like? How supportive are you of these key initatives for housing? Reduce the size of lot required for small lot houses west of Russell Street to support some small lot development tailored to s existing lot pattern Reduce the size of lot where duplexes are allowed
HOUSING Add housing that fits the neighbourhood character in older residential areas Secondary Suites and lock-off suites Heritage building reuse Private self-contained units within a dwelling. Secondary suites have their own external door, which is visible from the street, while lock-off suites may or may share an entry with the main unit. What is proposed? Secondary suites: - in duplexes on slightly larger lots than the minimum lot size; - in small lot homes above a minimum lot size of 230m2 (2,500 sq. ft) - in rowhouses and townhouses that front onto a street (lock-off suites too) No additional parking required Why? What is proposed? Two secondary suites, or a secondary suite and a garden suite, with a single detached home with heritage designation Conversion of heritage homes in Craigflower Village to commercial or mixed use Reuse of smaller homes by allowing the addition of living space, lifting or adding addition Why? Income incentives for owners to retain and re-use heritage buildings Incentivizes retention and reuse rather than demolition Housing diversity Mortgage helper Add housing while maintaining neighbourhood feel What could this look like? What could this look like? 1 2 1 6 5 Duplex and secondary suite: 1. Duplex entries 2. Secondary suite entry 3. Duplex parking access 4. On-street parking for secondary suites 5. Duplex parking 6. Shared outdoor space Heritage property with multiple suites 4 3 1 3 4 Small lot house and secondary suite: 1. Main house entry 2. Secondary suite entry and patio 3. Main house parking 4. Shared rear yard 5. On-street parking for secondary suite Heritage property with commercial space 2 5 How supportive are you of these key initatives for housing? Allow legal suites in duplexes, small lot houses, and town/rowhouses Protect and re-use heritage buildings by allowing additional housing (e.g. a house with multiple suites)
HOUSING Create more places to live near transit and amenities What we heard: Esquimalt Road area is important for employment and housing and should be more vibrant New housing near trails and transit routes will help revitalize the area and provide places to live Neighbourhood Land Use Ir celia Rd Manch Support 3 storey townhomes and smaller Core apartment buildings General Employment along Skinner General Employment Street with limited residential and Suffolk Marine Industrial Street Industrial Employment Industrial Employment with limited residential Large Urban Village Small Urban Village Urban Residential Traditional Residential Open Space Rail Corridor Special Planning Area Enliven Equimalt Road with residential units above employment in buildings up to 5 storeys, plus a possible 10 density bonus for on-site affordable housing Add residential buildings up to 5 storeys in some parts of Lime Point Support 3-4 storey residential building at Russell Street and Skinner Street. Bridge St Dun David S J What s proposed in the Plan? The draft plan identifies new types of multi-unit housing (townhomes and apartments) near Skinner Street, along Esquimalt Road, and in the Lime Point Area. Core General Employment General Employment with limited residential Marine Industrial Industrial Employment Industrial Employment with limited residential Large Urban Village Small Urban Village Core General Employment General Employment with limited residential Marine Industrial Industrial Employment Industrial Employment with limited residential Large Urban Village Small Urban Village Urban Residential Traditional Residential Open Space Rail Corridor Special Planning Area Harriet Rd Gorge R Irma St WILS How supportive are you of these key initatives for housing? Enliven Esquimalt Road with residential units above employment in buildings up to 5 storeys, Open including Space a possible 10% density bonus for on-site affordable housing Urban Residential Traditional Residential Rail Corridor Special Planning Area Victoria W Elementa Add residential buildings up to 5 storeys in some parts of Lime Point (south of Esquimalt Road) Support 3 storey townhomes and smaller apartment buildings along Skinner Street, parts of Esquimalt Road, and Suffolk Street
HOUSING Create more places to live near transit and amenities Development Permit Guidelines Development Permit Guidelines are bylaws which regulate the form and character of new development. Currently, most commercial or industrial development and residential development of three or more units is reviewed under the Guidelines for: Multi-Unit Residential, Commercial and Industrial which were adopted in 2012. The draft plan proposes new guidelines to address "What we Heard" about pedestrian-friendly environments, building design, transitions to adjacent development, privacy, green space, parking and more. Urban Form and Character Objectives for Traditional Residential Infill Housing These objectives will inform guidelines for Townhouses and Rowhouses to be adopted with the plan, and an update to the duplex guidelines which is proposed upon adoption of the Urban Residential Form and Character Guidance for Urban Residential Areas These objectives will inform guidelines for multi-unit development (3 or more units) along corridors and near urban villages. plan. How supportive are you of these key initatives for housing? Adopt development permit guidelines based on the plan s Urban Form and Character Objectives for Traditional Housing to address What we Heard about pedestrian-friendly environments, building design, green space, parking and more Adopt development permit guidelines based on the plan s Urban Form and Character Guidance to Urban Residential Areas to address What we Heard about pedestrian-friendly environments, building design, privacy, green space, parking and more
PARKS Strengthen waterfront connections What we heard: The waterfront is a valuable asset and part of s identity Celebrate the waterfront, enhance access and diversify types of activities there Future Inter-municipal Waterfront Pedestrian Routes Future inter-municipal waterfront pedestrian routes Possible future opportunity (in Burnside, across gorge) As part of future planning for Arm and Burleith s, reconsider opportunities for environmentally sensitive public pathway near the waterfront Future inter-municipal waterfront pedestrian routes Possible future opportunity (in Burnside, across gorge) What s proposed in the Plan? The draft plan proposes initiatives to improve waterfront access, gathering spaces, and environmental quality. Arm Street Westsong Walkway How supportive are you of these key initiatives for the waterfront? Improve access to the waterfront through public docks and trail improvements (e.g. community-led docks at Arm, Burleith or, subject to environmental constraints) Add features and improvements along waterfront trails and parks to encourage gathering and animate the waterfront Continue to work with partners to restore water and environmental quality in the Gorge Waterway and Harbour
EMPLOYMENT Support jobs in the neighbourhood What we heard: Preserve existing employment lands Renew and maintain space for neighbourhood-compatible artisan and light industries Create offices for employment Find opportunities to mix living and working Harriet Rd Encourage industries that are compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood Gorge Rd Irma St Balfour Ave Washington Ave Cecelia Rd Employment Lands Irm Cecelia Rd Manches Duned Bridge St David St Jo What s proposed in the Plan? ployment ployment esidential ployment ployment esidential strial E&N Trail General Employment General Employment with limited residential Industrial Employment Industrial Employment with limited residential Upper Harbour Waterfront Initiatives proposed in the draft plan balance retaining of industrial spaces while allowing the area to evolve to include some residential and commercial uses. Brid How supportive are you of these key initiatives to support jobs in the neighbourhood? Maintain the Upper Harbour waterfront for industry Encourage the retention and renewal of light industrial spaces. Add new commercial and office spaces up to 4 storeys in certain locations near the E&N Trail and the Alston-Bay-Tyee area Support a mix of residential or commercial development above artisan and light industrial businesses, up to 5 storeys, along parts of Esquimalt Road and near Westside Village Support a mix of employment and residential uses south of Tyee Road, transitioning to the Railyards residential area
PARKS Strengthen s, Open Spaces and Food Systems What we heard: has great parks and open spaces for play and recreation, access to nature, and places to gather Improve the parks and open spaces to draw more people and offer even more for all ages and abilities The community prides itself on its urban food production and envisions growing more food in private green spaces, public parks, open spaces and boulevards, and new multi-unit buildings Suggested and Open Undertake Space future planning Improvements for s (Land managed by City of Victoria as a park) s (Land managed by City of Victoria as a park) Open space (Land that is generally publicly accessible, other than City parks) Open space (Land that is generally publicly accessible, other than City parks) Rail Corridor Rail Corridor Public school Public school New park New park New park as part of Master Development Agreement New open space as part of Master Development Agreement New park as part of Master Development Agreement improvements as part of Master Development Agreement New open space as part of Master Development Agreement improvements as part of Master Development Agreement Improved access between Hereward St and E&N Trail. Maintain fruit trees in Hereward Green. Improved connections to and within Improved access between Hereward St and E&N Trail. Maintain fruit trees in Hereward Green. Hereward Green DOMINION RD Arm Street HEREWARD RD Burleith Arm Street Undertake future planning for Arm and Burleith to activate the parks, draw people to the waterfront, Burleith and foster environmental protection Raynor Coffin Island Point Colville Island What s proposed in the Plan? The draft plan provides direction for future planning of improvements for parks and open spaces in the neighbourhood. Suggested improvements include adding activities, improving comfort and safety, restoring nature and encouraging people to gather. The plan also supports expanding opportunities to grow food in both public and private spaces. How supportive are you of the key initiatives to strengthen parks and food systems? Vista Create a park improvement plan for to protect and restore - natural areas, update amenities and improve pedestrian and cycling safety, improve delineation of off-leash dog area, and Lime more Rainbow Bay Improved connections to and within Hereward Green DOMINION RD HEREWARD RD Rainbow Mary Street Alston Green Sitkum improvements as part of Roundhouse Development Regatta Point Sitkum - Hillside Arm and Burleith to activate the parks, draw people to the waterfront, and foster environmental protection Raynor Create Improvement Plan for to address trail improvements, beach and swimming access, restoration of natural areas, more features along edge of Craigflower Road Continue to support the growing of food in public places, neighbourhood-led community gardens and orchards, and encourage the creation of new allotment or community gardens through private multi-unit redevelopment Triangle Saghalie Coffin Island Point Colville Island Point Ellice Vista Tenas Westsong Walkway Improvements to Galloping Goose Trail and adjacent green spaces Regatta Point Continue implementation of Improvement Plan in Establish new park at Alston Johnson Street Bridge Green Work with partners improve Westsong Walkway and Outer Harbour parks and open spaces Mary Street Sitkum improvements as part of Roundhouse Development Sitkum Hillside Create Improvement Plan for to address trail improvements, beach and swimming access, restoration of natural areas, more features along edge of Craigflower Road Triangle Saghalie Point Ellice Tenas Improvements to Galloping Goose Trail and adjacent green spaces Continue implementation of Improvement Plan in Work with partners to improve Westsong Walkway and Outer Harbour parks and open spaces Establish new park at Johnson Street Bridge Westsong Walkway Identify publicly accessible gardens as a desired community amenity on certain properties (e.g. housing cooperatives) if they redevelop to higher densities
Overall, how supportive are you of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan? Create strong Connect the Add housing Create more places Strengthen Support jobs in the Strengthen parks village hearts community that fits the to live near transit connections to the neighbourhood and food systems neighbourhood and amenities waterfront character in older residential areas We haven t asked about everything in the draft Neighbourhood Plan. Use this space to provide feedback on other sections of the draft Plan or other general comments! Other sections: Infrastructure and Green Development Neighbourhood Well-being Arts, Culture, and Placemaking Action Plan