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Consultation has concluded. Thank you for your participation and providing valuable feedback.
This report provides a summary of what we heard during the series of Phase 2 public engagement initiatives that included stakeholder focus groups, the Places Survey, Waterfront City Walk and an interactive screening. The project team will use this information to inform the direction of the new OP, and to begin drafting the new policies. We thank all of those who participated for their valuable feedback. We look forward to continued engagement with you!
Discussion Papers: identifying and discussing issues facing Barrie
The discussion papers below are centred around seven themes that were prevalent in the feedback we received in Phase 1 of the OP project. These discussion papers incorporate your feedback, research into Barrie's current situation and best practices around the world, to explore different solutions and ideas on how to address issues that affect Barrie.
The policy options and directions presented in these papers will help pin-point our vision to making Barrie a liveable, healthy, accessible and thriving city. They are a starting point for generating discussion about general policy issues in this phase of the Official Plan Project.
This report provides a summary of what we heard during the series of Phase 2 public engagement initiatives that included stakeholder focus groups, the Places Survey, Waterfront City Walk and an interactive screening. The project team will use this information to inform the direction of the new OP, and to begin drafting the new policies. We thank all of those who participated for their valuable feedback. We look forward to continued engagement with you!
Discussion Papers: identifying and discussing issues facing Barrie
The discussion papers below are centred around seven themes that were prevalent in the feedback we received in Phase 1 of the OP project. These discussion papers incorporate your feedback, research into Barrie's current situation and best practices around the world, to explore different solutions and ideas on how to address issues that affect Barrie.
The policy options and directions presented in these papers will help pin-point our vision to making Barrie a liveable, healthy, accessible and thriving city. They are a starting point for generating discussion about general policy issues in this phase of the Official Plan Project.
Your involvement is vital to making the Official Plan a success! We want to ensure that the new OP is guided by the
people who live and work in Barrie and that the OP reflects the needs and desires
of the community.
Complete this survey to share how you feel about the different development options in Barrie.
Consider the following key question: What are the places
and spaces that you want to see more of in the City? Answering this key
question will help determine what types of development to prioritize.
This survey will take approximately 5
minutes to complete and is available until May 27, 2019. Your responses are anonymous.
Thank you in advance for your time and contributions to the new OP!
Consultation has concluded. Thank you for your participation and providing valuable feedback.
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Phase 2 Timeline
Phase 2: Under development
Official Plan Project (Phase 2) has finished this stage
February - March 2019 Phase 1 feedback is being evaluated, discussion papers are being written and feedback opportunities are being developed.
Consultation Review
Official Plan Project (Phase 2) has finished this stage
May-June 2019 Feedback from Phase 2 engagement opportunities will be analysed, final outcomes documented in the What You Said report and comments will be addressed in the What We Did report.
Progress Updates
Official Plan Project (Phase 2) has finished this stage
Tuesday October 8, 2019 Growth Management Options and Land Use Policy Directions presentation to City Building Committee.
Monday, November 4, 2019 City Council to decide on Growth Management Options and Land Use Policy Directions.
Completion of Phase 2
Official Plan Project (Phase 2) is currently at this stage
The OP is
the city’s overarching master plan that sets a vision of what Barrie
will be in the next 20 years and guides development for that future. It
integrates provincial legislation and policies with public opinion and
all elements of the city (i.e. land-use, infrastructure, transportation,
natural heritage and culture).
As part of this project, Planning
Services will also be updating the Zoning By-law. While the Official
Plan is the City of Barrie's overarching master plan to guide Barrie's
development for the future, the Zoning By-law contains the nuts and
bolts to implement the OP.
The OP Project is anticipated to take
18 months and will go through 6 phases before a new OP is completed.
Please note: the timeline, themes and feedback opportunities could
evolve as the project continues.
To learn about previous phases of the project, please visit:
