Item - 2011.PG9.5

This is an interim report highlighting Stage 1 consultations to date as part the Five Year Review of the Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review.   

Over the past months City Planning staff have met with various stakeholder groups, held six Open Houses and launched online consultations including a survey.  Feedback from these initial consultations cover a range of city-building topics including the general success of the Official Plan's growth management strategy; ensuring amenities, services and transportation systems keep pace with development; strengthening housing options and affordability; elevating design and built form standards; the importance of parks and natural areas; the role of stable employment lands; increasing heritage protection; opportunities for a different mix of uses in certain areas; protecting neighbourhood character; and enhancing community engagement in all aspects of city building.  It is anticipated that many areas of feedback will be reaffirmed in the remaining Stage 1 consultations.  A final consultation report summarizing feedback, and identifying themes and proposed areas for policy amendments will be prepared at the conclusion of the Stage 1 consultations.