Official Plan Update
Phase 5: Draft Official Plan
- Work is underway on writing the draft New Official Plan. More information coming soon.
- Comments and requests for notice can be submitted to officialplanupdate@collingwood.ca
Think about Collingwood in 20 years…
Where will you live, work, and play?
What will your neighbourhood look like?
How will you get around?
What’s your community vision?
These questions and more will be explored in the Town of Collingwood’s Official Plan Update.
Get involved! Visit this page for updates.
What is an Official Plan?
The Official Plan is the overall policy for how land is used in Collingwood and willContinue reading
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Youth & Families Workshops: January 27, 2021
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkDid you know that the Official Plan sets the vision for what your hometown will look like in 20 years? Think about what your home, street, or local park might look like.
We want to hear the ideas of youth and families for the future of your town!
Share your ideas with with us in two virtual workshops on January 27, 2021:
- Families @1:00PM
- Youth @4:00 PM
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Draft Options and Recommendations report released
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe fourth phase of the Official Plan Update includes the release of the Draft Options and Recommendation Report, which is now posted for review.
The draft report can be found under "Draft Options and Recommendations Report" at the right side of this page. The report is intended to provide high level policy direction for the drafting of the new Official Plan.
Virtual public workshops are being held November 30th and December 1st to hear your thoughts on this report as well as the Discussion Papers, which were released in the summer. Additional workshop information and the registration link can be found in the newsfeed item below. The Discussion Papers are posted at the right side of this page.
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Community Workshops on Monday, November 30 & Tuesday, December 1 - Share your thoughts on the Discussion Papers and Draft Options & Directions Report
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkYou're invited to attend the second series of (virtual) community workshops on the Town of Collingwood's Official Plan Update.
Monday, November 30, 2020 & Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
Eight topic-based workshops are planned over the two days so that you can provide your feedback on the Discussion Papers and the Draft Options and Recommendations Report. Please register for the workshop(s) that interest you:
November 30, 2020
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Growth Management
- 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Sustainable Development
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Housing Options
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Community Design
December 1, 2020
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Greenlands (Natural Areas & Parks)
- 11:00 AM -12:30 PM - The Downtown and Waterfront
- 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Transportation
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Municipal Infrastructure
The Draft Options and Recommendation Report as well as the Discussion Papers are posted for review at the top right of this page.
Can't attend? Worskshops will be recorded and posted afterwards.
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Phase 4: Options and Directions
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkDiscussion papers have been posted for review and comment since the end of July and we're now moving into the options and directions phase. Join us for virtual public engagement workshops in phase four. Details coming soon.
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Topic-based discussion papers released
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe third phase of the Official Plan Update includes the release of eight topic-based discussion papers, which are now available:
- Growth Management
- Sustainable Development
- Housing Options
- Community Design
- Greenlands (Natural Areas & Parks)
- The Downtown and Waterfront
- Transportation
- Municipal Infrastructure
In addition, a discussion paper on what COVID-19 might mean for the community has been added. The papers can be found at the links above or under "Discussion Papers" at the right side of this page.
The papers are meant to get people thinking about solutions for solving problems and charting a course for the community's future. The discussion papers set the stage for the fourth phase of the project, Options and Directions, targeted for October. The fourth phase will provide possible solutions to the issues identified in the discussion papers.
Some things to consider when reading the papers, include:
- Have the consultants accurately captured the issues of importance to the Town?
- Given this information how do you see the Town best developing over the next 20 years?
- What ideas/solutions come to mind in reading the information?
To submit comments on the discussion papers, please email officialplanupdate@collingwood.ca by Friday September 18, 2020. Please use the subject line “Discussion Paper Comments” and format your comments as:
- Topic (discussion paper title)
- Comment
Please note that your comments will be collected and may be used directly or summarized within main discussion themes in public documents. In providing comments, you consent to allow the Town to use the comments in this manner.
- Comment
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Survey results released
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Official Plan Update survey results are now available for review. The survey was open from May 21st to July 2nd, 2020. In total, 528 people responded to the survey and the results can be viewed in the "What We Heard Report #2" posted under "Engagement: Presentations & Reports" at the right side of this page. The survey asked participants to provide feedback and rate key opportunities identified from the public workshops held in March. Thank you to everyone who took the time to take the survey!
If you missed the survey, future engagement opportunities will be posted on this page. Comments can be submitted at anytime to officialplanupdate@collingwood.ca.
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Draft Options & Recommendations Report
Discussion Papers
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0. COVID-19 Pandemic (2.41 MB) (pdf)
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1. Growth Management (7.57 MB) (pdf)
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2. Sustainable Development (3.02 MB) (pdf)
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3. Housing Options (3.25 MB) (pdf)
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4. Community Design (3.05 MB) (pdf)
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5. Greenlands (Natural Areas & Parks) (30.5 MB) (pdf)
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6. The Downtown and Waterfront (2.92 MB) (pdf)
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7. Transportation (2.46 MB) (pdf)
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8. Municipal Infrastructure (2.44 MB) (pdf)
Public Workshop Recordings (November 30 & December 1, 2020)
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Recording of the virtual public workshop held on November 30, 2020 on the topic of growth management.
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Recording of the virtual public workshop held on November 30, 2020 on the topic of sustainable development. ** The video commentary starts at the 2:00 minute mark.
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Recording of the virtual public workshop held on November 30, 2020 on the topic of housing options.
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Recording of the virtual public workshop held on November 30, 2020 on the topic of community design.
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Recording of the virtual public workshop held on December 1, 2020 on the topic of greenlands.
Engagement: Presentations & Reports
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Community Workshop Presentations (November 30 & December 1, 2020)
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Growth Management Presentation.pdf (1.66 MB) (pdf)
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Sustainable Development Presentation.pdf (1.66 MB) (pdf)
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Housing Options Presentation.pdf (1.66 MB) (pdf)
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Community Design Presentation.pdf (1.66 MB) (pdf)
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Greenlands Presentation.pdf (1.66 MB) (pdf)
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The Downtown and Waterfront.pdf (1.48 MB) (pdf)
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Transportation Presentation.pdf (1.66 MB) (pdf)
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Municipal infrastructure Presentation.pdf (1.66 MB) (pdf)
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Nov 30/Dec 1, 2020 Workshop Summary Memo (December 4, 2020).pdf (146 KB) (pdf)
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Presentation to Council (November 23, 2020) (980 KB) (pdf)
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What We Heard Report #2 - Survey (July, 2020) (6 MB) (pdf)
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What We Heard Report #1 (January - March, 2020) (464 KB) (pdf)
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Community Workshop Presentation (March 4, 2020) (1.04 MB) (pdf)
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Presentation to Downtown BIA Board of Management (February 13, 2020) (380 KB) (pdf)
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Council Workshop Presentation (January 7, 2020) (2.06 MB) (pdf)
