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Land Use Planning, Communication Tools, and Economic Development in Collingwood

This document outlines critical discussion items related to land-use planning and economic development in Collingwood, dated November 30, 2011. It highlights initiatives by the Planning Services department to guide community growth while balancing environmental protection and public involvement. Key topics include communication strategies, development statistics, and a review of the Official Plan consistent with provincial policies. It emphasizes planning for residential and commercial growth by 2031, the importance of natural heritage, and workforce development in the region.

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Land Use Planning, Communication Tools, and Economic Development in Collingwood

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  1. Collingwood Planning Services November 30, 2011

  2. Discussion Items Land-use Planning • Communication Tools • Review of O.P. policy • Review of site development Building Statistics Economic Development Initiatives

  3. Planning Services • The Planning Services department guides, regulates and makes recommendations regarding community growth and development in a manner that protects the environment, enhances quality of life, promotes a complete community and involves the public in decisions that affect them.

  4. Communication Tools • Planning Services web page found via the Town’s main web site • “Topics of Interest” chart • Facebook account • Development Activity Map • Subdivisions Map

  5. Development Activity

  6. Subdivisions Map

  7. Population Growth Study(Provincial directive) • Determine what lands are needed • To accommodate 33,400 people and 13,500 jobs by 2031 • Achieve 40% intensification target and 50 residents/jobs per hectare • Residential O.P. review blog site • A 2012 on-going review Source: Statistics Canada 2006

  8. Natural Heritage Study • Ensure Official Plan consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement • New natural heritage direction from MNR Natural Heritage Reference Manual • Presence of unevaluated wetlands and forests in potential development areas (what is significant, what is not?)

  9. Balmoral Village(Harbour Street West & Highway 26 West) 2800 sq.m of commercial space 1200 sq.m recreation centre 20 single detached dwelling units 24 semi-detached dwelling units 36 townhouse dwelling units 210 apartment dwelling units 120 suite retirement home 96 bed long-term care facility Total Number of Dwellings Units = 290

  10. Former Contact Centre (125 Napier St.) Duke of Connaught

  11. Duke of Connaught

  12. Duke of Connaught

  13. Duke of Connaught

  14. Admiral Collingwood Place

  15. Admiral Collingwood Place(proposed O.P.A policy) • High Density Residential uses, including a Retirement Home use, shall be permitted. • A minimum of 40 dwelling units to a maximum of 127 dwelling units on the ACDC site. • A minimum of 20 dwelling units to a maximum of 70 dwelling units on the AVI site. • The building height shall not exceed six (6) stories on the ACDC site and four (4) stories on the AVI site. • The design of the façade of the buildings shall be consistent with the design of the buildings in the Downtown Core.

  16. Shoppers Drug Mart(175 First Street)

  17. Esso Gas Station(300 First Street)

  18. Wyldewood Townhouses(Cranberry Trail East & Highway 26 West)

  19. Building Statistics(October 2010 vs. October 2011) • Construction Value $40.2 million vs. $66.3 million • Permit Fees Collected $264,000 vs. $491,000 • Number of Permits Issued 397 permits vs. 654 permits • Dwelling Units Created 145 units vs. 367 units

  20. Georgian Bay Destination Development Partnership (GBDDP) • Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) • Simcoe, Grey & Bruce County area • Provincially funded, a focus on tourism marketing • “Developing, positioning & communicating Georgian Bay as an iconic tourism destination in Ontario, enhancing economic & community benefit, while respecting local traditions & environment”

  21. South Georgian Bay Labour Market Study • Review of labour supply in Blue Mountain, Collingwood, Clearview & Wasaga Beach • Two Broad Themes; Effective workforce development depends on networks, and Focus on the middle jobs

  22. Effective workforce development depends on networks • Traditional focus: to match unemployed people to job opportunities • New focus: employment services & schools should anticipate employer’s needs & respond quickly • Example: Georgian College Entrepreneurship Centre & Thought Leadership

  23. Focus on the middle jobs • Lots of talk about the surging knowledge sector • Important – yes, but not yet the driving force in all Ontario local economies • In this area manufacturing, retail, service & tourism industry should remain the focus • Manufacturing firms that got through the 2008 recession are more optimistic about future hiring than most other local sectors

  24. Questions? Thank you. Trevor Houghton Senior Planner, Planning Services 705-445-1290 ext. 3270 thoughton@collingwood.ca

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