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PRESENTATION - ZONING FOR MIXED USES
M. Kalyaniwalla, Manager of Policy Planning, provided a slide presentation concerning Zoning for Mixed Uses.
Mr. Kalyaniwalla discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· Background history and information associated with Zoning for Mixed Uses including Provincial and Municipal planning policy;
· The five stage process associated with Intensification and Mixed Uses;
· The comments related to resistance to intensification;
· The location of the intensification nodes and corridors and the total parcel area associated with mixed use development;
· The purpose, and benefits and rationale associated with mixed use development; and
· Examples of successful mixed use developments.
Members of the Committee and Council Members in attendance asked several questions related to the information provided and received responses.
Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit provided a slide presentation regarding Building Healthier Neighbourhoods in Barrie.
Dr. Gardner discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· The relationship between land use planning/community design and healthy lifestyles;
· Healthy benefits associated with mixed land use;
· The public's desire for walkable/cyclable access to destinations (grocery stores, parks, schools etc);
· Obesity and diabetes trends;
· Health Statistics related to residential density and availability of walkable destinations;
· Importance of walkable communities/reduce auto dependency for physical activity and lower-income people; and
· Opportunities provided by a health community;
In closing Dr. Gardner commented that a mixed use design would lead to a healthier Barrie.
A Council Member in attendance asked a question related to the information presented and received a response.