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THE DRAFT NEW OFFICIAL PLAN AND CITY-WIDE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
Kathy Suggitt, Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, Development Services Department provided a presentation concerning the draft New Official Plan and the City-wide Urban Design Guidelines.
Ms. Suggitt discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• An overview on the development of the new theme-based Official Plan (OP) and Urban Design Guidelines;
• The key draft maps associated to the vision of the City;
• Urban Design principles;
• A summary of the proposed active transportation policies;
• The key policy highlights to obtain sustainability;
• The timelines and approval process to moving forward with the Plan.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions to the presenter and received responses.
The Committee agreed to form a working group to review and provide comments on the draft Official Plan and Urban Design Guidelines and report back to the Committee prior to the December 22, 2020 deadline to submit comments.