File #: 11-A-262    Version: Name:
Type: Presentation - AC/RC Status: Received
File created: 6/22/2011 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/27/2011 Final action: 6/27/2011
Title: PRESENTATION - UPDATE REGARDING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND SECONDARY PLAN/INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANS PROJECT. Eric Hodgins, Growth Management Coordinator for the City of Barrie provided a presentation concerning managing growth and change. He reviewed the legislative framework and the growth parameters for the City of Barrie for 2011-2031. Mr. Hodgins explained that the key purpose of the growth management strategy is to determine where the growth will occur in the City of Barrie. He noted that the population for the City of Barrie is anticipated to increase by 69,000 between 2011-2031 and outlined the specific areas in which the growth will occur. Mr. Hodgins reviewed the population growth by age-cohort noting that people between the ages of 55-74 will make up 38% of the growth. He outlined the quantity of housing types by area and the forecasted land needs by land use category for the annexed area. Mr. Hodgins explained the process and timeliness associated with th...
Attachments: 1. Growth Update 2011 06 27.pdf

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PRESENTATION - UPDATE REGARDING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND SECONDARY PLAN/INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANS PROJECT.

 

Eric Hodgins, Growth Management Coordinator for the City of Barrie provided a presentation concerning managing growth and change.  He reviewed the legislative framework and the growth parameters for the City of Barrie for 2011-2031.  Mr. Hodgins explained that the key purpose of the growth management strategy is to determine where the growth will occur in the City of Barrie.  He noted that the population for the City of Barrie is anticipated to increase by 69,000 between 2011-2031 and outlined the specific areas in which the growth will occur.  Mr. Hodgins reviewed the population growth by age-cohort noting that people between the ages of 55-74 will make up 38% of the growth.  He outlined the quantity of housing types by area and the forecasted land needs by land use category for the annexed area. 

 

Mr. Hodgins explained the process and timeliness associated with the Secondary Plan and Infrastructure Master Plans for the annexed lands noting that the secondary plan will be incorporated as an amendment to the City’s Official Plan.  He commented that various background studies and technical memorandums will be completed as part of the overall growth process.  Mr. Hodgins concluded by reviewing the next steps and timelines associated with the growth management strategy and secondary plans/infrastructure master plan project.

 

Members of City Council asked a number of questions related to the presentation.