The City of Belleville has announced that an Official Plan Review public consultation centre will be taking place during Doors Open on Saturday, September 13.
The plan outlines the city’s long-term vision for growth, guiding decisions on land use, development and infrastructure planning.
Key discussion topics about the plan will include:
Growth Management: Belleville has updated city growth projections for population, housing and land supply. As we grow, we need to plan where growth will be focused in the city. We need to balance new development with the ability to provide municipal services
Intensification: We recognize the need to plan for denser development in key areas such as the downtown. We will update policies to manage medium and high-density development, and residential and commercial (mixed) uses. We will consider how denser development can fit in with existing communities.
Housing: Belleville is committed to providing a wider range of housing to meet the needs of residents with varying family sizes, ages, abilities and incomes, including affordable housing. The city will consider how to support development of affordable housing and “missing middle” housing forms.
Agriculture and Rural: Farming is an important part of Belleville’s economy and protection of farmland is integral to the city. Changes to the official plan will consider the agricultural systems approach and outline how and when agricultural impact assessments will be used to ensure that farmland is protected in future.
Public consultation will take place on the third floor in the SMB meeting room at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
