Regional Growth Strategy Presentation to Council Feb 2008

Regional Growth Strategy Presentation to Council February 4, 2008 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],History and Background

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Purpose

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Key Issues

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Proposed Vision

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Proposed Goals

[object Object],[object Object],Proposed Strategies and Options

Strategy 1 - Focus regional growth in centres and along transit corridors

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 1 - Focus regional growth in centres and along transit corridors

[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 2: Establish defined areas for urban growth

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 3: Increase housing supply and diversity, including the supply of housing for low and moderate income households

[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 4: Maintain an adequate supply of industrial land

Strategy 5: Facilitate the location of major commercial activities in centre locations

[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 5: Facilitate the location of major commercial activities in centre locations

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 6: Maintain the agricultural land base for food production

Strategy 7: Ensure the long-term protection of critical environmental areas, parks and agricultural lands.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 7: Ensure the long-term protection of critical environmental areas, parks and agricultural lands.

[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 8: Ensure the protection and enhancement of ecological and recreational connectivity

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 9: Increase transit supply throughout the region and promote walking and cycling

[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 10: Advance a regional network of roads and highways that prioritizes goods movement, transit operations and HOVs

[object Object],[object Object],Strategy 11: Manage transportation demand

[object Object],[object Object],√ Option A - Modified: State the general goal of protecting agricultural land 6: Maintain the agricultural land base for food production through supportive land use and development policies ,[object Object],[object Object],√ Option B - Modified: Designate the Metro Core, regional town centres and other strategic economic growth centres in the regional growth strategy and identify general development objectives 5. Facilitate the location of major commercial (retail, office and entertainment) activities in centre locations to enhance access for workers and customers and build prosperous, attractive centres in sub regions ,[object Object],√ Option C – Modified: Designate industrial lands as a regional land use category with specific guidelines on permitted uses 4. Maintain an adequate supply of industrial lands to meet the needs of the regional economy Goal No. 3: A Strong Diverse Regional Economy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],√ Option B: Establish targets for housing supply and affordable housing by sub-region and require municipalities to prepare Municipal Housing Action Plans 3. Increase housing supply and diversity, including supply of housing for low and moderate income households Goal No. 2: Diverse and Affordable Housing Choices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],√ Option B: Designate Urban and Green Zone areas on a regional map 2. Establish defined areas for urban growth ,[object Object],[object Object],√ Option B: Identify town centres and transit corridor locations on a regional map and provide general guidelines 1. Focus regional growth in centres and along transit corridors Goal No. 1: A Sustainable, Compact Metropolitan Structure Comments Recommended Option Strategies

[object Object],[object Object],√ Option B: Identify specific strategies for managing demand on the regional transportation network 11. Manage transportation demand. ,[object Object],[object Object],√ Option C: Identify a regional roads and highways network on a regional map and identify specific management principles 10. Advance a regional network of roads and highways that prioritizes goods movement, transit operations and high-occupancy vehicles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],√ Option C: Identify a transit network that provides frequent service on a regional map, provide density guidelines, and set targets for each subregion for increasing transit ridership and trips made by cycling and walking 9. Increase transit supply throughout the region and promote walking and cycling Goal No. 5: A Sustainable Regional Transportation System - Recommend Amend Goal To: “A Safe, Convenient and Efficient Regional Transportation System” ,[object Object],[object Object],√ Option A: State the general goal of integrating ecological values into land use development processes and for the provision of ecological and recreational greenways in the region 8. Ensure the protection and enhancement of ecological and recreational connectivity across the region ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],√ Option A: Designate a Green Zone in the Regional Growth Strategy 7. Ensure the long-term protection of critical habitat areas, drinking watersheds, riparian areas, parks and recreation corridors, forests and agricultural lands Goal No. 4: Protect and Enhance the Region’s Natural Assets

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Next Steps

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Regional Growth Strategy Presentation to Council Feb 2008

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