Sustainable and Managed Growth

Strategic Objective:

Strategy to Action:
3.1	Manage growth in a responsible manner by:
	.1	Updating the Official Plan to include density targets (include Secondary Plans) that align with the Community’s ability to grow.
	.2	Creating Urban Design Guidelines that protect existing neighbourhoods, include road functions (i.e. turning lanes), and plan density on arterial roads and integrate new with existing (buffer density behind);
	.3	Developing a strategy to accommodate growth through phased servicing;
	.4	Determine and respond to the impacts of legislation (i.e. Bill 23 and Bill 109 on growth, more impact on taxpayers, and fees to support growth).
	.5	Focusing on preserving our natural heritage.
3.2	Continue to implement policies that will enhance and protect the Town’s built heritage, including a review of the grant funding program and key measurements.
3.3	Advocate for Niagara Transit Commission to provide data and analytics at the local level to ensure ridership/transit availability meets growth and emerging needs.