Sustainable and Managed Growth
Strategic Priority: Sustainable and Managed Growth
Goal: Grow in a responsible manner that protects and enhances the attributes that are unique to each individual community.
The County of Brant is identified as an urban growth centre under the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The province has identified the County as a place for residential and non-residential growth to occur in accordance with provincial policies. The Town of Paris has seen significant growth in designated greenfield lands, which has unsettled existing residents who fear the small town nature of the community will be lost as this growth occurs. The Village of St. George is also poised to see significant growth once infrastructure is in place for municipal services. Municipal infrastructure, especially transportation infrastructure, is perceived to not be keeping pace with growth. Growth has bolstered the County's resources and has fueled job creation, economic growth, and cultural diversity. Strategic Plan Priority for Sustainable and Managed Growth, with a goal of growing responsibly in a manner that protects and enhances the attributes of each community.
Objective: Develop a robust policy framework that manages growth responsibly, sustainably, and in a manner that protects and enhances the unique attributes of each community and the natural environment.
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Action 1 |
Develop a new County of Brant Official Plan by the end of 2021.
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Council considered the substantially completed version of the new Official Plan at meetings on December 2, and 9, 2021, and a final draft is expected to be approved by Council in early in 2022 prior to submission to the Province. |
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Action 2 |
Complete a Growth Management Strategy, which will become part of the official plan.
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Action 3 |
Complete Community Secondary Plans for Burford, Mount Pleasant, Paris, and St. George, to become part of the Official Plan, which Community Secondary Plans will define matters including design guidelines, protection of community heritage, natural spaces, and other urban design elements.
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Due to the extensive public engagement required including in-person public meetings, this matter has been deferred. |
