Increasing the Mix and…

Increasing the Mix and Supply of Housing

a) Staff are generally in support of policy changes that will increase local
decision-making abilities outside of a Regional Municipal Comprehensive
review, specifically in regard to boundary expansions.

b) Staff are also generally in support of policy changes that will:
i. Increase the supply of ALL types of housing for various socioeconomic
needs (including singe-detached residential);
ii. Encourage ALL types of mixed-use development (including mixed-use
employment areas); and
iii. Better integrate land use and transportation planning.

c) While it is recognized that reference to “the market” has also been introduced
in recent amendments to the Growth Plan, Staff remain concerned that there
is little in the way of guidance material in relation to defining and
implementing the term ‘market-based’. If this language is maintained,
clarification is required to ensure that a ‘market-lens’ will be used to evaluate
new development in association with other key planning matters (as
identified in the PPS). Cross reference to all other housing policies that must
be considered in the evaluation should be made to provide clarification.

Protecting the Public Safety

a) Staff are generally in support of the above policy changes, and particularly those
changes that will prepare for impacts of a changing climate and support climate
resiliency.

Reducing Barriers and Costs

a) Staff are generally in support of the above policy changes, and particularly those
changes that will streamline development approvals and fast-track development
applications that are in-line with our local growth and development priorities and
strategic directions

Supporting Rural, Northern, and Indigenous Communities

a) Staff are generally in support of the above policy changes, and particularly those
changes that acknowledge the unique insights and perspectives of our indigenous
communities and recognized their important role in land use planning.

Supporting Certainty and Economic Growth

a) Staff are generally in support of policy changes that will increase local decision making
abilities outside of a Regional Municipal Comprehensive review,
specifically in regard to employment conversions.