Secondary Plan Update - Development Area 2

Join us for the fourth Public Information Session on Monday, July 24, 2023, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at the Clearwater Arena, Lower Hall.

This Public Information Session will include a presentation to describe the Secondary Plan and the supporting Urban Design Guidelines. A presentation will be made at 4:00 pm, followed by a discussion of the preferred plan and an opportunity to ask questions.

The process to update the Secondary Plan included a review of existing and planned development, analyzing the commercial market and reviewing natural heritage conditions to identify key directions that shaped optional development concepts. An evaluation of optional development concepts determined the preferred land use concept for which an illustrative demonstration plan and design guidelines have been prepared.

Join us Wednesday, November 23 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Clearwater Arena, Lower Hall for the third Public Information Session.

The third Public Information Session will include a presentation to describe the results of the evaluation of land use options, and the preferred land use, transportation and servicing option for Area 2. A presentation will be made at 4:00pm followed by a discussion of the preferred plan and an opportunity to ask questions.

The process to update the Secondary Plan includes a review of existing and planned development, an analysis of the commercial market and review of natural heritage conditions to identify key directions that will shape optional development concepts. An evaluation of optional development concepts will determine a preferred land use concept for which an illustrative demonstration plan and design guidelines will be prepared.

The final phase of the process is the preparation of the Secondary Plan policies and mapping that will guide development in Area 2.

The second Community Information Meeting will be held on October 13th from 4:00-6:00pm at the Clearwater Arena, Lower Hall to describe the land use and transportation options being considered for the Area. A presentation will be made at 4:00 pm followed by a discussion of the options and an opportunity to ask questions.

The process to update the Secondary Plan includes a review of existing and planned development, an analysis of the commercial market and review of natural heritage conditions to identify key directions that will shape optional development concepts. An evaluation of optional development concepts will determine a preferred land use concept for which an illustrative demonstration plan and design guidelines will be prepared. The final phase of the process is the preparation of the Secondary Plan policies and mapping that will guide development in Area 2.

Join us Tuesday, July 26 from 4:30-7:00pm at the Clearwater Arena, Lower Hall for a Public Information Session.

The City has initiated an update to the Development Area 2 Secondary Plan, Development Area 2 (DA2) includes the lands generally bounded by London Line to the north, CN Rail line to the south, Modeland Road to the west and Blackwell Sideroad to the east.

Presentations will be made at 4:30pm and 6:00pm that highlight the understanding of existing conditions and the key directions that will shape the preparation of optional development concepts for Phase II. Each presentation will be followed by a discussion of the key directions and an opportunity to ask questions.

The Commercial Land Needs Assessment will complete an analysis of the commercial market to inform amount, type and location of commercial uses required to support Development Area 2 and the broader community.

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The information collected with help make informed decisions that will strengthen the shape and character of Sarnia's commercial areas, including shops, services and restaurants.