Greater Sudbury residents are invited to share their comments at a special planning committee meeting June 26, where changes to the city's main planning document will be discussed.
Phase 2 of the Official Plan review focuses on water/wastewater, economic development and transportation needs throughout Greater Sudbury.
A news release from the city said comments in each of these areas, as well as general comments on the planning process, will be considered prior to the completion of the OP.
Anyone interested in making a presentation is asked to attend in person June 26 at 1 p.m., in council chambers of Tom Davies Square, 200 Brady St.
Phase 1 of the review focused on growth and settlement, lake water quality, source water protection, climate change, planning for an aging population, local food systems and natural and built heritage. That part of the review was approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on April 26. Municipalities are required to review their Official Plan every five years.
Written comments will be accepted online at overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca until the process to adopt proposed amendment is complete. Paper copies of the comment form are available at Citizen Service Centres and libraries.
Comments can also be mailed to the Greater Sudbury Community and Strategic Planning section by mail at Box 5000, Station A, 200 Brady St., Sudbury, P3A 5P3, or by email to [email protected].
Visit www.greatersudbury.ca/officialplan to view the current OP or for more information.
“The OP is a blueprint to help guide Greater Sudbury’s development over the next 20 years,” the release said. “It establishes long-term goals, shapes policies and outlines social, economic, natural and built environment strategies for our city.
“It guides municipal decision-making on important issues that affect the daily life of every City of Greater Sudbury resident. From the location of schools and other community facilities, to the development of residential, commercial and industrial areas, these decisions shape the future of our community.”
