Interested in Development in City of Barrie? Open House *Take Action*

The Planning Services department is hosting an Open House to consider proposed Official Plan Policies for Tall Buildings in the City of Barrie. The proposed policies will provide Council, developers, and members of the public with guidance and direction for assessing the merits of applications for tall buildings, including their design, location, and orientation.

The Policies for Tall Buildings will be based upon the following guiding principles:
1. Prevent adverse building shadows on waterfront amenity areas, on pedestrian oriented streets, as well as existing and future planned open space areas.

2. Foster a pedestrian oriented environment that encourages street level activity.

3. Protect views and access to the City’s waterfront.

4. Integrate new development within the context of the local urban form,

5. Minimize adverse microclimatic impacts on the streets.

6. Retain views of the Algonquin Ridgeline to preserve Barrie’s “natural setting”.

7. Protect views of major geographical landmarks, buildings, and principle viewing areas.

8. Contribute to a visually interesting skyline for the City of Barrie.

Planning staff will present the proposed policies, and will be available to answer questions.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Huronia Room A (2nd Floor)
City Hall, 70 Collier Street

For more information or to provide feedback, please contact Aslam Shaikh: AShaikh@barrie.ca, 705-739-4220 ext. 4434.

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