Sustainable Community Plan for the Town of Collingwood

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TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLAN It is proposed that key considerations and goals for sustainable decision-making be noted on every Council report, as a commitment to a sustainable way of thinking and a governance model that includes sustainability. Where applicable, every report to Council should note its compliance with these considerations. 2.4 Our Proposed Goals and Actions This section includes a series of six inter-related, thematic goals that when acted upon, move the Town in a sustainable direction and help to support a high quality of life for Collingwood’s residents. These goals address the four pillars of sustainability, the challenges facing Collingwood and incorporate a series of actions suggested during the public consultation process. Importantly, these proposed goals and actions also build upon a suite of ongoing work at the Town of Collingwood. Examples of programs, policies and initiatives are listed under each goal in each section called “Current Initiatives.” The examples are not exhaustive and in no way represent the full range of municipal service delivery in Collingwood. Core services such as the fire department, public works and the ongoing repair of the Town’s infrastructure continue to support the backbone of Collingwood in ways less visible, but ultimately highly valuable, to the community. Recommendations for action to achieve the commitment to sustainability are proposed under the following six goals: Protecting Our Land and Natural Environment Improving How We Get Around Minimizing Resource Use Strengthening Our Economy Enhancing Our Arts, Cultural, Heritage and Recreation Opportunities Reinforcing the Importance of Our Community’s Social Framework The goals and actions provide guidance on how to become a more complete community creating a social framework that offers a full range of jobs, housing, services, public transit and health care, along with recreational, educational and cultural opportunities. 14
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLAN The Current Initiatives indicate current practices and what actions have been taken to date by Council and other community stakeholders. These sections outline where we are now in achieving Our Commitment to Sustainability. 2.3.1 Protection of the Land and the Natural Environment Goal: Protecting Our Land and Natural Environment What We’ve Heard How a community develops and grows in terms of density and sprawl is a major contributor to measuring the sustainability of a community. It was a key concern expressed by many stakeholders as Collingwood is quickly growing to accommodate an influx of residents. Participants recognized that the current trend of mainly building single detached homes, some multi-unit dwellings and lower density developments in the town centre and surrounding agricultural land has a higher impact on the environment than the option of more compact growth and infilling within the town. Participants were interested in developing a mix of housing types, protecting natural heritage areas and prime agricultural land. Other issues related to land use included the importance of local food sources, the need for affordable housing and recognition of the finite capacity of growth in the Nottawasaga watershed. Current Initiatives GHG Emission Reduction Initiatives – Committed to reducing GHG emissions, established an emission reductions plan and created a GHG emissions inventory and forecast. Habitat Creation & Preservation Projects - Erosion control along Black Ash Creek and Collingwood Harbour Shoreline, Egret Nesting Project, Green Landscaping, Plant Health Care Policy. Pesticide By-Law – Regulate use of pesticides in the Town of Collingwood. Tree Protection By-law - Prohibit and regulate the injuring or destruction of certain trees in the Town of Collingwood. Trail Development – A large variety of trails have been developed and maintained to encourage walking, cycling and being active. Intensification Initiatives – The Official Plan and Town planning policies are being reviewed to implement Provincial intensification objectives and targets. Growth Management – Assessing our growth and future growth to accommodate population. Brownfield Redevelopment – Re-development on Brownfield lands (Shipyards). Urban Infilling – Encouraging urban infilling or revitalization of inner municipal areas through new housing and mixed-use developments accomplishes the objective of making more efficient and continued use of investments in social and physical urban infrastructure such as schools, transit systems and sewers. Stoop and Scoop Bags - Compostable bags are under consideration instead of the current plastic bags in stoop and scoop boxes. Sustainable Building Practices - Development of a LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) certified building for new library/municipal offices. 15
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