The Study

The City of Belleville is conducting a Planning Area Study (the Study) for the distinct areas of Cannifton and Corbyville Village (the Study Area) and the nearby employment area (Northeast Industrial Park), all of which are anticipated to face significant growth pressure in the near future. To date, development in these areas has occurred at a level and scale not initially conceptualized in the Official Plan. Some of this development has lacked coordination leading to road network inefficiencies and land use conflicts

The main goals of this Study are to create a strategy for development, integrate economics, infrastructure and land use planning, and provide a framework for better "placemaking" - creating vibrant spaces where people want to live and work. This project is a priority for the City as it seeks to meet housing targets under the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) and update its overall Official Plan.

Process

This project is being conducted as an integrated planning and infrastructure study in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and is following Approach #1 for Master Plans. The Study will have a broad scope and level of analysis on a regional or systems-wide scale to identify land use and infrastructure needs and establish broad alternatives and potential solutions. The resulting Study (Master Plan) for the Cannifton/Corbyville area will form the basis for future, more detailed investigations for projects that are subject to the Environmental Assessment Act.

The Study will be completed in the following main phases:

Phase 1: Project Commencement and Background Review

Phase 2A: Inventory and Analysis of Existing Conditions

Phase 2B: Additional Analysis of Preferred Location for Future Industrial Park

Phase 3: Land Use Concept

Phase 4: A Strategic Framework (final Strategy Report)

The Study process will include two (2) public engagement opportunities prior to the preparation of a final Strategy Report, which will be available at the end of the process for a mandatory 30-day public review period.

You Are Invited to Participate!

Community input is critical to creating a study that reflects the interests of local residents and businesses. We want to hear your vision for the future of the study area.

There will be several ways for you to get involved! Stay tuned to the project webpage for more details: https://getinvolved.belleville.ca/cannifton-planning-strategy

Accessibility: We are committed to making our materials and activities accessible to everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact the City staff listed below before an event so we can make appropriate arrangements.

Contact Information

If you have questions or comments regarding the study or would like to be added to the Project mailing list, please contact one of the project team members below.

Engineering & Development Services Department by email at planning@belleville.ca or by calling (613) 967-3224 ext.3224.

Project Manager/Consultant by email at gmcglashon@outlook.com.

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Project and notice information will be made accessible upon request in accordance with the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.