SECTION 4

Land Use
& Urban Design

Land Use & Urban Design

Policy Context: Provincial Policy

Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014)
The PPS 2014 establishes the policy foundation for regulating the development and use of land in Ontario. Key
policy directions include:
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The promotion of a range of housing types and densities.

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employment and housing types, high quality public open space and easy access to local stores and services.

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create attractive and vibrant places.
x Peterboroughs UGC is planned to achieve a density of 150 residents and jobs per hectare combined by 2031.

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Policy Context:
Official Plan Policies For the Central Area
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and the greater region: retail, service,
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entertainment and service commercial
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residential uses.

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Further Context: Other Documents

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not envisaged at the time of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the CPR
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trail opportunity.
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Integrated Accessibility Standards contain requirements related to the Design of
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improve accessibility in Peterborough, the City of Peterborough Accessibility
Plan supports the Citys commitment to meeting the Integrated Accessibility
Standards and integrating accessibility into all of its capital projects.
The Municipal Cultural Plan (MCP) provides a vision for Peterborough,
highlighting economic prosperity, social progress, and quality of life. It focuses
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engagement, the Plan provides a shared cultural vision in Peterborough and
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partnership of community organizations to help residents achieve their goals
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Potential Typologies

Type: LOW RISE RETAIL

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RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

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Height: 3-4 Storeys, 14m Max.

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Potential Land Uses

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Institutional
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the high cost and long term planning required.

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Mapping Exercise
1. Place dots on the map:
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change?

2. Write your comments on post-its:

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Building typologies and land uses.

3. Fill out a yellow comment sheet.