FAQs

It’s anticipated that the planned bus rapid transit route along Sutherland Avenue will speed up the demand to build more housing units and other buildings on former industrial lands. 

A neighbourhood plan will include rules about where new buildings can be built and what they should look like. 

It will ensure: 

• A variety of housing opportunities exist for a wide range of people
• New housing units are compatible with the existing houses
• Parks and other amenities are within walking distance of residential uses
• Point Douglas continues to develop as a walkable, bikeable, and transit-oriented community

We are developing a neighbourhood plan, also known as a secondary plan, to guide future development in Point Douglas.

A secondary plan is a document that provides a vision, along with objectives and policies (rules) which guide development of an area into the future. All development in the plan area must conform with the secondary plan once adopted by Council as a secondary plan by-law.

There will be many opportunities to get involved throughout the project. To start this important work, we want to know what you love about Point Douglas. We invite you to share your story. 

You can also sign up for project updates and we will notify you when there are opportunities to get involved.