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.

The neighbourhood plan will include rules about where new buildings can be built and what they should look like. It will identify:

• Future land uses
• Key areas for development
• Appropriate densities
• Strategies to promote neighbourhood revitalization
• Strategies to transition from industrial land uses to more suitable commercial and residential uses

Sign up for project updates and we will email you when there are opportunities to get involved.

Phase 1 public engagement opportunities

Your input will help us draft the Point Douglas Neighbourhood Plan. Share your thoughts by September 25, 2024.

• Attend an event
• Take the survey
• Add a pin to the map to tell us where residential, commercial, industrial, and park/recreation uses could go in the future
• Share a story about what makes Point Douglas special to you