PLAN103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Walkability, Transportation Demand Management, Stormwater
12 Mar 2017
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Plan 103 lecture policy planning in practice: local level implementation. Hierarchy of plans in ontario: everything starts with province, planning is directed by the province and mostly implemented at the local level, planning authority comes out of the planning act. Lower tier - regions (region of waterloo, region of peel) Local plans must conform to upper level plans: upper tier municipality (region of waterloo) must approve op of local municipality (city of. Single tier do both roles (high level and local planning) City of waterloo: a growing city, located in the region of waterloo, a young, diversified and highly educated community, diverse and growing economy. Regional op vs. local op: high level - regional focus, urban structure, natural heritage features, regional op can determine what area is urban and what area is growth forecasts. District planning: municipalities undertake land use studies and local area planning to address local needs and conditions. Land use plans must be consistent with op.
