Riverfront Community Official Plan Amendment

The Riverfront Community Plan was adopted as Official Plan Amendment No. 128 on July 10, 2018.  OPA No. 128 was approved by the Local Area Planning Tribunal on October 31, 2019.

The Riverfront Community Plan (RCP) governs 252 hectares of land west of Dorchester Road between Oldfield Road and Chippawa Parkway.  The RCP designates lands as Residential, Mixed Use, Environmental Protection and Open Space.  Development is to occur in accordance with policies.  Anticipated development yield is:

  • population 2,100 to 3,000 people
  • dwelling units - approximately 1,100
  • employment - 1,800-2,000 jobs.

Note: The Riverfront Community Official Plan Amendment Application applies to a portion of the lands formerly referred to as the Thundering Waters Secondary Plan Area.

 

Official Plan Amendment No. 128