Culture and Environment

Developing new guidelines

We're updating our Model Urban Design Guidelines to align with Provincial planning policies and Niagara-specific features

Progress on urban design guidelines

• Climate Change
  Impacts and projects, including extreme weather events, human and environmental health
• Tree and Forest Conservation
  Woodlands by-law, good forestry practices and permit application
• Archaeology in Niagara
  Archaeological assessments, stages and areas likely to have archaeological resources
• Public Realm Investment Program
  Funding to local area municipalities for streetscaping enhancement projects
• Complete Streets
  Benefits, visualizations and Complete Streets policy handbook
• Local Food
  Farmer's markets, seasonal food, agricultural plans and policies
• Urban Design and Landscape Architecture
  Dedicated to design excellence in development planning and urban design