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Official Plan Survey

Niagara-on-the-Lake is continuing work to shape the community’s future through the update of its Official Plan, a critical document that will guide growth, development, and municipal priorities for the next 25 years and beyond.

The Town is seeking your input! Complete this survey by April 16, 2025. You can also join Town Staff at upcoming Public Information Centres to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback:

  • Thursday, March 27, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Presentation at 7:00 p.m.) at St. Davids Fire Station (745 Warner Road)
  • Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Presentation at 7:00 p.m.) at the Community Centre’s Simpson Room (14 Anderson Lane)

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About You

1.  

What is your connection to the Town? (Select all that apply)

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2.  

How long have you lived in the municipality?

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3.  

What is your age group?

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Evaluating the 2019 Official Plan, Community Vision & Growth

4.  

How familiar are you with the Town’s adopted 2019 Official Plan?

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5.  

The adopted 2019 Official Plan contains the following Community Vision:

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a fiercely independent, economically empowered Town offering a rich tapestry of recreational, historical, cultural, and educational opportunities, public green spaces and a uniquely valuable agricultural area. Our stunning landscape offers a rich experience where the journey equals the destination. We are a community for everyone. We are a resilient, distinctive and dynamic Town in which to live, work and learn. Through responsible stewardship we preserve the balance of values that makes us a world-class destination. Although we dream big, we stay true to our small-Town roots.


Do you think the Vision Statement still reflects the priorities of the community?

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The adopted 2019 Official Plan contains the following strategic pillars to guide the implementation of the Community Vision. Do you think these pillars still reflect the priorities of the community?

  • A prosperous and diverse economy.
  • Strong environmental stewardship.
  • An inclusive, integrated, healthy town.
  • A centre for culture, heritage and recreation.
  • Mobility choices.
  • A well-planned built environment.
  • A prosperous and sustainable agriculture sector.
  • Well-managed municipal finances.
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Planning for housing to meet the needs of residents
Supporting the Town’s agricultural and tourism economy
Planning for transportation and infrastructure
Protecting the environment and addressing climate change
Protecting the Town’s heritage character and preserving its history
Providing parks, recreation, and public spaces
Managing growth
10.  

As Niagara-on-the-Lake grows, what do you feel should be the three key areas of focus?

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11.  

What current or new challenges or opportunities should be addressed in the Town’s updated Official Plan? (Select all that apply)

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Future Planning & Community Priorities