PPS Policy #

Policy

Response

 

active transportation.

Parking is provided on-site.

The area is friendly allowing pedestrian people to

access nearby amenities, such as public spaces, commercial nodes, and recreational activities.

The proposed density offers an opportunity to efficiently use municipal infrastructure.

1.8

Planning authorities shall support energy conservation and efficiency, improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and preparing for the impacts of a changing climate through land use and development patterns.

The proposed development supports compact form within an existing built-up area of the City.

The Site has access to transit and local amenities.

2.1.1

Natural features and areas shall be protected for the long term.

There are no natural features that apply to this Site.

2.2.1

Planning authorities shall protect, improve or restore the quality and quantity of water.

Existing services are already in place on this site.

2.6.1

Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved.

There are no heritage resources that apply to this Site.

3.0

Development shall be directed away from areas of natural or human-made hazards where there is an unacceptable risk to public health or safety or of property damage, and not create new or aggravate existing hazards.

There are no natural or human-made hazards that apply to this Site.

Therefore, the proposed development is consistent with the PPS.