Downtown Plan

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to the Collingwood Downtown uses that would typically be expected within an HCD Plan concurrently with the Gap Analysis and evolving downtown and that are in alignment with Intensification Study may provide for synergies the recommendations of the Downtown Master and efficiencies. Importantly, if opportunities Plan. However, a more in-depth review of specific for additional height are identified through the uses could help to identify any gaps and/or space Intensification Study, it is recommended that the requirements in the Downtown. HCD be updated accordingly without altering the existing HCD boundary as this helps the Town Similarly, the Town should review the recent to retain control over the exterior design and change to the Official Plan that prohibits office visual character of new Downtown buildings (and uses on the ground floor. As these uses are often upgrades and enhancements to existing buildings), not public and close at the end of typical business in light of recent changes to Site Plan Control hours, it is understood why this policy was conditions as part of Bill 23. implemented in an attempt to prioritize street activation. However, it is our opinion that office Strategically removing barriers to new uses are typically a strong addition to a Downtown development in the Downtown (where deemed setting and help to allow residents and visitors to appropriate) would

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