Downtown Heritage Conservation District Study launches
Peterborough, ON – The City of Peterborough is considering creating a Heritage Conservation District to preserve the heritage features of the City’s historic downtown.
As the first step in the process, the City is doing a Heritage Conservation District Study for the downtown. Following the Study, a plan with guidelines for preserving the heritage features of the downtown would be created and go to City Council for its consideration for approval.
The Study will research and document the historic commercial core’s heritage character and assess its heritage resources. The information from the Study would be used to determine the suitability of a Heritage Conservation District designation for the area and other appropriate tools to preserve its heritage.
Historic areas or neighbourhoods form part of the City's evolution and identity. Their careful management and protection contributes to the quality of life for everyone in the community.
Heritage Conservation Districts are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and are a valuable tool for guiding change and managing growth in a way that is sensitive to an area’s heritage and history of development.
The Heritage Conservation District Study includes:
- A review and analysis of existing land use, zoning, planning and heritage policies
- A survey and research of the historical, architectural and landscape features of the study area
- An analysis of prevailing conditions (setbacks, building materials, tree canopy, height, etc.)
- An evaluation of the downtown’s overall historic character
The City will hold the first of two virtual public consultation meetings on April 6, 2022 to give an overview of the Heritage Conservation District Study process, present initial findings about the heritage survey and research work to date, and provide an opportunity for the community to ask questions and provide feedback.
Learn more at https://www.connectptbo.ca/downtown-heritage
Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Online through Zoom
Individuals who are interested in participating in the public meeting are asked to pre-register by visiting https://lura-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Ipduuqpj8tHtWrzqpfq28xWEgkm2_YGluU
You can also participate in the meeting by phone using the information below:
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
Meeting ID: 664 1228 4741
Passcode: 74346055
Before the area became known as Peterborough, it was called Nogojiwanong, which is the Anishinaabe word for “place at the end of the rapids.” Peterborough is the native territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg.
EVOQ Strategies and LURA Consulting have been retained by the City to lead the process of research and public engagement for the Heritage Conservation District Study.
If you require any assistance with registration or foresee any issues with your participation in the meeting, please contact the community engagement consultant by email at afurneaux@lura.ca or by phone at 289-768-5561 for support.
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