Our King: 2051 Official Plan Review

Exciting news! The Project Team is thrilled to announce that the Official Plan Review (OPR) Survey is now open!

Let us know how you envision your community to 2051, what aspects of your community are most important to you and any challenges you may find in your community. The Survey can be by clicking the icon below and will be open until February 28th, 2025.

For any assistance filling out the survey, please contact policyplanning@king.ca. The survey is also available in a fillable PDF format upon request. Check back for the OPR discussion papers, which will be released in the coming days, providing in-depth insights on the following topics:

• Introduction and Context for the 2051 Official Plan Review;
• Living in King;
• Working in King; and
• Moving and Connecting in King.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our upcoming open houses, where you can engage directly with the project team about the Official Plan. All Open Houses will be conducted in the same format and will cover the same materials. Please see the Open House Details Below:

Schomberg:

• Date: Thursday January 16, 2025
• Time: Drop in between 6pm and 8pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm
• Location: Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Drive, Schomberg

King City

• Date: Wednesday January 22, 2025
• Time: Drop in between 6pm and 8pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm
• Location: Council Chambers in the Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King City

Nobleton

• Date: Wednesday January 29, 2025
• Time: Drop in between 6pm and 8pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm
• Location: Arena Hall, Dr. William Laceby Community Centre and Arena, 15 Old King Road, Nobleton

If you are unable to join us in person, presentation materials will be available on the SpeaKING Project page following the Open Houses. If you wish to be added to the mailing list, or if you have any questions, visit the Official Plan Review page on SpeaKING, or contact the Project Team at policyplanning@king.ca.

Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to hearing from you!

The Project Team is excited to invite you to the first set of Open Houses on King's Official Plan Review! The Official Plan Review provides an opportunity to deliver an updated Official Plan that will ensure that the Township balances its anticipated growth with preserving its unique characteristics.

This first round of Open Houses will focus on the topics of: Living in King, Working in King, and Moving and Connecting in King. Join us at any of the upcoming Open Houses to provide your inputs, thoughts and ideas as to how King should grow to the year 2051. All Open Houses will be conducted in the same format and will cover the same materials.

Schomberg:

• Date: Thursday January 16, 2025
• Time: Drop in between 6pm and 8pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm
• Location: Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Drive, Schomberg

King City

• Date: Wednesday January 22, 2025
• Time: Drop in between 6pm and 8pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm
• Location: Council Chambers in the Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King City

Nobleton

• Date: Wednesday January 29, 2025
• Time: Drop in between 6pm and 8pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm
• Location: Arena Hall, Dr. William Laceby Community Centre and Arena, 15 Old King Road, Nobleton

If you are unable to join us in person, presentation materials will be available on the SpeaKING Project page following the Open Houses. If you wish to be added to the mailing list, or if you have any questions, visit the Official Plan Review page on SpeaKING, or contact the Project Team at policyplanning@king.ca.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Public Open House on the Phase 1 findings of the Township's Growth Management and Employment Land Strategies. The Open House provided an opportunity to learn more about the forecasted population and employment growth in King, and the overall community and employment land needs to 2051. For those who were unable to attend the Open House, or wish to review the materials that were shared at the Open House further, the Phase 1 Report and presentation slides are now available in the Document Library on the SpeaKING Project Page.

The Project continues to progress, and a presentation to Council on the Phase 1 findings is scheduled for September 23, 2024. To participate in the Council Meeting, watch the presentation or submit comments visit: https://www.king.ca/meetings. The Council meeting agenda and Report to Council are also available on the Township's website.

If you wish to be added to the mailing list, have questions, or would like to submit formal comments on the Growth Management and Employment Land Strategies, please contact the Project Team at policyplanning@king.ca. Please submit all comments by October 4, 2024. We look forward to engaging with you further as the Strategies progress.

Join us on Monday September 16, 2024 for a Public Open House on the Township's Growth Management and Employment Land Strategies.

This Open House offers an excellent opportunity for community members to learn more about these crucial strategies which will guide the Township’s growth and development. Attendees will have the chance to explore:

• King’s growth context and local trends;
• Population, housing and employment forecasts up to 2051; and
• Employment and community land needs through 2051.

The Growth Management and Employment Land Strategies are key components of the Township’s ongoing Official Plan Review. They will provide strategic policy direction within the Provincial and Regional planning framework.

Residents are encouraged to drop in, listen to the presentation, engage with the project team and share their ideas on how King should grow.

Date: Monday September 16, 2024
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm
Location: Council Chambers, King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King City

If you are unable to join us in person, presentation materials will be available following the Open Houses. If you wish to be added to the mailing list, or if you have any questions, visit the Official Plan Review page on SpeaKING, or contact the Project Team at policyplanning@king.ca.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Virtual Public Open House on King's Growth Management Strategy! We appreciated receiving your comments, thoughts and ideas during the Open House.

The presentation slides are available in the Document Library should you wish to review the materials that were shared during the Open House. The Open House was also recorded which provides an opportunity to hear the questions and comments that were received by the Project Team.

The Project Team thanks you again for your participation and looks forward to hearing your thoughts and comments as the Project progresses. If you have any questions, or wish to submit additional comments, please contact the Project Team at policyplanning@king.ca, or at 289-800-2656.

Join us for a Virtual Public Open House!

The Project Team invites you to join us for a Virtual Open House on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

The Open House will provide an opportunity to learn about King's Growth Management Strategy, which will assess future residential growth, density patterns, housing types and land needs to the year 2051. The Strategy will be a foundational document in the Township's Official Plan Review and will provide strategic policy direction within the Provincial and Regional planning framework.

Pre-registration is required and closes at 4:00pm the day of the Open House. To register for the Open House and receive the meeting link please contact the Project Team at policyplanning@king.ca.

We look forward to you joining us!

The Introductory Discussion Paper is now available in the Document Library!

To initiate the Official Plan Review the Project Team has prepared an Introductory Discussion Paper that provides an overview on key topics that will be considered through the Official Plan Review, while serving as a basis for getting the conversation started and obtaining initial Council and public input.

The Discussion Paper identifies the principal areas for review, outlines the proposed next steps in the Official Plan Review, and public engagement considerations for the Project.

As we start the Review, the Project Team invites you to check out the video below to start the conversation and learn more about the Review process. Let's plan Our King together!

The Project Team is excited to announce the initiation of the Official Plan Review! On September 26, 2023 the Township will be holding a Special Meeting of Council to introduce the Official Plan Review project to the public. The meeting provides an initial opportunity for public comment on issues that should be considered through the Review process.

The Township's current Official Plan was adopted by Township Council in 2019 and was approved by York Region in 2020 and has a planning horizon to the year 2031. The Township's Official Plan Review will guide growth within King to the planning horizon of 2051.

The Township is reviewing the Our King Official Plan to:

• Align with recent changes in Provincial policy and legislation.
• Conform to the York Region Official Plan (2022).
• Ensure the vision for King continues to meet the Township's evolving needs.

The Project Team appreciates everyone's input in the Official Plan Review! To start the conversation, an Introductory Discussion Paper will be available on the SpeaKING project page on September 20, 2023.

For more details regarding the Special Meeting of Council, including details on how to participate please review the Notice of Special Meeting of Council in the Documents Library. We look forward to your participation in this exciting undertaking!

Stay informed and get involved!