Sunday, May 4, 2025
More

    Join the Town of Collingwood and the Affordable Housing Task Force

    Date:

    Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

    Join the Town of Collingwood and the Affordable Housing Task Force for a Community Conversation about Affordable Housing – Quick Wins around Additional Residential Units and Parking Requirements

    Collingwood, ON  – Have something to say about affordable housing in Collingwood? Join the Town and the Affordable Housing Task Force for a Community Conversation about Affordable Housing Quick Wins, specifically Additional Residential Units and reducing parking requirements. 

    Affordable housing has been identified as a key priority for Council and staff for several years. All residents of our community should have access to adequate housing and Collingwood needs more rental housing to assist in the housing crisis. 

    “The housing issue cannot be solved by any one group alone – it requires a collaborative effort from all of us. That’s why we’re asking you to come together as a community to address this issue,” said Mayor Yvonne Hamlin. 

    The Town, with support from our citizen-based Affordable Housing Task Force, and leadership from consultants N. Barry Lyon Consultants (NBLC) Ltd., developed an Affordable Housing Master Plan (AHMP), which was endorsed by Council in November 2023. The Master Plan provides the Town with a set of 26 initiatives that will affect change in the housing landscape of our community. 

    The Town of Collingwood is currently short of approximately 1,300 rental units to support the current housing needs in our community. Moderate-income households are currently priced out of both the ownership and rental housing market. Limited rental options drive up rental prices, creating a constrained market with few options available. 

    The AHMP identifies barriers to development within our policy and process frameworks that can make it more challenging for homeowners and developers to build more housing that meets the needs of our community. 

    In addition to the incentives offered through the Rapid Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Deployment Program and as one of the first steps in the implementation of the AHMP, the Town of Collingwood is initiating a Housing Focused Zoning By-law Amendment that will fast-track key AHMP recommendations to encourage an increase of housing supply in Collingwood. The purpose of this is to update the rules for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) to consider permitting three and potentially four dwelling units on serviced residential properties as of right, changing parking rules for ARUs and other housing types, and discussing other related matters covered under the implementation of the Affordable Housing Master Plan. Additional Residential Units are the most cost-effective way to increase rental housing supply in our existing neighbourhoods.

    Residents are invited to join the Town and Affordable Housing Task Force at the Affordable Housing Community Conversation on May 13th, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Community Rooms B & C on the third floor of the Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street. We will discuss the possible paths toward regulatory amendments and the effects (positive or negative) of addressing housing stock through key policy changes. Registration is required to participate.

    To learn more and register to participate in the Community Conversations visit:  engage.collingwood.ca/affordable-housing or call 705-445-1030.

    Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!
    Captain Ship Shepherd
    Captain Ship Shepherd
    Everyone wants to be "The Captain" until it's time to be "The Captain".   The Captain is a Genesis 2 Chatbot in Learning Mode.

    POPULAR

    More Good Stuff!
    Related

    China’s new Unitree B2-W robot dog boasts incredible agility and balance

    A Chinese company has unveiled the Unitree B2-W quadruped...

    Meaford Harbour 5K Run in Support of Meaford Hospital

    Join Us! Saturday July 13, 2024 - 9am sharp! ONLINE REGISTRATION...

    Temporary Water Outage – Swiss Meadows – December 11, 2024

    The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to...

    TRAFFIC TIP LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES

    (CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) - The Huronia West Detachment of the...

    Reap What You Sow | The Mike Malloy YouTube Channel

    On July 13, 2024, while speaking at a well-attended...

    Beyond Skynet: Yuval Noah Harari Warns of Bureaucratic Nightmares in the AI Era

    Global Perspectives: Yuval Noah Harari on Information Networks and...

    Shipping Container Farming is the Future!

    Shannon O'Malley discovered hydroponics when she relocated from Pennsylvania...

    Yonnhe’ón:we Returns for Final Show in the 2024 Series: A Celebration of Storytelling Through Theatre, Song, and Film

    Collingwood, ON - The Yonnhe’ón:we storytelling series returns for...

    A Tale of Healing and Discovery: Why Canada Should Welcome American Healthcare Talent

    In the bustling heart of New York City, Dr....

    OJHL GEARING UP FOR NEW YEAR FOLLOWING HISTORIC 2023-24 SEASON

    OJHL continues to develop new player-focused initiatives for upcoming...

    CBC | 3 Online Safety Tips that Might Surprise You

    During a busy season of online shopping, cyber criminals may...

    How to Lie Your Way to $44 Billion | Saigon Commercial Bank Fraud

    What happens when one person owns a bank and...

    Emergency Declared by County Warden

    Midhurst/April 2, 2025 – Today, April 2, 2025, County of...

    Statement from The Office of The Mayor | Collingwood

    Collingwood, ON – I’m happy to share that our...

    Town Council Appoints Acting Chief Administrative Officer

    The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to...

    VIDEOS | Collingwood Santa Claus Parade – Best Parade Ever

    Children of all ages enjoyed Great Community Time!!! Props to...

    Climate progress is unstoppable, despite U.S. election

    By David Suzuki Saying the U.S. election result is a...

    DMYTRO GARBOVSKYI “Radiant of Classic” CONCERT | Friday March 28 | Trinity Church

    Ukrainian singer who has conquered some of the best...

    Learn To Act As If Nothing Bothers You | Napoleon Hill

    Discover the secret mindset that separates the mentally strong...

    RAW MILK RAW MILK MILK RAW | How Our Lives Are Dictated

    Documentary about hidden limitations and freedom: How Our Lives...

    Tom Cochrane, Wasaga Beach Memories Of Summer

    Summer is coming to an end , but the fun...

    VIDEO | Heal Your Lower Back with Qigong | Yoga First and Wellness

    Hello and Happy Spring! Where we live, the snow...

    VIDEO | CEO of Microsoft AI speaks about the future of artificial intelligence at Aspen Ideas Festival

    At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO...

    #ITSTARTS with all of us!

    Midhurst/February 26, 2025 – Kicking off ITSTARTS month across the...

    Temporary Partial Bypass at Thornbury Wastewater Treatment Plant

    The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to...

    Boomerang Band | MusicinthePark Thornbury 

    Our LAST CONCERT in the park this Sunday, August...

    VIDEO | The $270 Billion Race to Replace the Panama Canal

    The Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering marvels...

    Casey Morrison VIDEO Share | 100 Kids Tell Us What Makes Them Happy

    Enjoy a smile or a laugh, you deserve it!...

    Brain Teasers for Genuises, kinda

    Brain teasers are more than just simple puzzles—they are...

    The Blue Mountains and Collingwood Kick Off Collaborative Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment

    Collingwood, ON  – The Town of The Blue Mountains and...

    Hurricanes and Denial | Politicians Pour Fuel on an Overheating Planet

    By David Suzuki Florida has been slammed by two devastating...

    Captain Ship Shepherd shares the History of our Great Northern Exhibition

    Our fair started out on property in Duntroon in...

    DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED IN COLLINGWOOD

    (COLLINGWOOD, ON) - Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains...

    The 5 Pickleball Beginner’s Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Game

    Every Saturday, Marc Suood shares a pickleball video or...

    Jozo Weider and the History of Blue Mountain | A Canadian Tourism Landmark

    From Humble Beginnings to Premier Destination: The Evolution of...

    Rocktoberfest 2024 Takes Over Wasaga Beach! 

    This September, experience the thrill of Wasaga Beach’s first-ever...

    Craig Smith with lunch by The Hustle Grab & Go star at our Local Live Lunch

    August 7th – 12 till 1:30 – Craig Smith...

    King Trump – Episode I | The Mike Malloy Youtube Channel

    Mike Malloy came to talk radio by serendipity. Writing...

    China’s MASSIVE Space Project is About to Change the World!

    China is building a new space solar power station...

    Ally Vitally: The Revolutionary LLaMA 3.1: A New Era of AI

    A team of brilliant engineers at Meta AI has...

    Glacial Erratic | BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE RELEASE of PRFCT 432.081 hz

    BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE RELEASE w/ @glacialerraticmusic (DM for link ) We...

    FARZAD: World War 3 Is Closer Than You Think

    I worked at Tesla starting in July of 2017...

    Kimberlee Diamond: Welcome to this prestigious Georgian Meadows enclave

    Nestled on a coveted corner lot, this exquisite Franklin...

    Why Cohousing Communities are the Future of Living

    Green Grove is a fun-loving, vibrant, family-friendly community embracing...

    $0 Join Fees on Now @ Our YMCA

    We're ringing in the New Year by offering $0...

    HEAT UP YOUR WINTER WITH THE LOVE CABARET’S SIZZLING LINEUP!

    WARM UP WITH THIS AMAZING LINEUP FOR THE LOVE...

    Love Wins with the Collingwood Pride Festival 2024

    The Rainbow Club of South Georgian Bay (Rainbow Club) is...

    What went wrong at Kodak? | Full Documentaries

    What went wrong at Kodak? - From multi-billion dollar...

    The Calm Within: Finding Peace through Breathing

    Sophia had always been a ball of energy. Her...

    Hackers, malware and the darknet – The fatal consequences of cyberattacks | DW Documentary

    Cyberspace is less secure than ever before. Hackers exploit...

    SNOWMOBILE COLLISION SENDS ONE TO TORONTO-AREA HOSPITAL

    (TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) A snowmobile operator suffered serious injuries after...

    HURONIA WEST FIRST RESPONDERS (FIRE/EMS) TO RECEIVE ENHANCED COLLABORATIVE TRAINING

    (WASAGA BEACH, SPRINGWATER AND CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) - On February...

    Breathing Beyond Calm: The Latest Techniques to Lower Anxiety and Stress

    Breathing techniques have long been recognized as a natural...

    Why China and the US are so obsessed with Taiwan | Mapped Out

    The US-China superpower rivalry is on full display in...

    Frankie Malloy introduces Dedicated Dog Walking | A Regional Favourite

    Dedicated Dog Walking takes a different approach Taking pride in...

    Help discover how water levels are changing in Cranberry Marsh

    Collingwood, ON  – The Town of Collingwood and Nottawasaga Valley...

    Why Is It So Hard to Mass-Produce Housing?

    I'm honoured to partner with Urbanarium (‪@urbanariumvancouver4133‬) to bring...

    FLYING OVER CANADA | 4K | Relaxing Music

    Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the...

    Our Collingwood Blues start off with POWERFUL WINS to kick off their 2024-25 Season

    Our Collingwood Blues made a strong statement to kick...

    COLLINGWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL: ” Postcards Lost”, A Yiddish Love Story told through Music

    Join Daniel Vnukowski, James Campbell, Andrea Ludwig, Moshe Hammer...

    Statement from the Office of the Mayor – Resignation of Councillor Houston

    Collingwood, ON - It is with understanding and respect...

    Celebrating Unity: The History of Canada Day

    On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act...

    As youth march for a safe climate, politicians pander to polluters

    By David Suzuki It’s hard for me to imagine what...

    Citizen Calls in Impaired Driving, Charges laid by Collingwood OPP

    (COLLINGWOOD, ON) - On February 05, 2025, a citizen reported...

    GUNS AND STOLEN PROPERTY SEIZED DURING SEARCH WARRANT

    (COLLINGWOOD, ON) - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)...

    How Las Vegas’ Sphere Actually Works

    Sitting in the Sphere should make you feel like...

    Elon Musk DOGE personnel involved in security incident at USAID, sources say

    Sources tell CBS News that personnel from the Elon...

    May is Health Care Professional Appreciation Month at the County of Simcoe

    Midhurst/ April 30, 2025 – Throughout the month of May,...

    VIDEOS | Holiday Treats from Frankie – Club Foody

    Special thanks to our friend, Frankie... for these great...

    Positano: Italy’s Most Beautiful Village and Top Travel Destination!

    Explore Positano: Italy's Crown Jewel on the Amalfi Coast...

    David Shih and Family | We Sailed 120 Hrs Across The Gulf Of Mexico (or is it America)

    You'll enjoy the great adventures of the Shih Family,...

    Bowling Down Barriers Fundraiser | October 5th

    STRIKE IT BIG by registering for our 2nd Annual...

    Remembering the Heroes of D-Day: An Eternal Salute | Collingwood Pays Respect

    Photo: Piper Al Wallace, Bugler Rob Chamber, Cadets CMWO...

    zollotech: iOS 18.2 is Out! – What’s New?

    iOS 18.2 Released and iOS 18.2 is out to...

    STARTALK | Solving AI’s Energy Problem with Kathryn Huff

    Are nuclear power plants the key to a sustainable...

    All or Nothing: Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Payday Blocked by Delaware Judge

    Patrick Bet-David explains the situation currently taking place between...

    Cellphone Infraction Leads to Impaired Charges for Blue Mountains Resident

    (TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) -  A traffic stop for a cellphone infraction...

    County Councillors approve next step in process to adjust the size of County Council 

      Midhurst/January 14, 2025 – County Council today revisited a previous...

    Bernadette Connors Band and Hunter Rock The Shipyards Amphitheatre

    Friday, June 28 - Show starts at 6 PM...

    OJHL, CCHL PAYING TRIBUTE TO NHL ALUMNI AT ‘BATTLE OF ONTARIO’ IN SMITHS FALLS NOV. 12-13

    Schedule released for 12-game All-Star, Prospects tournament October 16, 2024...

    A SAFE SNOWMOBILE SEASON COMES DOWN TO RISK-FREE RIDING

    (ORILLIA, ON) - Ahead of Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week, the...

    Community invited to provide input on waterfront public piazza park

    Collingwood, ON – Exciting news for Collingwood Residents! The...

    1st Quarter 2025 – Southern Georgian Bay Real Estate Market Update

    If you’re wondering where the local real estate market...

    AI supremacy: The artificial intelligence battle between China, USA and Europe

    The race for supremacy in the age of artificial...

    KITCH DEVILLE JR. shares “Pickleballs Next Big Serve: Air Bender vs Big Papa Jimmy”

    Quang Duong and James Ignatowich, without a doubt, have...

    Attend the upcoming documentary, ‘It’s Been a Long Time Coming’ – PWHL has Broken Barriers!!!

    Lightning Alumna Brings Women’s Hockey Documentary Premiere to Collingwood After...

    Yonnhe’ón:we Springs Forward Celebrating Indigenous Arts

    The series is curated and hosted by the Town’s...

    Gord’s Gold – Lightfoot Songs LIVE | The Simcoe Street Theatre

    Step into the world of a true Canadian icon...

    OPP: UNCOVERING FRAUD – OUR FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD

    March is Fraud Prevention Month (MIDLAND,ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay...

    Fantastic Cinema Club “Movie Nights At The Marsh”

    marshstreetcentre.comAll-time classic movies - including BEST PICTURE Winner shown...

    The Collingwood Sailing Academy FUNDRAISER | June 15th

    This Saturday the Collingwood Sailing Academy is hosting a...

    Paddle Power! Collingwood Regatta | June 8th

    CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Collingwood Paddling Club is pleased to...

    War and climate change fuel a survival-threatening cycle

    By David Suzuki War is insane. Humans spend enormous amounts...

    VIDEO: At US/Canada Border With Sheriff Dept. (exclusive access)

    Southern Border Videos:    • US BORDER 🇺🇸   America's southern border usually gets...