Function of urban design concept plans
Urban design concept plans demonstrate how areas in Guelph could be developed in the future. The concept plans provide a visual representation of the long-term vision and development policy for specified areas. The plans help determine how an area could evolve to address local challenges while planning for the long-term needs of an area.
Urban design concept plans generally include the following:
- A high-level illustration of the design considerations and site features (e.g. roads, pedestrian connections, public spaces and key building sites) of the area;
- A description of the design considerations; and,
- Illustrations showing how the urban design concept plan could be implemented.
Urban design concept plans do not impact previously approved site plans.
This work is part of the City’s Urban Design Manual project.
York Road / Elizabeth Street urban design concept plans
Gordon street intensification corridor concept plan
Next steps
The concept plans and design principles will be used to guide the review of development applications for specific areas of Guelph.
For more information
Planning, Building, Engineering and Environment
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