Introduction

In 2013, the Crescent Acres Neighbourhood - Stage 5, 6 and 7 Land Study was prepared. This plan was primarily an engineering study that mapped out the future development of the water and sewer systems, transportation network, residential lots, and the park space in the remaining undeveloped portion of Crescent Acres. Although the plan was completed, it did not proceed beyond the draft stage to public consultation and it was not adopted by City Council. The City is now in the process of updating this plan, ensuring it meets current municipal standards, with the intention of having it formally adopted.
 
Within the updated Crescent Acres Neighbourhood Plan there will be two maps that show what the future neighbourhood may look like. One was created in 2013 (the Official Land Use Map), and the other was prepared more recently (the Alternative Land Use Map). The Official Land Use Map will be the map the City uses once the plan is adopted. The Alternative Land Use Map will be the map the City uses to guide future changes to the plan. The feedback received on the Alternative Land Use Map will indicate what elements require further study or amendment.
 
The two maps below show the undeveloped portion of Crescent Acres. The map on the left is the Official Land Use Map. The map on the right is the Alternative Land Use Map. Each of the coloured areas represents a type and density of land use:
 
Light Yellow: Low Density Residential (one and two unit dwellings, typical of the majority of existing homes in Crescent Acres);

Dark Yellow: Medium Density Residential (allows for a greater variety of housing styles, from one unit dwellings to fourplexes or townhouses);

Orange: High Density Residential (allows for the full spectrum of housing types, from one unit dwellings up to apartment buildings);

Green: Parks and Open Spaces (allows for large parks as well as small buffer strips);

Blue: Public Utilities (stormwater pond in the centre of the neighbourhood);

Yellow with Diagonal Hatching: Future Residential (holding this land for future residential use with no development plan at this time); and

Pink with Diagonal Hatching: Future Commercial Mixed Use (holding this land for future commercial use with no development plan at this time). 

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Official and Alternative Land Use Maps

Official and Alternative Land Use Maps

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Question No. 1 - Housing Density

Question No. 1 - Housing Density

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* 1. The Alternative Land Use Map (on the right above) proposes a greater mix of residential land uses by including more purposeful space for medium and high density residential development (dark yellow and orange on the map). This means there would be more opportunity for a variety of housing styles in certain areas within the neighbourhood. 

Based on the information above, please rate your level of satisfaction with the changes made to the mix and location of residential development opportunities (dark yellow and orange on the map) shown on the Alternative Land Use Map.

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Question No. 2  - Park Space

Question No. 2  - Park Space

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* 2. The Alternative Land Use Map (on the right) shows an increase in the amount of park space provided compared to the Official Land Use Map (on the left). The increase in park space was achieved by removing some residential development areas surrounding the stormwater pond. The Alternative Land Use Map also shows additional linear park space (an open pedestrian pathway similar to the one on Smiley Drive) that runs east and west through the southern half of the neighbourhood.

The City is looking for feedback on the size and possible development of the large park space, located at the centre of the neighbourhood. Please select from the list the elements you would like to see in the Crescent Acres park.

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Question No. 3 - Future Commercial Area

Question No. 3 - Future Commercial Area

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* 3. The Alternative Land Use Map (on the right) shows the creation of a Future Commercial Mixed Use area in the southeast corner of the neighbourhood. If this commercial area were to be developed, examples of future businesses could include hair salons, convenience stores, offices, restaurants, medi-clinics, gas stations or emergency services (fire, ambulance).

Based on this information and the maps above, please rate your level of satisfaction with the location and the amount of commercial space shown.

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Question No. 4 - Lot Sizes

Question No. 4 - Lot Sizes

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* 4. While the size of the lots is not visible on the land use maps above, the City has heard from the public in the past that there is a desire for a greater variety of lot sizes, ranging from small (lots smaller than 40 feet), to medium (lots between 40-60 feet), up to large (lots larger than 60 feet). A greater variety of lot sizes means that there would also be a greater variety of lot prices.

Based on this information, what size of lots would you like to see developed in the neighbourhood? Please select all that apply.

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* 5. Final Thoughts - Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns related to the proposed future land use map for the Crescent Acres neighbourhood?

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* 6. Resident Information - What neighbourhood do you live in?

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* 7. Resident Information - Do you rent or own your home?

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* 8. Resident Information - What age group do you belong to?

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