Privacy and parking were among the concerns voiced by residents over the development plans for neighbourhoods in the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan.
In a public meeting last Tuesday, as many as 54 participated, including the mayor, members of council, Clarington staff and members of the public. Six members of the public chose to speak, said a council statement.
It said comments received at the public meeting generally encompassed the following:
- Increased connectivity for active transportation
- Increased recreational opportunities and recreational facilities
- Privacy concerns as a result of the street system limiting use of property
- Concerns regarding existing parking conditions and how they are being addressed
The Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan Update will create a blueprint to guide the creation of a walkable neighbourhood with new homes, a school and parkland.
The Plan Update area will create greater connectivity throughout south Courtice with the addition of new roads (such as the extension of Townline Road South to the future GO Train station). The Plan Update area will also provide increased connectivity to the existing neighbourhood to the north and to surrounding natural areas, the statement said.
A subsequent phase of the process will involve the preparation of zoning regulations. This will be followed by development applications.
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