HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-18-077 - KGMS 2018 Annual Monitoring ReportREPORT TO:Community & Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:September 10, 2018
SUBMITTED BY:Alain Pinard, Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319
PREPARED BY:Natalie Goss, Senior Planner
WARD(S) INVOLVED:ALL
DATE OF REPORT:August 27, 2018
REPORT NO.:DSD-18-077
SUBJECT:Kitchener Growth Management Strategy 2018 Annual Monitoring
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That Report DSD-18-077 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy 2018 Annual Monitoring
Report be received and submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in fulfillment
of Clause 22.1 of the Administrative Agreement between the City of Kitchener and the
Region regarding delegated approval authority.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to provide Committee and Council with the Kitchener Growth
Management Strategy 2018Annual Monitoring Report (Monitoring Report). The Monitoring
Report is an actionitem of the 2009 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy (KGMS), which
requires tracking of the general supply of land and the achievement of intensification and density
targets on an annual basis.
REPORT:
The KGMS provides a long-term framework for planning where and how future residential and
employment growth should occur in Kitchener. To ensure that growth contributes positively to
our quality of life, the KGMS coordinates the provision of infrastructure and services with new
development. The KGMS goals
Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan) and Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS).
The KGMS introduced a number of goals, one of which was to develop and facilitate an ongoing
growth management program to manage growth-related change in an effective and co-ordinated
manner (Goal 6). One of the action items of this goal is to prepare an annual monitoring report
to track the supply of development opportunities and the achievement of intensification and
density targets. Monitoring reports have been prepared annually since 2010.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request.***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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The 2018 Monitoring Report (Appendix A) provides a summary and assessment of growth with
the Built-up Area (intensification areas) and Designated Greenfield Area of the city over the past
year (June 2017 to June 2018).
Highlights of the 2018 Monitoring Report Include:
The number of new dwelling units created in 2017 (1,434) decreased from 2016; however,
it was consistent with our 10 and 20-year average amount. This was anticipated as 2016
was the second highest year for new units created through building permits in the last 20
years. The majority of new units created in 2017 were multiple dwellings which comprised
64% of new units;
The estimated density of the Urban Growth Centre (UGC) increased from 187 residents
and jobs per hectare (2017) to 189 residents and jobs per hectare (2018). Kitchener
continues to be well on its way to achieving the Official Plan target of 225 residents and
jobs per hectare by 2031;
The intensification level over the past year (new residential construction that occurs within
the Built-up Area) is 37%. This remains unchanged from the previous year. Over the next
several years, it is expected that the intensification level will remain steady or decrease
-year average intensification level is 44%, which is within reach of
Building permits issued for new residential units between June 2017 and June2018 within
the Designated Greenfield Area continue to provide a varied and balanced supply of
dwelling types. 50% of new residential units were in ground oriented housing forms (i.e.,
single detached, semi-detached, duplex and street townhouse dwellings) and 50% were
in multiple dwellings (including stacked and back-to-back townhouse dwellings);
Also between June 2017 and June 2018, theCity issued the highest number of building
permits for multiple dwellings within its Designated Greenfield Area since it began its
monitoring program in 2010. The number of multiple dwelling permits issued in the
Designated Greenfield Area far exceed those that were issued in the Built-up Area;
The City continues to have the potential to accommodate its current allocated population
and employment growth within its urban area.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Priority 3 Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods
Strategy 3.3 Manage growth, curb urban sprawl, and foster more mixed-use development,
ensuring new development is integrated with the diversity and character of the surrounding
community.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no new or additional capital budget requests with this recommendation.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
council / committee meeting.In addition, monitoring report information was circulated to the
Waterloo Region Home Builders Liaison Committee in August.
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CONCLUSION:
The 2018 Monitoring Report demonstrates that Kitchener continues to be well positioned to
accommodate growth and achieve identified targets.
REVIEWED BY:
Brandon Sloan, Manager, Long Range and Policy Planning519-741-2200 x7648
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman -General Manager, Development Services
Appendix AKitchener Growth Management Strategy (KGMS) Annual Monitoring Report 2018
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Appendix A
KitchenerGrowth
Management Strategy
2018Annual Monitoring Report
September 10, 2018
RE: DSD-18-077
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Executive Summary
In 2009 Kitchener approved its Growth Management Strategy (KGMS) in support of
the Cityexpected to accommodate a relatively
significant amount of residential and employment growth by 2031. We are also
mandated by the Province to achieve certain numerical targetsand other planning
objectives.
Kitchener is on the leading edge with respect to its ability to track and monitor
specific growth data in a dynamic manner. A snapshot of the data is contained within
this report.
All of the goals and action items of the KGMS are completed or are within the
Corporate Business Plan to be completed over the next few years. The results of the
2018 growth management data continue to be encouraging. The number of
residents and jobs per hectare (RJs/ha) in the Urban Growth Centre (Downtown) is
gradually increasing from approximately 187 RJs/ha in 2017 to approximately 189
RJs/ha in 2018. This is an excellent step towards achieving the provincially
intensification level of 37% and 5-year average intensification level of 44% within its
Built-Up Area continues to be within reach of contributing to achieving the intended
regional intensification target (45%).
In 2017, building permits were issued for a total of 1,434 new residential units. This
represents a 40% decrease from 2016; however, it is consistent with the 10 and 20-
year average amount. As 2016 was the second highest year for new units created
through building permits in the last 30 years (tied with 2014), it is not unexpected to
see a decrease in issued building permits this year. The majority of new residential
units developed were in the form of multiple dwellings which comprised 64% of new
units.
updated in future years to reflect the new Official Plan and pending new Zoning By-
law.
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1.Introduction
In 2009, Kitchener approved its Growth Management Strategy(KGMS). The KGMS provides a
framework for planning where and how future residential and employment growth can be
accommodated in Kitchener while positively contributing to our quality of life. The goals and
actions outlined in the KGMS support the provincial Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater
Horseshoe(2006Growth Plan) and the Regional Growth Management Strategy(RGMS).
The KGMS introduced an ongoing growth management program to manage growth-related
change in an effective and coordinated manner (Goal 6). One of the action items of this goal is
to prepare an Annual Growth Management Monitoring Report to track the supply of
development opportunities and the achievement of intensification and density targets.
Monitoring Reports have been preparedand presented to Council and the development industry
annually since 2010. The Monitoring report provides an update on the progress of implementing
the KGMS action items along with provincial and regional growth plans.
The primary purpose of the Monitoring Report is to update data from the KGMS Background
Study: Current Baseline Report (Parts 6-9) annually. It presents a summary of recent residential
development rates and updates the potential capacity to accommodate growth bothwithin the
Built-up Area(intensification areas) and in the Designated Greenfield Area. The original data
from the KGMS Background Study wasas of June 16, 2008 (with some of the existing
residential data at the time coming from the 2006Census). The monitoring report also provides
a summary of development applications that have been received and those that have been
approvedin 2017.
This monitoring report captures a snapshot of all data(with the exception of Sections 2and3)
as ofJune 16, 2018(the anniversary date of the 2006 Growth Plan).
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2.Delegated Approval Authority Summary for 2017
This section provides a summary of the number of plans of subdivision, plans of condominium,
part-lot control applications, and consent applications received and the number and type of
dwelling units (herein after referred to as units) approvedthrough these applications in 2017.
Reporting on those approvalsis a requirement of an agreement between the City of Kitchener
and the Region of Waterloo regarding delegated approval authority.Figure 1 includesthe
number of applications received, approved and registered in 2017.
Figure 1: 2017 Development Applications Received, Approved and Registered
Combination of Multiple
Combination of
Residential, Cluster
# of Singles, Semis or
Application TypeTownhouse Units,
ApplicationsStreet Fronting
Commercial and Mixed
Townhouse Units
Use Developments
Received Applications
Subdivision000
Condominium1220583
Part Lot Control 19N/AN/A
Consents33N/AN/A
Total6420583
Approved Lots/Units
Subdivision262222
Condominium1320675
Part Lot Control 163710
Consents29236
Total 60476903
Registered Lots/Units
Subdivision32830
Condominium967526
Total 12350526
Figure 2 compares the number of subdivision, condominium, part lot control, and consent
applications received, approvedand registeredfrom 2013 to 2017.
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29
19*33*
284283603695532371
Total
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6
CT
222583675526
2017
Multiple/
19*33*
-
6
62202023
283371
SST
32
25*48*
142449633384673924145
Total
85
CT5**
124186232384615897
2016
Multiple/
25*48*
-
1858276027
263401
SST
4024
20*62*
160186660554498
Total
3,505
-
4
CT4**
108660554470
2015
1,190
Multiple/
20*62*
--
52284020
182
SST
2,315
8
851223
18*
676902219
112*
Total
1,013
Multiple, Cluster Townhouse Dwelling
--
1212
CT
274124170981
2014
Multiple/
18*
112*
-
8
73493223
402778
SST
21
14*53*
488170328290159
Total
1,3131,092
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87
CT
765328247247
2013
Multiple/
14*53*
2017 Subdivision, Condominium, Part Lot Control, and Consent Applications Received, Approved and Registered
-
-
4321
401170548845159
SST
gle, Semi, Street Townhouse Dwelling; Multiple/CT
roved
Figure 2: 2013
Sin
Consents
Subdivisions
Condominiums
Part Lot Control
ReceivedDraft ApprovedRegisteredReceivedDraft AppRegisteredReceivedApprovedReceivedApprovedSST *Total number of applications received**Total number of multiple blocks approved
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3.Residential Development Rates
This section provides an overview ofpast development rates in the City through the examination
of building permits fornew residential units by dwelling type.
Figure 3: Residential Development Rates
New Residential Dwelling Units Created
Through Building Permit*
5-year 10-year 20-year
AverageAverageAverage
Dwelling Type20162017(2013-2017)(2008-2017)(1998-2017)
Single Detached*842299521527665
Semi-Detached*3710233553
Duplex**80101897447
Townhouses255101292282289
Multiple Dwellings***1203923807575446
Total New Units2,4171,4341,7321,4921,500
*Gross new units (conversion/additions included, demolitions not subtracted)
**Includes additions that create new units
***Includes additions that create new units and stacked townhouses
In 2017, the City issued building permitsfor 1,434 new residential units. This is a decrease
compared to 2016, which was anticipated as 2016 was the second highest year for new units
created through building permits in the last 30 years (tied with 2014). However, the number of
residential building permits issued in 2017 is consistent with the 10 and 20-year average.The
majority of new residential units were in the form of multiple dwellings, whichcomprised 64% of
new units.During the first six months of 2018 the City issued building permits for 470 new
residential units. Compared to the same time in 2017, the numbers are much lower.
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4.Intensification Level
a region-wide target of a
minimum of 45% of all new residential development to be located within the Built-up Area
(DGA), built boundary line (the limits of the C
Province in 2006). It shows the location of new units created within these areasbetween June
16, 2017 and June 15, 2018.
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Achieving the minimum intensification level could be a challenge for some municipalities that
still have a significantamount of Designated Greenfield Area (DGA)lands available and limited
intensification opportunities. Kitchener however, is well positioned to achieve this target. The
most recent measures of new residential units by type in the BUAand DGA are indicated in
Figure 4 below.
Figure 4: Intensification and Designated Greenfield Area Development Levels
(June 16/17-June 15/18)
Designated Greenfield
Area Built-Up Area
(New Residential (New Residential
Dwelling TypeUnits)Units)Total
Single Detached28525310
Semi-Detached12820
Semi-Detached Duplex000
Duplex1492106
Street Townhouses1499158
Cluster Townhouses0100100
Multiple Dwellings*439283722
8995171416
Total
Percent of Total63%37%100%
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2018 marks the second year since the City began monitoring its intensification level in 2010,
that there have been more multiple dwellings constructed in the DGA than the BUA. The most
recent intensification level of 37%, although below the region wide 45%intensification level
target, continues to be an indication that the City remains positioned to contribute towards, and
up (i.e. Rosenberg, Huron South, and Doon South Phase 2), it is expected that Kitchener may
not achieve as high an intensification level.
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Figure 5 illustrates the historic intensification levels, as per the Provincial Built Boundary Line.
Figure 5: Intensification Level (2001 to present)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
Intensification Level (%)
0
Year
intensification level as the timing of 2-3 multiple dwelling developments can affectthe reported
rate in a given year for a municipality the size of Kitchener. An average provides a better
understanding, for monitoring purposes, of whether the City is on track to achieving the required
intensification level. Figure 6 below illustrates the5-yearaverage intensification levels from
June 2003to June 2018.
Figure 6: 5 Year Average Intensification Levels
5Year Average
YearIntensification Level
(%)
June 2003 -June 200842
June 2008 -June 201345
June 2013 -June 201844
The 5-year average Intensification Level (June 2013June 2018) is now at 44% with the 10-
year average (2008-2018) slightly higherat 45%.
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5.Intensification Areas Existing Measures and Additional Capacity
for New Growth
Existing Measures
Figure 7quantifies the existing number of dwelling units, residents, jobs and density measure
(residents and jobs per hectare) for the currently identified Intensification Areaswithin the BUA.
Figure 7: Existing Measures for Current Intensification Areas
Non-
Land
Residential Residents
Intensification AreaArea UnitsResidentsJobs
Floor Space + Jobs/ha
(Ha)
(m2)
Urban Growth Centre*1072,6934,847843,94315,341189
Primary Node1151,5122,723106,4983,49869
Mixed Use Nodes2943,9657,147216,4825,99241
Mixed Use Corridors1232,2834,326209,4346,93897
Neighbourhood Mixed
4616241410,6131,82652
Use Centres
Comprehensive
27294725126,98229960
Development Areas
Subtotal of
71210,90920,1821,513,95233,893
Intensification Areas
Site Specific
Intensification 1,1022,161747,0878,02554
Opportunities
Grand Total12,01122,3432,261,03941,918
*UGC data is based on several data sources including the Economic Development downtown
employment database
The estimated density of the Urban Growth Centre (UGC) increased from 187RJs/ha in 2017to
189RJs/ha in 2018
residential and employment densities continue to gradually rise as expected.
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Capacity for New Growth
Figure 8explores the potential for accommodating new development within each of
intensification areas based on the existing zoning only.
Figure 8: Additional Capacity Measures for Current Intensification Areas
50% Scenario
It is assumed that the intensification opportunities may have a capacity of, on average, up to 50%
of their maximum zoned capacity during the planning horizon
Non-
Residential
Area FloorResidents
Intensification Areas(Ha)UnitsResidentsSpace(m2)Jobs+ Jobs/ha
Urban Growth Centre1071,8503,302224,0329,318117
Primary Node11544691001,17822
Mixed Use Nodes2944,1288,313354,4588,74165
Mixed Use Corridors1236,43711,922433,47813,185178
Neighbourhood Mixed
466812322,1792367
Use Centres
Comprehensive
277871,7052,19927337
Development Areas
Subtotal of
71213,71626,2751,036,34632,931
Intensification Areas
Site Specific
Intensification 2,6184,680234,9984,65742
Opportunities
Grand Total16,33430,9551,271,34437,588
*Some data reported utilizes MPAC data which has limitations (i.e. non-residential building floor
space).
well positioned with existing land use, density, design approvals and amenities in place which
can help the existing capacity to grow in these areas. New development applications and
updates to the zoning in these areas as a result of the Comprehensive Review ofthe Zoning By-
law (CRoZBy), Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations (PARTS), and neighbourhood specific
planning reviewswill continue to refine the planning framework and add to the capacity to
accommodate growth in these areas.
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Figure 9provides an account of the total number of dwelling units, residents, non-residential
floor space and jobs that could result at build-out of the Intensification Areas.
Figure 9: Total Measures (Existing + Additional Capacity) for Current Intensification
Areas
Non-
Residential
Floor
Area SpaceResidents
Intensification Areas(Ha)UnitsResidents(m2)Jobs+ Jobs/ha
Urban Growth Centre1074,5438,1491,067,97524,659306
Primary Node1151,9583,63304,67691
Mixed Use Nodes2948,09315,460570,94014,733107
Mixed Use Corridors1238,72016,248642,91220,122276
Neighbourhood Mixed
Use Centres4623053732,7922,06259
Comprehensive
Development Areas271,0812,430129,18157297
Subtotal of
Intensification Areas71224,62546,4572,550,29866,824
Site Specific
Intensification
Opportunities3,7206,841982,08512,68196
Grand Total28,34553,2983,532,38379,505
Given the additional opportunitiesfor redevelopment, based on existing zoning, there is capacity
and potential to achieve higher densities
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6.Estimated Land Supply
The estimated land supply for Kitchener is a total of the potential capacity within the BUAand
the DGA. As development moves from raw land through the development approvals stage and
eventually to construction, the land supply estimates become more accurate.
6.1Potential Built-up Area Supply
The Built-up Arealand supply includes lands within the Built Boundary Line that are within
intensification areas, are site specific intensificationopportunities, include a minor intensification
factor within existing communities (community interiors) and the potential supply from
registered, draft approved and in-circulation subdivisions.
Figure 10: Estimated Built-up Area Supply (capacity of intensification lands inside the Built
Boundary)
Non-Res.
Intensification AreaUnitsResidentsJobs
Space (m²)*
Urban Growth Centre
1,8503,302224,0329,318
Primary Node
44691001,178
Mixed Use Nodes**
4,1288,313354,4588,741
Mixed Use Corridors
6,43711,922433,47813,185
Neighbourhood Mixed Use Centres
6812322,179236
Comprehensive Development Areas
7871,7052,199273
Subtotal of Intensification Areas13,71626,2751,036,34632,931
Site Specific Intensification Opportunities2,6184,680234,9984,657
Total Potential Supply of Current
16,33430,9551,271,34437,588
Intensification Areas
Community Interiors6501,649045
Registered (Vacant Land Inventory) 329699215,1373,107
Draft Approved13336500
In Circulation0000
Other Designated0000
Subtotal1,1122,713215,1373,151
Total Potential Supply (Current Zoning)17,44633,6671,486,48040,739
*Some data reported utilizes MPAC data which has limitations (i.e. non-residential building floor
space).
**Does not include Lackner/Fairway Mixed Use Node which is in the Designated Greenfield Area.
-up Area land supply includes a
potential capacity of approximately 17, 500dwelling units and 1.5 millionsquare metres of non-
residential floor space.
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6.2Potential Designated Greenfield Area Supply
The potential Designated Greenfield Area (DGA)land supplyincludes all lands outside the Built
Boundary Line that are designated for development in th
become more refined as land parcels within this area move through the development approval
process. The dwelling unit numbers are primarily based on maximumsfor blocks of land that
have a range of units.
Similarto Figure 10,the DGAland supply includes intensification areas, site specific
intensification opportunities, lands which have been designated in the Official Plan but do not
currently have development applications (e.g. portions of the Rosenberg Community) and the
potential supply from registered, draft approved and in-circulation subdivisions.
Figure 11: Estimated Designated Greenfield Area Supply
(lands outside the Built Boundary)
Non-Res.
Floor Space
2
Greenfield LocationUnitsResidents(m)Jobs
24043057,1001,180
Intensification Areas*
Site Specific Intensification Opportunities0044,615378
Other Designated Lands**8,66323,484152,8546,351
Registered (Vacant Land Inventory)1,4053,85692,9681,644
Draft Approved8,10319,452210210
In Circulation2,2265,28127,990126
Total***20,63752,503375,7369,889
*Includes Lackner/Fairway Mixed Use Node (outside Built Boundary Line)
** Using 55 residents+jobs/hectare assumption. Lands are net Provincial constraints only.
No Hidden Valley Community included. Includes Rosenberg lands without a development
application, based on densities in the Rosenberg Secondary Plan.
***Does not include any additional lands added in the Region Official Plan and City Official
Plan to the City Urban Area. Once the land use designations are considered, the DGA
supply estimates will be updated.
includes a potential capacity of approximately 20,500residential units and 375,700square
metres of non-residential floor space.
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6.3Estimated Total Supply
When combined, the potential land supply of both the BUA and DGAprovidesa total estimate
for residential and employment land in Kitchener.
Figure 12: Estimated Total Supply: Built-up Area and Designated Greenfield Area
Non-Res. Space
LocationUnitsResidentsJobs
(m²)
Built-up Area (BUA)17,44633,6671,486,48040,739
Designated Greenfield
20,63752,503375,7369,889
Area (DGA)
Total 38,08386,1711,862,21750,629
The estimated supply of dwelling units has decreased inthe BUA and DGA from June 2017.
The total supply of dwelling units and jobs is expected to eventually decrease as development
The timing of development from
the estimated supply of units is influenced by many factors including infrastructure timing, land
owner priorities and market forces.
As previously discussed throughout this report, the estimated land supply for Kitchener is based
at the
time of the preparation of the KGMS in 2009. It does not include any additional lands added in
does it include the intensification areas within the bui
Official Plan. Once urban land use designations are assignedto the additional DGA lands, the
DGA supply estimates will be updated. In addition, once updates to zoning in the intensification
areas have been completed through the Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law
(CRoZBy) and Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations (PARTS),and neighbourhood specific
planning reviewsthe supply numbers for the BUA will also be updated.
7.Current Capacity for Growth
This section compares the current population and employment capacity with the population and
employment allocationsprovided by the Region of Waterloo.
Figure 13: Population Allocation vs. Estimated Capacity
PopulationEmployment
Existing253,800*83,531**
Capacity86,17150,629
Total339,971134,160
2031 Growth Allocation 319,500132,500
Difference20,4711,660
*Unofficial interim population estimate as of mid-year 2017, Region
**Based on the 2016 Census which was conducted in a different format to the
previous 2011 National Household Survey. Also includes the incremental increase
in UGC (downtown) jobs since 2016
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mid-year population estimated by the Region is now253,800approximately
2,600more people than reported mid-year 2017.Figure 13 shows that the City has an existing
supply/capacity of developable land within the BUA and DGA that can accommodate more
residents and jobs than the 2031population and employment allocation from the Region.
8.Places to Grow Implementation
The KGMS annual monitoring report will continue to monitor new development and track
related to the Growth Plan.OnJuly 1, 2017anupdated Growth Plan
came into effect which, among other things, provides for new intensification levelsand
Designated Greenfield Area targets. It is expected that themay
berevisedpending future Region and City updated growth management strategiesand/or
comprehensive Official Plan reviews.
Growth Forecasts
In response to previousProvincial growth forecasts (and Regional allocation thereof), the City
developed background information in support of the KGMS that analyzesthe growth capacity of
various areas of the city. As indicated in Section 7.0, Kitchener has the capacity to
accommodate the allocated growth into appropriate areas.
The Province continues to update long-term growth forecast scenarios for the Greater Golden
n and
the allocations of these forecasts within local Official Plans. At such time as the Region of
Waterloo considers a future amendment to their Plan to identify any different/further allocation of
the forecasts for Kitchener, an update to the growth management assessment and the
Kitchener Official Plan may be required.
Urban Growth Centre
The 2006 Growth Plan requires that our Urban Growth Centre be planned to achieve a
RJs/ha by
2031. The present density is 189RJs/ha. With additional intensification projects currently
happening or proposed in the UGC, an opportunity exists to exceed these targets.
Intensification
The 2006Growth Plan requires that 40% of residential development be directed to the BUA by
2015. The target within the Regional Official Planis a minimum of 45% of all new residential
development to be located within the BUA. The 2017 Growth Plan has a higher intensification
leveltarget, anddetermining how to implement the target in our region is expected over the next
several years.To monitor new development, the City has a dynamic system that tracks building
permit issuance for new residential units inside and outside the Built Boundary Line. The most
recent intensification level over a one-year period was37%while the five-year average
intensification level is now at 44%.As indicated in Section 4.0, a multi-year average provides a
better understanding, for monitoring purposes, of whether the City is on track to achieving the
required intensification level.
Designated Greenfield Area Densities
The Growth Planmandates that future development within the Designated Greenfield Area
should achieve specific, transit-supportive density targets. Based on the 2006 Growth Plan, to
contribute to meeting the Regionminimum density target of 50 residents and jobs combined
per hectare for the entire Designated Greenfield Area shown in the Regional Official Plan,
is 55 residents and jobs per hectare in residential subdivisions. The 2017
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Growth Plan has a higher DGA density target, and determining how to implement the target in
our region is expected over the next several years. Kitchener is well positioned to meet DGA
densitytargets. There are several plans of subdivision that are in areas served, or to be served,
by transit that meet or exceed the overall target. The Kitchener Growth Management Plan
(KGMP) provides a tool for identifying and tracking the Designated Greenfield Area density.
Planning Principles
Planning a city is not just about achieving certain numerical targets. The majority of the Growth
Plan includes policy direction to achieve healthy and complete communities. Kitchener has long
been a leader in promoting walkable, transit-
continue to revitalize the Urban Growth Centre, clean up brownfield sites and achieve mixed
use developments that are pedestrian-oriented are significant. We are further striving to
enhance the linkages between land use planning and other community considerations such as
transportation options, community infrastructure, social dynamics, economics and
environmental conservation. Ultimately, the goal is to help achieve a higher quality of life in a
healthy and complete community.
9.Regional Growth Management Strategy Implementation
The goals outlined in the Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS), are largely reflected
in the goals of the KGMS. Many of the KGMS action items described in Section 10below
support the implementation of the RGMS as well. Additional initiatives that support the RGMS
include the new Five Best Bets for Air Quality
Strategy and,the new Official Plan.
10.Kitchener Growth Management Strategy Implementation
The KGMS encompasses six goals that facilitate managing growth and development within the
City of Kitchener. These goals support the RGMS and have been adapted to the City of
Kitchener context. A significant portion of the objectives, initiatives and recommendations of the
KGMS have been completed in previous years and the statusof the 1remaining itemis
providedbelow.
ActionItemStatus
Goal 1Enhance our valued natural and cultural heritage resources
Update Urban Design Comprehensive update circulated for public
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and stakeholder consultation Fall 2018.
11.Kitchener Growth Management Plan
The Kitchener Growth Management Plan (KGMP) is an evolution of the former Staging of
Development program and is used as a tool to assist with the implementation of the KGMS. The
KGMP establishes priority levels for development and infrastructure projects for each growth
area within the City. It includes the prioritization and allocation of resources towards completing
initiatives that are required to move lands from the draft approval stage to registration,
construction and developing complete communities. The current KGMP (2017-2019+) was
adopted by City Council in November 2017. The next KGMP for 2019-2021+ will be considered
by Committee of Council in Fall 2019.
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