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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. 3 - 1 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. 3 - 2 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 3 - 3 Appendix A KitchenerGrowth Management Strategy 2018Annual Monitoring Report September 10, 2018 RE: DSD-18-077 3 - 4 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. 3 - 5 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). 3 - 6 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. 3 - 7 - 29 19*33* 284283603695532371 Total --- 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 --- 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 3 - 8 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. 3 - 9 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. 3 - 10 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% ΫLƓĭƌǒķĻƭ ķǞĻƌƌźƓŭ ǒƓźƷƭ ǞźƷŷźƓ ƒźǣĻķ ǒƭĻ ĬǒźƌķźƓŭƭ 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. 3 - 11 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%. 3 - 12 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. 3 - 13 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. 3 - 14 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 3 - 15 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. 3 - 16 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. 3 - 17 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 3 - 18 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 3 - 19 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 3 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. 3 - 20