Downtown Height Study

We have an ambitious goal of almost doubling our Downtown density to accommodate 200 people and jobs per hectare by 2051 (currently 109 people and jobs per hectare). To achieve our goal we need to update the current maximum building heights permitted by the Downtown Secondary Plan. In the current plan, heights were generally influenced by topography, with taller buildings being permitted at lower elevations.

Click on a location in the map to show us where you think buildings of different heights should go and share why each area makes sense at that height to you.

Take some time to review the map first

1.  Take a look at the current height permissions and think just about what you might change.

2.  As more people add pins to the activity map, there can be a lot to take in. If someone has already added a pin that shares the same thoughts you have, there's no need to add a new pin, use the like icon to show support. a "like will count just as much as a new pin in our data findings.

3.  If you feel like an area deserves a smaller or larger type of building that isn't already covered, that's when it's time to add your own pin. 

There is no need to place a new pin in every block, you can use the comment section to share where you feel the appropriate zone for that height of building begins and ends.