Over the next 30 years, Timmins is expected to grow. Shifts in population, employment, and housing will change the landscape of our community. The City of Timmins' Growth Management Study provides a long-term vision and strategy for Timmins. The study provides direction on where and how residential and employment growth should occur to best benefit the community.
A key objective of the Growth Management Study is to update information on population, housing, and employment forecasts for the City of Timmins to 2056. The study also forms the foundation for the City's Official Plan Review.
The Growth Management Study presents a renewed vision for the City of Timmins that harnesses new opportunities for the area.
Planning how we grow and change will help us create a sustainable community that has the resources, amenities, and infrastructure we need to attract new residents, businesses, and services.
What is a Growth Management Study?
A Growth Management Study (GMS) includes a background review of the city, technical analysis and community consultations on growth potential, and planning policy recommendations.
A GMS is meant to guide decision-making and policy development related to growth management, land needs, and long-term planning for municipal services.
Timmins Growth Management Study:
- Explores the economic and demographic factors that may impact growth potential for Timmins.
- Assesses where and how population, housing, and employment growth can occur to the year 2056.
- Prepares an urban land needs analysis to determine if Timmins has a sufficient supply of land to accommodate forecasted growth. This would include an assessment of future housing, commercial, and employment area land needs.
The study reviews the City's current Official Plan and provides strategic policy recommendations specific to long-term growth management, which will help inform potential amendments to the City's Official Plan.
City's undertake a Growth Management Study in order to manage growth and development in a sustainable and organized way. The study will help coordinate infrastructure investments to the year 2056, ensuring that the city and community are ready to thrive.