GO Station Transit Hub Zoning By-Law Update

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Consultation has concluded.

UPDATE: The Transit Station Area Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2021-40, approved on March 23, 2021 is now in effect. You can click here to view a copy of the zoning amendment or contact the Planning Department at 905-356-7521 ext. 4234 or 4235 to obtain a copy.

Background

Niagara Falls City Council adopted a Secondary Plan for the area around the VIA Train Station in 2018 to support GO Train service by permitting transit supportive development. The vision for the area is a vibrant and complete neighbourhood that is walkable, has a mix of uses, new housing choices, new employment opportunities including institutional uses, with seamless integration between the existing VIA Rail Station, the Niagara Regional Transit Hub and the rest of Downtown area.

The policies of the Secondary Plan support a transit supportive neighbourhood with:

  • a mix of commercial and residential uses at a variety of heights so there are more people living and working within the downtown;
  • more housing opportunities with a range of housing needs including affordable housing;
  • an enhanced pedestrian environment that supports a walkable urban setting;
  • improved transit connectivity;
  • a mix of new uses and community facilities;
  • an attractive built form that complements the form, scale and character of the community;
  • improved streetscapes with public realm enhancements;
  • cycling facilities, linkages and new active transportation connections; and
  • preserved access and viewing opportunities of the Niagara River.

The Zoning By-law amendment will implement these policies by focusing on zoning changes in an area bounded by Bridge Street to the north, Morrison Street to the south, River Road to the east, and Victoria Avenue the west.

Thank you for your feedback!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey and provide feedback on the City of Niagara Falls GO Zoning Initiative.

UPDATE: The Transit Station Area Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2021-40, approved on March 23, 2021 is now in effect. You can click here to view a copy of the zoning amendment or contact the Planning Department at 905-356-7521 ext. 4234 or 4235 to obtain a copy.

Background

Niagara Falls City Council adopted a Secondary Plan for the area around the VIA Train Station in 2018 to support GO Train service by permitting transit supportive development. The vision for the area is a vibrant and complete neighbourhood that is walkable, has a mix of uses, new housing choices, new employment opportunities including institutional uses, with seamless integration between the existing VIA Rail Station, the Niagara Regional Transit Hub and the rest of Downtown area.

The policies of the Secondary Plan support a transit supportive neighbourhood with:

  • a mix of commercial and residential uses at a variety of heights so there are more people living and working within the downtown;
  • more housing opportunities with a range of housing needs including affordable housing;
  • an enhanced pedestrian environment that supports a walkable urban setting;
  • improved transit connectivity;
  • a mix of new uses and community facilities;
  • an attractive built form that complements the form, scale and character of the community;
  • improved streetscapes with public realm enhancements;
  • cycling facilities, linkages and new active transportation connections; and
  • preserved access and viewing opportunities of the Niagara River.

The Zoning By-law amendment will implement these policies by focusing on zoning changes in an area bounded by Bridge Street to the north, Morrison Street to the south, River Road to the east, and Victoria Avenue the west.

Thank you for your feedback!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey and provide feedback on the City of Niagara Falls GO Zoning Initiative.

Consultation has concluded.