Waterfront Master Plan
Project Information
As we move through the final stage of the Waterfront Master Plan project, the City’s consultant team is focusing on specific recommendations and actions for implementation of the Plan.
During the January 2010 workshop, the consultant team presented the project Vision Statement and Fundamental Pillars of the Vision Statement.
The Vision Statement was created based on input from our community during the various public events and continuous public input. This statement remains in draft format – please let us know what you think. Does this Vision Statement represent how you see the future of our waterfront in Brantford?
VISION STATEMENT:
“The Grand River and its tributaries are the lifeblood and defining image of the City of Brantford. The Grand River valley has a great diversity of natural features and is enriched with an extraordinary historic legacy, evident of the Aboriginal and European cultures that have settled in this area for over 10,000 years. The Waterfront Master Plan will respect and reinforce this legacy and will define bold new directions that build on the tremendous successes of the City and its partners, who together have established 70 km of trails and hundreds of acres of public space.
The Waterfront Master Plan will set forth a framework to protect the Grand River and its tributaries as a fundamental public resource for the residents of Brantford.
- Natural features will be protected and enhanced and the cultural heritage will be interpreted so that all can understand and appreciate this area’s rich history.
- The trails will be easily identified and accessed, and the network will become a widely recognised destination.
- A diversity of places to access the water will be offered, providing for a variety of educational, recreational and leisurely activities that celebrate the Grand River and that will engage residents and visitors alike
- Appropriate development on adjacent lands will recognize the significance of these locations; be rooted in best practices in city building; strive for design excellence; and contribute positively to the waterfront and Brantford’s image.
And finally, the Waterfront Master Plan will inspire all residents to embrace this vision and become stewards of this vital environment.”
FUNDAMENTAL PILLARS OF THE VISION:
The pillars form the foundation for key directions and strategies for natural heritage, perks and recreation, trails and access, community development and shoreline conditions.
- Link and enhance natural features
- Protect water quality
- Protect integrity of the dyke
- Value heritage resources
- Manage naturalized riverside parks and plan for recreation that depends on a waterside location
- Celebrate and leverage the trails
- Promote authentic tourism and economic development
- Plan for a sensitive urban interface
- Be a model for environmental stewardship
- Plan based on the watershed
Newsletters, documents, and information related to the waterfront master plan are located under "Reports". As new information becomes available, it will be posted in the "Reports" section.
To view upcoming Public Meetings and Notices on the Waterfront Master Plan, please visit the Projects and Initiatives page.