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Consultation has concluded
Yarmouth’s working waterfront is an important contributor to the Town and regional economies. The waterfront is a dynamic entity, demonstrating its ability to adapt to changing times. Now, the waterfront and Water Street are poised for change once more.
A Waterfront Action Plan has been developed from your ideas that were shared through getinvolvedyarmouth.ca and the waterfront symposiums.
Town Council, Waterfront Development Committee, Waterfront Stakeholders and Staff are reviewing the Action Plan to determine project priorities. Future Public Meetings will be scheduled as projects are identified.
Yarmouth’s working waterfront is an important contributor to the Town and regional economies. The waterfront is a dynamic entity, demonstrating its ability to adapt to changing times. Now, the waterfront and Water Street are poised for change once more.
A Waterfront Action Plan has been developed from your ideas that were shared through getinvolvedyarmouth.ca and the waterfront symposiums.
Town Council, Waterfront Development Committee, Waterfront Stakeholders and Staff are reviewing the Action Plan to determine project priorities. Future Public Meetings will be scheduled as projects are identified.
The Yarmouth working waterfront extends 3
kilometres from its northern end at Vancouver Street to its southern end at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. In between, it contains manufacturing industries,
fishing operations, shops and restaurants, the ferry terminal and tourist
bureau, and numerous other features.
This questionnaire is designed to obtain
opinions about the Yarmouth waterfront and what it means to you.
Consultation has concluded
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Central Street Redesign
As part of realizing the Waterfront Development Action Plan approved by Council in 2018, a proposed idea involves the redesign of Central Street that gives priority to pedestrians, creating a safe public space to guide shoppers from the Downtown to the Waterfront.
Project Timeline
Sept. 2017
Yarmouth Waterfront Development Action Plan has finished this stage
Launch of the Waterfront Action Plan Study
The Waterfront Action Plan will be developed with input from the public, staff, and consultants.
Sept. - Oct. 2017
Yarmouth Waterfront Development Action Plan has finished this stage
Launch of Off-line and On-line Public Consultations
Lots of ways for the public to engage and have their say ongoing during study.
October 11th & 18th Symposiums completed.
Nov. 2017
Yarmouth Waterfront Development Action Plan has finished this stage
Waterfront Action Plan
Draft of the Waterfront Action Plan prepared and reviewed by key stakeholders.
Nov. - Dec. 2017
Yarmouth Waterfront Development Action Plan has finished this stage
Waterfront Action Plan finalized
Waterfront Action Plan finalized.
Dec. 2017
Yarmouth Waterfront Development Action Plan has finished this stage
Final Report
Final report provided to Council.
Waterfront Planning Amendments
Yarmouth Waterfront Development Action Plan is currently at this stage
A Public Participation Program is currently being conducted by the Town's Planning Advisory Committee. The Town is looking at how to incorporate the vision of the Waterfront Action Plan into our Planning Documents. Extensive changes are proposed, a full report can be found in the document library.
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