Supporting the City of Peterborough’s New Community Planning Permit By-law
- Mar 3
- 2 min read
The Mount Community Centre (TMCC) is supporting the new Community Planning Permit By-law, which will replace the City of Peterborough’s present Zoning By-law.
The City recently developed the draft Guiding Principles through community consultation as part of the ongoing ‘Planning for the Future of the Strategic Growth Areas’ project.
There are four main categories for the guiding principles and the following is an overview of
The Mount Community Centre’s work in meeting these principles as of to date.
A diverse community: this principle supports the decade of the work of TMCC. Its’ housing has supplied homes for people from diverse backgrounds, be it economic, physical or social. It does this through providing affordable and accessible units, many of which have social supports through partnerships with community agencies. The planning and work of TMCC recognizes Peterborough’s changing and aging community. Its’ role in the local neighbourhood is preparing for the ability of residents to age in place.
A connected community: the location of the TMCC supports the ability of its residents to reduce the reliance on cars as it is on a major bus route and within walking distance to downtown and major shopping.
A complete and resilient community: TMCC has transformed a heritage building into a social hub that includes housing and partnerships with community support agencies. It has held the principal of sustainability and resilience as one of its’ major commitments to neighbourhood inclusion. Its’ green infrastructure supports community gardening and in turn access to food. One of the main attributes of the property is the maintenance of a green infrastructure that is used by the residents and the neighbourhood.
A fiscally responsible community: The work of TMCC has its’ roots in the historic development that commenced with the Sisters of St. Joseph’s. The building of new housing has resulted in major investment in the local construction and labour force, both private and public. The work of The Mount Community Centre (TMCC) supports the City’s Official Plan and its pursuit of building strong and comprehensive neighbourhoods.
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