Public open house: Ontario Street Corridor Secondary Plan Study

Planning for the future of the former General Motors lands on Ontario Street

The City of St. Catharines is embarking on a land use study to develop a vision, and ultimately a land use plan, to guide the future redevelopment of the former General Motors lands located on the east and west side of Ontario Street, immediately south of Carlton Street.

The study, titled the Ontario Street Corridor Secondary Plan Study, is centered around the former General Motors lands at 282-285 Ontario Street, but will also examine the entire Ontario Street corridor from the QEW Highway south to Welland Avenue. The lands at 282-285 Ontario Street are located approximately in the middle of this corridor.

The study, which is being led by the City’s Planning and Building Services Department, will evaluate not only land use, but will also examine other components of land development, including but not limited to transportation, transit, service infrastructure and capacity, complete streets, the environment, public realm, climate change, urban design, built form, and heritage.

Critical to the success of the Study, and the ultimate development of a City-owned vision and land use plan for the former General Motors lands and the Ontario Street corridor is You. We need and welcome your input, comments, questions, and ideas.

The City’s Planning and Building Services Department is hosting a Public Open House in which to present the study background, goals, objectives and guiding principles, study components, timeline for completion, and to solicit public input.

Contacts

For further information, or to share questions or comments, please contact the project team by emailing ontariostreetstudy@stcatharines.ca or contact:

The City will also be sharing information following the event on EngageSTC.