How much can one community comment on in a month?

LMCC has their pedal to the metal with plans-a-plenty for comments during March.

The Lake Activation Strategy comments due 30th March. It will help shape decisions about the replacement, renewal or enhancements of things like boat ramps, jetties, parking, shared paths and swimming areas. Plus, it will also help in discovering new opportunities for the foreshore, and current and future community events.

The strategy applies to the lake and importantly any council owned and managed foreshore land that adjoins it. The strategy will assess current usage and identify future needs and opportunities. It will measure the adequacy of lake and foreshore infrastructure and facilities to meet those current and future needs and will develop a 10-year Action Plan to map how we will deliver our agreed vision for the lake.

The draft Walking, Cycling and Better Streets Strategy is currently on exhibition until 30th March. 

Council staff and the Active Transport Advisory Group (ATAG) have been developing this document for almost two years. Carey Bay local, Nico Marcar, is a member of ATAG and encourages everyone to comment. ”This plan is greatly improved on 2012 version with an improved decision making process to inform one year operational and four year implementation programs. This is a significant document for our community with lots of potential routes mentioned, including a Kilaben Bay to Rathmines connection along the waterfront”.

LMCC’s Urban Greening Strategy is welcoming comments until 1st April. This new, key Council planning document aims to ensure the green areas in our city continue to grow and thrive for years to come. Trees play a critical role in creating healthier, more liveable and sustainable urban environments and mitigating urban heat effects.

Toronto is one of 11 suburbs in the city identified as being most impacted by extreme heat mainly due to increased impervious cover and higher dwelling density.

With Council recently joining a select group of 120 cities across the world as a ‘Tree City of the World’, comments on how we can make our urban areas greener and cooler are welcome.