Lynden Garden

The Lynden Garden Block forms part of the lands annexed by the City of Brantford from the County of Brant in 2017 to accommodate new development. It is located at the eastern edge of the City.

Lynden Garden will be a new residential community in Brantford which includes parks, and trail connections integrated into the surrounding Natural Heritage System (NHS).

OFFICIAL PLAN

On March 23, 2021, the City of Brantford adopted the new City of Brantford Official Plan – Envisioning Our City: 2051. The Plan was approved by the Province on August 5, 2021.

This Official Plan expanded the City’s Settlement Area boundary - the area within which urban land uses are permitted by approximately 900 hectares. The Settlement Area expansion lands are part of the 2,720 hectares annexed to the City of Brantford from the County of Brant in 2017. The annexation enables the City to accommodate growth in new areas, in addition to growth through intensification within existing built-up areas.

LYNDEN GARDEN BLOCK PLAN

The new Official Plan requires the preparation of Block Plans for Community Areas in the expansion lands. The role of the Block Plan process is to: identify the detailed land use pattern and density, confirm the boundaries of the Natural Heritage System, identify the road pattern, identify parkland and school sites, and determine servicing details for water, sanitary and stormwater.

The Block Plan Process is as follows:

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

In support of making a positive contribution to the City of Brantford's development goals, the following community guiding principles have been established for Lynden Garden:

Protecting natural heritage features and functions
Preserving and promoting Brantford's rich cultural heritage and local history
Demonstrating high-quality urban design in recognition of Brantford as a beautiful City
Achieving healthy communities that are accessible and inclusive with a diversity of housing and transportation options
Integrating transit planning with land use planning to connect core user groups, neighbourhoods, and key destinations within the City and beyond
Promoting pedestrian-friendly communities by providing connected multi-use pathways and trail networks

BLOCK PLAN DESIGN

The design of the Lynden Garden neighbourhood aligns with the policies outlined in the City of Brantford’s Official Plan regarding future growth and development. Lynden Garden is envisioned to be a community that respects the natural features that surround it. Lynden Garden will be inclusive, accessible, compact, and well-connected for all modes of travel.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

A public consultation exercise is underway as part of the block plan process for Lynden Garden.

A public open house was held at the Branlyn Community Centre on November 27, 2024 to share information and provide an opportunity for the public to offer feedback.

Public Consultation Meeting - November 27, 2024

WHAT'S NEXT

Welton & Innes GP Inc. submitted a Block Plan application to the City of Brantford on Jan 2023 and February 2024. In addition to the public consultation process, the Block Plan application will be circulated to internal City Departments for review and comment.

The Block Plan serves as the comprehensive blueprint for future individual draft plans of subdivisions. It will be used as a basis for the evaluation of applications submitted by the landowners within the Block.

SUPPORTING STUDIES

In support of the Block Plan, several supporting studies have been completed by Welton & Innes GP Inc.
1. Lynden Garden Block Plan Document
2. Block Servicing Study

Appendix 1. Urban Transportation Considerations
Appendix 2. Environmental Impact Study
Appendix 3. Watermain Hydraulic Assessment
Appendix 4. Hydrogeological Investigation Report
Appendix 5. Supplemental Geotechnical Investigation
Appendix 6. MESP Erosion Hazard & Mitigation Assessment
Appendix 7.Phase One Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix 8. Transportation Noise & Vibration Feasibility Assessment
Appendix 9. Archeological Assessment
Appendix 10. Pumping Station and Forcemain Design Development

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