City staff undertake various strategic projects and initiatives that support Barrie's growth, the environment, community, and much more. The strategic projects and initiatives listed below are currently underway by departments and are in various stages of development.
Topic: Planning
Status: Recently Completed
Completed in January 2024.
Topic: Transportation
Status: In Progress
Exploring automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) technology.
Topic: Transportation
Status: In Progress
We're building a blueprint for growing our existing transit system to best meet the needs and goals of today’s city, while developing a long-term plan for a future network.
Topic: Community, Parks & Recreation
Status: In Progress
Aimed at strengthening community bonds and employment prospects, supporting success at school, and promoting pro-social activities such as sports, arts and culture.
Topic: Arts & Culture
Status: In Progress
Aims to shape the city's cultural landscape over the next decade by guiding decisions, policies, programs and investments to enhance the local creative sector.
Topic: Financial
Status: In Progress
Topic: Environment
Status: In Progress
We're working towards ensuring the community is ready to meet the needs of current and future electric vehicle owners.
Topic: Planning
Status: In Progress
Intended to encourage rapid investment in new housing units by providing financial incentives and other programs to facilitate the development of housing supply, with an emphasis on affordable housing, across the city.
Topic: Planning
Status: In Progress
With the implementation of Barrie’s new Official Plan, it's time to update the City’s Urban Design Guidelines.
Topic: Planning
Status: In Progress
The new comprehensive Zoning By-Law is being designed to implement the vision and policies of Barrie’s recently adopted Official Plan.