Strategic Projects & Initiatives

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.

View Adopted Strategies & Plans

Topic: Planning
Status: In Progress

The City of Barrie first released a 10-year Affordable Housing Strategy in 2015. An updated Affordable Housing Strategy will build plans for new opportunities for creating affordable housing as Barrie continues to grow.
Cars in parking lot
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.
Text: Bright Futures Barrie
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.  
EV Charging Station icon
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

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 will be designed to implement the vision and policies of Barrie’s recently adopted Official Plan.
North Shore Trail
Topic: Environment
Status: Recently Completed

Completed in June 2023.
Text: Waterfront Strategic Plan
Topic: Community, Parks & Recreation
Status: In Progress

Update to the 2015 Waterfront and Marina Strategic Plan (excluding the marina portion of the plan).