The strategies and plans listed below are applicable to City operations and are currently in effect or under development.

Topic(s): Community
Status: In Effect
Provides an update on activities that were undertaken between 2013–2018, in addition to planning for Barrie’s accessible future.
Status: In Effect
Plan/Strategy Last Updated: 2019
Provides an update on activities that were undertaken between 2013–2018, in addition to planning for Barrie’s accessible future.

Topic(s): Environment
Status: In Effect
Fulfills regulatory requirement and presents a path forward to achieving a full optimized energy management program within the City of Barrie.
Status: In Effect
Plan/Strategy Last Updated: 2019
Fulfills regulatory requirement and presents a path forward to achieving a full optimized energy management program within the City of Barrie.

Topic(s): Community
Status: In Effect
Our shared plan for a safer Barrie involves 15 actions, endorsed by City Council and led by a variety of local organizations.
Status: In Effect
Plan/Strategy Last Updated: 2021
Our shared plan for a safer Barrie involves 15 actions, endorsed by City Council and led by a variety of local organizations.

Topic(s): Other
Status: In Effect
The priorities reflect key issues that City Council heard from residents, and guide the strategic direction for the City.
Status: In Effect
Plan/Strategy Last Updated: 2024
The priorities reflect key issues that City Council heard from residents, and guide the strategic direction for the City.

Topic(s): Transportation
Status: In Effect
Identifies long-term recommendations to help guide implementation and provides City staff and its partners with tools, references and guidelines to aid in the future of active transportation decision making.
Status: In Effect
Plan/Strategy Last Updated: 2019
Identifies long-term recommendations to help guide implementation and provides City staff and its partners with tools, references and guidelines to aid in the future of active transportation decision making.

Topic(s): Planning
Status: In Effect
Aims to encourage, stimulate and increase the supply and range of affordable housing options to meet the needs of our residents, at all income levels and stages of life.
Status: In Effect
Plan/Strategy Last Updated: 2024
Aims to encourage, stimulate and increase the supply and range of affordable housing options to meet the needs of our residents, at all income levels and stages of life.

Topic(s): Community
Status: Under Development
Ensuring we are continuing to meet the needs and expectations of people living in Barrie, and that the legislated requirements of the AODA are met.
Status: Under Development
Estimated Completion: 2025
Ensuring we are continuing to meet the needs and expectations of people living in Barrie, and that the legislated requirements of the AODA are met.

Topic(s): Community
Status: In Effect
Developed with assistance from a grant received from the Government of Ontario. An age-friendly community is one where policies, services and structures related to the physical and social environments are designed to support and enable older people to live in a secure environment, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in their communities.
Status: In Effect
Plan/Strategy Last Updated: 2016
Developed with assistance from a grant received from the Government of Ontario. An age-friendly community is one where policies, services and structures related to the physical and social environments are designed to support and enable older people to live in a secure environment, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in their communities.

Topic(s): Asset Management Plan
Status: Under Development
Aligning AMPs with the requirements for the 2025 regulatory deadline and continued compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure.
Status: Under Development
Estimated Completion: 2025
Aligning AMPs with the requirements for the 2025 regulatory deadline and continued compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure.

Topic(s): Transportation
Status: Under Development
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.
Status: Under Development
Estimated Completion: TBD
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.