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Thornbury Density & Intensification Study

Project Surveys

The  Thornbury Density and Intensification Survey was available between July 8 to July 28, 2021. For an overview of the survey results, please click here. 

  • Thornbury Density and Intensification Survey (Closed): The purpose of this survey is to gain public feedback on residential intensification within the current and future context of Thornbury. This includes gathering opinions on past and current intensification projects; considering which aspects of neighbourhood character are important to preserve when development is proposed; prioritizing the potential benefits/disadvantages of intensification; and determining the most appropriate types of built form and locations for residential intensification.

The Town of The Blue Mountains has initiated a density and intensification study for the Town of Thornbury. The purpose of the study is to gain insight from the community regarding residential development, density, infill and intensification within Thornbury. To facilitate the study, the Town has retained SGL Planning and Design Inc. a fully integrated planning and design firm specializing in land use planning, urban design, landscape architecture and development approvals.

Generally, the Study Area includes lands bound by Peel Street to the north, Georgian Bay to the east, Russell Street to the south and 10th Line to the west. However, the Study Area excludes lands within the western portion of Thornbury designated Future Secondary Plan Area. These lands will be developed through a more comprehensive Secondary Plan process in the future.

Project Updates

  • The final Thornbury Density and Intensification Study report was completed in February 2022. To view the report, please click here. 
  • The results from the Thornbury Density and Intensification Survey conducted in July 2021 are now available to the public. To view the survey results, please click here. 

How to Get Involved

As part of the beginning stages of this process,  a public survey and online mapping tool were launched. The information collected through the survey, mapping tool and through public comment will be used to help identify potential areas for intensification and appropriate residential built form, as well as policy and zoning recommendations for Thornbury as the community, continues to grow. The survey is now closed. Thank you for providing your valuable input!