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Let&rsquo;s Talk Brantford is the City of Brantford&rsquo;s interactive online space for public engagement. Learn about important City initiatives, share your feedback and engage with the community. Share your ideas to help make Brantford a better place to live, work and play.

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<h2>Let&#39;s talk about the City of Brantford&rsquo;s New Zoning By-law Project</h2>The City of Brantford&rsquo;s New Zoning By-law Project will establish a new Zoning By-law for the City of Brantford that is in conformity with the City&rsquo;s Official Plan &ndash; Envisioning Our City: 2051, Provincial policies and emerging best practices.<h3>The new Zoning By-law draft is available for review</h3>A Draft of the new City of Brantford Zoning By-law (November 2023) is now available for review. When reviewing the draft Zoning By-law document and mapping, a good place to start would be the &lsquo;User Guide&rsquo; Section 1:<ul><li><a href="https://letstalkbrantford.ca/40720/widgets/169418/documents/119932" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The City of Brantford Draft New Zoning By-law</a></li><li><a href="https://letstalkbrantford.ca/40720/widgets/169418/documents/119876" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Draft Schedules</a></li><li><a href="https://brantford.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=fc71be8082d64c62bdcb20055cb9a6ff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Interactive web map</a></li></ul>The new Zoning By-law will regulate all lands within the City of Brantford, and replace current Zoning By-laws 160-90 (Brantford) and 60-16 (former County of Brant lands added to the City in 2017). It will provide zoning direction in a clear, concise and easy to read document.<h2>We want to hear from you!</h2>To share your feedback with us, please use the options below:<ul><li>Use the <a href="https://letstalkbrantford.ca/zoning/brainstormers/share-your-ideas-on-the-draft-new-zoning-by-law" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ideas tool to share your thoughts</a> on the draft of the Zoning By-law</li><li>Use the <a href="https://letstalkbrantford.ca/zoning/qanda" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Questions and Comments tool </a>to submit your feedback or ask a question of the project team. We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.</li></ul>Please provide comments by January 26, 2024 so that they may be considered while the Draft version of the New Zoning By-law is finalized and prepared for Council approval.<h3>New Zoning By-law Hybrid Public Meeting</h3>Monday, January 29 at 6 p.m. Council Chambers, Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street Virtually through ZoomJoin us at the New Zoning By-law Hybrid Public Meeting to learn more about the project, ask questions of City staff and provide feedback. Registration is required to participate in the meeting online. Register to participate online through Zoom at <a href="https://bit.ly/ZoningBylawMeeting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/ZoningBylawMeeting</a>. Registration is not required to attend the meeting in person and everyone is welcome to join.<h4>What is a Zoning By-law?</h4>A Zoning By-law contains specific requirements that regulate the use and development of parcels of land including:<ul><li>Permitted uses (such as residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, parks and open space);</li><li>Permitted types of buildings and structures (such as houses, apartments, commercial plazas);</li><li>Building height;</li><li>Where buildings and structures can be located on a lot (for example, the front, side and rear yard setbacks);</li><li>Lot standards such minimum lot area and frontage (width at the street); and</li><li>Parking standards.</li></ul> Previous Reports<ul><li><a href="https://letstalkbrantford.ca/40720/widgets/169418/documents/119879" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strategic Directions Report </a>- February 27, 2023</li><li><a href="https://letstalkbrantford.ca/40720/widgets/169418/documents/119880" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Background Discussion Papers </a>- June 2022</li></ul>

New Zoning By-law

The City of Brantford is embarking on a major project to revitalize Downtown Brantford with the aim of preserving its cultural heritage while transforming its appearance and functionality. 

Come Around to a New Downtown

Thank you to everyone who provided their input to shape the vision for a proposed new Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC).Brantford City Council unanimously approved the staff report presented at a Special City Council Meeting on January 23, 2024. This means that staff have been directed to move forward with the next steps of the development of the Brantford Sports and Entertainment Centre project. At the meeting, staff shared a summary of the public consultation findings and an outline of financing, partnership assessments and potential funding structures for the new building. The meeting is available to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-FS31l3rBw">watch on YouTube</a>. Benefits to Local Economy and Downtown RevitalizationThe approval follows a series of steps by the City, starting with the relocation of the OHL team, the Brantford Bulldogs, to the Civic Centre. Since then, the City has witnessed a surge in civic pride, downtown development, and economic growth. The proposed Sports and Entertainment Centre, strategically located at 79 Market Street South, is expected to be a catalyst for further economic development, with a projected total direct economic impact of $4.3 million annually.Throughout the decision-making process, the City has prioritized collaboration and engagement, seeking feedback from the community through various channels. The recent community engagement campaign conducted in December 2023 saw overwhelming support for the project, with approximately 80.7% of respondents expressing a positive outlook on the initiative. This strong endorsement is reflected in the survey findings, demonstrating broad community support for the project. Next Steps and Implementation PlanWith Council&#39;s endorsement, the City is set to move forward with the Request for Business Partnerships process, preparatory site due diligence, and other key activities outlined in the six-phase implementation plan. Key decision points and milestones will require Council consideration and direction at various stages, as well as additional public consultation, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project&#39;s development. The City anticipates initiating a public fundraising campaign, engaging the community in shaping the facility&#39;s design, and ultimately issuing the construction tender.Stay tuned to this project page for more updates as they become available.

Let's talk about a Sports Entertainment Centre