The County of Prince Edward will introduce the Employment and Industrial Lands Study at a public session on Tuesday, November 24.
The public session will take place from 6 – 8 pm inside the Rotary Hall at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street).
This session will introduce the public to the project, outline its purpose, and explain the key objectives guiding the work. It will also provide an opportunity to share background information, describe the study process and timeline, and help participants understand how their input will contribute to later stages of the project.
Study background
The municipality is completing the study in response to changes at the local, regional and provincial level.
Recent provincial policy changes have introduced a narrower definition of employment areas with a focus on industrial uses as the primary use. This development has created the need to re-examine the County’s designated employment lands. Many employment lands no longer align with provincial criteria, as some contain small-scale offices, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use activities.
In addition, labour market trends, evolving business models, hybrid work patterns, and heightened demand for flexible, multi-tenant industrial/commercial space are influencing both the quantity and distribution of employment land required in Prince Edward County. This study is required to assess the County’s existing supply, evaluate future needs, identify gaps or opportunities, and determine whether new or expanded employment designations are required.
This project will include a variety of engagement activities to ensure that the study is informed by a broad range of perspectives and grounded in local context. Through public engagement, the project team will identify and address any concerns related to the planning and future use of employment lands before initiating any amendments to the municipality’s Official Plan.
Visit the County’s Have Your Say page to learn more. If you have questions, please contact Scott Pordham, Policy Coordinator, Development Services, at 613.476.2148 extension 2024 or email spordham@pecounty.on.ca.
