Overview
The Township of Lake of Bays is preparing a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) .The purpose of the CIP is to enhance buildings, streets and parks, initiate growth through private sector development, create a sense of community and attract tourism, business investment and economic development opportunities. The CIP will also investigate potential mechanisms for the municipality to assist in meeting attainable/affordable housing objectives.
The CIP will enable the Township to provide incentives for businesses to encourage physical improvements through co-financing/grants and provide direction to the Township for enhancements to streets and parks.
The CIP will focus on the designated settlement areas in the Township of Lake of Bays, being the communities of Baysville, Dwight, Dorset, and Hillside.
The CIP will include many ways to share your thoughts on opportunities for change and improvement. We are planning a public information session in the coming months, the details of which will be posted here.
There are many opportunities for you to share your thoughts and to help us develop the Community Improvement Plan.
Public Information Sessions
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Virtual Public Information Session #1 |
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The first virtual public information session took place on Thursday, July 6th, 2023, and spoke to residents about the opportunities for improvement and the biggest challenges/issues in each of the settlement areas. Dwight and Hillside: Watch Session Recording (Dwight & Hillside) Baysville and Dorset: |
| In-Person Public Information Session #2 |
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The second in-person public information session took place on Monday, September 18th, 2023, with a presentation followed by a discussion of the ingredients for the Community Improvement Plan: the range of financial incentives and possible improvement programs for businesses, ideas for improvements to parks, streets and community facilities, and a parking strategy. Dwight and Hillside: Baysville and Dorset: |
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In-Person Assistance |
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In addition to the virtual public information sessions, The Township of Lake of Bays is also offering in-person assistance at the Township office. Our staff will be available to assist you in submitting your feedback and ideas regarding the Community Improvement Plan. Municipal Office: 1012 Dwight Beach Rd Dwight, ON P0A 1H0 Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Share your Ideas
Do you have an idea for an improvement in Baysville, Dwight, Hillside or Dorset? Think about possibilities for parks, streets and buildings. Share your idea by including a brief explanation and an image, if you’d like, such as an example from another community that you think would work in Lake of Bays.
| CIP Survey #1 - Public Vision and Ideas |
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The first survey focuses on capturing the community's vision, concerns, and ideas for improvement. Closing Date: July 28, 2023 Survey Closed |
| CIP Survey #2 - Action Plan and Priorities |
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This second survey aims to gather specific input and prioritize initiatives for the Community Improvement Plan, building upon the insights obtained from the initial survey. Closing Date: October 19, 2023 |
Videos
Timeline
🔘 First Online Survey
June/July 2023
- Survey to capture the community's vision, concerns, and ideas for improvement. OPEN
🔘 First Public Information Session
July 6, 2023
- Presentation followed by a conversation with all those attending. What are the opportunities for change, what are the issues?
🔘 Second Public Information Session
September 18, 2023
- Presentation and discussion of the ingredients for the Community Improvement Plan: the range of financial incentives and possible improvement programs for businesses, ideas for improvements to parks, streets and community facilities, and a parking strategy.
View the presentation
🔘 Second Online Survey
September/October 2023
- Survey focused on specific input about draft initiatives, and concepts for Dwight, Hillside, Baysville and Dorset.
Take the Survey!
⚫ Community Review of the Draft Plan
October/November 2023
- The community is invited to review and comment on the newly drafted Community Improvement Plan
⚫ Council Review of Draft Plan
November 2023
Who's Listening |
Stephen DerraughEconomic Development Officer Township of Lake of Bays Phone 705-635-2272 April Best-SararasDirector of Planning Services Township of Lake of Bays Phone 705-635-2272 |
Contact Us
Stephen Derraugh
Economic Development
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON
P0A 1H0
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