Turning Community Vision to Action
Land Use Planning Process Initiated
On September 20, 2011 Regional Council initiated a land use planning process to enable a mixed use re-development of the former Penhorn Mall site. Read the full staff report here.
Public Information Meeting & Open House Well Attended 
Open House
The open house included wall-mounted maps (see maps in next section below) displaying background information on the site, the Plan amendment process, and key aspects of the proposed policies and zones. Participants were encouraged to record their comments at each display station and HRM staff were available to answer questions about the proposed amendments. Representatives from the existing Penhorn Plaza/Sobeys companies were also present at the meeting to listen to the community's feedback and to answer questions about their respective future plans for the former mall property.
The Penhorn/Woodlawn Vision Action Team hosted an information table inviting attendees to find out more about the Penhorn/Woodlawn Vision, its implementation and their latest effort to establish a Penhorn Lake and Area trail.
Presentation and Q & A Period
HRM staff provided a slideshow presentation followed by a question and answer period for which minutes were recorded.
Next Steps
The next step in the process is the preparation of a staff report to Regional Council including the proposed Plan amendments, along with the minutes of the December 14, 2011 Public Information Meeting & Open House.
Should Regional Council wish to move the proposed amendments to a public hearing, it is anticipated to be scheduled in late February/early March 2012. A minimum of 14 days advance notification of the public hearing will be provided by mail to area property owners, advertisement in the Municipal Notices section of the Chronicle Herald newspaper (Saturday edition), as well as posted to this webpage.
Staff encourage comments on the proposed amendments by December 30, 2011. For more information, please contact Maria Jacobs at 490-4405 or David Lane at 490-5593.
Open House Maps
General Maps
Basemap [PDF, 5Mb] 
Existing Zoning [PDF, 1.5Mb]
Penhorn and Surrounding Neighbourhoods [PDF, 3.6Mb]
Planning for Centres [PDF, 5.7Mb]
Historical Imagery [PDF, 5.3Mb]
Site Specific Maps
Existing Designation and Zoning [PDF, 2Mb]
Proposed Zones [PDF, 2Mb]
Proposed Residential Zone [PDF, 2.3Mb]
Proposed Commercial Zone [PDF, 2.1Mb]
Proposed Mixed-Use Zone [PDF, 2.2Mb]
Proposed Comprehensive Development District (CDD) [PDF, 2Mb]
Access and Public Amenity Features [PDF, 2.3Mb]
Environmental Considerations [PDF, 2.2Mb]
Penhorn Lake Clean Up
Despite the weather, the Vision Action Team hosted a very successful Penhorn Lake Community Clean-up on Saturday, July 9th. Over 30 volunteers, including many young families, persevered through the heavy rain to collect more than 30 bags of garbage and a dozen bulky items from the area surrounding the lake.
With community support and the generosity of volunteers, the jewel of Penhorn Lake shines a little brighter!
To find out how you can get involved in the Vision Action Team, call Kasia at 490-5190 or David at 490-5593.
A Community Vision for Penhorn and Woodlawn was approved by Regional Council in December 2009. Read about the Vision and learn how it was created.
Now, a Vision Action Team (VAT) has been created to implement the Vision. This team of volunteers will work with HRM staff and community stakeholders.
The VAT will also have the opportunity to be part of a Community Planning Process for the former Penhorn Mall site.
If you have any questions, please free to call:
Kasia Tota
Community Developer
Community Engagement
HRM
490-5190 |
Maria Jacobs
Planner
Community Planning
HRM
490-4405 |
David Lane
Senior Planner
Community Planning
HRM
490-5593 |
Read about how the Community Vision was created:
Rekindle Memories and Help Build New Ones. What's your vision?
Community Vision Approved!
The Penhorn/Woodlawn Community Liaison Group (CLG) is very pleased to announce that Regional Council approved the Community Vision and Action Plan on Tuesday, December 8, 2009.
Councillor Gloria McCluskey recognized the efforts and commitment of the CLG volunteers, local residents and other community stakeholders who worked so hard over the last year-and-a-half to achieve this important milestone.
Implementation of the new Vision and Action Plan will begin in 2010. The recruitment of a Vision Implementation Committee (VIC) will be a first priority. Stay tuned for more details on next steps and VIC recruitment opportunities.
Public Comments on Draft Vision and Action Plan Closed
On Saturday, May 23, 2009 local residents, business owners and other community stakeholders of the Penhorn/Woodlawn area came out to an open house and a presentation of the Penhorn/Woodlawn draft Vision and Action Plan. (READ MORE)
Public comments on the draft will be accepted until June 8, 2009. The CLG will be reviewing all of the feedback received. Once revisions to the draft are complete, the CLG will present the Vision and Action Plan, on behalf of the community, to Regional Council.
Penhorn Lake Clean-Up a Success!
Thank you to all those who participated in the Saturday, May 2 clean-up of Penhorn Lake organized by the Penhorn/Woodlawn Community Liaison Group (CLG). The community pulled out 18 shopping carts and collected 23 bags of garbage. Miscellaneous items included a purse complete with car keys and alarm, a full 20 lb. BBQ propane cylinder, computer monitor, and a futon frame.
Thank you to the King Street Fire Department, St. John Ambulance, Clean Nova Scotia, HRM Recreation and HRM Transportation and Public Works for participating in the event. Thank you to Councillor Gloria McCluskey, Councillor Jackie Barkhouse and MLA Marilyn More for donating prizes. (READ MORE)
  
VisionHRM Penhorn/Woodlawn is a community led initiative that focuses on what is possible for the Penhorn and Woodlawn areas of Dartmouth and surrounding neighbourhoods for the next 5, 10 and 20 years.
Focused Community Workshops
The workshops in February and March 2009 asked local residents, "What are your ideas and priorities for our community?"
The feedback was great! It will be used by the CLG in creating a vision and action plan. Once a draft vision and action is ready, residents can again provide their feedback.
  
The Community Survey is now closed. Thank you to over 200 residents who participated. The results are now available.
November 2008 Workshop Results!
Thanks to everyone who participated in November's workshops, "Rekindle Memories and Help Build New Ones!"
The feedback collected from the workshops identifies community assets [1MB] and community wishes [5MB] for the future! The Dartmouth - Cole Harbour Weekly News shares this story about the event.
 
Do you have a question?
The CLG members and project staff have developed Frequently Asked Questions to help answer questions on the visioning process.
New Community Liaison Group Recruited!
A volunteer Community Liaison Group (CLG) is now in place to guide the Penhorn/Woodlawn visioning process. The CLG began meeting this September 15, 2008 in the community.
If you would like to know more about VisionHRM events for the Penhorn/Woodlawn community or find out about the Community Visioning project, please call David at 490-5593 or Kasia at 490-5190.
Community Visioning Kicks Off in Penhorn Area!
On Thursday, May 22, 2008 a Community Visioning Kick-Off event was held at Alderney Elementary School in Dartmouth.
About 45 residents attended. They came to learn about the Community Visioning project slated to begin in the Penhorn area and to find out how to get involved.
Residents engaged in some lively discussion about what they value in their community and shared their ideas for the future. (Read more...)
Dartmouth - Cole Harbour Weekly News reporter Joanne Oostveen attended this event. (Read more...)
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