The document summarizes the second public open house held by the Town of High River regarding its Growth Management Strategy. It provides background on the planning process and legislation driving the strategy. It also summarizes feedback received during initial public consultation, including a preference among youth for more housing options and amenities and general public support for sustainable development over conventional development.

1. TOWN OF HIGH RIVER January 26, 2012 G rowth M anagement S trategy 2 nd Public Open House High River Growth Management Strategy

8. To ensure that High River fulfils its role as an anchor node in Southern Alberta, the province adjusted the town boundary by adding 1,769 acres of land effective January 1, 2012. The Town initiated the process of planning for future growth over the next 30 years through comprehensive GMS. The development of the GMS has been organized into five phases. Background High River Growth Management Strategy

9. Public Consultation High River Growth Management Strategy

11. GMS Planning Area High River Growth Management Strategy

12. Completed pre-consultation activities Pre-Consultation On-going launched Nov 14, 2011 7. Facebook page 191 Total number of participants 30 Dec 7, 2011 6. 1 st Public open house and presentation 17 Nov 23, 2011 5. Presentation to the development industry 97 Nov 16, 2011 4. Presentations to Notre Dame Collegiate – Grade 11 & 12 classes 27 Nov 15, 2011 3. Presentation to Highwood High School –Grade 10 Class 10 Nov 14, 2011 2. Presentation to town Council 10 Oct 6, 2011 1. Meeting with town departmental managers Number of participants Date Events High River Growth Management Strategy

14. What did we learn through the pre-consultation process? Pre-Consultation Results High River Growth Management Strategy

15. Question to youth participants: “Looking 5 years ahead, what type of housing development would be the most appropriate for them?” Youth Perspectives Answer 81% of participants indicated that they would look for other housing types including apartment, townhouse, multi-plex and secondary suite 19% of participants noted that they would prefer to live in single detached homes Apartment – 49% Townhouse – 17% multi-plex – 11% secondary suite – 4% single detached home – 19% High River Growth Management Strategy

18. Participants’ opinion in two development patterns – conventional and sustainable Public Opinion Survey 75% 9% 3% 47% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% sustainable development conventional development support oppose High River Growth Management Strategy

19. Question to participants of the general public: “What would be the top five priorities that the town should address as the it continues to grow?” Public Opinion Survey 1. Provide more employment opportunities 2. Improve maintenance of roads, bridges, sewers & water mains 3. Protect environmentally sensitive areas 4. Maintain the ‘small town feel’ of the community 5. Create walkable neighbourhoods Answer High River Growth Management Strategy

23. Four Lead Questions For Group Discussion Discussion Session High River Growth Management Strategy

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