The City is undertaking a corridor study for Bell Boulevard and the portion of North Front Street between Bell Boulevard and the rail line.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE
What: For Staff to receive feedback on the first draft of the Corridor Study
When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Where: Parkdale Community Centre, 119 Birch Street, Belleville
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
About the Project |
The purpose of the Corridor Study is to provide a detailed analysis that reviews and integrates planning, urban design, engineering due diligence (water, sewer, storm), and ecological due diligence of the study area. Fotenn Planning & Design have been awarded the contract to undergo the Bell Boulevard and North Front Street Corridor Study. The goal of the Corridor Study is to understand the specific needs and opportunities in the study area and establish a framework that gives the City direction with regard to its current and future development as a mixed use corridor. This direction will contribute to the overall planning vision for the City by helping to meet Official Plan (OP) objectives, and will help Belleville make well-informed decisions related to the development of the Bell Boulevard/North Front Street corridor. |
Map of Study Area |
Request a copy of the draft of the Bell Boulevard & North Front Street Corridor Study mapping. |
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Below are the four phases of the project with their estimated timelines. Phase 1 – Project commencement and background reviewTimeline: Fall 2021
Phase 2 – Inventory of existing conditionsTimeline: Fall 2021 to Winter 2022
Phase 3 – Options for developmentTimeline: Winter 2022 to Fall 2023
Phase 4 – Strategic Framework (Current Phase)Timeline: Spring 2022-Present
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Draft Corridor PlanThe Draft Corridor Plan is now available for public review. This document outlines the proposed land use framework, vision, and design direction for the corridor area. It reflects community input, technical analysis and input provided by FOTENN and TYLin, and alignment with updated provincial policies. Transportation Technical Report - Understanding MobilityThe Transportation Technical Report, prepared by TYLin, provides analysis and recommendations related to future mobility needs, including road network improvements, active transportation infrastructure, and transit-supportive planning. This study supports the land use directions in the Corridor Plan. Servicing Technical Report
The Servicing Technical Report, prepared by TYLin, addresses water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure requirements to support the proposed development and land use concept. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this affect how I can use my property? |
No, since the Corridor Plan does not affect the zoning of properties, existing uses and developments can continue to be used, operate, and expand in accordance with the Zoning By-law. This Plan would be used to guide future development or redevelopment projects. Staff will consider the existing context of the study area and transitional policies through this consultation process. |
Where are development opportunities within this proposed Corridor Plan? |
The Bell Boulevard West District has opportunities for new residential subdivisions, commercial development, and employment uses. The Bell Boulevard & Sidney Street Intensification District has opportunities for new mixed-use residential and stand-alone residential. The Quinte Mall District primarily has opportunities for commercial development and intensification for existing parking lots, and new interconnected streets. The North Front Street District primarily has opportunities for new mixed-use residential development. |
What related infrastructure improvements are currently in the works? |
The Tracey Street / Fahey Street Sanitary Sewer Oversizing project is included in the City’s 10-year Capital Plan. Upgrading North Front Street (Bell Boulevard to College Street) and widening Bell Boulevard (Wallbridge Loyalist Road to future Hamilton Road extension) are both identified projects in the City’s Transportation Master Plan. Other improvements to municipal servicing and road infrastructure can be captured in future Capital Plans or be driven by developer investment through the approvals process. |
What happens if infrastructure upgrades fall outside of the 10-year capital plan? |
When new development or redevelopment occurs, the City uses a range of planning tools and agreements—including Development Agreements, Subdivision Agreements, and Site Plan Control—to require the developers to fund and construct necessary infrastructure upgrades directly associated with their projects. Furthermore, Development Charges, as governed by the Ontario Development Charges Act, enable the City to recover a portion of the capital costs for growth-related infrastructure (e.g., water, wastewater, roads) from developers. |
Why does the Demonstration Concept show new buildings on top of existing development? When do we expect full build out of the Corridor Plan? |
The Corridor Plan provides a demonstration of what could happen in the study area by showing maximum potential. The intent of this plan is to provide a policy foundation to guide development for at least 30 years and encourage development and redevelopment for private landowners and capital projects in that time. |
What about the West Belleville Secondary Plan? |
The Loyalist (West Belleville) Secondary Plan update is currently also underway. Portions of the secondary planning area overlap with the Bell Boulevard Corridor Area. A number of public consultation sessions have taken place for the Secondary Plan Update and technical studies related to transportation and servicing are currently being completed. Upon completion of these technical studies, the City anticipates bringing forward the draft Secondary Plan for public consultation this Fall. Following the Fall consultation, the City will prepare amendments to the City's Official Plan for both the Loyalist (West Belleville) Secondary Plan and the Corridor Study and bring them forward to Council for approval by the end of 2025. |
Contact
To submit comments or be added to the interested parties list to be notified of the progression of the study and when public engagements will be held please fill out our Corridor Study comment form, email planning@belleville.ca or phone 613-967-3288.