Northeast Avalon
Regional Plan
Project Overview
Land use planning within the Northeast Avalon Region has been managed through the St. John’s Urban Region Regional Plan approved in 1976 (See Background page for more information). The Northeast Avalon Regional Plan will provide a fresh vision that responds to current issues including population growth, development demand, the need for new economic opportunities and regional services.
The Northeast Avalon Regional Plan will address a range of important issues facing the diversity of communities in the region including:
- Regional servicing, infrastructure, transportation, and recreation;
- Balancing development with environmental protection;
- Climate change impacts on land use;
- Preservation of coastal areas;
- Heritage preservation;
- Waste management;
- Alternative energy;
- Natural resource management;
- Comprehensive land use planning policy;
- Vibrant rural communities;
- Agricultural development;
- Aggregate resources; and
- Hazards and limitations of development.
The process of developing the Northeast Avalon Regional Plan will begin with a comprehensive review and analysis of current issues and opportunities. Throughout the process the public will be engaged in shaping the future directions of the region. There are many opportunities to get involved (See Get Involved page for more information). Public workshops, visioning sessions, a planning roundtable, an online survey, and presentations will provide opportunities for public input. With research and input from groups, organizations and the public, a vision and guiding principles for the future will be established. Potential scenarios for achieving the vision will be proposed, and from these the Northeast Avalon Regional Plan will emerge. This process will occur over the next two years.
