Development / Secondary Plans
Initiated Plans

South Point Douglas Neighbourhood Plan

The City of Winnipeg is in the process of developing a neighbourhood plan for the area illustrated below in consultation with area residents, businesses, institutions and property owners.  Concurrent with this plan will be a change to the Industrial designation that applies to this area under Plan Winnipeg in favour of a Neighbourhood designation. (See Section 3A-01 of Plan Winnipeg.)

The Neighbourhood
South Point Douglas is a mature neighbourhood located partially within and northeast of Downtown Winnipeg.  The prestigious residential neighbourhood that existed here was impacted by the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 19th century and the industrial uses that gravitated towards it.  Population slowly declined over the ensuing century as industrial needs took precedence in the area. 

The Need for a Plan
By the late 20th century, many of the industrial uses became obsolete and were abandoned.  Studies indicate that South Point Douglas no longer represents a strategic or desirable location for much of today’s industry.  In recent years, the area has been eyed as an attractive location for a mixed-use form of development, particularly along the waterfront.  In the absence of a comprehensive plan, land use decisions will be made piecemeal, one lot at a time without a framework for advancing long-range community goals. 

The Purpose of the Plan
The intent of this plan will be to facilitate changes in land use in a manner that is sensitive to those living and working in the area and sensitive to the unique character of the neighbourhood.  The plan will also need to address the unique challenges that face South Point Douglas.  The area is under-serviced in terms of public space and recreation.  Much of the underground infrastructure in the neighbourhood is very old, and in its current state, cannot handle more intensive development. Much of the riverbank is threatened by erosion, and development is further complicated by the presence of brownfield contamination at a number of locations. 

The South Point Douglas Neighbourhood Plan will lay out expectations for new development for the next 20 years.

	Process and Timeline
	- The project timeline is currently being updated and will be available shortly -
	Background Studies
		Neighbourhood Inventory – April 2008 The purpose of this report is to better understand the existing characteristics in the South Point Douglas Neighbourhood and how it has changed over time. 5,491 KB  | Download
		Pre-Consultation - April 2008 The primary purpose of this study was to determine the needs and views of the various stakeholders and to identify current issues in the neighbourhood. 1,248 KB  | Download
	•	Summary Report and Recommendation To the Lord Selkirk – West Kildonan Community Committee – June 2008
	Directive from Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development
	•	Disposition – October 2008
	Public Meeting – December 2, 2008
		Presentation. 2,046 KB  | Download
		Questionnaire Results 105 KB  | Download
	Meeting Notes
		May 19, 2009 31 KB  | Meeting Notes
		May 5 , 2009 32 KB  | Meeting Notes
		April 21, 2009 37 KB  | Meeting Notes
		April 7, 2009 21 KB  | Meeting Notes
		March 24, 2009 84 KB  | Meeting Notes		Presentation • Housing in South Point Douglas Neighbourhood    916 KB  | Presentation
		March 10, 2009 33 KB  | Meeting Notes		Presentations • Active Transportation in Winnipeg   2,293 KB  | Presentation • Urban Transportation Systems    231 KB  | Presentation • Citizen Participation in Public Works Projects    58 KB  | Presentation
		February 10, 2009 84 KB  | Meeting Notes		Presentation - Land Use Policy and Zoning 636 KB  | Presentation
		January 27, 2009 25 KB  | Meeting Notes		Presentation - Heritage Conservation in Winnipeg 6,681 KB  | Presentation
		January 13, 2009 25 KB  | Meeting Notes