Heritage Revitalization Agreement Policy Refresh
*OCTOBER 2022 UPDATE*
On May 30, 2022, Council endorsed pausing work on the Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) Policy Refresh program in response to significant staff resource challenges as well as backlog of projects that proceeded more slowly than usual during the pandemic. As such, the broader community consultation which was scheduled as the next phase of the HRA Refresh program will be delayed beyond its original timeline of spring/summer 2022.
Further discussion with Council will occur in the coming months regarding the timing for resumption of the work, as well as whether to end the suspension of HRA applications in the Heritage Conservation Area.
What the Policy Refresh Entails
Following Council direction on June 21, 2021, the 2011 Heritage Revitalization Agreements (HRAs) Policy is being updated. This will streamline the policy and align it with the 2017 Official Community Plan (OCP) and Queen’s Park Heritage Conservation Area.
The update, called a “refresh”, looks to simplify the process for small scale HRA applications by making it clear to both applicants and community members what is required for protection and restoration of heritage assets, as well as the development incentives available to property owners through the program. See the project’s goals listed below or click here to learn more about HRAs!