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Final draft Village Urban Design Guidelines

September 27, 2023   ·   0 Comments

A multi-year effort has resulted in King’s draft Village Urban Design Guidelines. Councillors were presented with the final draft Monday night, but comments and input is still being accepted by staff until Oct. 13. The guidelines include a series of design criteria and graphics that outline the design features and elements that will shape development in King and its villages.

Main Street’s revitalization a success

Visitors to Schomberg’s Main Street have more than doubled in recent years, boosting the local economy. Part of the success behind the trend is the Main Street Revitalization Strategy and the work of Economic Development department staff. Staff reported on the success story to council recently, noting Economic Development successfully leveraged grant funding from Rural Economic

Councillor wants ‘heritage district’ for Schomberg

King will look into developing a “Heritage Conservation District Plan” for Schomberg. Councillor Mary Asselstine presented the motion at council Monday night and members of the public were largely in favour of the move.

‘The Beharriell Briefings’ a public event in honour of former resident

The Beharriell Briefings is an annual King Township-wide speaking showcase in the fall, open to King residents and school students of all ages, that takes ...