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Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project

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On June 24, 2019, Council approved a new Land Use Master Plan for the Hidden Valley area. The Hidden Valley area comprises approximately 183 hectares of land bounded by the Grand River, Highway 8, Wabanaki Drive and the rail corridor near Fairway Road.

The area is characterized primarily by rolling topography, including several agricultural fields, with large lot estate residential dwellings towards the river. By far, one of the greatest and most noteworthy features of this area is the significant natural environmental system.

Lands within Hidden Valley are located within the Built-Up Area and the Designated Greenfield Area. This project is the next step to prepare policies and land uses that would be incorporated into the Official Plan, along with implementing zoning.

A range of technical studies are being completed to inform the proposed policies and land uses, the Master Plan will be used as guidance and direction during the completion of the technical studies.

The technical studies will determine:

  • The suitability of Master Plan land uses with respect to environmental, social, health, transportation, water management, urban design, and heritage impacts.
  • Any technical standards required for implementation of the Secondary Plan including applying zoning and processing future development applications.

How can you contribute?

As part of this project, members of the public will have opportunities to engage with us, including a public meeting. We want to hear from you! Throughout the project, you can ask the project team questions using the Ask a Question tab below.

If you would like to get email updates, add your email to the Stay Informed box and click 'Subscribe'.

On June 24, 2019, Council approved a new Land Use Master Plan for the Hidden Valley area. The Hidden Valley area comprises approximately 183 hectares of land bounded by the Grand River, Highway 8, Wabanaki Drive and the rail corridor near Fairway Road.

The area is characterized primarily by rolling topography, including several agricultural fields, with large lot estate residential dwellings towards the river. By far, one of the greatest and most noteworthy features of this area is the significant natural environmental system.

Lands within Hidden Valley are located within the Built-Up Area and the Designated Greenfield Area. This project is the next step to prepare policies and land uses that would be incorporated into the Official Plan, along with implementing zoning.

A range of technical studies are being completed to inform the proposed policies and land uses, the Master Plan will be used as guidance and direction during the completion of the technical studies.

The technical studies will determine:

  • The suitability of Master Plan land uses with respect to environmental, social, health, transportation, water management, urban design, and heritage impacts.
  • Any technical standards required for implementation of the Secondary Plan including applying zoning and processing future development applications.

How can you contribute?

As part of this project, members of the public will have opportunities to engage with us, including a public meeting. We want to hear from you! Throughout the project, you can ask the project team questions using the Ask a Question tab below.

If you would like to get email updates, add your email to the Stay Informed box and click 'Subscribe'.

  • Hidden Valley Environmental Impact Study Report

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    The City of Kitchener and its consultant team have prepared the Hidden Valley Environmental Impact Study: Natural Heritage System Characterization Report. We would welcome your thoughts and feedback on this report by Sept. 29, 2024 via email to SecondaryPlans@kitchener.ca.

  • Source water protection and stormwater management reports

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    The City of Kitchener and its consultant team have prepared the Source Water Protection Assessment Study and the Stormwater Management Strategy. We would welcome your thoughts and feedback on these two reports by Aug. 20, 2024 via email to SecondaryPlans@kitchener.ca.

  • Hidden Valley Health Impact Assessment

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    Through collaboration with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services, City of Kitchener staff have drafted a Health Impact Assessment Report. We would appreciate your thoughts and feedback on the report. Comments can be provided via email to SecondaryPlans@kitchener.ca.

  • Open House information now available

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    Thanks to everyone who joined us at our open house last night. The open house posters are now available in the documents folder. They give more information about the Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project and land use framework.

    View the open house posters

    If you have comments or feedback, please reach out to us at SecondaryPlans@kitchener.ca. To be included in our final report, please send your comments by June 6, 2024.

  • In-person public open house on May 30

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    Visit us during our upcoming in-person public open house where you can learn about the preferred land use scenario, ask questions of the project team, and provide comments. Information boards will be posted with maps and information for review. Drop-in anytime as no formal presentation will be delivered.

    Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024

    Time: drop-in anytime between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.

    Location: Kitchener Operations Facility (131 Goodrich Drive)

    If you are unable to attend the in-person public open house, copies of the meeting materials will be posted to this webpage following the public open house.

    Comments or questions can be submitted to SecondaryPlans@kitchener.ca no later than June 6, 2024

    We hope to see you there!

    However you choose to travel, there are options available:

    Transit

    GRT routes 10 and 110 stop within walking distance of the Kitchener Operations Facility (131 Goodrich Drive).

    The closest ION stop is at Fairway Station and is a short walk away.

    Parking

    If you're driving, there is lots of free parking available at the Kitchener Operations Facility.

    Plan your route

    Check road closures on your route before coming to the Kitchener Operations Facility. There will be construction near the facility, so be sure to leave extra time on your trip.

Page last updated: 19 Dec 2024, 02:52 PM