Urban Design Panel

The Urban Design Panel (UDP) advises City Council and staff about development proposals or policies, including major development applications, rezoning applications, and other projects of public interest.

As well, the panel helps the Planning Department and City Council create urban design policy, including the design and interrelationship of all physical components of the City.

The panel reviews all civic building projects, including bridges, roads, parks, beautification projects, transit systems, civic buildings, and design competitions.

The UDP does not approve or refuse projects or make policy decisions.

Meeting updates

July 14, 2023: Meetings may be convened by electronic means as authorized by Section 14.14 of the Procedure By-law. Advisory Bodies may elect to conduct their meetings in person, by electronic means, or as a hybrid of the 2.  

If attending in person, please continue to respect the personal space of others.  

The Urban Design Panel provides expert advice to staff and Council and is not a forum for direct public input. The procedure will remain the same for virtual meetings as in-person meetings. The public may observe meetings in progress but may not address the panel.

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Next virtual meeting: TBD

Questions

If you have any questions email [email protected]. Following the meeting, minutes will be posted under the meetings tab below.

Panel meetings, agendas, and minutes

Who we are

How the panel works

Resources for civic agency members

Contact the Urban Design Panel

Email: [email protected]

Contact information, partner agencies, and website policies

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