Growing Greenwich

Phase 2 Survey now open until July 11, 2025 – fill out the survey here.

About the Project
The Municipality of the County of Kings is starting a community conversation about the future of Greenwich. As more people move to the area, we want to look at whether Greenwich could be a good place for more homes and businesses. We also want to make sure we protect what makes Greenwich special — like its farmland, local character, and existing services.

We’re just getting started, and no decisions have been made yet. Over time, we’ll be talking with people who live, work, and farm in the area to hear their ideas and concerns. This is your chance to help shape what happens next in your community.

Background
Greenwich has a rich history as a lively and unique community, with a mix of homes, farms, and businesses. Over the years, it has grown a lot and now has many features that are common in areas planned for growth—like central water and sewer services, sidewalks and trails, and different types of housing.

Lately, more people have shown interest in building homes and mixed-use spaces in Greenwich. Because of this, the Municipality has been looking at different ways to plan for the future of the area. These ideas focus on:

Creating a compact, walkable, and lively community
Protecting farmland
Making the best use of existing services and infrastructure
Avoiding scattered or inefficient development

Now, Council is thinking about whether the planning rules for Greenwich need to be updated to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. This project will help collect community feedback to guide those decisions and make sure any changes reflect what people want for their community.

Why It Matters
Planning for the future isn’t just about where buildings go—it’s about understanding what matters most to the people who live and work in a community. This process is important because it will:

Make sure any future development fits the needs and values of the community
Help the Municipality figure out if—and where—future growth makes sense
Guide long-term decisions about roads, services, and land use
Give residents and others a chance to share their ideas, questions, and concerns
Find the right balance between building new homes and protecting farmland and local character

This is a chance for everyone to explore options together and help shape the future of Greenwich.

Your thoughts and experiences will be key to this conversation.

Get Involved:

We want to hear from you!
Over the next few months, there will be lots of ways for you to share your ideas, ask questions, and give feedback. We’re planning several activities, so everyone has a chance to be part of the conversation.

Phase 1
Phase 1 is now complete and a summary of what was heard through the community workshop and survey can be found here.

Phase 2
Phase 2 is now underway! Phase 2 is aimed at continuing conversations with the community on the future of Greenwich. We are collecting feedback from the community on three different potential growth options:

Option 1: This option keeps things the way they are—no change to the urban boundary and no new Growth Centre. Development in Greenwich would continue under current zoning, with limited housing density and no new permissions for multi-unit developments. Greenwich Option 1 25June2025

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Option 2: This option includes lands that have experienced non-farm development on municipal services and includes some additional land for future expansion along Highway 1. A total of approximately 465 acres of land is included of which 62 acres is currently actively farmed. Greenwich Option 2 25June2025

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Option 3: This option includes lands that have experienced non-farm development on municipal services. This option focuses development to areas where development has already occurred. This option has the least effect on farmland, including only 15 acres of actively farmed land within the total area of approximately 313 acres. Greenwich Option 3 25June2025

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** Note: lands that are farmed can continue to be farmed, regardless of zoning.**

Provide your thoughts:
Community Meeting – June 25, 2025 at 7 pm – Greenwich Fire Hall, 9798 Highway 1, Greenwich
Online Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/growinggreenwich2
Get in touch: Jodi Ball MES, RPP, MCIP, CPF (she/her), jodi@jconsultinggroup.ca, 905-399-5634

What’s coming up:

Final sessions to check in and ask, "Did we get it right?" – September 17th, 2025
Staff Report and Recommendation to Planning Advisory Committee – TBD
Public Participation Meeting (if necessary)
First Reading at Municipal Council
Public Hearing (if necessary)
Second Reading at Municipal Council (if necessary)