Hagersville Streetscape Plan

Purpose & Objectives
The overall purpose of the Hagersville Streetscape Plan is to
translate the direction and recommendations of the County
Streetscape Plan to the specific level of downtown Hagersville. In
this regard, the general objective of the Hagersville Streetscape
Plan is to establish a plan for the public realm that sets the
foundation for a central business area in Hagersville that:
(i) Is the community heart and focal point;
(ii) Is a comfortable pedestrian environment;
(iii) Is visually interesting and attractive;
(iv) Has a definable identity and clear sense of place;
(v) Respects the local historic and contextual roots; and
(vi) Is accommodating to all users and modes of travel.
Haldimand County Community Vision Statement
Haldimand County is a caring, friendly community that is recognized as
an exceptional place in which to live, work, play and nurture future
generations. Haldimand County values our diversity and unique mix of
urban and rural interests and is committed to preserving our rich
environment and small town character through responsible growth
management. Building on Haldimand County’s history and heritage, our
vision includes a strong and diverse economy that takes advantage of
our strategic location and resources. We envision all elements of the
community working cooperatively to maintain and build a high quality
of life for all of our current and future residents.
– 2004 Haldimand County Community Strategic Directions
Study Area
The study area of the Streetscape Plan is the Hagersville
Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA), as per the
Haldimand County Downtown Areas Community
Improvement Plan adopted in 2008. The focus of the study
area is centred on the King Street and Main Street
intersection and the respective corridors extending from
this intersection.
Hagersville Streetscape Plan
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