White Paper Key Considerations for the PDP AmendmentDRAFT July 14, 2016

BARBADOS AMENDMENT TO THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

ASH PrudentiaDr. Christina CameronEnvironmental Planning GroupSir Frank AlleyneDr. Frederick H. Smith

Sir Henry FraserHydroterra Inc.Dr. Karl WatsonMr. Leslie WallingMr. Lionel Nurse

Mr. Luther BourneDr. Malcolm HendryDr. Marcia BurrowesRichard Gill AssociatesSavanta

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 | 3:OOPMPrincess Margaret Secondary School, Six Roads, St. Philip

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 | 6:OOPMAlexandra School,Speightstown, St. Peter

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 | 6:OOPMQueen’s College, Husbands, St. James

Barbados is undertaking an amendment to its Physical Development Plan (PDP). The draft PDP Amendment addresses major issues and opportunities including land scarcity for agriculture and future large-scale residential subdivisions, transport challenges, preparing for climate change, transitioning to a green economy and protecting cultural heritage. The draft PDP Amendment is available for review and comment at www.townplanning.gov.bb/pdp and at the Town and Country Development Planning Office, Block C, The Garrison, St. Michael Tel. 535-3000.

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Ref. No. TCPO 453 Date: October 12th, 2016 Ms. Melanie Hare Partner Urban Strategies Inc. 197 Spadina Avenue, Suite 600 Toronto, ON Canada M5T 2C8 Dear Melanie,

Re: Draft White Paper

The general theme of the White Paper which focuses on the scarcity of land, water and food represents the level of challenges which face Barbados today. If these challenges are addressed through relevant policies, then the path to sustainability will be more secure. It is also agreed that the amendment to the Physical Development Plan (PDP) will be both transformational and foundational. The amendment is also coming at a time when some of the themes from the Habitat III conference may be adopted. The Emerging Sustainable Cities Initiative has also provided us with a large body of current data and information. The White Paper provides very good information on the unsustainable practice of subdividing land over the last thirty (30) years and the impact it has had on arable agricultural land. Urban Strategies Inc. may proceed with the finalisation of the “White Paper”.

Yours faithfully,

Mark Cummins Chief Town Planner

MC: rb

Town and Country Development Planning Office

Block C, Garrison, St. Michael. BB14038. Barbados. Tel. No. (246) 535-3000 Fax No. (246) 535-3093

E-mail: contact@townplanning.gov.bb

Our mission: To ensure that all members of the public are accorded an efficient and timely service in order to provide the best physical environment possible.

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Ref. No. TCPO 453 Date: October 12th, 2016 Ms. Melanie Hare Partner Urban Strategies Inc. 197 Spadina Avenue, Suite 600 Toronto, ON Canada M5T 2C8 Dear Melanie,

Re: Draft White Paper

The general theme of the White Paper which focuses on the scarcity of land, water and food represents the level of challenges which face Barbados today. If these challenges are addressed through relevant policies, then the path to sustainability will be more secure. It is also agreed that the amendment to the Physical Development Plan (PDP) will be both transformational and foundational. The amendment is also coming at a time when some of the themes from the Habitat III conference may be adopted. The Emerging Sustainable Cities Initiative has also provided us with a large body of current data and information. The White Paper provides very good information on the unsustainable practice of subdividing land over the last thirty (30) years and the impact it has had on arable agricultural land. Urban Strategies Inc. may proceed with the finalisation of the “White Paper”.

Yours faithfully,

Mark Cummins Chief Town Planner

MC: rb

Town and Country Development Planning Office

Block C, Garrison, St. Michael. BB14038. Barbados. Tel. No. (246) 535-3000 Fax No. (246) 535-3093

E-mail: contact@townplanning.gov.bb

FRIDAY, MARCH 03, 2017 | 6:OOPMQueen’s Park Steel Shed, Bridgetown

MONDAY, MARCH 06, 2017 | 6:OOPMThe Alleyne School, Belleplaine, St. Andrew

SATURDAY MARCH 11, 2017 | 3:OOPMOistins Bay Gardens, Christ Church

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