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LEARN MORE. HAVE YOUR SAY. SHAPE YOUR CITY.&nbsp;&nbsp; Your ideas, knowledge and energy are valued and important. We invite you to get involved and help shape the place we call home. <a class="fr-green" href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/login">Sign in</a> to join the conversation.

Get Involved Thunder Bay!

In November 2023, a review committee was formed to discuss the composition of Thunder Bay City Council and the ward system and consider the review of ward boundaries. The Committee will provide City Council with a recommendation on how Council could change by early 2025.The first phase of engagement was completed in June 2024.During phase one, respondents were asked what their priorities were for redrawing ward boundaries, or changing the composition of City Council. Some of the priorities identified during phase one consultation included voter representation, Councillor workload, and making sure neighborhoods and ward boundaries could be clearly defined by geographical boundaries. This feedback is incorporated into the next public survey.Other issues considered by the committee, which formed the two options for committee and public consideration include the cost to campaign for an at-large seat vs. a ward seat, determining the best representation for the electorate and that some Indigenous representatives feel it would be easier for an Indigenous candidate to successfully win an at-large vs. a ward seat.An online survey, along with other public feedback sessions are taking place in October and November 2024. Paper surveys will be available at City Hall and at Thunder Bay Public Library branches.Option One<ul><li>Change the ward boundaries to create <a href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/40511/widgets/168537/documents/138767" target="_blank">four wards</a> as part of a hybrid council</li><li>Eight ward Councillors with two councillors elected per ward, and two at-large Councillors</li><li>Registered voters would cast a ballot for five seats at the council table: two Councillors per ward, two at-large Councillors and the Mayor</li></ul>This option addresses concerns in phase one focus groups and public engagement, including Councillor workload, representation of urban and rural areas, distributed population amongst wards, and to base wards off of geographical elements and make neighourhoods whole. Most large cities in Ontario have ward systems, few have only an at-Large system.Option Two<ul><li>Ten Councillors-at-large, plus a Mayor</li><li>Registered voters would cast eleven votes: one for Mayor, and ten for Councillor-at-large</li></ul>This option addresses the concept that all voters should be able to cast a ballot for all council seats. Most large cities in Ontario do not have an all at-large system.Take the survey and submit your feedback today regarding the two options.Public feedback sessions will include committee members and administration. These sessions will be held on the following dates:<ul class="decimal_type"><li>55-Plus Centre, River Street, Oct. 10</li><li>Northwood Ward Meeting, Oct. 10</li><li>Westfort Ward Meeting, Oct. 16</li><li>Neebing Ward Meeting, Oct. 17</li><li>Thunder Bay Country Market, Oct. 19</li><li>McIntyre Ward Meeting, Oct. 24</li><li>Lakehead University Thunderwolves Hockey Game, Fort William Gardens, October 26</li><li>Current River Ward Meeting, Nov. 12</li></ul>Previous Work in Phase OneThe first phase included examining the public&#39;s desire to see change to the composition of council, and discovering how the public engages and interacts with City Council. This work is now complete. The results of a survey conducted in phase one <a href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/40511/widgets/168537/documents/138445" target="_blank">can be found here</a>.BackgroundThe current composition of Thunder Bay City Council consists of 13 members who serve for a four-year term. This includes one mayor, five Councillors at-large, and seven ward Councillors. Together they provide municipal representation for all citizens. The current term runs from 2022 - 2026.The City of Thunder Bay was established in 1970, an amalgamation of the cities of Fort William and Port Arthur, and the Townships of Neebing and McIntyre. The last change to the composition of City Council was in 1985, when the current system was created. You can <a href="https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/ward-maps.aspx" target="_blank">find our current ward maps here</a>.The committee, comprised of six citizens representing the community at large, includes Chair Rebecca Johnson, Vice-Chair Cody Fraser, Riley Burton, Wayne Bahlieda, Heather McLeod and Carlos Santander-Maturana.

City Council Composition Review - Phase Two

The Boulevard Garden and Maintenance By-law will allow homeowners and property owners to plant perennials and annuals in the boulevard in front of their home.The <a href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/45585/widgets/191457/documents/139855">proposed by-law</a> is meant to provide gardeners with additional space to plant, and help beautify the City. It will also allow the City to enforce a number of rules for Boulevard Gardens, to allow for the safe maintenance of city streets, access for utilities underground, maintain easy access to fire hydrants and utility poles, and provide clear sightlines onto public roads.Some of the rules in the draft By-law include:<ul><li>Height restrictions on plants</li><li>Gardens must be 1 metre from a tree</li><li>Planter boxes are not permitted</li><li>Garden/boulevard height cannot be raised</li><li>Ditches cannot be used for a garden</li><li>Sight lines must be maintained for roads and driveways</li><li>1.5 metre radius required from utility poles, fire hydrants</li></ul>Please <a href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/admin/projects/boulevard-garden-and-maintenance-by-law/survey_tools/49975">take our survey</a>, and give us your feedback on how the proposed Boulevard Garden and Maintenance By-law can be used to help beautify Thunder Bay, while also maintaining safety standards for employees and contractors on city property.The survey is open until October 17, 2024.

Boulevard Garden and Maintenance By-law

<img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/f6e9254367f7a067360c613d3232c46a72ad16f0/original/1709212572/6aaf5938b1ec53746a8d553f282db672_Open_House_Graphic.jpg?1709212572" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dii">The Citizen Satisfaction Survey is hosted online through Zencity. Residents are invited to <a class="fr-strong" href="https://surveys.zencity.io/thunder-bay/L7akT7/en?s=sd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">complete the survey</a> and share your satisfaction levels with the City.It will also run online through targeted advertising to reach the citizens of Thunder Bay so all voices are heard.Results from the survey help administration monitor and understand local priorities and concern on a wide range of City services while assessing the local quality of life.The citizen satisfaction survey touches on areas including housing, transportation, recreation, and public safety. The survey is one of our key performance indicators that we will use to monitor and track progress of our <a href="http://www.thunderbay.ca/StratPlan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strategic Plan</a>.

Citizen Satisfaction Survey

Thunder Bay is developing a new Asset Management Plan and we want to hear from you! Your perspective is crucial in this process. The City of Thunder Bay has a large annual infrastructure deficit and the decisions made relating to assets affect the types of services available to our citizens. We invite you to share your thoughts through a series of short surveys. The feedback you provide will significantly shape the plan, priorities, and strategies for future service levels. Your input is instrumental in ensuring that the City of Thunder Bay provides services that effectively meet the needs of the community.On this page you will see regularly scheduled survey opportunities where you can provide your valuable feedback on City services.Current Opportunity: <a href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/asset-management/surveys/parks-levels-of-service-public-survey1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Provide your feedback on Parks and Open Spaces Assets and Services</a>. Survey open now!<hr>BackgroundThe <a aria-label="Asset Management Plan Phase Two: All Assets opens in new window" href="https://icrt-cotb.esolutionsgroup.ca/11140334_CityofThunderBay/en/city-services/resources/Asset-Management/Final-Accessible---Asset-Management-Plan-Phase-Two.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Asset Management Plan Phase Two: All Assets</a> was approved by City Council in May 2024.This Phase Two Plan presents the current state of all city owned assets that meet the Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) policy threshold of over $10,000 replacement value for individual assets or over $50,000 for pooled assets. The plan is divided into sections based on the eight major asset classes: Transportation, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Facilities, Fleet and Machinery, Equipment, and Land Improvements.Thunder Bay is currently in Phase Three of the Asset Management Plan development. In Phase Three, The City will:<ul><li>Establish proposed levels of service (LOS) for all assets.</li><li>Determine performance of each asset category based on measures developed by the City such as those that would measure energy usage and operating efficiency.</li><li>Develop a lifecycle management and financial strategy for all assets.</li></ul><hr>Understanding Asset ManagementAsset Management is a process to guide spending decisions. It is all about making the right investment on the right asset at the right time at the lowest possible cost.To do this right, we must:<ul><li>Know what we have</li><li>Measure how well what we have is performing</li><li>Take care of what we have it so it lasts</li><li>Prioritize and plan for both what we have now and what we will have in the future</li></ul><img class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii fr-rounded" style="width: 208px;" alt="county park splash pad thunder bay" src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/fd87803beb3bffbfec3c13db41a0823767129497/original/1603897559/County_Park_Splash_Pad_clip_500.jpg_9c1c0ee8568c15bb84508573b60cd34d?1603897559">The City of Thunder Bay provides a wide range of services that are vital to our quality of life, such as clean drinking water, transportation systems, drainage, parks and recreation and emergency services. These services depend on physical infrastructure assets such as water treatment plants, roads, storm sewers, buildings, vehicles and natural assets such as wetlands and trees. The cost to replace these assets is estimated to be $4.8 billion. <img class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-rounded fr-dii" style="width: 250px;" alt="thunder bay landfill kiosk" src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/a3c60598a7b5b59bd085da2a6e56826fd111f8c6/original/1603900817/landfill_kiosk_weigh_scale_400.jpg_63367ddb5ed53f9a32b56a79ef869066?1603900817">As the City&rsquo;s Asset Management process continues to be refined, we are able to make better informed decisions, to make best use of limited tax dollars to maintain essential services, strengthen our economy, lifestyle and well-being. In the ongoing development of a financing strategy, the goal is to ensure a high quality of life for both current and future generations, aligning with Thunder Bay&#39;s vision of becoming a vibrant and dynamic community that grows together.Your perspective is crucial in this process. We invite you to share your thoughts through a series of short surveys. The feedback you provide will significantly shape the plan, priorities, and strategies for future service levels. Your input is instrumental in ensuring that the City of Thunder Bay continues to provide services that effectively meet the needs of the community.<hr>We invite you to view the Future-Ready Roadmap series of videos about Thunder Bay&#39;s Asset Management Plan:1. What Is An Asset?<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5txu7tnUVk8?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0"></iframe>2. What Is Asset Management?<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xjkC2TO-l-I?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>3. Why Community Involvement in Asset Management Matters<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4zaWI7LesAM?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><hr>The following graphics illustrate &quot;What Is An Asset?&quot; For a larger version, please download the <a href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/15072/widgets/58930/documents/70959">&quot;What Is An Asset&quot; PDF.</a><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/867380a27cefdd98e885a0a0d5222209fafaa699/original/1638460231/9816283adf1ee598733d3d5a565189ac_What_is_an_Asset_-_Graphic.png?1638460231" style="width: 664px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The following graphics illustrates the &quot;Steps to Develop the Asset Management Plan&quot; For a larger version, please download the <a href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/15072/widgets/58930/documents/70961" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&quot;Steps to Develop the Asset Management Plan&quot; PDF.</a><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/bf07b3c4a2d7c607f1a480f0e246afdee1f60f46/original/1638460250/39f80c79c12e19c46118214a8a5b1f98_Steps_to_Develop_the_Asset_Management_Plan_-_Graphic.png?1638460250" style="width: 796px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The following graphics illustrate &quot;What is Asset Management?&quot; For a larger version, please download the <a href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/15072/widgets/58930/documents/70961" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&quot;What is Asset Management&quot; PDF.</a><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/d4c74f66803e2972abd2a0e8fd52e08e926182a3/original/1638460276/3808dd9f1205eb9a767f570909030710_What_is_Asset_Management_-_Graphic.png?1638460276" style="width: 736px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><hr>Learn more...- Visit this page for updates on the development of the new Asset Management Plan. Public input will be welcomed at various stages. - View Thunder Bay&#39;s <a href="https://webapps.thunderbay.ca/policiesandprocedures/ViewPolicy.aspx?ID=VDD7Gr%2bHARs%3d">Strategic Asset Management Policy No. 11-02-08</a> - For information on Thunder Bay&#39;s current Asset Management Plan, visit our <a href="https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/asset-management-plan.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Asset Management Plan webpage</a>.

Asset Management Plan 

Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes. <hr><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/cae362300150e35c19d0ac60786363ef1c009217/original/1718118212/8b061d3d687efff0b251cb01428fae34_LetsBuildThunderBay_Web_Buildings_12.jpg?1718118212" style="width: 232px;" class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dii">The <a class="fr-strong" href="http://www.thunderbay.ca/HAF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Housing Accelerator Fund</a> (HAF) is a once in a generation opportunity to build Thunder Bay for the future! The City of Thunder Bay has been awarded up to $20.7 million from the Government of Canada through the HAF to fast-track the development of over 600 new housing units over the next three years, to reach a total of 1,691 new permitted homes by February 2027.What is a Community Improvement Plan? A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a strategic municipal planning and economic development tool that encourages revitalization for the designated area of the municipality. <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">The <a class="fr-strong" href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/42501/widgets/183707/documents/132958" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Proposed Housing CIP</a><a class="fr-strong" href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/42501/widgets/183707/documents/132958" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> focuses on the housing related limitation of our community and encourages a variety of developments including infill development, increased rental units, and overall increasing the diversity of housing options for renters and owners. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">What is the goal of the proposed Thunder Bay Housing CIP? </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">The plan will add density to the City and contribute to a mo<img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/d209db840b09d4f12c8763dc149c1a9170b5138a/original/1718798183/b4aca61017dbffaaeb4885b13f50198c_LetsBuildThunderBay_Web_Buildings_10.jpg?1718798183" style="width: 227px;" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii">re diverse housing stock by reducing the barriers to creating multi-unit residential homes and assisting property owners with creating additional units. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">What areas of the City does the Housing CIP apply to? </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">The CIP applies to properties within the <a class="fr-strong" href="https://getinvolvedthunderbay.ca/42501/widgets/183707/documents/133056" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Housing CIP Project Area</a>, which includes the existing serviced area within the city. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">What grant programs will be available? </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">If approved by Council, three grant programs will be available this year thanks to funding through the HAF. The three programs are: </div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW143948028 BCX8">Additional Dwelling Units Grant <ul><li>Purpose and anticipated benefits: Provide financial incentives to homeowners to add well-constructed, safe, and legal additional dwelling units (ADUs) that are accessory to a residential or mixed-use building. </li><li>Value of grant: The maximum value of a grant shall be 100% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $20,000 per unit. </li><li>This program can be stacked with the Servicing Grant. </li></ul>Servicing Grant <ul><li>Purpose and anticipated benefits: Provide financial incentives for municipal servicing upgrades to homeowners to add legal additional dwelling units (ADUs) that are accessory to a residential or mixed-use building. </li><li>Value of grant: The maximum value of the grant shall be 100% of eligible costs to a maximum of $10,000 where municipal servicing upgrades are needed to satisfy current City standards. </li><li>This program can be stacked with the Additional Dwelling Units Grant. </li></ul>Multi-unit Residential Grant <ul><li>Purpose and anticipated benefits: Provide financial incentives to developers to construct well-constructed, safe, and maximum density multi-unit residential buildings, to contribute to the limited current supply of diverse rental housing. </li><li>Value of grant: The grant may be provided to cover 100% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $25,000 per unit above the 70% density threshold of the zone, up to a maximum of $300,000 per property. </li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8"><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/62656295b5858fedc1729181d4047a5e6c69fe78/original/1718798307/effe8440aade7277a8bfd1df68602555_LetsBuildThunderBay_Web_Buildings_11.jpg?1718798307" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dii">What is the maximum density of my lot? </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">The maximum density of each lot is based on lot frontage and other factors. Properties within the Urban Low-rise zone may accommodate between two and six homes. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">Visit the <a class="Hyperlink SCXW143948028 BCX8" href="https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/business/find-zoning-and-property-information.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">zoning and property information page</a> for help determining your zone. For more information, contact Planning Services at: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW143948028 BCX8" href="mailto:planning@thunderbay.ca" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">planning@thunderbay.ca</a> </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">Am I eligible to apply? </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">If you have a property within the Housing CIP Project Area, you may be eligible to apply! Please review the eligibility criteria that starts on page 14. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">Properties that applied for a building permit after February 29, 2024, remain eligible to apply for these programs. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">Can I apply now? </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143948028 BCX8">No. These programs must be presented to Council for approval. Sign up for our <a class="Hyperlink SCXW143948028 BCX8" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/g8XXeGJ" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">email list</a> to get the most up-to-date information on this program and more. </div>

Let's Build Thunder Bay - Housing Community Improvement Plan

Stage 1 - Public Survey - Waterfront Master Plan Update