Strategic Planning

The CBSP outlines the long-term vision and actions for the next four years. It guides Council's decisions on resource allocation and informs the budget process and future planning. The CBSP ensures the delivery of essential programs and services.

Collingwood’s framework of its Programs and the Services that contribute to each Program provides a clear focus on exactly what the municipality is delivering and the outcomes it is seeking.

Developed with input from the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) and the community, the 2026–2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines actions to improve accessibility, remove barriers, and meet AODA requirements over the next five years.

The Sustainable Collingwood Plan outlines priorities to build a resilient, environmentally responsible, and prosperous community through emissions reduction, environmental protection, sustainable growth, energy efficiency, and community partnerships.

The Downtown Master Plan enhances Collingwood's unique identity, heritage, and development, while promoting housing, retail diversity, public spaces, and safety.

The Town's Official Plan informs the public about land use policies, ensures coordinated growth, helps the community understand land use, guides infrastructure development, establishes zoning bylaws, and resolves conflicting land uses.

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan aims for a sustainable community where everyone is safe, belongs, and has opportunities to participate. It includes Clearview, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, and Springwater.

The Tourism Master Plan, developed by Bannikin Travel & Tourism Ltd., guides Collingwood’s tourism actions. Vision for Tourism: Collingwood is a vibrant destination, known for art, culture, food & drink, and outdoor activities.

The Plan aims to enhance the district's vibrancy and connectivity by linking the waterfront with downtown Collingwood. It focuses on creating a sense of place and emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and ongoing community engagement.

In October 2019, Collingwood declared a climate crisis to protect its landscape. By 2021, it was designated a Bee City, showing its commitment to pollinator protection and biodiversity loss mitigation.

The IT Master Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance digital infrastructure, improve service delivery, and ensure data security for Collingwood.

The HR Services Master Plan provides a 10-year roadmap to enhance HR practices, align with strategic goals, and improve service delivery for Collingwood.

The AHMP, informed by a data-driven process, includes 26 initiatives. It prioritizes impactful policy, process, and regulatory changes, and coordinates and advocates for affordable housing options, crucial for sustaining our community.

The Greener Collingwood Corporate Climate Change Action Plan aims to integrate climate change into the town's culture, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% below 2019 levels by 2030, and become a leader in sustainability initiatives.

The Asset Management Plan ensures municipal infrastructure management follows asset management practices, optimizes resources, and establishes service levels, serving as a strategic, tactical, and financial document.

The Town of Collingwood has met the challenges of monitoring and reporting energy consumption as required by Ontario Regulation 507/18 and is driven to improve energy efficiency due to rising costs, energy security, and environmental concerns.

The Collingwood Museum Master Plan is a guiding document for the Museum to achieve its mission to be a relevant and engaging resource of Collingwood's heritage and collective memory.

The Economic Development Action Plan is intended to help guide Collingwood's economic development activities and priorities for five year periods, with a focus on those action items over which the Town of Collingwood has direct control.

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan identifies needs and priorities for the Town of Collingwood to the year 2028. This is a framework for well-being.

The Waterfront Master Plan provides a long-term, comprehensive plan for the Town of Collingwood's waterfront, focusing on the area from Hen and Chickens Island to Sunset Point Park, where the majority of public spaces and mixed-use activity is located.

This framework aims to expand and enhance the active transportation network, encourage its use, build community support, and improve the community layout for active transportation and pedestrians.

This Plan allows for prudent operating and capital budget forecasting, and assists neighbouring municipalities through the provision of Automatic Aid and Fire Service Agreements.

The Town values the urban forest for its environmental, social, aesthetic, and economic benefits. The Town is committed to sustainable management and community action to maintain and enhance this natural resource for future generations.

The Cycling Plan offers a long-term vision to develop and support a cycling culture. It identifies policies, programs, and facilities to make cycling an attractive mobility option for residents of all ages and abilities, while exploring cycling tourism op

The Master Servicing Plan for Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems is used to identify water and sanitary servicing projects that will be required to accommodate growth over the planning horizon, including residential and employment growth.

The study estimates the total traffic volumes to be generated by the proposed developments and the corresponding impacts on the Town's road network over the medium-term (2031) and long-term (2041).

Collingwood Downtown Heritage Conservation District Plan 2008 is the successor to Collingwood Downtown Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan 2002.

This reports presents an overview and analysis of the Collingwood Transit Service, CollTrans, and the Collingwood Blue Mountains Link, to identify opportunities to improve the service in the near term.

The Urban Design Manual encourages the design of a sustainable built environment consistent with Collingwood's character and vision.

This Transportation Study revises the 2012 Collingwood Transportation Study by C.C. Tatham & Associates Ltd., assessing 16 intersections and considering traffic impacts for 2020 and 2030.

The Stormwater Management Master Model assess the Town's stormwater infrastructure, including the storm sewer system and watercourses within the Town limits.