THE COMMUNITY MEETINGS on the Physical Development Plan (PDP), which is currently being amended, will continue this Friday, March 3, at Queen’s Park Steel Shed, Bridgetown, beginning at 6 p.m.
Another discussion will be held on Monday, March 6, at The Alleyne School, starting at 6 p.m., while the final one will be on Saturday, March 11, at Oistins Bay Gardens, Christ Church, from 3 p.m.
Free health checks will be provided at the meetings, which are being hosted by the Town Planning Department and a consortium of local, regional and international consultants, headed by Urban Strategies Inc., in association with Ecoisle Consulting Inc.
In addition, a copy of the Draft Amendment to the PDP may be viewed on the Town Planning Department’s website at www.townplanning.gov.bb/pdp, and at the Town and Country Planning Department, Block C, The Garrison, St. Michael, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily.
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. (BGIS)
