The Town of Lincoln has completed the first phase of a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study to explore if there is potential for the Beamsville King Street Corridor to be designated as a Heritage Conservation District and has provided guidance to Town Council regarding future designation.
An HCD helps identify and protect a cohesive collection of heritage resources and elements associated with the community’s history – even as change and development occurs.
The Ontario Heritage Act is special legislation which allows district designation to protect a community’s character-defining elements, while at the same time providing detailed guidance for redevelopment that occurs over time.
Public Information Sessions took place in November 2022 and June 2023 and the project team from AECOM completed research and field work on Beamsville’s history – special buildings, places, and natural and built spaces in the area.
The Committee of the Whole will now be considering the HCD Study for the Beamsville King Street Corridor at a hybrid meeting scheduled as follows:
- Monday, November 27, 2023
- 6 p.m.
- Council Chambers | Town Hall | 4800 South Service Rd | Beamsville, ON
No decisions regarding HCD designation will be made at this meeting, but rather Council will decide whether to proceed with the second phase of the study.
Additional public consultation will occur if the Study proceeds to gather input on an HCD Plan including policies and guidelines. Should Council decide to proceed, there will be opportunities for interested stakeholders to provide input on the scope and parameters of the policies and guidelines.
More Information
For a copy of the HCD Study and further information including how to get involved, please visit the project web page at Speak Up Lincoln.
For further information, contact:
Monika Cocchiara
Manager of Planning & Development
905-563-2799 ext. 270