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Sarnia’s draft zoning by-law and its implications for 4-plexes

Sarnia’s draft zoning by-law and its implications for 4-plexes

The proposed zoning by-law in Sarnia could reshape housing development, with strict requirements potentially limiting the feasibility of 4-plexes and other multi-family options. What does this mean for the city's housing future?
How the new proposed zoning by-laws could shape the Sarnia's future

How the new proposed zoning by-laws could shape the Sarnia's future

Sarnia’s proposed zoning by-laws could reshape the city’s growth, with potential impacts on housing affordability, urban development, and local businesses. Here's what’s at stake and how residents can stay involved.
What is Missing Middle Housing, and how could it ease Sarnia’s housing crisis?

What is Missing Middle Housing, and how could it ease Sarnia’s housing crisis?

Missing Middle Housing, which includes duplexes, fourplexes, and other compact housing options, offers a way to create affordable, community-focused homes in Sarnia's existing neighborhoods. Could this innovative approach help address the city's pressing housing crisis?
Beyond blame: Strong Towns report highlights steps to improve traffic safety in Lambton County

Beyond blame: Strong Towns report highlights steps to improve traffic safety in Lambton County

A call to action from Strong Town’s Crash Analysis studio provides a roadmap of what city officials and local leaders can do to take immediate action to address traffic safety locally.
Learning from tragedy: How Lambton County can improve traffic safety

Learning from tragedy: How Lambton County can improve traffic safety

Amid recent fatal motor vehicle collisions in Lambton County, a new report from the Crash Analysis Studio at Strong Towns aims to shift the focus of crash analysis from blame to learning.
City council considers reducing parking minimums to address housing and environmental concerns

City council considers reducing parking minimums to address housing and environmental concerns

A Sarnia resident is calling on City Council to replace parking minimums with “parking maximums” in residential developments, aiming to boost affordability and sustainability.
Nutcrackers set to bring holiday cheer downtown

Nutcrackers set to bring holiday cheer downtown

nuSarnia’s Festive Nutcracker Project will bring holiday spirit to downtown Sarnia, beginning with a kick-off event on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Petition calls for action at two intersections after serious crashes

Petition calls for action at two intersections after serious crashes

After a recent collision on Courtright Line, a community member is petitioning for changes at two Brigden intersections, with over 2,300 signatures backing her call for action.
The nuSarnia Foundation & Pembina Pipeline build benches for United Way's Day of Caring

The nuSarnia Foundation & Pembina Pipeline build benches for United Way's Day of Caring

"We love opportunities to do some good in our community and meeting great people in the process."
Co-ops provide community in Sarnia

Co-ops provide community in Sarnia

The average cost to rent a three-bedroom home in Sarnia is more than $2,000 per month, but one group of people are paying half that amount or less. These are the members of co-operative housing.