/EINPresswire.com/ -- BEACONSFIELD, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 02/03/16 -- The City of Beaconsfield is pleased to announce the formation of the new Advisory Committee on Land-Use Planning and Development, which held its first meeting on February 1. The recruitment process, started in December, led to the selection of ten members, Beaconsfield residents and experts from key sectors.

"We are very proud of this new committee chaired by Councillor Wade Staddon. Composed of members highly qualified in their area of expertise, this group will guide us in choosing the most effective way to improve the process of planning and developing our community. Working together, we will make greater progress towards providing housing opportunities which encourage young people to move to Beaconsfield and enable long-time residents to downsize, but continue to live here, "said Mayor Georges Bourelle.

Members of the Advisory Committee on Land-Use Planning and Development:

--  Mr. Bob Benedetti
--  Mrs. Carmen Boisvert
--  Mrs. Elizabeth (Libby) Broady
--  Mrs.Gabrielle Cloutier
--  Mr. Al Gardner
--  Mrs. Marie-Helene Gauthier
--  Mrs. Maryse Lafontaine
--  Mr. Scott Pelletier
--  Mr. Sam Watts
--  Mrs. Alena Ziuleva

This committee's mandate is to explore new trends in land use planning and evolving housing needs, including a review of the densification and usage of all City sectors. Public hearings and information sessions are scheduled in the coming months to ensure adequate response to the housing needs of future generations in Beaconsfield and promote eco-responsible development of the municipality.

How do I stay informed and get involved? Here are some important upcoming dates:

March 7 at the Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Information session on land use and development

April 4 at the Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Hearings on land use and development

April 11 at City Hall, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Hearings and deposit of briefs on land use and development

June 7 at the Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Presentation of the findings of the Land Use and Development Committee

Contacts:
Mayor's office
514 428-4410

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