Bay Beach on a typical hot summer day
The position of the Friends of Crystal Beach is that Bay Beach lands on the south side of Erie Road (prime waterfront property) should remain in public hands and not be given to a private developer to build a 12-storey condo tower. The Bay Beach property is Crystal Beach’s most valuable asset. We want to preserve this public parkland for our children and grandchildren.
Our long-standing position to keep Bay Beach lands public is consistent with FOCB’s Constitution, which describes our association’s purpose:
1. Enhancement and improvement of parks and beaches in Crystal Beach;
2. Promoting Crystal Beach through festivals and events;
3. Enhancement and beautification of public property for the enjoyment of the community.
FOCB’s position is also consistent with the Town’s Official Plan. Section 4.14.4 (d), (h) and (i) of the New Official Plan states that all Bay Beach lands south of Erie Road should remain in Town ownership. FOCB played an important role in the planning process that produced the award-winning Crystal Beach Neighbourhood Plan which led to the inclusion of this policy in the Town’s Official Plan.
The Friends of Crystal Beach is not a political lobby group and we are not advocating for a particular “political issue” – we are simply urging the Town to support the Bay Beach policy that is in its Official Plan.
Our long-standing position to keep Bay Beach lands public is consistent with FOCB’s Constitution, which describes our association’s purpose:
1. Enhancement and improvement of parks and beaches in Crystal Beach;
2. Promoting Crystal Beach through festivals and events;
3. Enhancement and beautification of public property for the enjoyment of the community.
FOCB’s position is also consistent with the Town’s Official Plan. Section 4.14.4 (d), (h) and (i) of the New Official Plan states that all Bay Beach lands south of Erie Road should remain in Town ownership. FOCB played an important role in the planning process that produced the award-winning Crystal Beach Neighbourhood Plan which led to the inclusion of this policy in the Town’s Official Plan.
The Friends of Crystal Beach is not a political lobby group and we are not advocating for a particular “political issue” – we are simply urging the Town to support the Bay Beach policy that is in its Official Plan.