City of Belleville Owned-Lands Inventory Report

In February 2025, the City of Belleville initiated a city-owned land inventory review as part of completing an action initiative from the City’s successful Housing Accelerator Fund application.

The 12 parcels that were identified in this review were grouped into three categories. Below are the three categories with descriptions and the corresponding properties, assigned accordingly. Please note, many of these properties do not have civic addresses. Refer to the attached City of Belleville Owned-Lands Inventory Report for a site overview and imagery.

Category I – Parcels for Surplus Consideration

If the report is accepted as information the identified surplus parcels for consideration in Category 1 (West Park Village and Briarwood Crescent) will proceed through the Regulate Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property Bylaw 2022-133 and the Real Property Acquisition and Disposition Policy as intended through the Housing Accelerator Fund initiative which will facilitate infill opportunities for future housing development on underutilized lands.

Properties:

• West Park Village
• Briarwood Crescent

These properties have been identified as top candidates for surplus designation consideration. These parcels have been identified as underutilized, offer minimal development constraints, and possess strong potential for future use. As such, they are recommended for consideration in the surplus and disposition process.

Category II – Projects Currently Underway

• Octavia Street (Queen Mary)
• Bridge Street (Old Fairgrounds)
• North Rotary Park (Future YMCA)
• Dundas Street East (Habitat for Humanity)

These sites are actively progressing through the surplus and disposition process. Planning work is already underway, with these properties positioned for redevelopment or repurposing in the near future.

Category III – Parcels Subject to Future Investigation and Planning Review

• Victoria Avenue
• Dundas Street West
• Pinnacle Street
• South Church Street
• Moria Street
• Bridge Street East

These properties present long-term potential for surplus consideration but require additional due diligence. Further investigation, planning analysis, and feasibility assessments are needed before they can move forward for surplus consideration.