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Jun 2, 2022 · In exchange for zoning concessions following negotiations with the municipality, developers often commit to provide a privately owned publicly-accessible space, or POPS, on part of the development site (or close by) meant for the enjoyment of everyone; residents, visitors, and passersby.
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In comes the concept of privately owned publicly-accessible spaces, or "POPS" for short. As the name suggests, POPS are spaces that, although privately owned and maintained, are required to be open for use by the public pursuant to a zoning by-law or a planning agreement.
As cities intensify, privately owned public spaces are proliferating, which provide open space without the financial burden of land acquisition and maintenance on municipalities.
Use the interactive Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Spaces (POPS) Map to find the locations of POPS sites in the city. What are POPS? As Toronto continues to grow, there is an increasing need and demand to revitalize existing parks and open spaces as well as to create new parks and open spaces.
The City of Vaughan is undertaking a study to develop city-wide standards and guidelines for privately owned publicly accessible spaces (POPS). The City is undertaking this study in response to the legislative changes from the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Bill 23.
Abstract This research critically examines Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Spaces (POPS) as a tool for open space provision in Toronto’s densifying Downtown.
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POPS are spaces which are accessible to the public while being privately owned and managed. They are typically negotiated with developers as part of the development application review process and are meant to comple-ment, extend or integrate with public parks and plazas not replace them.
