The Connection Project: New Maryland (Forbes)

A new way to live, care and connect.

People are built for connection.

At every age and stage of life, connection shapes how we experience our community.

The Connection Project is built around the idea that when homes, care for older adults, services, green space, and shared spaces exist together, there are more opportunities for people to connect, participate, and belong.

The proposed development of the Forbes Property brings together new homes, licensed care, commercial and community-serving space, parks, trails, and green space within one connected community.

Connection between neighbours. Between generations. Between people and the care and services they need. And between the project and the wider New Maryland community.

The goal is not to create something apart from what already exists, but to strengthen the connections between people, care, place, and community.

The Current Vision

The current working plan includes:

• 90 licensed care beds across five smaller care homes
• 246 housing units across a mix of housing types
• Approximately 40,000 sq. ft. of commercial and community-serving space
• 8.48 acres of green space, parks, and trails, representing approximately 25% of the site
• A planned connection to Birchwood Trail
• Primary care currently positioned as an anchor use

Established direction. Working details.

The overall care-anchored mixed-use direction and major components of the development have been established.

The current master site plan remains a working plan, including current road, trail, parking, and site configurations.

September 22 Community Information Session

Thank you to everyone who attended the September 22 Public Information Session and participated in the conversation about the future of the Forbes Property.

The presentation shared the current development vision, growth and infrastructure considerations, and where the project stands today.

[VIEW THE SEPTEMBER 22 INFORMATION SESSION PRESENTATION]

Project Information + Supporting Resources

Residents who would like to explore the planning and background information supporting the project can access the following resources:

[LINK – Project Overview/Information Session]

[LINK – Frequently Asked Questions]

[LINK – Traffic Study]

[LINK – Trail Plan]

[LINK – Water Study]

Ignite Study – Ignite Economic Analysis presentation: November 25

Turner & Drake Study – Turner & Drake Housing Analysis presentation to Council: October 28

What Happens Next?

Work will continue through:

• Development agreements
• Confirmation of responsibilities
• Council and approval processes
• Developer and partner alignment
• Phasing and delivery planning

Different components may move forward on different timelines based on their own requirements and conditions.

Stay Informed

This page will be updated as confirmed information becomes available and the project continues through the development process.

Residents are encouraged to use the Village of New Maryland’s official website and communications channels for current project information.

Questions?

office@vonm.ca

(506) 451-8508