A vision for a
multi-generational
and connected
neighbourhood
in Oro-Medonte
A vision for a
multi-generational and
connected neighbourhood
in Oro-Medonte
We are in the early stages of the planning process. Scroll down to learn more about McLean Park.
About the McLean Family
For generations, the McLean Family has been a faithful steward of our 133 acres situated in Oro-Medonte, just east of a shared border with the City of Barrie. It’s here that our parents, Joe and Eileen McLean, lived and worked the land. As their children, and proud inheritors of their farming traditions, we are committed to honouring their legacy. We wish to begin a new chapter that will bring our family’s property into the community for generations to come.
Our vision is to build an innovative neighbourhood called McLean Park, a healthy and vibrant community that will enhance quality of life and one that welcomes everyone - most particularly the under-serviced seniors in our community. Our hope is that McLean Park will be a flourishing place within Oro-Medonte where people dwell and grow contentedly together at all stages of life - and remain firmly connected to the land and to each other.
Our Vision
It is our hope that McLean Park will provide:
What has happened to date?
Our proposal for McLean Park provides a fresh vision of an exciting community. As a family, we have put much thought into this legacy for a long time. Oro-Medonte’s urgent and overwhelming need for senior residences has never been greater. With an interest in big ideas, and the changes around us, we talked about what could truly make a difference in the community that has been our family’s home for so many years. We have met with innovators in design, engineering, urban planning, environmental consulting, seniors’ housing, sustainability and new agriculture.
We have talked about our own experiences with our parents as senior citizens, and what type of living environment we would have dreamed of for them; but also how to integrate all of the important elements to truly make it a community for future generations.
Our own professional lives are in agriculture, medicine, business, education, and architecture. These experiences guided our research into examples of healthy, sustainable, and multi-generational communities which helped us develop our goals.
While we have talked about our vision as a family, we are early in this project, and our discussions with the Township of Oro-Medonte and the County of Simcoe. Part of the process will be ongoing discussions between Oro-Medonte, neighbouring municipalities including the City of Barrie, and the County of Simcoe.
As we continue through the planning and design process, we look forward to engaging with our neighbours, community members, and any other interested groups. We invite you to share your questions and comments with us.
Questions or Comments
We are looking forward to strong community involvement in the project and would love to hear from you. Please share your questions or comments.