40% of the Shining Hill Secondary Plan area (~32 hectares) has been preliminary identifed for natural heritage protection. The Shining Hill Secondary Plan process will confirm the extent of natural heritage features and functions and identify approaches and measures to mitigate impacts and enhance the natural heritage system.

A Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) will be prepared to understand existing site and infrastructure conditions and to identify opportunities to extend municipal infrastructure and employ low impact development measures.

The existing transportation system of roads, transit, multi-use paths and trails provide opportunities to connect Shining Hill to the existing community and establish a multi-modal transportation system..