A community plan (or neighbourhood plan) is a planning document that provides detailed policy direction for a specific neighbourhood or community within a larger municipality. While city-wide plans establish broad policies, community plans address local context—appropriate building types, parks and amenities needed, transportation connections, heritage features, and neighbourhood character. Community plans involve significant public engagement, giving residents opportunity to shape how their area develops. Once adopted by council, community plans guide decisions about development applications and public investments in the area. Community planning balances local aspirations with city-wide policies and ensures development responds to specific neighbourhood circumstances.