We Make Milton - Official Plan project
Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the multi-year review and update to the Town of Milton's Official Plan, which will manage growth to the year 2051.
Launched in July 2019, We Make Milton engages residents so that the new Official Plan reflects the needs of our community. This project is now exploring the 'Big Questions’ about how we live, move, work and grow in Milton, as we achieve the Council-endorsed land use vision.
Watch this page for opportunities to engage in policy topics like Growing in Milton. (Surveys on living, moving and working in MiltonContinue reading
Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the multi-year review and update to the Town of Milton's Official Plan, which will manage growth to the year 2051.
Launched in July 2019, We Make Milton engages residents so that the new Official Plan reflects the needs of our community. This project is now exploring the 'Big Questions’ about how we live, move, work and grow in Milton, as we achieve the Council-endorsed land use vision.
Watch this page for opportunities to engage in policy topics like Growing in Milton. (Surveys on living, moving and working in Milton are closed but you can comment on any topic in the Feedback Forum.)
Get involved - we value your input!
- Read the reports.
- Complete the surveys.
- Attend an engagement session.
- Add a comment on any policy topic to the Feedback Forum, which we will leave open.
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Have your say on Growing in Milton by Sept. 29
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThere is still time to have your say on how and where future growth may shape the community through Milton’s new Official Plan.
Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the new Official Plan project that will manage growth and development in the community to the year 2051.
The Growing in Milton step of the project explores policy options regarding:
- Promoting a local approach to growth.
- Establishing Milton’s future land use structure.
- Managing growth within the settlement areas.
- Envisioning growth and promoting good practice.
- Promoting resource and environmental protection.
- Delivering infrastructure and community services.
Complete the survey and get involved:
The community can visit Let’s Talk Milton to engage in a variety of ways:
- Complete the survey before September 29.
- Read the draft background and policy considerations reports.
- Attend an information session online or in person.
- Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 at 10 a.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
- Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 at 7 p.m. Milton Town Hall. Milton Room. No pre-registration required.
- Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.
Background
A report with policy recommendations is expected to go to Milton Council for approval in November.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
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Attend an Event to Shape the Future of ‘Growing in Milton’
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Town of Milton invites residents and interested parties to attend engagement sessions on how and where future growth may shape the community through Milton’s new Official Plan.
Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the new Official Plan project that will manage growth and development in the community to the year 2051.
The Growing in Milton step of the project explores policy options regarding:
- Promoting a local approach to growth.
- Establishing Milton’s future land use structure.
- Managing growth within the settlement areas.
- Envisioning growth and promoting good practice.
- Promoting resource and environmental protection.
- Delivering infrastructure and community services.
Attend a Growing in Milton engagement session:
Online:
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7 p.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 3 p.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10 a.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
In person:
- Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7 p.m. Milton Town Hall. Milton Room. No pre-registration required.
Other ways to get involved:
The community can visit Let’s Talk Milton to engage in a variety of ways:
- Read the draft background and policy considerations reports.
- Complete the survey before September 29.
- Attend an information session online or in person.
- Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.
Background
A report with policy recommendations is expected to go to Milton Council for approval in November.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
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Town seeks community feedback on ‘Growing in Milton’
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Town of Milton is seeking public input on how and where future growth may shape the community, to inform Milton’s new Official Plan.
Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the new Official Plan project that will manage growth and development in the community to the year 2051.
The Growing in Milton step of the project explores policy options regarding:
- Promoting a local approach to growth.
- Establishing Milton’s future land use structure.
- Managing growth within the settlement areas.
- Envisioning growth and promoting good practice.
- Promoting resource and environmental protection.
- Delivering infrastructure and community services.
How to get involved:
The community can visit Let’s Talk Milton to engage in a variety of ways:
- Read the draft background and policy considerations reports.
- Complete the survey before September 29.
- Attend an information session online or in person.
- Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.
A report with policy recommendations is expected to go to Milton Council for approval in November.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
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Milton’s Official Plan update, We Make Milton, advances
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe Make Milton, the Town of Milton’s Official Plan project, took another step forward as Council endorsed policy directions for the Working in Milton theme that will help shape the future of Milton.
At its meeting on July 17, 2023, Council discussed and supported policy directions for the Working in Milton theme, which will help inform land-use decisions that affect Milton’s future employment base.
The Working in Milton topic papers explore policy options for how to:
- Protect Milton’s existing and future employment base.
- Accommodate and attract a spectrum of industries and businesses.
- Sustain and foster future employment growth through flexibility and adaptability.
- Address climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and air quality.
- Encourage employment intensification in mixed-use and strategic growth areas.
- Support and expand existing and future employment in rural areas.
Policy directions were developed based on community and stakeholder input, provincial, regional, and local legislation and guidance, and current planning best practices.
We Make Milton, the new Official Plan project, will engage on growth-related topics of Growing in Milton later this year.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
Quotes
“The Council-endorsed policy directions for the new Official Plan’s Working in Milton topics – which address how we protect, grow and locate employment - align with the Council vision for the Town. This will help us continue to be a great place to work, live and play, as we continue to make Milton a Place of Possibility.”
- Mayor Gord Krantz, Town of Milton
“Thank you to everyone who continues to share feedback on We Make Milton, our new Official Plan project. This input matters and it has informed these policy directions that will help us manage change and achieve our land-use vision, Choice Shapes Us.”
- Jill Hogan, Commissioner, Development Services, Town of Milton
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Notice: Council to consider Working in Milton report at meeting July 17, 2023
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAs part of the ‘We Make Milton’ project, Council will consider policy directions for the new Official Plan that will shape the future of working in Milton.
At its meeting Monday, July 17, Council will discuss and consider policy directions for the Working in Milton theme, which will help inform land-use decisions that affect Milton’s future employment base.
- View the Council report for We Make Milton – Working in Milton
Policy directions were developed based on community and stakeholder input, provincial, regional, and local legislation and guidance, and current planning best practices.
We Make Milton, the new Official Plan project, will engage on growth-related topics of Growing in Milton later this year.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
Get involved with the new Official Plan project:
- Visit the Let’s Talk Milton project page.
- Attend the Council meeting in person or watch the live webcast: milton.ca/Watch
- Register to speak at the meeting by submitting a Delegate Request Form by noon on Friday, July 14: milton.ca/Delegate
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Milton’s Official Plan update, We Make Milton, moves forward
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Town of Milton’s review and update of its Official Plan took another step forward as Council endorsed policy directions for transportation topics that will shape the future of Milton.
At its meeting on June 19, 2023, Council discussed and supported policy directions for the Moving in Milton theme, which will help guide how people and goods move through Milton.
Moving in Milton explores six ‘Big Questions’ on moving people and goods in Milton, with policy considerations within the following themes:
- Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion
- Connectivity, Continuity, and Convenience
- Growth and Traffic Management
- Moving Goods and Services
- Sustainability
- Rural Area
Policy directions were developed based on community and stakeholder input, provincial, regional, and local legislation and guidance, and current planning best practices.
We Make Milton is inviting input on the work-related topics of Working in Milton until June 21, and will engage on growth-related topics of Growing in Milton later this year.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
Quotes
“The Council-endorsed policy directions for the new Official Plan’s Moving in Milton topics – like inclusion, traffic management, and sustainability – align with the Council vision for the Town. This will help us develop Milton’s complete communities, where residents and businesses have transportation choices as we continue to make Milton a Place of Possibility.”
- Mayor Gord Krantz, Town of Milton
“Engagement remains a crucial part of the We Make Milton project. We thank everyone for sharing feedback with us. These approved policy directions will help us manage change and achieve our land-use vision, Choice Shapes Us.”
- Jill Hogan, Commissioner, Development Services, Town of Milton
Resources
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Have your say on the future of Working in Milton by June 21
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThere is still time to have your say on important work-related topics that will shape the future of Milton.
Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the new Official Plan project that will manage growth and development in the community to the year 2051.
The Working in Milton step of the project explores policy options for how to:
- Protect Milton’s existing and future employment base.
- Accommodate and attract a spectrum of industries and businesses.
- Sustain and foster future employment growth through flexibility and adaptability.
- Address climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and air quality.
- Encourage employment intensification in mixed-use and strategic growth areas.
- Support and expand existing and future employment in rural areas.
Complete the survey and get involved:
The community can visit Let’s Talk Milton to engage in a variety of ways:
- Complete the Working in Milton survey by June 21.
- Read the draft background and policy considerations reports.
- Register and attend the final virtual engagement event June 19 at 10 a.m.
- Attend the in-person engagement event June 20 at 7 p.m. Milton Town Hall. Milton Room. No pre-registration required.
- Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.
Background
A report with policy recommendations will go to Milton Council for approval in July. Engagement on the remaining We Make Milton policy theme, Growing in Milton, will occur later this year.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
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Council to consider Moving in Milton report at meeting June 19, 2023
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAs part of the Town of Milton’s review and update of its Official Plan, Council will consider policy directions for transportation topics that will shape the future of Milton.
At its meeting Monday, June 19, Council will discuss and consider policy directions for the Moving in Milton theme, which will help guide how people and goods move through Milton.
Policy directions were developed based on community and stakeholder input, provincial, regional, and local legislation and guidance, and current planning best practices.
We Make Milton is inviting input on the work-related topics of Working in Milton until June 21, and will engage on growth-related topics of Growing in Milton later this year.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
Get involved with the Official Plan Review:
- Visit the Let’s Talk Milton project page.
- Attend the Council meeting in person or watch the live webcast: milton.ca/Watch
Register to speak at the meeting by submitting a Delegate Request Form by noon on Friday, June 16: milton.ca/Delegate
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Attend an event to shape the future of ‘Working in Milton’
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Town of Milton invites residents and stakeholders to attend engagement sessions to learn and comment on work-related topics that will shape the future of Milton.
Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the new Official Plan project that will manage growth and development in the community to the year 2051.
The Working in Milton step of the project explores policy options for how to:
- Protect Milton’s existing and future employment base.
- Accommodate and attract a spectrum of industries and businesses.
- Sustain and foster future employment growth through flexibility and adaptability.
- Address climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and air quality.
- Encourage employment intensification in mixed-use and strategic growth areas.
- Support and expand existing and future employment in rural areas.
Attend a Working in Milton engagement session:
- Online:
- June 8 at 7 p.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
- June 14 at 3 p.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
- June 19 at 10 a.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
- In person:
- June 20 at 7 p.m. Milton Town Hall. Milton Room. No pre-registration required.
Other ways to get involved:
The community can visit Let’s Talk Milton to engage in a variety of ways:
- Read the draft background and policy considerations reports.
- Complete the survey before June 21.
- Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.
Background
A report with policy recommendations will go to Milton Council for approval in July. Engagement on the remaining We Make Milton policy theme, Growing in Milton, will occur later this year.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
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Town seeks community feedback on ‘Working in Milton’
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Town of Milton is seeking public input on how people work in Milton, to inform the review and update of the Official Plan that will shape the future of Milton.
Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the new Official Plan project that will manage growth and development in the community to the year 2051.
The Working in Milton step of the project explores policy options regarding how to:
- Protect Milton’s existing and future employment base.
- Accommodate and attract a spectrum of industries and businesses.
- Sustain and foster future employment growth through flexibility and adaptability.
- Address climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and air quality.
- Encourage employment intensification in mixed-use and strategic growth areas.
- Support and expand existing and future employment in rural areas.
How to get involved:
The community can visit Let’s Talk Milton to engage in a variety of ways:
- Read the draft background and policy considerations reports.
- Complete the survey before June 21.
- Attend an information session online or in person.
- Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.
See more details about information sessions under Key Dates on Let’s Talk Milton.
A report with policy recommendations will go to Milton Council for approval in July. Engagement on the remaining We Make Milton policy theme, Growing in Milton, will occur later this year.
In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’
Life Cycle
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Listening and Learning
We Make Milton - Official Plan project has finished this stageJune - November 2019
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Visioning
We Make Milton - Official Plan project has finished this stageDecember 2019 - February 2021
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Big Questions
We Make Milton - Official Plan project is currently at this stageMarch 2021 - ongoing
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Drafting and Discussing
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New Official Plan
this is an upcoming stage for We Make Milton - Official Plan project