The Town of Milton has prepared draft Official Plan policies as a part of the ‘We make Milton’ project, which will be part of future engagement opportunities.

On June 24, Council asked staff to consult on the first phase of new Official Plan policies. The draft policies provide overarching land use planning directions.

These policies form the framework for managing growth. Once the Town confirms the overarching policy direction, detailed implementation policies will be developed.

• View the Council report for the Draft Policies

Watch for future opportunities to provide your input.

We Make Milton, the Town of Milton’s Official Plan project, took another step forward as Council endorsed policy directions for the Growing in Milton theme that will help shape the future of Milton.

At its meeting on Nov. 13, 2023, Council discussed and supported policy directions for the Growing in Milton theme, which will help inform land-use decisions that affect Milton’s future growth.

The Growing in Milton topic papers explore policy options for:

• 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.

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, has previously engaged the public on living, moving and working in Milton.

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

“As growth continues, these Council-endorsed policy directions for the new Official Plan will help us align how and where Milton grows with the Council vision for the Town. This will help us continue to make Milton a Place of Possibility.”

- Mayor Gord Krantz, Town of Milton

“Engagement is crucial to We Make Milton, our new Official Plan project. Thank you to everyone who provided input, which 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

As part of the ‘We Make Milton’ project, Council will consider policy directions on how and where future growth may shape the community through Milton’s new Official Plan.

At its meeting Monday, Nov. 13, Council will discuss and consider policy directions for the Growing in Milton theme, which will help inform land-use decisions that affect Milton’s future growth.

• View the Council report for We Make Milton – Growing 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, previously engaged the public on living, moving and working in Milton.

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, Nov. 10: milton.ca/Delegate

There 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.
  1. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 at 10 a.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
  2. 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.’

The 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.’

The 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.’

We 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

As 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

The 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

Council report: We Make Milton – Moving in Milton

There 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.’