Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - July 2024

Hello, Whitby! My monthly newsletter keeps residents informed about what’s happening in our town and encourages engagement and communication. I’m always open to hearing your feedback! Email mayor@whitby.ca or call 905-430-4300 ext. 2203 to connect with me. -- Elizabeth Roy

Brock Street Redesign: Town Releases Results of Phase One Community Engagement

The Town of Whitby is working on a multi-year project to refresh and revitalize historic Brock Street, from the exit at Highway 401 all the way north to the CP rail track near Maple Street.

Earlier this year, residents and businesses were invited to share what matters most to them as part of the future design – thank you to the more than 580 people who provided their feedback. 

Here’s the highlights of what we heard:

• 80% of survey participants travel on Brock Street daily or a few times a week, with...

Town Donates Land To Habitat For Humanity GTA To Build Affordable Housing Units

Working Together To Address Housing Affordability And Supply In Our Community

On June 24, Whitby Town Council unanimously supported the donation of two parcels of land to Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA). Valued at over $5 million, Habitat will use this land to build approximately 40 affordable housing units on the Hickory Street South Site and on the Dunlop Street East site. 

With construction expected to begin in 2025, these affordable homes would all be a variety of family-sized units and...

Town Marks Milestone: One Year of Achievements in Whitby’s Community Strategic Plan

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Fifty-eight actions now underway to improve Whitby’s waterfront, parks, and local supports for those in need

It’s been one year since the Town launched it’s new Community Strategic Plan (CSP). Since then, the Town has put into action nearly all of the Plan’s 62 action items – making significant progress towards its Community Vision:

‘Whitby – naturally beautiful green spaces, a vibrant waterfront, thriving downtowns, and a...

Whitby Council Highlights - June 2024

Council highlights gives an overview of important decisions, discussions, and agenda items from Whitby Council meetings. The goal is to give residents a snapshot of the meetings. More information, including Council meeting minutes, can be found at whitby.ca/CouncilCalendar