Residents invited to share their feedback on future growth in key areas of Whitby

The Town of Whitby is moving into the next phase of its five-year Official Plan Review which will help set policy direction for how Whitby should grow between now and 2051 – and wants to hear from you. 

Have Your Say

Community engagement is an important part of the Official Plan Review.

Earlier this year, as part of Phase One of engagement on this project, residents were invited to share their overall priorities for how Whitby should grow over the next 30 years. Common priorities that emerged included:

• healthcare infrastructure, including a new hospital in Whitby,
• the waterfront, recreation, and natural spaces,
• planning for taller buildings and development in urban areas,
• space for transportation connections like transit, roads, and cycling, and
• space for community infrastructure like parks, medical facilities, and retail shops/restaurants/cafes.

Now, in Phase Two of engagement, the Town wants feedback on future growth and development in three specific areas of the community identified in the Region of Durham’s new Regional Official Plan – Envision Durham:

• The Whitby GO Protected Major Transit Station Area (see map)
• Other Strategic Growth Areas (see map)
• The Brooklin Expansion Area (see map)

Tell us your priorities as new homes and infrastructure are planned for these areas. Complete a survey by Friday, September 13 (2024) to have your say.

Quick Facts

• The Town's Official Plan guides where and how land in Whitby should be used. More specifically, the Official Plan sets out:
  • where different types of development like housing, offices, shops, and roads will be located,
  • where community uses like parks, trails, and schools will be needed, and 
  • what should be protected, such as the natural environment, historic properties, and other special places, like Whitby’s waterfront and downtowns. 
• Whitby’s current Official Plan was last updated in 2018.
• This review will focus on updating key study areas to plan for more housing and job opportunities to the year 2051, while also conforming to changes in legislation and policy made by the Province and the Region of Durham’s new Regional Official Plan – Envision Durham.

More Information

To learn more about the Official Plan Review process or how to stay informed on future engagement opportunities, visit connectwhitby.ca/OPreview to complete an Interested Party Form.

Still have questions? Email officialplanreview@whitby.ca or call 905.430.4306.