Town hits $1 billion in building construction value for permits issued in 2021
Whitby is a great place to live, work and invest. In 2021 alone, the Town of Whitby issued more than 2,687 building permits – representing a new record of more than $1 billion in construction value invested into the community in a single year.
Residential building construction made up more than three-quarters ($805 million) of the 2021 construction value, demonstrating that Whitby continues to be a community of choice for new residents. Through the Town’s 2020 Community Survey, more than 86 per cent of participants reported they enjoy a “good” or “excellent” quality of life in Whitby. This high standard of living combined with this year’s 3.8 per cent increase in job growth in the community are significant contributors to this year’s record-breaking construction value in Whitby.
Of the permits issued this year, the remaining about $149 million represented industrial building construction value and $71 million of commercial building construction value.
The Town’s Official Plan, Whitby Green Standard and other land-use plans and regulations help to ensure that this provincially-mandated growth occurs in a sustainable way.
“This record construction value represents a strong local economy and Whitby as a community of choice for both residents and businesses. Despite the global pandemic, our Town continues to excel in economic growth, with community-building projects being approved and realized in our Town each year. It’s clear that Whitby is a great place to live, invest and grow.”
- Mayor Don Mitchell
“As a Town, we are committed to ensuring that provincially mandated growth occurs in a way that supports the Town’s vision for growth and development in a sustainable manner. Through the implementation of the Town’s Official Plan and our Whitby Green Standard, we are working to ensure that new development contributes to the Town and Council’s vision of a complete, connected and sustainable community.”
- Roger Saunders, Commissioner of Planning and Development, Town of Whitby
For more information on how the Town is continuing to support Whitby as a community of choice for residents, businesses and investors, visit whitby.ca/EconomicDevelopment.
Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services, Town of Whitby
Phone: 289.314.6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca
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