The Britannia Secondary Plan claims to support a “complete community,” but it really falls short in several key areas that would truly make Milton affordable, sustainable, and livable for all generations. The density target of 75 residents and jobs per hectare is simply not ambitious enough. With land costs through the roof, young people and families can't afford to live here, and the current plan does little to change that. We need more apartments, denser housing options, and a better mix of housing types to accommodate everyone—from first-time homebuyers to seniors who want to stay in the community they’ve lived in for decades.

The plan talks about walkable neighborhoods, but there’s a glaring lack of focus on robust public transit options. Where are the dedicated transit lanes along Britannia and James Snow Parkway? Milton cannot continue to be a car-dependent town. If we want a vibrant, inclusive community where multiple generations can live together, we need public transport that works for everyone, not just more roads for cars.

As for biking, it’s great to see bike paths mentioned, but what good are they if they’re only usable in summer? Look at Edmonton, where thousands of people cycle year-round, even in the winter. Milton should invest in proper winter biking infrastructure, with trails that go over and under major roads for safety, and ensure they are maintained through all seasons. If Edmonton can do it, so can we.

The obsession with parking minimums is another outdated concept that the plan clings to. These regulations waste valuable space that could be used for affordable housing or green spaces. Many forward-thinking cities are ditching parking minimums—Milton should follow suit. Let’s make housing and public spaces the priority, not parking lots.

There’s also a lot of talk about “mixed-use development,” but it feels like more of the same—separating residential, commercial, and industrial zones. We need true mixed-use neighborhoods where people can live, work, shop, and enjoy recreation all within walking or biking distance. That’s how we’ll create vibrant, connected communities where multiple generations can thrive together.

If Milton wants to be a leader in smart, sustainable growth, this plan needs to be much bolder. Let’s aim higher.

This community needs to be designed such that someone can live without a car. From that scenario, create the urban design plan. Britannia road for instance should be a high capacity transit corridor. There must be links to other communities outside of Milton - links to the broader transit network. I'm afraid Milton's planning department is not evolving and really taking necessary steps to make the place liveable.

Please open a public transport lane on Britannia to and from Mississauga.
Commuting from Derry is good for people north of Milton only.

Milton is ripe for new recreation centers. There are not enough sporting facilities for basketball, soccer, volleyball etc. Milton has a very young and rapidly growing population, and should encourage investments in entertainment venues for the young and old alike. The town is blessed with a gorgeous landscape and is situated strategically. Most people in Milton go to other neighboring cities like Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington or Toronto for recreation and entertainment. And lastly, Milton should have a mix of warehouses, small business plazas,etc. As it stands now, there are lots of warehouses but almost nonexistent small business venues to encourage entrepreneuship.

I think a school is appropriate as the Britannia, Louis St. Laurent, James Snow, Thompson will explode with growth. But I'd also like to see a Canadian Tire and/or Walmart. If you take the intersection of James Snow and Britannia, you're along way from large retail.

This area need urgently a community recreation center and more stores to cover the needs of the new residents of all new houses being built near by

In the West block, closest to the District Park, the mid-block North/South road, going South, that ends in a tee, should be continued South, to accommodate the future road network in the future block to the South. This road would currently end in the same fashion as the proposed dead-end to the West, but would ultimately continue down the middle of the block until it reached Lower Baseline Road.

I'd be happy to share a sketch of what I'm proposing and how it would fit in with the future road network.

Need actual artificial turf fields where sports can be played with easy maintenance from city carrying seasons out further. Also a permanent indoor full field plus turf will make you more revenue then imagined when all the sports clubs request to rent. You can use for multiple sports if you plan right and don’t cut cost at first you will only generate income and keep youth engaged all year round. You want youth to grow in a positive environment and keep active. Proof it keeps kids off the streets. Now with all this lower income housing you will see the other city problems if you don’t act before issues occur and your residents that were here and you want to stay will all leave.