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.’

As part of the Town of Milton’s review and update of its Official Plan, Council will consider policy directions for transportation topics that will shape the future of Milton.

At its meeting Monday, June 19, Council will discuss and consider policy directions for the Moving in Milton theme, which will help guide how people and goods move through Milton.

• View the Council report: We Make Milton – Moving 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 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.’

Get involved with the Official Plan Review:

• 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, June 16: milton.ca/Delegate

The Town of Milton invites residents and stakeholders to attend engagement sessions to learn and comment on 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.

Attend a Working in Milton engagement session:

• Online:
  1. June 8 at 7 p.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
  2. June 14 at 3 p.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
  3. June 19 at 10 a.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
• In person:
  1. June 20 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 June 21.
• 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.’

The Town of Milton is seeking public input on how people work in Milton, to inform the review and update of the Official Plan 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 regarding 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.

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 June 21.
• Attend an information session online or in person.
• Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.

See more details about information sessions under Key Dates on Let’s Talk Milton.

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.’

There is still time to have your say on important transportation topics that will shape the future of Milton.

Public engagement is at the heart of We Make Milton, the review and update to our Official Plan. This plan will manage growth in our community to the year 2051.

Moving in Milton explores six ‘Big Questions’ on moving people and goods in Milton:

• Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion
• Connectivity, Continuity, and Convenience
• Growth and Traffic Management
• Moving Goods and Services
• Sustainability
• Rural Area

Complete the survey and get involved:

The community can visit Let’s Talk Milton to engage in a variety of ways:

• Before May 3, be sure to complete the Moving in Milton survey.
• For context, please see the draft background and policy considerations reports.
• View the video for an overview of We Make Milton.
• Register and attend the final online information session May 1 at 1:30 p.m.
• Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.

Background

A report with policy considerations will go to Milton Council for approval in June. Engagement on the remaining We Make Milton policy themes (Working in Milton, 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.’

The Town of Milton invites residents and stakeholders to attend engagement sessions to learn and comment on transportation 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.

Moving in Milton explores ‘Big Questions’ on moving people and goods in Milton:

• Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion
• Connectivity, Continuity, and Convenience
• Growth and Traffic Management
• Moving Goods and Services
• Sustainability
• Rural Area

Attend an information session:

• Online:
  1. April 18 at 6 p.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
  2. April 20 at 10 a.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
  3. May 1 at 1:30 p.m. Register for Zoom webinar.
• In person:
  1. April 27 at 6 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 May 3.
• 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 June. Engagement on the remaining We Make Milton policy themes (Working in Milton, 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.’

The Town of Milton is seeking public input on transportation-related topics to inform the review and update of the Official Plan 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.

This step in the project explores policy options for ‘Moving in Milton’ – transportation topics that affect the lives of residents and address important community issues.

Moving in Milton explores six ‘Big Questions’ on moving people and goods in Milton:

• Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion
• Connectivity, Continuity, and Convenience
• Growth and Traffic Management
• Moving Goods and Services
• Sustainability
• Rural Area

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 May 3.
• Register and attend an information session online (April 18, April 20 or May 1) or in person April 27.
• Share your thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time in the Feedback Forum.
  
  

Watch for more details about information sessions on Let’s Talk Milton.

A report with policy recommendations will go to Milton Council for approval in June. Engagement on the remaining We Make Milton policy themes (Working in Milton, 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.’

We Make Milton moved forward with Council-endorsed policy directions for the Living in Milton theme – which includes topics that impact the everyday life of residents and address important community issues. These topics are affordability and housing choice, climate change and resiliency, history and cultural heritage, parks and recreation, places of worship, rural living, urban design, and youth.

Thank you to all those who shared their feedback on these Living in Milton policy topics. For details about the Living in Milton policy topics, read the:

1. Introduction to Phase 3: Living in Milton
2. Living in Milton: Background and Information Report
3. Living in Milton: Big Questions Report
4. Council Report on Policy Directions (Living): June 2022