Downtown Whitby Community Secondary Plan

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Downtown Whitby Community Secondary Plan

On December 21, 2023, the Region of Durham issued a Notice of Decision to approve the Council adpoted, Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment #126 for the updated Downtown Whitby Community Secondary Plan (File: OPA-2020-W/03). The Region's review did not identify any conformity issues, and only made minor modifications to the updated Secondary Plan (Refer to Report PDP 47-23). OPA #126 was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Please contact the OLT directly for further information.

The By-law to adopt the new Secondary Plan, including policies, land use map schedule, and building height schedule, is available on the March 20, 2023 Council Agenda (By-law #7981-23), or the right hand side of this page.

Extensive public and stakeholder feedback have informed the final plan. We kindly thank everyone who provided their important ideas and feedback, to help shape the future of Downtown Whitby.

About the Downtown Whitby Community Secondary Plan

Downtown Whitby is known for its historic commercial core, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods, parks and open spaces, schools and cultural institutions. It is home to an eclectic mix of businesses and services that all contribute to the area’s uniqueness and charm.

As Whitby’s population grows, Downtown Whitby is one of several areas identified in the Town of Whitby Official Plan that will share some of that population and job growth. The Downtown Whitby Commuity Secondary Plan helps to manage growth in a manner that is specific and suitable for the downtown area. The Secondary Plan will:

  • guide population and job growth, land use, and development in Downtown Whitby;
  • maintain and enhance its unique heritage, economic strengths and sense of place;
  • support a range of housing options and a mix of uses;
  • improve access to transit and active transportation options;
  • enhance public open space, walkability, and the natural environment; and
  • promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable downtown core, offering a high quality of life for local residents, businesses, and visitors to the area.

The Secondary Plan area is bound by the Canadian Pacific Rail line to the north, Garden Street to the east, Highway 401 to the south and Cochrane Street to the west.

Downtown Whitby Community Secondary Plan

On December 21, 2023, the Region of Durham issued a Notice of Decision to approve the Council adpoted, Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment #126 for the updated Downtown Whitby Community Secondary Plan (File: OPA-2020-W/03). The Region's review did not identify any conformity issues, and only made minor modifications to the updated Secondary Plan (Refer to Report PDP 47-23). OPA #126 was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Please contact the OLT directly for further information.

The By-law to adopt the new Secondary Plan, including policies, land use map schedule, and building height schedule, is available on the March 20, 2023 Council Agenda (By-law #7981-23), or the right hand side of this page.

Extensive public and stakeholder feedback have informed the final plan. We kindly thank everyone who provided their important ideas and feedback, to help shape the future of Downtown Whitby.

About the Downtown Whitby Community Secondary Plan

Downtown Whitby is known for its historic commercial core, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods, parks and open spaces, schools and cultural institutions. It is home to an eclectic mix of businesses and services that all contribute to the area’s uniqueness and charm.

As Whitby’s population grows, Downtown Whitby is one of several areas identified in the Town of Whitby Official Plan that will share some of that population and job growth. The Downtown Whitby Commuity Secondary Plan helps to manage growth in a manner that is specific and suitable for the downtown area. The Secondary Plan will:

  • guide population and job growth, land use, and development in Downtown Whitby;
  • maintain and enhance its unique heritage, economic strengths and sense of place;
  • support a range of housing options and a mix of uses;
  • improve access to transit and active transportation options;
  • enhance public open space, walkability, and the natural environment; and
  • promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable downtown core, offering a high quality of life for local residents, businesses, and visitors to the area.

The Secondary Plan area is bound by the Canadian Pacific Rail line to the north, Garden Street to the east, Highway 401 to the south and Cochrane Street to the west.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Closed - Phase 3 Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey. Your feedback will help shape the look and feel of Downtown Whitby for today and in the future through the update of the Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan.

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    Closed - Phase 2 - Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey. Your feedback will help shape the look and feel of Downtown Whitby for today and in the future through the update of the Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan.

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    Closed - Phase 1 - Survey

    You are invited to consider ways in which Downtown Whitby will grow and develop over the long-term. Your answers to this short, 10-question survey will help the Town plan for sustainable land use and development in Downtown Whitby to help it meet the needs of the community today and in the future.

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    Closed - Phase 1 - Image Boards

    We want to hear your ideas on where and what you would like to see in Downtown Whitby.  Four image boards are provided for inspiration to get your ideas flowing. You can always add different or additional examples to your response if you think something is missing. 

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    Closed - Phase 2 Registration for Virtual Presentation - Thursday, June 10 from 7 – 8 p.m.

    Thank you for registering to attend the Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan – Virtual Community Open House #2 presentation on the proposed Land Use Concept options. 

    The online presentation is scheduled for Thursday, June 10 from 7 – 8pm.

    Your registration information is collected per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and is collected for the purpose of attending this event only.

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