Town of Halton Hills | Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review

Location

Halton Hills, Ontario

Client

Town of Halton Hills 

Dates

2022 - Present

Services

Project Management

Land Use Planning

Urban Design

Policy Planning

Public Consultation

Stakeholder Consultation

Team

WSP

Parsons

Parcel Economics

In 2022 a consortium led by Sajecki Planning Inc. in collaboration with WSP, Parsons, and Parcel Economics, was retained by the Town of Halton Hills to undertake a comprehensive review and update of the Georgetown GO Station Area / Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan. The review addresses changes in policy at the provincial, regional and local levels that have occurred since the adoption of the existing Secondary Plan in 2010. It also captures a 52-hectare expansion to the Georgetown GO Major Transit Station Area that resulted from Regional Official Plan Amendment 48, as well as opportunities and challenges pertaining to new and emerging issues, best practices, and technologies.

Through an ongoing Municipal Comprehensive Review process, the Town of Halton Hills is anticipated to receive population and employment targets in excess of the existing 2041 targets of 94,000 residents and 43,000 jobs. The majority of this growth will be directed to a small number of Strategic Growth Areas within Georgetown - including the Secondary Plan Area.

Through the Secondary Plan Review, policies will be established to ensure the creation of a walkable, vibrant, and complete community. Opportunities for infill development will be distributed, and major intensification will be concentrated in strategic locations. A range and mix of uses will be provided. Natural, architectural, and cultural heritage resources will be maintained, respected, and enhanced. Pedestrian and active transportation connections will be improved, fostering safety and comfort while reducing vehicle congestion. Collectively, these elements will produce a welcoming and high-quality public realm, which will positively impact Georgetown’s quality of life and its unique sense of place.

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