The Region of Durham yesterday released Proposed Policy Directions pertaining to Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs), as part of Envision Durham,
What: There are eight MTSAs identified within Durham along the GO Train Lakeshore East line. Four of the proposed MTSAs are located along the committed GO East extension to Bowmanville at:
- Thornton’s Corners
- Central Oshawa
- Courtice, and
- Bowmanville
The MTSA Proposed Policy Directions provide an overview of the proposed MTSAs, summarizes best practices, trends and guidelines, revisits and refines certain delineations and presents a set of draft policies for review and comment, said a statement.
When: The MTSA Proposed Policy Directions are available for public input from December 1, 2020 to March 1, 2021 (a 90-day commenting period).
Where: The MTSA Proposed Policy Directions document is available at durham.ca/EnvisionDurham.
Why: Envision Durham is in the “Direct” stage of its public engagement program and needs residents’ input on proposed policy directions, including some initial findings of Envision Durham’s Growth Management Study components. Additional reporting will take place in 2021 and details will be available on our website.
Note: Envision Durham is an opportunity to plan for change, by replacing the current Regional Official Plan (ROP) and establishing a progressive and forward-looking planning vision for the region to 2051.