One of the initiatives for the revitalization of Whitby downtown is the council-approved launch of a plan to showcase the town’s thriving culinary scene.
The town council received a progress update on the Downtown Whitby Action Plan on October 7. Te plan was initialy adopted by council in October 2016.
Of the 27 action items, 15 have been completed, three are in progress, and nine are ongoing, said a town council update. It did not specify the action items.
It said key action items include:
- $2.5 million of additional funding to support new high-density residential and mixed-use residential developments in Downtown Whitby through the Housing Accelerator Fund,
- Donation of two parcels of town-owned land in Downtown Whitby to Habitat For Humanity to support 40 new affordable housing units,
- Completion of the first phase of engagement on the Brock Street Redesign Study with feedback from over 580 participants, and
- Launch of a new Food Tour series in Downtown Whitby (and Downtown Brooklin) to showcase Whitby’s thriving culinary scene.
Council received the report for information and directed town staff to undertake an update to the Downtown Whitby Action Plan in 2025 and bring forward a new plan for council’s consideration and approval.