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Growth Plan Response


Brampton's Response to the Provincial Growth Plan 
Our Brampton Our FuturePlaces to Grow, A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe was adopted by the Province under the Places to Grow Act (2005) and came into effect in June, 2006. The Growth Plan covers the entire Greater Golden Horseshoe and establishes a number of principles and policies that provide the basis for guiding decisions on how land is developed, resources are managed and public dollars are invested. These principles have placed significant emphasis on intensification in existing areas, growing a strong and competitive economy, protecting natural resources and optimizing the use of existing and new infrastructure.    

The Growth Plan objectives are to:

  • Revitalize downtowns to become vibrant and convenient centres.
  • Create complete communities that offer more convenient and accessible options for living, working, learning, shopping and playing.
  • Provide housing options to meet the needs of people at any age.
  • Curb sprawl and protect farmland and green spaces.
  • Reduce traffic gridlock by improving access to a greater range of transportation options.  

    TreeThe Province has directed municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to implement the principles and policies of the Growth Plan, primarily through Official Plans. Municipalities are required to bring Official Plans into conformity with the Growth Plan by June 16, 2009. The City of Brampton’s Planning, Design and Development Department is undertaking a series of studies, analyses and policy reviews in order to implement these Provincial policies in the City of Brampton. This process aims to identify how the Growth Plan’s policies can be met in the way that is best for Brampton, protecting and enhancing our quality of life and ensuring growth continues to be well managed and sustainable.

    For more information, access the GMP's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).

     

    Current Events  

    Brampton Council considered the Draft Official Plan Amendment representing Brampton’s Conformity to the Growth Plan on September 9, 2009. At this meeting Council authorized the release of the draft Official Plan Amendment for public comment and authorized staff to schedule a statutory open house and public meeting.
     
    The Final Draft Official Plan Amendment was received by Planning, Design and Development Committee on May 17, 2010, where staff sought direction to move forward with the formal adoption of the Final Official Plan Amendment. At this Committee meeting, staff were directed to move forward with preparing the formal submission for Council to adopt the Growth Plan Official Plan Amendment.

    newOn June 9, 2010, under Section 17 of the Planning Act, Council passed By-law No. 198-2010 to adopt Amendment No. 2006-043 to the Official Plan. The approval authority for this Official Plan Amendment is the Regional Municipality of Peel. The Region is currently reviewing the Amendment and will issue a notice of decision in accordance with the Planning Act. The Final Official Plan Amendment is available for download under 'Reports' below or is available during regular office hours at the Planning, Design and Development Department, Brampton City Hall, 3rd Floor, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton.

    The several background reports which formed a basis for the Growth Plan Conformity Exercise and the Official Plan Amendment, can be found under 'Brampton's Growth Plan Reports & Studies', or by clicking here.   

    •  Reports

     Questions can be directed to the following:

     Email:

    		 gmp@brampton.ca 

     Fax:

    		 905-874-2099

     Mail:

    Brampton’s Response to the Provincial Growth Plan
    City of Brampton
    2 Wellington Street West
    Brampton, ON, L6Y 4R2

    Frequently Asked Questions

     The Growth Plan Conformity Amendment Background

     Useful Links

     Related Initiatives

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