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Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006

 

Overview

 

Places to Grow, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe:
http://www.placestogrow.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=14

 

Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006



Growth Plan

Greater Golden Horseshoe
Growth Plan Area

 

The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, released on June 16, 2006, is a 25-year plan that aims to:

  • Revitalize downtowns to become vibrant and convenient centres.
  • Create complete communities that offer more 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.

 

Download the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe:
http://www.placestogrow.ca/images/pdfs/fplan-eng-web-all.pdf

Download the legislation:
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_05p13_e.htm